So whilst the 2016 auditions of Idols SA take place across the country, we’re glad to see that last year's finalists formed meaningful friendships. 

Karabo Mogane, Mmatema Moremi and Lungisa Xhamela not only found success whilst competing on the show, but they’ve also become close friends, which is something we enjoy seeing from Idols contestants.

READ: Lungisa ready for life after Idols

Whilst juggling their busy schedules, the three are always willing to set aside some quality time to spend together.

And to think that they only met each other last year. 

We take a look at some of our favourite pictures of the three friends - quite fitting considering that this week was national Friends Day.

READ: Five surprising celebrity friends

See pictures below. 

Lungisa taking Karabo for his radio interview

 

Please catch me on Y fm today at 17:00 pm please tune in. #Loveisaverb #toGodbetheglory #DingDong #Ngifuna Lo

A photo posted by Karabo Mogane (@moganekarabo) on Feb 4, 2016 at 12:30am PST

The simplistic beauty of sharing a KFC lunch with friends 

 

A young meal with friends fantastic time. #friendsforlife #Loveisaverb #ToGodbetheGlory

A photo posted by Karabo Mogane (@moganekarabo) on Jan 29, 2016 at 8:14am PST

When friends look good together, they feel good together 

 

Birthday party !!!!!!!

A photo posted by Karabo Mogane (@moganekarabo) on Feb 6, 2016 at 9:31am PST

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