who are we
SASPRO is a non-profit collecting society overseen by an independent board with a wealth of expertise in various specialised fields like Intellectual Property Law and Tax Compliance.
With the passing into law of the Copyright and Performers’ Protection Amendment Bills, it’s time to implement collective management of audio-visual rights for Actors
SASPRO has global affiliates in more than 70 countries and is a founder member of AFAS and GAVA. SASPRO continues to negotiate reciprocal agreements with other collecting societies to distribute and manage the payments due to audiovisual performers for the use of their work.
Membership is free for South African AV screen performers. Membership authorises SASPRO to represent and enforce your mandated rights, for payments owed
in South Africa or affiliated territories.
about SASPRO
Enjoy the legal right to earn residual income from your performances!
SASPRO collects and distributes Actors’ earnings, under the guidance of a board of acting industry professionals, who are experts in Intellectual Property law, Tax compliance matters and legislation.
When the Copyright and Performers’ Protection Amendment Bills have been promulgated into law, SASPRO will have the statutory authority to collect for all audio visual work.
Until such time, SASPRO is able collect repeat and commercial exploitation fees on contractual agreements for only principal performers with selected broadcasters such as SABC and ETV.
Through The International Actors Federation (FIA), SASPRO has global affiliates in more than 70 countries, and is a founding member of The African Federation of Audiovisual Societies (AFAS). SASPRO has begun signing reciprocal agreements with other collecting societies including Spain.
Join us!
Membership is free for South African screen performers. To become a member, download and complete the membership form and email to info@saspro.org.za
SASPRO is a Founder Member of the Global Audiovisual Alliance
GAVA champions the economic rights of audiovisual performers at an international level.
GAVA is a unifying force among organizations managing audiovisual performers’ rights in various countries around the globe. Founded in 2025 with a shared vision of safeguarding the rights of audiovisual performers worldwide, GAVA represents a collaborative effort to address the challenges faced by actors in the rapidly evolving landscape of the audiovisual industry. SASPRO is a founder member and a representative on the Executive of GAVA.
African Federation of Audiovisual Societies (AFAS)
SASPRO is a founder member of African Federation of Audiovisual Societies (AFAS) — a pan-African network uniting and supporting audiovisual collective management organisations (CMOs) across the continent. AFAS works to strengthen legislation, promote best practices, and foster collaboration among CMOs to ensure the sustainable growth of Africa’s audiovisual sector. Through advocacy, capacity building, and resource sharing, AFAS champions the rights of AV creators and drives continental cooperation for fair compensation, diversity, and the recognition of artistic contributions.