South African actors are calling on President Cyril Ramaphosa to sign the Performers Protection Amendment Bill into law. Courtesy #DStv403Ndara wrote a six-page open letter to Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa, calling for transparency in the entertainment industry.The actress complained about the unfair and exploitative practices, which she says are rife in the acting industry.“It was time for somebody to say something and that person had to me. I had to take that step.
“By the time I had sent the letter, I had made peace with what could come with me sending the letter to the minister.”Letitia Wright named highest-earning actor of 2018“We never for a second thought that things have improved but you want to believe in your heart of hearts that somebody at Vatiswa’s level is not finding themselves still being this frustrated,” Masebe said.
“It takes a lot in this industry for one to find the strength to speak up. It must have taken a lot for her to write all these details so publicly, putting herself out there. A lot of it makes sense because we are still desperately trying to convince people we are three times more than they think we are worth.
“It is not just the producers, it is broadcasters themselves who when deciding on budgets, have decided that things can be done with very little reserved for the talent.”
sazolamba lomama!!
Truth has its way of coming out,,hopefully one day we will get to know it
We know you are tired, and that's fine! But stop tarnishing the 'Ferguson' name!
R110 for 5 weeks is what managers earn. What am I missing with this amount? Less tax, you’re looking at R60k a month
Bt u knew ur 5cent worth wen u accepted de offer on that contract,now u hv seen other actresses better offers u claim to be exploited? U made too much debt now u want more salary? vatiswaNdara
Well she will probably never work again in the industry
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Vatiswa Ndara Actors Academy accredited actors training provider is accepting aspiring students who need indepth training from experienced industry expects. If this dream can just be actioned, with millions of rands sitting at CATHSSETA she can turn the tide.
Hundred thousand plus a week .. Exploitation ? Maybe you need reminding that there are over 9 million unemployed in this country , 17 million reliant on a social grant and hundreds of thousands going to bed hungry at night .Count your blessings dear and be grateful .
So now you want half of the Ferguson empire...? You were not married,you were hired and agreed to set t&c's....
Yes shame. Having to work hard for 110k over five weeks is like slave labour for such important people. Terrible abuse. It must be 🛑🛑🛑
I dnt hv probs wth U being tired, I hv problem wth U dragging a name of furgusonfilms...thru the mud.....while U disguise as fighting the injustices in the industry.
Start your own company. Been in the industry for some time now.
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