The Highest Paid Actor on Skeem Saam

Skeem Saam has captivated the hearts of many South Africans and has gained it’s a 5-star rating from viewers so we can only imagine that the actors are content with their pockets for them to deliver such performances. Introduced to us in 2011, it has continued to grow making it one of the most watched shows in the country.

The show is low budget so it pays a little lower than DSTV and etv shows. This is what actors are taking home each month depending on the number of scenes on set and roles in the show.

Acting veteran Shoki Sebotsana (Celia Kunutu) are one of the highest-paid actresses on the show and takes home R35 000 to R50 000 monthly. Meikie, Mantuli, John, and Lelo’s take-home salary is between R30 000 to R40 000 per month.

Leeto, Lehasa, Rachel, Tbose, Marothi and Leshole’s salaries range between R20 000 to R30 000 per month.

Kwaito, Charles Kunutu and Katlego Peterson’s take home between R20,000 to R25,000 per month. Supporting actors Sis Ouma, Pretty, Emkay and Mokgadi are earning R15 000 to R25,000 per month.

Nimrod is the lowest paid actor on the show with R12 000 to R20,000 per month.  Leading lady Lindiwe Dlamini played by Sindi Dlathu’s salary was disclosed. Leading man who is the ying to Lindiwe’s yang Zweli Dikana played by the talented Hlomla Dandala, bags R45 000 per month.

The lowest paid actors salaries are due to their minimal screen time and these are Tinah Mnumzana (Flora), Thapelo Sebogodi (Khabzela), and Matshepo Sekgopi (Dimpho) and their salaries range from R18 000 to R25 000 per month. Followed by Lunga Shabalala who plays Lindani, earns between R20 000 and R25 000

Veteran actor Presley Chweneyage who stars as Thuso ‘Cobra’ Mokoena, earns between R27 000 to R34 000 a month. He is the first son and the eldest child to Thato and Malefu. Another celebrated actor Sello Maake ka-Ncube gets paid between R25 000 to R35 000 a month.

In other news – Is Mapaseka Koetle aka Dintle Nyathi Leaving Scandal?

Actress, Mapaseka Koetle-Nyokong who plays the much-loved character of Dintle Nyathi on Scandal is set to join a new comedy show on SABC2, alongside veteran actor, Sello Sebotsane.

Sebotsane will play the role of Bra Pantsula, Welile Nzunza plays the role of Tshiamo, Chantal Stanfield plays the role of Jade, Duane Williams plays the role of Angelo, Meme Ditshego plays the role of Refiloe. Learn more

Source: Celebsnow

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