Production Company Beyond Black Productions Accused of Swindling ‘uGogo Wabantu’ Crew
- Beyond Black Productions, responsible for the popular show uGogo Wabantu, is facing accusations of swindling its cast and crew, as they allegedly received payment from Mzansi Magic
- Entertainment commentator Phil Mphela revealed that the production company cited administrative issues with documents as a reason for delayed payments
- Social media users expressed their discontent, urging the production company to fulfil its payment obligations, and highlighting the exploitation prevalent in the entertainment industry
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Beyond Black Productions, a production company responsible for the popular show uGogo Wabantu has been accused of swindling the cast and crew after receiving payment from the channel.
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Beyond Black Productions swindles crew
Social media came to a standstill following the reports that a famous production company Beyond Black Productions swindled the star-studded cast and crew of uGogo Wabantu.
According to a post by popular entertainment commentator Phil Mphela on his Twitter page, the company allegedly received payment from Mzansi Magic but the producers have failed to pay some actors and crew members since August. Part of the post read:
"Beyond Black Productions, has rattled feathers by not paying the crew that worked on the film, uGogo Wabantu.
"Mzansi Magic has confirmed that payment was made to the producers, but Beyond Black has not paid some crew since August.
"Last month producers sent crew a message to the crew stating it can not make payment at month end as promised, citing administrative issues with documents."
Briefly News spoke to Vusi Mdiniso who said the delayed payments have affected his personal life. The star said he is failing to provide for his family despite being on TV every day. He said:
"The delay from Black Brain delayed me badly, first of all, it’s hard to get gigs here in SA and when you get that one gig, you start planning, school fees, food, and transportation for my kids.
"I have 3 kids with 3 different mothers, imagine the pain of not supporting your kids but they see you on television every day the swearing coming from these women demanding money from me when I didn’t even get paid.
"Kevin Moeketsi doesn’t take everyone’s calls and his assistant Nandisa Mkhize she always been telling us lies since August 2023, our show was number since August."
Production company under fire for failing to pay team
Social media users made it clear that they do not support exploitation in the entertainment industry. Many called on Beyond Black Productions to pay the actors and crew since it has been confirmed that they received payments from Mzansi Magic.
@VUSI_ELAND said:
"It’s so sad I played a lead there and it’s been three full months, imagine having to beg for the money you worked hard for."
@SihleMusic added:
"It's the same attitude, riddled with greed, of tenderpreneurs who sometimes run away with money bangabhatali ii-subs nabasebenzi. While flaunting designer outfits, flashy cars bedeka iitafile kwiindawo zolonwabo. Mnxim"
@Zenzele_Enhle said:
"Sad reality most artists have to go through while media and production houses make so much profits from viewership."
Vuyo Dabula leaks WhatsApp chat with producer owing him
In more news about payments, Briefly News reported that Vuyo Dabula has had enough of people who want to exploit others in the film industry. The popular South African actor recently headed to his social media page to share a screenshot of his conversation with a producer owing him some money.
A lot happens behind the scenes of some of our favourite productions. There have been several complaints of creatives being underpaid, sometimes they don't receive the payments at all.
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