Florence Masebe is concerned for actors safety during Covid-19
Florence Masebe, Rami Chuene and Zola Hashatsi are among the many South African actors that have voiced their frustration at the lack of “clarity” from government on how actors returning to work this week will be kept safe from Covid-19.
The conversations have included matters such as ensuring the safety of cast and crew as productions resume in a Covid-19 era, the matter of indemnity forms that actors will most likely have to sign, and everything in between.
Florence worried that “the regulations on filming for local production are dangerously vague. The most basic thing ministers seem to miss is this. If you tell the nation that hair salons and nail bars may not open under level four, have you any idea what happens in a makeup room for a film or television production? How is it unsafe to touch in one sector and not the other?” she asked.
Film and television industry, let’s talk frankly about our “readiness” to get back to filming if we are to follow the vague regulations stipulated by the government. I hope ministers @JacksonMthembu_ and @NathiMthethwaSA see this. @SAgovnews @DlaminiZuma 🎬📺🇿🇦
— Mme a Masakona (@FloMasebe) May 3, 2020
The most basic thing ministers seem to miss is this. If you tell the nation that hair salons and nail bars may not open under Level 4, have you any idea what happens in a makeup room for a film or television production? How is it unsafe to touch in one sector and not the other?
— Mme a Masakona (@FloMasebe) May 3, 2020
I am in no way saying that film and television must not return to work. People need to get paid. What I need to see is a clear commitment to strict tailor made health and safety protocols.
— Mme a Masakona (@FloMasebe) May 3, 2020
I think that away from the pandemic even, as a rule, makeup artists need to wear protective gear at all times on set. We sneeze and cough in their faces before they can dive for cover. Just a thought. pic.twitter.com/axsn4w1Iw7
— Mme a Masakona (@FloMasebe) May 3, 2020
Rami was concerned that actors would most likely be encouraged to sign the “standard” indemnity form which would basically leave them on their own should they contract the coronavirus while at work.
She created a thread with some of the clauses actors are likely to find in these contracts. Which basically spell out, “you are working at your own risk” and “may the best immune system win. However, she added that she understood that in an economically-straining situation that most artists find themselves in, the reality was that they would most likely sign anyway.
We all want to earn a living akere. We need those episodes too. Also, we love our work. Go work guys, this (thread) is just so you know and don’t get shocked when you’re liable for doctor’s fees. You’re willingly taking the risk and can’t come back to sue anyone. Go work but be safe,” Rami said.
#DearArtist before you sign that ‘indemnity form’ please seek legal advice or o tlo kaka. Here are some of the clauses in the form you’re agreeing to…
— Rami Chuene🌈🏳️🌈 (@ramichuene) May 4, 2020
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