Government Gazette Deeming Provision
A closer look at what the Minister’s notice really does – and what it doesn’t – for South African performers.
Beyond the Horizon: Our Competition Commission Victory and the Shifting Sands of International Production
Following SAGA’s landmark victory at the Competition Commission – a true “New Dawn” for South African actors – we would like to shed light on why this achievement is so critical, not just for our rights, but for the future of the entire South African film and commercial production landscape.
A New Dawn for South African Actors: Victory at the Competition Commission
For years, South African actors have been operating in a challenging and often unfair environment. Classified as independent contractors, we have been denied the basic worker rights that many take for granted, including the right to form a union and to engage in collective bargaining. This has left us vulnerable to exploitation and abuse.
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The Exploitation Game: Why SA’s Creative Sector is Broken
Non-payment of cast, technical crew, and background actors is unacceptable! The failure of productions to stick to payment schedules is a chronic problem that has a devastating impact on hundreds of freelancers.
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Actor Royalties in Limbo
The Constitutional Court will have the last word on actor residuals and other crucial matters when it considers the Performers’ Protection and Copyright Amendment Bills on the 28th November.