'Skeem Saam' Actors with Small Roles Fight Back, Demand Equal Treatment

- Skeem Saam actors with small roles are fighting back and are demanding to be treated equally just like the main cast members

- The extras alleged that the popular SABC 1 soapie's production team treats them differently than their more famous colleagues

- The telenovela's publicity manager Sumaya Mogola distanced the show from the embarrassing allegations

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Skeem Saam extras have alleged that the popular soapie's producers treat them differently from main cast members.

The actors with small roles complained that they should be treated equally and fair just like ther colleagues who play more popular roles.

The extras alleged that they also eat at different times and shared that their meals are not up to standard. They want to be treated equally, saying they also contributed to the growth of the popular SABC 1 telenovela.

An unnamed source told Daily Sun that sometimes they do their work without a meal the whole day if they missed breakfast.

ZAlebs reports that Skeem Saam publicity manager Sumaya Mogola denied the damning allegations. Mogola explained that the soapie currently outsources one agency that provides them with extras. He claimed they have never received any complaints regarding ill-treatment at all.

Mogola added that the production caters for each member of the cast on a daily basis with the same quantity and quality of food.

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In other entertainment news, Briefly News previously reported that Skeem Saam actress Makgofe Moagi celebrated her 42nd birthday on Sunday, 7 March.

The stunner, who plays the role of Charity Ramabu in the popular soapie, took to Twitter to share what her birth date means to her.

"Born on the day of a number that represents completion and perfection. What are we doing today?! It’s my birthday after all!"

Makgofe's fans and friends in the entertainment industry took to her comment section to wish her a happy birthday. Check out some of their comments below:

Actress Terry Pheto said:

"Happy birthday beautiful."

@FirstLadyTshepi wrote:

"Wishing you all the best and many more years of success, joy and good health. May God bless you abundantly Makgofe, hope you enjoy your day and you're beautiful honey."

@SirHestonThomas commented:

"Happy birthday Ous Makgofe. May this year be the year all your dreams come true. Wishing you a blessed day. Wishing you many more years. Wishing you wealth and health. God bless."

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Source: Briefly News