Umkhokha: The Curse cast and Crew have not been paid their October salaries stemming from challenges with cash flow.
Mzansi was still reeling from shock to learn that one of the most viewed telenovelas will be discontinued next year. Entertainment commentator, Phil Mphela took to his X (formerly Twitter) page to break the news.
The statement issued by Rhythm World states that the payments will be made as soon as the funds are received. The production house offered their apologies to their staff members for the inconvenience caused and further acknowledged the level of stress that the late notification may cause to them.
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No payment for Umkhokha cast & crew
According to a letter sent by Rhythm World Productions yesterday to Umkhokha – The Curse cast and crew, October 2024 salaries will be delayed.
The production company says it has cash flow challenges and will pay once they have… pic.twitter.com/5vjHqc47Zl
— Kgopolo (@PhilMphela) November 7, 2024
Umkhokha: The Curse cast includes Deli Malinga, Nay Maps, Sibonile Ngubane and Mbuso Khoza.
X users weighed in on the comment section.
One user said:
Hhaybo kanjani? That’s hectic @GaytonMcK please pull a rabbit out of a hat for them
— ???? ????_??????? (@Ihhashi_Turkei) November 7, 2024
Another one said:
This sounds like a sabotage at some point ??? what is happening with these production houses? ?
— Heer ? (@Zingerr_Burgerr) November 7, 2024
It has also been reported that the crew members of Bakwena Production’s Pound 4 Pound also faced financial woes due to non-payment.
The 13-part series set on the backdrop of boxing, features a star-studded cast which includes Mduduzi Mabaso, Zolisa Xaluva, Brandon Auret and Sne Mbatha.
Speaking to City Press, Brandon said: “They are using my intellectual property without it being paid for. I got a call from Rashaka saying they would be paying everybody by Wednesday this week (past Wednesday).”
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