Membership
What will I get out of joining SAGA?
As actors, we are all aware of the dangers and limitations of acting as a profession. South African actors have never had meaningful representation to fight injustices that threaten their livelihood. History and sometimes bitter experience have taught us that a lone voice is not going to suddenly infuse the entertainment industry with justice, fairness and integrity.
Benefits Overview
*Rotate screen to see benefits available for the different membership tiers.
Become a Member
Click this button to be taken to the Full Membership online application form and debit order mandate.
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Alternatively click this button to open a downloadable PDF version of the Full Membership application form. Once completed email to admin@saguildofactors.co.za
Once your SAGA membership application is received, you will be notified that your membership application is being processed.
SAGA Full Membership is open to any actor legally entitled to work in South Africa. They should be engaged or about to be engaged as an actor in the film, theatre and television industry. Prospective members may be required to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the SAGA Executive Committee that they have the necessary training or work experience to be considered as professionals within the industry. By becoming a Full Member you become eligible for all the benefits the guild has to offer.
Full Membership is currently R 160 paid monthly by debit order. SAGA membership fees are fully tax-deductible.
If you are an actor just entering the industry we suggest you apply to become an Associate Member by clicking here. For absolutely zero fees a student can become a Student Member; just click here. Not an actor but want to show your support? To become a Patron Member of SAGA click here. Â
Already a Full Member?
Please submit a re-application!
Click this button to be taken to the online re-application form and debit order mandate for existing members.
Once your SAGA membership re-application is received, you will be notified that your membership application is being processed.
SAGA has parted ways with UASA and has assumed all administrative duties including the collection of dues through debit-orders. The membership fee is thus no longer split with the other organisation and has been reduced accordingly. We are asking all Full Members to update their membership and billing information with us. The other membership tiers are not required to submit a re-application because their payments are not by debit order. Click here to find out more.
Associate Member
Click the button below to open a downloadable PDF version of the Associate Membership application form. Once completed email to admin@saguildofactors.co.za
Once your SAGA membership application is received, you will be notified that your membership application is being processed.
Designed for aspirant professionals in the early stages of their careers, the SAGA Associate Membership is open to any actor legally entitled to work in South Africa, and is renewable up to a maximum of two years. They should be engaged or about to be engaged as an actor in the film, theatre and television industry. SAGA Associate Members who are eligible can upgrade to SAGA Full Membership status at any time.Â
Associate Membership has an annual up-front payment of R 850. SAGA membership fees are fully tax-deductible.
Patron Member
Click this button to be taken to the Patron Membership online application form and debit order mandate.
Alternatively click here to open a downloadable PDF version of the Patron Membership application form. Once completed email to admin@saguildofactors.co.za
Once your SAGA membership application is received, you will be notified that your membership application is being processed.
SAGA Patronage requires an ongoing donation to be made to SAGA on either a recurring monthly or a recurring annual basis.
Donations totalling a minimum amount of R 1000 annually will enable the SAGA Patron to receive a Section 18(a) receipt, making the donation fully tax deductible. Donations must be made by electronic deposit or direct deposit, and proof of payment must be sent to admin@saguildofactors.co.za.
The allowable deduction may not exceed 10% of the taxable income (excluding any retirement fund lump sum benefit, retirement fund lump sum withdrawal benefit and severance benefit) of the taxpayer as calculated before allowing any deduction for donations under section 18A or a deduction for foreign taxes under section 6quat(1C).
Any excess amount of a donation made that is disallowed solely for the reason that it exceeds the amount of the deduction allowable for a year of assessment may be carried forward for purposes of section 18A. The excess amount carried forward will be deemed a donation actually paid or transferred in the next succeeding year of assessment subject to the 10% limitation. If any excess remains, it can be further rolled over but always subject to the 10% limitation.
Important Information
SAGA Patronage does not constitute membership to SAGA or any other organisation. As such SAGA Patronage does not entitle the Patron to any SAGA Membership benefits or considerations.
SAGA Patron is an honorary title only and is bestowed by SAGA at its own discretion. SAGA may choose to retract the honorary title of SAGA Patron at any time and for any reason. SAGA will choose to bestow the honorary title to persons or entities who choose to make a donation to SAGA. A donation is understood to be a voluntary gift, freely given by the donor, out of liberality or generosity to a donee. There may be no conditions or obligations attached to a donation and no personal benefit for the donor.
Student Member
Click the button below to open a downloadable PDF version of the Student Membership application form. Once completed email to admin@saguildofactors.co.za
Once your SAGA membership application is received, you will be notified that your membership application is being processed.
This membership tier is designed for final year performing arts/drama students and actors who are attached to verified community-based theatre groups. It’s open to any student of a tertiary institution who is in their final year of study in the performing arts, and is renewable up to a maximum period of two years. Community based actors may renew SAGA Student status beyond two years on motivated request. SAGA Student Members who are eligible can upgrade to SAGA Full Membership status at any time.
Student Membership is absolutely free.