A local content creator left fans of the Netflix drama series The Polygamist in disagreement when they claimed to know what the cast members earned after the show’s success.
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Instagram user @thatmzansigirl__ shared a video on their account and wrote:
“The series has dominated social media conversations and climbed Netflix’s rankings, proving once again that South African productions can compete with the best.”
Rumoured salaries of The Polygamist cast
While the salaries remain unconfirmed, below are the figures that @thatmzansigirl__ claimed some of the stars walked away with:
- Sdumo Mtshali: R1.4 million
- Celeste Ntuli: R700 000
- Kenneth Nkosi: R800 000
- Sthandiwe Kgoroge: R600 000
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In a separate video, the content creator shared the unconfirmed figures other cast members had received:
- Gugu Gumede: R1.7 million
- Luyanda Zwane: R550 000
- Kwanele Mthethwa: R900 000
- Wonder Ndlovu: R250 000
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“I’m so happy to see The Polygamist getting the recognition it deserves. It’s been one of the biggest talking points in South Africa, and the cast has delivered incredible performances from start to finish,” stated the person behind the account.
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Fans don’t accept the figures
Not many social media users in the comment section were happy to see the alleged salaries, noting that such stellar performances and recognition deserved better compensation.
@khensani2427 laughed and said, “Jonasi and Joyce deserve more.”
“It’s not enough,” @nic_africa_ remarked.
@kaylxne_ told online users, “They need x10 salary for this.”
@lifecoachzee7 shared their opinion, “The economy of South Africa is still an issue, although growing at a sluggish rate, so it makes it difficult to predict the future of the country that affects jobs and financial stability. So we don’t know what’s next for their future.”
@yolandasammntungwana wrote in the comment section, “I really wish this was real because they deserve it. How did you come up with these figures in this economy?”
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