WATCH | Florence Masebeβs speech in parliament ignites a fire in actors
The fight for actors' rights is on.
The fight for actors' rights has been long and hard but thanks to individuals such as Florence Masebe who took their fight to parliament challenges to parliament, there might be light at the end of the tunnel.
Florence's speech which was not televised live last week gave a detailed account of the kind of exploitation actors have been enduring and the need for government to step in.
"Giving economic rights to actors is not a mistake. It is something that should have been part of the system all these years but unfortunately the focus of our industry is never the actor but always the pockets of broadcasters and the producers while zero consideration is given to the actors' earnings and dignity."
In her speech Florence pleaded with parliament to save actors from the "blatant exploitation" they are subjected to.
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Watch her full speech below:
Meanwhile Florence and the SAAGA has been receiving support from actors in bucketloads.
Solidarity. #PerformersProtectionAmendmentBill #IAmActorSA
— Nokuthula Ledwaba (@NoxNonozi) September 18, 2018
ππΌππΌππΌππΌ we shall experience economic emancipation in our lifetime or at least the future generation of artist will. https://t.co/o4lrlYbTkE
— King C (@clementmaosa) September 18, 2018
Thank you Mother! ππ½ππ½ππ½ππ½ Lead us my Queen! πΈπ½βπ½ https://t.co/Sb6NyJV4Lu
— Lerato Zah (@lerato_zah) September 17, 2018
Give economic rights to our actors π¬ππΏβπΎ https://t.co/sLcQkWZ71m
— Halala Sabela (@Halala2505) September 18, 2018
ππΏππΏ https://t.co/cppLfr3bUy
— Tony (@TonyKgoroge) September 17, 2018
GUYS THIS IS MY INDUSTRY MOTHER!! SHE FIGHTS FOR ALL OF US!! https://t.co/n1DNGA7q3O
— BAWO (@PhilaMadlingozi) September 17, 2018
God bless you ous'flo https://t.co/kl8H0DyTzz
— Gabisile Tshabalala (@gabisilet) September 17, 2018
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