Uzalois among the most-watched South African telenovelas.
No doubt, the casting director and the production team did an incredible job selecting them.
Also, their work on the show has never gone unrecognized, especially when it comes to salaries.
Uzalo cast members. Photo: @OfficialUzaloSABC1Source: Facebook
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The entertainment scene is among the most lucrative fields in South Africa.
For instance,TV showssuch asUzalohave supported local talents in the country by paying its cast generously.
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Uzaloactors salaries
How much doUzaloactors earn?
Some members of theUzalocast lead lavish lifestyles.
It is so because their paychecks can afford them such lifestyles.
Uzalo actress Nomcebo Gumede. Photo: @the_nomgSource: Instagram
Interestingly, some own expensivecarsand houses worth admiring.
Here is how muchUzaloactors earn monthly.
She has been on the show as a minor actress.
Thespian Thabo Mnguni in church. Photo: @fficialUzaloSABC1Source: Facebook
Gumede’s salary ranges between R15k and R20k.
Currently, she falls under the group of the least paid actors on the telenovela.
He has a minor role in the show, meaning his salary is lower than othercast members'.
Noxolo Mathula. Photo: @noxolo_mathulaSource: Instagram
Other characters paid the same amount as he are Nyawo and Mandlala.
Since joining the cast in season 4, she has been giving in her best.
Lately, she has been starring as the main cast.
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The beauty reportedly earns between R20k and R30k.
Like Lily, Nyalleng Thibedi (Zekhethelo) is paid the same amount for her contributions to the show.
Sizwe Khumbuza (Godfather): R20k R30k
Godfather is another notable character on the show loved by many.
Uzalo star Sizwe Khumbuza (Godfather). Photo: @sizwe_khumbuzaSource: Instagram
Together with Thulani (Thulani Shange), they play Khathazas sons.
Thuthuka Mathembu (Nonka): R20k R30k
Thuthuka Mathembu has been an actress on thesoap operasince 2018.
All along, she has been portraying Nonkanyiso Xulu (Nonka).
South African actress Thuthuka Mthembu. Photo: @thuthuka.mSource: Instagram
OnUzalo, she is the younger sister of Njeza.
Based on the information available in the public domain, she earns between R20k and R30k.
TheKwaZulu-Natal-bornactor joined the cast in 2019, and many viewers have come to love him for his talent.
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On the show, he portrays Zekhethelos ex-lover and Nonkas older sibling.
At the time of writing, he reportedly pockets around R25k and R35k for his contribution.
Interestingly, Mncube is aGolden Horn Awardwinner.
Talented Uzalo actor, TV presenter, and MC Nkanyiso Makhanya. Photo: @therealnkanyisoSource: Instagram
Since becoming part of the South African telenovela, he has been playing doctor Sibonelo.
The role has been earning him between R25k and R35k per month.
The beauty has been anUzalocast member for around five years.
Smartly-dressed SAFTA Best Actor Award Winner 2020, Wiseman Mncube. Photo: @wiseman_mncubeSource: Instagram
On the telenovela, she portrays Fikile, an ally of Thobile, Smangele, and GC.
She is also Sbus lover.
The 28-year-old reportedly earns a salary of between R25,000 and R35,000 for her role on the telenovela.
Nelisa Mchunu; an actress who plays Fikile in Uzalo telenovela. Photo: Photo: @neliisahSource: Instagram
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The 43-year-old was an actor on the show between 2017 and March 2021.
Sadly, he has recentlyannounced his exitfrom the show on Instagram.
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Before his departure, Shibe earned between R25k and R35k monthly.
He has been portraying an ex-convict who falls in love with a character by the name of Fikile.
Besides acting, he is intomusic.
Multiple award-winning South African actor Siyabonga SMS Shibe. Photo: @Siyabonga SMS ShibeSource: Instagram
Notably, the role has reportedly been earning him a monthly salary of between R30k and R40k.
Baby Cele Maloka (Gabisile): R35k R45k
Baby Cele is among the favourite actresses for many viewers.
The 49-year-old has won several worthy nominations and awards since she ventured into the entertainment scene.
Uzalo actor Simpiwe Majozi standing in front of a nice car in a red suit. Photo: @OfficialUzaloSABC1Source: Facebook
In the soapie, she plays the mother of doctor Sbonelo and a landlady.
Since joining the cast in 2018, she has been earning a monthly salary of between R35k and R45k.
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South African established actress Baby Cele. Photo: @babescele2Source: Instagram
Gumede plays prophetess Mmamlambo, who is a religious character.
The role has been earning her between R35k and R45k monthly.
The 56-year-old has been in the entertainment scene since 1992.
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Currently, he is the second highest paidUzaloactor.
He roughly pockets between R40k and R50k per month from the show.
Dawn Thandeka King (MaNgcobo): R40k R55k
Dawn Thandeka Kingis the lead actress in the soap opera.
Beautiful and extraordinarily talented Uzalu actress Gugu Gumede. Photo: @itsgugugumedeSource: Instagram
She has been playing MaNgcobo since 2015.
So far, she has appeared in over 800 episodes.
Her work on the show has been praised by several soap lovers and fans of SABC1.
Mosoja Msiza is a South African actor starring as Nkuzi in Uzalu telenovela. Photo: @masojamsizaSource: Instagram
Thandeka King reportedly earns between R40k and R55K for her role.
At the moment, this makes her the highest-paidUzalocast member.
She is also expected to appear onSlay(2021) as Lungi.
Actress Dawn Dawn Thandeka King, the highest paid Uzalu actor, in a nice dress. Photo: @dawnthandeka_kingSource: Instagram
Indeed, theUzalocast members are among the highest-paid entertainers in South Africa.
The majority of them are extraordinarily talented, skilled, experienced, and disciplined.
As a result, the show’s ratings and viewership have kept on increasing since it premiered in 2015.
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Overall,Uzaloactors salaries range between R15k and R55k.
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Interestingly, their annual compensation ranges between $39 million and $280 million.
As a result, most of them lead lavish lifestyles worth admiring.
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