This is what SA soapie stars earn

26 August 2014 - 12:02 By Times LIVE
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Generations actors leaked their new collective bargaining agreement dossier to the media, showing that the lowest-paid actors earn an average of between R5,500 and R8,000 a week.

According to Sunday World, the confidential document also shows that Zolisa Xaluva (Jason), Slindile Nondangala (Mam' Ruby) and Thato Molamu (Nicholas), who have been with the drama for less than less six years, earn an average of between R9,000 and R11,000 a week

The dossier also states that Thami Mngqolo (Senzo), Katlego Danke (Dineo) and Winnie Modise (Khethiwe) earn an average of between R11,000 and R13,000 a week.

Sophie Ndaba (Queen), the longest-serving actress on the soap with more than 15 years, allegedly earned an average of R17,000 a week

A newcomer on 7de Laan - R22,000 a month
A newcomer on Isibaya - R26,000 a month
An intermediate actor on Binnelanders - R27,500 a month
An intermediate actor on Isidingo - R28,000 a month
An intermediate actor on Generations - R40,000 a month
An experienced actor in a support role on Isibaya - R30,000 a month
An experienced actor on Isidingo - R40,000 a month
An experienced actor on Generations - R60,000 a month

Source: South African Guild of Actors

The actors who make up Generations

Anga Makubalo (who plays MJ Dlomo)
Atandwa Kani (Samora Lembede)
Katlego Danke (Dineo Dlomo)
Mandla Gaduka (Selwyn "Choppa" Maithufi)
Menzi Ngubane (Sbusiso Dlomo)
Nambitha Mpumlwana (Mawande Memela)
Patrick Shai (Patrick Tlaole)
Slindile Nodangala (Ruby Dikobe)
Sophie Ndaba (Queen Moroka)
Seputla Sebogodi (Kenneth Mashaba)
Thami Mngqolo (Senzo Dlomo)
Thato Molamu (Nicholas Nomvete)
Winnie Ntshaba (Khetiwe Buthelezi)
Zenande Mfenyana (Noluntu Memela)
Zikhona Sodlaka (Priska Nomvete)
Zolisa Xaluva (Jason Malinga).

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