Rami Chuene Confirms SABC will Pay Her Repeat Fees for ‘Giyani: Land of Blood’

Veteran actress Rami Chuene has shared encouraging news with fellow actors after confirming that the South African Broadcasting Corporation, (SABC) will pay her repeat fees for her role in the hit television series Giyani: Land Of Blood.

The actress took to X, formerly known as Twitter, on Tuesday, 19 May 2026, to announce that she had officially received communication from the SABC regarding the payment. According to Chuene, all the required paperwork had already been completed and submitted, and she was now waiting for the payment process to be finalised.

ANNOUNCEMENT

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. The paper work has been completed and submitted and I…

— Rami Chuene (@ramichuene) May 19, 2026

Sharing the news with her followers, Chuene wrote: “On this day, 19 May 2026 at 4pm, 1, 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. The paper work has been completed and submitted and I now wait for payment.”

The actress also explained why she chose to publicly speak about the matter, saying it was important for other actors to know that repeat fees are something they deserve when productions are aired again on television.

Chuene continued: “Why am I telling you? So you know, my dear thespians, that this is what is truly due to us. 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.”

Repeat fees are payments made to actors when television shows are rebroadcast, and the topic has been part of ongoing conversations in the South African entertainment industry for years. Chuene’s update has now given hope to many performers who continue to advocate for better treatment and fair payment structures.