'my Brother's Keeper' Faces Backlash As Extras Demand Payment For Work

My Brother's Keeper has become a fan favourite since the telenovela premiered in October 2023. The show is centred around family greed, power struggles, and betrayal.

With a talented cast featuring Wiseman Mncube, Zola Nombona, and S'dumo Mtshali, its no surprise that the series is doing well. However, theres apparently a storm brewing behind the scenes.

According to two extras who spoke to Sunday World, over 50 background actors havent been paid for their work in December 2023 and January 2024.

As a result, the actors took matters into their own hands, staging a sit-in on February 3, demanding the money theyre owed.

One background actor, who wished to remain anonymous, shared their frustration: Weve been asked to come back to work, but we havent been paid since December. They keep ignoring us, and were tired of it.