For many, January is a tough month filled with financial strain, and actress Londiwe Nene is no exception. The actress, known for her role as Rachel Ndlovu on the Mzansi Magic show Aunties, is facing a salary dispute after the production company, Pula Bakgaga Media, failed to pay her the full amount for her work. Despite completing a five-day shoot for the show, Londiwe has been waiting since May of last year for the balance of her salary.

Londiwe shared that she was initially cast by Pula Bakgaga Media after a successful audition and screen reading. She negotiated her rate of R40,000 directly with the production company for the five-day shoot. However, after the filming was completed, she was informed that there had been a mistake with her rate and the production company would need to lower it. The company offered her a reduced payment, and after some back-and-forth, they agreed on R30,000.

 
Before the show aired, Londiwe received a partial payment of R20,000, but the balance of R10,000 remained unpaid. “They paid me R20,000 because they didn’t want any issues on the day of the premiere,” she explained. However, she has been waiting for the remaining amount since May, with the production company continuing to offer excuses without fulfilling the payment.

Londiwe shared that she had numerous communications with the production company, including discussions with Kamogelo Van Wyk, the production manager, who confirmed the agreed payment. Kamogelo acknowledged that the company was facing financial difficulties, stating they could pay the balance in installments, but the promised full payment has still not been made.

After exhausting all efforts to resolve the issue privately, Londiwe decided to speak out about the situation. “I did not want to expose them, but I had no other choice,” she said, expressing her frustration at the lack of resolution. As of now, Pula Bakgaga Media has not responded to her requests for comment on the matter.