Idols SA Contestant Siyakha Tshayela Leaves The Competition

On the 1st of August, Siyakha Tshayela informed the Idols organizers that she had entered into discussions with an independent recording company before entering Idols, but she maintained there was no contract in place. The recording company insists there is. Discussions have been held with all the affected parties since then, but there is still no resolution.

Due to conditions stipulated by the Idols format rights holder, Idols SA says it was unable to continue with a contestant that is currently involved in a legal dispute of this nature. Ms. Tshayela is therefore not able to continue as a contestant.

Participants are required to sign an exclusive recording deal with the Idols-appointed recording label when they enter the series.

The talented singer has been withdrawn from the 2016 season of Idols South Africa with effect from 15th September 2016 as a result of a dispute between herself and an independent recording company.