| Idols South Africa | |
|---|---|
| Season 8 | |
| Hosted by | ProVerb |
| Judges | Unathi Msengana Gareth Cliff Randall Abrahams |
| Winner | Khaya Mthethwa |
| Runner-up | Melissa Allison |
| Release | |
| Original network | M-Net, M-Net HD & Mzansi Magic |
| Original release | 3 June – 2 October 2012 |
| Season chronology | |
Idols South Africa VIII is the eighth season of South African reality interactive talent show based on the British talent show Pop Idol.
After the auditions, call backs will be held in Sun City for the golden ticket holders.