Due to a salary dispute with the show’s producers, actors in the popular SABC2 drama Muvhango allegedly staged a walkout from a production meeting in April.

It has turned into a ceaseless monetary thrill ride in the background of the notable Tshivenda show series.

This time, it is said that the actors are upset because they have been informed that they will not receive their salaries until later in the year.

 

 

 

Sunday World was told by a source close to the production that the producers were shocked when the cast and crew of Gattaca left a meeting in April.

The gathering, which was held at the show’s SABC studios, planned to illuminate the entertainers and group that they should take up some slack since they won’t be paid in October, as the soapie arranges the reestablishment of an agreement with the public telecaster.

The source said: ” The soap opera employs actors on permanent contracts who receive monthly salaries. These actors include Susan’s Muamela, Azwindini’s Gabriel, and James’ Dingaan.

“They have things they can pay for, like cars, houses, and school fees, because they get paid every month, even when we are on production break. Therefore, they were indignant when they were informed that they would not receive salaries for October.

The mole went on to say that the actors were taken aback by the news that their contracts would only expire in October and that they would be paid for that month.

“The new contracts that they [producers] want actors to sign now state that instead of their contracts ending in September, they will not be paid until October,” in contrast to the previous situation. As a result, the mole stated, “They are refusing to sign the new adjusted agreements.”

Another actor who requested anonymity stated that they want executive producer and founder of Word of Mouth Pictures, Duma Ka Ndlovu, to promise that he will pay them for October and then recover the funds from the SABC, similar to what other production houses will be doing.

“This only affects us, Generations, Skeem Saam, and a few others: Contract renewals are never a problem for the Legacy.

According to the actor, “They [Muvhango producers] don’t want to take any responsibility for payments in the event that the negotiations with SABC do not cover actors’ pay for the month.”In January, Muvhango, which has been on television for over 25 years, was a part of another salary payment drama.

An email was sent to its spokesperson Thanduxolo Jindela, but as of this writing, he had not responded.

Vuyo Mthembu, a publicist for the SABC, stated that the public broadcaster cannot discuss contract-related issues.

According to Mthembu, “The SABC is not at liberty to engage in contractual matters with producers via the media.”

“It must be noted that the SABC is not responsible for contracts between the production house and cast and crew.”