'Mthethwa can't fight for you'- Tony Kgoroge urges actors to unite

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Veteran actor Tony Kgoroge has called on performers to join forces against disparities within the industry, adding that he has very little faith in the government to assist.

Actor Tony Kgoroge believes that the government is not going to stand up for the rights of actors and performers.

Taking to Twitter, the actor joined the wave of support that Vatiswa Ndara has received since she penned a scathingKgoroge advised fellow actors not to rely on government for support.can't fight for you. The government is not a union. Organise yourself and do away with being excellent individuals. Tell your agents to stop forcing you to sign exploitive contracts,” he wrote.

“As long as actors sign those contracts and continue to be individualistic, I don’t see anything chang[ing]. What Vathiswa raised is highly important, but it needs all of us to take action.”

 

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There is nothing left to believe in the ANC government. Hyenas only

Laughs in 'Asinavalo'🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

They don't even know who they are fighting against. The Fergusons? Producers? Or broadcasters? Law makers?

We need transformation now!!! Till when should we continue to see the likes of Mahlathini, Lucky Dube, Joe Mafel,etc etc die poor despite their immense contribution to our arts and culture. No to inequalities No to disparity No to exploitation. TonyKgoroge NathiMthethwaSA

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