Hearts soar and dreams take flight at grand finale of Chatsworth’s Got Talent 2026

It started with auditions and a dream and ended with standing ovations, unforgettable performances, and hearts filled with pride.

On July 25, 2026, the grand finale of Chatsworth’s Got Talent 2026 delivered an extraordinary celebration of local talent, community spirit, and inspiration.

Over four exciting weeks, hundreds of aspiring singers and dancers competed for a place in the grand finale.

This year’s competition introduced an exciting new format, welcoming both amateur and professional performers to the same stage. From the auditions through to the semi-finals, contestants continued to raise the standard, making the judges’ decisions more challenging than ever before.

Held at the KFC Undercover Parking at Chatsworth Centre, the grand finale transformed the venue into a vibrant entertainment arena as thousands of shoppers, families, and supporters gathered to watch the top 20 finalists showcase their incredible talent.

From powerful vocal performances to dynamic dance routines, every finalist demonstrated exceptional dedication, passion, and stage presence, creating an unforgettable experience for everyone in attendance.

Mo Vawda expertly hosted the event, while esteemed judges, Leona Dean, Lloyd Paul, and Andy Lacez faced the difficult task of selecting this year’s winners after an afternoon of remarkable performances.

Following an afternoon of exceptional entertainment, the winners of Chatsworth’s Got Talent 2026 were announced to thunderous applause.

In the singing category, MXO was crowned the winner, with Midnight Avenue securing the title of first runner-up and Reilly Archaru finishing as second runner-up.

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In the dancing category, Vande Mataram Productions claimed the top honour, while Samkelo was awarded first runner-up and Akshay earned second runner-up.

The category winners each received R25, 000 in cash, first runners-up received R10, 000, and second runners-up received R7, 500, together with incredible prizes proudly sponsored by Vodacom.

A memorable addition to this year’s competition was the introduction of Chatsworth’s Got Talent Community Choice Award.

Introduced in response to overwhelming public demand, the award recognised a contestant who captured the hearts of the community throughout the competition. Nisha Thopsi was presented with a R2, 000 Community Choice Award in recognition of the incredible support she received from the public both online and at the live events.

The presentation was met with enthusiastic applause and celebrated the powerful connection she built with audiences throughout her journey.

The grand finale also featured exciting sponsor activations, giveaways, and family entertainment, creating a vibrant festival atmosphere from start to finish.

More than just a competition, Chatsworth’s Got Talent 2026 once again showcased the incredible talent within the local community while providing aspiring performers with a platform to build confidence, pursue their dreams, and inspire others. Chatsworth Centre extends its sincere congratulations to every contestant who participated in this year’s competition.

Your passion, dedication, and courage made this season one of the most memorable and successful in the competition’s history.

The centre also extends its heartfelt appreciation to our esteemed judges, Leona Dean, Lloyd Paul, and Andy Lacez, the outstanding MC, Mo Vawda, the production and event teams, volunteers, and every member of the community who attended, supported, voted, and cheered on our contestants throughout the competition.

“Your continued support is what makes Chatsworth’s Got Talent one of Chatsworth Centre’s flagship annual events,” said centre management. 

Special thanks are extended to the campaign sponsors and partners whose continued support made Chatsworth’s Got Talent 2026 possible, including Vodacom, the Rising Sun Community Newspapers, Events by Ash, PT Alarms and Security, Hindvani Radio, KFC, Fusion Life, Xpresso, and SUPERSPAR. Their valued contributions and commitment played a vital role in delivering another successful and unforgettable season of Chatsworth’s Got Talent.