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Talent beyond their years from junior singers at Ballito Junction Talent Fest

Catch the next round this Saturday at Ballito Junction from 2-4pm.

Belting out tunes and enthralling the crowd, the first Ballito Junction Talent Fest singers showed that competition will be tough this year.

Following the success of last year’s inaugural event, the talent show has returned, giving an opportunity for the North Coast’s best young talents to showcase their ability.

Charlotte Wheeler (8), who battles childhood arthritis, won over the crowd with her spirited rendition of ‘The Cup Song’.

The juniors kicked things off on Saturday, with eight under-13 entertainers doing their best to wow the judging panel.

Rozalia Munsamy (7), Charlotte Wheeler (8), Jessa Rapley (8), Karen Mhlanga (9), Ungihlenhile Zulu (10), Nongcebo Langa (11), Mzwakhe Bultitude (12) and Jordyn van Wyngaardt (12) all sang two songs of their choice.

Proud parents Musa and Fikile Langa with their daughter Nongcebo, who shone on stage, singing Adele’s ‘One and Only’.

These eight were selected from all of the entrants and even making it this far was an impressive effort from the youngsters.

Hosted by Kgosi Kgalegi, judges Sam and Sim Maistry, Jonny Be Good and Carl Manicum had the difficult job of choosing the top four.

Karen Mhlanga made it through to the second round with her rendition of Miley Cyrus’ ”The Climb”.

Van Wyngaardt, Mhlanga, Zulu and Langa were the four chosen to advance to the grand finale on October 15, where they will compete for R10 000.

Rozalia Munsamy was the only competitor to also play an instrument in the first round, showing her talent on the piano when singing ‘Such an Awesome God’ by Maverick City Music.

They will be joined by four seniors (aged 14-18) who have their first round this weekend (September 24).

Mzwake Bultitude channelled his inner Freddie Mercury, strutting the stage with confidence when singing ‘Don’t Stop Me Now’.

Watch them live from 2-4pm at the Level 6 Outdoor Astro Turf Area at Ballito Junction.

Terryn Watkins and Jaco van Wyngaardt with daughter Jordan van Wyngaardt.

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