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. As you know, for too […]
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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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. Ahead of the 2024 festive season, at least four productions had failed to pay cast and crew, some since October. Open letters were
The Exploitation Game: Why SA’s Creative Sector is Broken Read More »
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.
Actor Royalties in Limbo Read More »
It was inevitable. The lack of regulation in the entertainment industry has yielded toxic fruit: once unethical and exploitative practices have descended into blatant criminality. Who could have predicted that Human Trafficking would be taking place in the local film and television industry and right under the noses of the various government agencies responsible for protecting the most vulnerable among us? While the term conjures up images of child soldiers and sex slaves, Human Trafficking also includes a range of labour abuses.
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