Simmi Areff Drags 947 As Radio Personalities Continue to Blast Industry: “Salaries Are Pitiful”

• Samir Areff has spoken about the “dismal” salary he earned as a producer for 947.
• The podcast host also addressed his employment terms, saying he doesn't get days off because they affect his salary.
• The revelations shocked viewers and added to growing frustration among radio hosts who have criticised the industry for exploitation.

Simmi Areff pulled 947 to get the money they paid him as a producer. Image: W. Yukun, kreinickSource: Getty Images

Simmi Areff on mining in radio

“The pay for a newscaster is very low. I worked as a morning newscaster for R9000 a month at R947 for two years. By the way, there were no days off. I didn't work, I didn't get paid.”

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“I was a traffic anchor, updating and writing news for driving shows on 702 and 947 and was paid less than this. I worked 7 hour shifts. I quit when another station offered me a 200% raise.”

“I produce breakfast at LotusFM, a national radio station affiliated with the SABC, for 70 Rand an hour. Breakfast weekdays from 7am to 10am.”

“In 2022, a national TV station called me and made me an offer, I met them. They wanted me to produce a 4-hour talk show from Monday to Thursday for 11,000 Rand a month.”

“Don't forget 'No work, no pay' contracts. Haha, working in radio is a different story.”

“This conversation will always be sad because everyone assumes that radio people make money.”

“The broadcaster's salary is designed for freelance work; that's why they pay on short-term contracts. They design this salary for people who work less than 20 hours a week.”

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