New legislation to provide legal protection for performers working in the advertising, artistic and cultural sectors
On 23 January 2026, the Department of Employment and Labour announced its intention to deem performers working in the advertising, artistic, and cultural sectors as employees, thereby providing legal protections to curb exploitation, address income insecurity, and improve working conditions for artists, actors, and crew.
To better understand how this proposed legislation will impact you, SACIA and our partner associations have invited Thembinkosi Mkalipi from DOEL to join us for a breakfast conversation to explore the legislation and its practical implementation.
There’s no cost to attend the breakfast, but seating is limited.
