Mbuku said she grew up in a musical family. Her parents are pastors and would worship every night.

“It was only in high school that I realised I could hold a note and when I was 19, I joined Stand,” she said.

She said being on the show was like being a part of a family. “Even if a person doesn’t win they will come out with something. We get to network with established producers and musicians and learn from them.

“We get more skills on how to be a performer.” — poliswap@dis patch.co.za

l To vote for the two, SMS ‘07’ for Baatjies and ‘09’ for Mbuku and send it to 34709. Voting lines close on Sunday.

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