Uzalo is one of Mzansi’s most-viewed soapies due to its excellent actors, such as the villain Nkunzi (played by Masoja Msiza) and the clever Pastor Mbatha (played by William Mnguni).The two stars have a lovely way of keeping fans glued to their screens, making fans interested in how much these actors make in order to execute their roles perfectly.
Considering the fact that Uzalo is a low-budget drama series, Nkunzi and Pastor Mbatha are said to be among the highest-paid actors on the show since they are outstanding actors who kill their characters effortlessly. Both actors are superstars in an episode with a historical viewership record of over 10 million views, and their acting talents are not cheap.
Nkunzi made headlines in 2021 after his salary was leaked. As of 2023, Nkunzi is taking home a salary of R70,000. Many believe that Uzalo has the highest-paid actors, but that’s not the case. The production company of Uzalo Stained Glass Productions is in the low rankings for compensating its actors.
On the other hand, Pastor Mbatha is getting a salary of R25 000 per month, reasonable compensation for his role. On Uzalo, Mbatha is a consistent scammer who resorts to cheating whenever he faces heat from competition.
In 2021, Uzalo made headlines when the SABC Executive Board announced that the hit soapie pays its actors poor wages. Although Uzalo is one of Mzansi’s top soapies, it has not been paying its cast and crew well, and as a result, it has lost several of its actors.
