Veteran actress Rami Chuene has shared a major victory for actors in South Africa after revealing that the SABC has agreed to pay her repeat fees for reruns of the popular drama series Giyani: Land of Blood.
Taking to social media on Monday, 19 May 2026, the acclaimed actress confirmed that she had officially received communication from the public broadcaster regarding compensation for the rebroadcast of the series. Her announcement has since sparked conversation within the entertainment industry about actors’ rights and fair compensation for repeat airings.
In her statement, Rami explained that all the required documentation had already been completed and submitted, and she is now awaiting the processing of payment.
“On this day, 19 May 2026 at 4pm, I, Rami Chuene, would like to state on record that I have received communication from the SABC telling me they will be paying me repeat fees for my work on Giyani: Land Of Blood,” she wrote.
The actress said she chose to publicly share the development to encourage and inform fellow performers about the importance of repeat fees, which many actors have long argued are part of their rightful earnings when productions are rebroadcast.
“Why am I telling you? So you know, my dear thespians, that this is what is truly due to us,” she added.
Rami, who has consistently spoken out about challenges facing actors in the local entertainment industry, also praised the SABC for taking the step and expressed hope that the same practice would be extended fairly to all performers whose productions continue to air on television.
“I appreciate this from the SABC and hope that all actors that have their shows repeated on TV are also getting their repeat fees. Thank you SABC.”
The issue of repeat fees has been a longstanding concern in South Africa’s television industry, with many actors previously revealing that productions are often rebroadcast multiple times without performers receiving additional compensation. Industry organisations and performers have repeatedly called for more transparent contracts, fair royalty structures, and stronger labour protections for creatives.
Rami’s update has been welcomed by many social media users and industry colleagues, with some describing it as an important breakthrough that could encourage more actors to demand fair payment for reruns and syndication deals. Others praised the actress for continuing to advocate for performers and using her platform to raise awareness about industry rights.
Giyani: Land of Blood, which aired on SABC2, became one of the broadcaster’s notable drama productions and earned praise for telling stories rooted in local culture, family dynamics, and tradition.
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