In a highly contested episode of SA’s Got Talent, Derek Plaatjies received the most public votes. SA’s Got Talent,Sundays at 6PM.
We struggled to hold back our tears when Derek sang his rendition of Justin Bieber’s hit ‘Love Yourself’. The singer from Saron sang straight from the soul earning each and every public vote he received.
During the theatre auditions Derek went straight into the semi-finals after Mam’ Shado gave him her golden buzzer, and she couldn’t contain her pride during his performance.
“He gave me a perfect golden act,” she said. “I love your honesty in the way you sing. I was looking at your eyes and you really do mean everything you sing about. So whatever happens, you’re going to shine because you love yourself so much.
Jamie agreed, saying: “you’ve got big gees, boetie.”
Watch Derek’s performance again here:
Michael Jackson impersonator Eagan Feb and dance crew Kryptonite Dance Academy also received a high number of votes. But the judges voted to send Kryptonite Dance Academy into the finals.
Derek and Kryptonite Dance academy join Phoenix and the Professionals in the finals. And next week, they will be joined by two more acts who will battle it out for the R500 000 grand prize.
Who was your favourite?
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