Old Video of Glen Gabela Earning R37k With R32K Deductions Resurfaces, SA Reacts

• Legendary actor and producer Glen Gabela got the attention of social media this week when he revealed that he used to make R37 000 a month
• South Africans were surprised when a social media user shared an old video of Gabela revealing that he had R32 000 deductions from his salary
• The former Uzalo star received mixed reviews on social media after his video went viral on TikTok on Sunday, 17 August 2025

South Africans took to social media this week to react to an old video of former Uzalo actor Glen Gabela discussing his salary and deductions.

The veteran actor, who is known for his roles on Uzalo and Shaka, recently made headlines when he asked for food and financial assistance.

Gabela topped social media trends this past week when Gayton McKenzie commented on his donation video and said he would reach out to him to help out.

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Social media user @nondyebo shared an old video on TikTok, of Gabela on Sunday, 17 August 2025, revealing that he used to earn R37 000, had to pay R32 000, and was left with R5000.

South Africans react to the actor's video

Thabysile😻 commented:

"Thank you for letting us know. Ngeke siphinde siniphe imali nisile nina nidlala ngathi," (We'll never donate money again. You guys are playing with us.)

user3978196567774 said:

"I know what he is talking about. Mina ngihola R68k, (I get paid), but after debt ngisala no R28k,( I am left with). Ungenzani ngo R28K nyanga yonke?" (What can you do with R28K?)🥺

mfundo wrote:

"R37 000 is a lot of money."

MsB reacted:

"Asifunde ukuphila below our means. It uhola R37K, phila ngo R15K," (Let's learn to live below our means. If you are earning R37 000, you should be spending R15 000).

sithol54 said:

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"Haibo uthini lo baba coz thina abanye sphila ngemali encane kabi kodwa kuyaphileka," 😭(What is this man saying? Because some of us get paid way less and we are doing just fine).

mlenze Phenduka Ngikwenz i💃

"Ayi bo, izkweletu zini zikaR32 000?" (Haibo, deductions of R32 000?)

Ndabezitha wrote:

"Uthi ebehola R5000 per month?😂😂😂Ngoba R32 000 goes to izikweletu. Uyadakwa lobaba," (He says he was earning R5000 because R32 000 went to his deductions, this man is crazy.)

mpendulo4301 said:

"R32 000 for monthly responsibilities? 🤔🤔🤔 Kahle, kahle sikhathe abantu lamhlabeni," (We are here to accompany people.)

mr_noone62 commented:

"He was the problem."

Angela Willow wrote:

"So, the problem was not the industry; it was his bad financial decisions."

MR MEGA reacted:

"I am sorry, brother, but you failed. Your salary of R37 000 was a lot. Your debts should at least be R15 000; if it's the highest, then you will remain with R12 000.

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Thokozani Khumalo886 said:

"Guys, I don’t think he meant izikweletu (deductions) as in debts. I think he meant 'expenses' which will include school fees, groceries, car installments, insurance, rent, petrol, etc."

Glen Gabela’s daughter calls him out

In more entertainment news, Briefly News previously reported that veteran actor Glen Gabela's alleged daughter rubbished his comments about his finances and his late wife.

Gabela revealed in an interview earlier this year that his wife left him because he couldn't afford a house in the suburbs.

South Africans have commented on the actor's daughter's reaction to his interview about his divorce and his financial woes.

Source: Briefly News