Industry professionals have expressed their anger and desperation over ongoing payment delays that threaten their livelihoods. The letter criticizes the silence of government officials, industry organizations, and broadcasters as the industry struggles through another crisis. The financial distress began with a series of payment delays, the latest being the third since the end of October.
With crucial holiday obligations approaching, the letter emphasizes not only the economic impact but also the emotional toll this prolongs on families relying on these salaries. 'We\u2019re the ones facing the inescapable pit of a bleak festive season,' the letter reads. 'We\u2019re the ones facing our disbelieving families, unpaid rent, food bills, and your stony silence,' read the letter, addressing Minister MacKenzie, who has been seen as a potential agent of change but remains silent on resolving these ongoing financial issues. 'This is just the festering ulcer. But you, Minister MacKenzie? Where do you fit in? How will you break your silence?' 'We\u2019ll be waiting for you to step up and address us on how producers and broadcasters can still play this game while everyone shrugs it off, and heads off on holiday. 'Is this your Christmas present to us, besides Chris Brown concert tickets? Is this your legacy, ‘Minister of Happiness’? When will we be paid?’ The signatories expressed their frustrations towards key industry players, Clive Morris Productions and BET Africa, accusing them of maintaining a corporate indifference from the comfort of their glossy offices. Meanwhile, Khayelihle Gumede from Clive Morris Productions released a revised payment plan for the production. While the new payment date for outstanding November fees is set for December 23, production activities have been halted once again. In the statement, Gumede acknowledged the immense stress and anxiety that the situation has induced among the cast and crew, promising that obligations would not be left unmet
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