Interactive Rate Card
2025 - 2026 Guideline
These terms apply to most recording sessions unless otherwise specified in a category.
| Term | Rate / Rule |
|---|---|
| Performance Fee | A per-script session fee for the artist's time and performance. |
| Additional Character | R1,100 for each additional character or distinct accent in the SAME script. |
| Studio Overtime | R780 per 30 minutes after allocated time. |
| Cancellation | R1,150 if cancelled with less than 24 business hours' notice. |
| Postponement | No charge if immediately re-booked with a confirmed date/time. |
| Remote Audition | R550 (one artist) / R1,150 (two or more artists). |
| Rejection Fee | 50% of Base Rate if a chosen voice is rejected after recording. |
| Renewal of Usage | Year 2: 75% of initial total fee. Year 3+: Previous year's fee + 10%. |
Television Commercials
Performance Fee: R1,150 per script. Studio Time: 60 minutes.
| Usage Period | National TV Usage Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to 4 weeks | R3,450 |
| Up to 3 months | R4,380 |
| Up to 6 months | R6,540 |
| Up to 12 months | R10,250 |
TV Ad Internet Usage (add-on):
Website Only: Add 50% of TV Usage Fee.
Social Media Only: Add 75% of TV Usage Fee.
Website & Social Media: Add 100% of TV Usage Fee.
Radio Commercials
Performance Fee: R1,150 per script. Studio Time: 30 minutes.
| Usage Period | National Radio Usage Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to 4 weeks | R1,550 |
| Up to 3 months | R1,920 |
| Up to 6 months | R2,390 |
| Up to 12 months | R3,270 |
Other Radio Usages: Single Local Station (50% of National), Community Station (35% of National).
Cinema Commercials
Performance Fee: R1,150 per script.
| Usage Period | Cinema Usage Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to 4 weeks | R1,725 |
| Up to 3 months | R2,190 |
| Up to 6 months | R3,270 |
| Up to 12 months | R5,125 |
Corporate, Explainer & Marketing Videos (>60s)
Recording fee is based on the final recorded length. Usage fees are added to the total recording fee.
| Recorded Length | Recording Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to 5 minutes | R4,180 |
| Each additional 5 minutes | R1,150 |
Usage Fees (Add-on to Total Recording Fee)
| Usage Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Internal Use / Once-off Presentation | Included in Recording Fee |
| Public Location (In-Store, Events) | Add 50% for 12 months' usage |
| Client Website ONLY | Add 75% for 12 months' usage |
| Social Media ONLY | Add 100% for 12 months' usage |
| Website & Social Media BUNDLE | Add 150% for 12 months' usage |
| Perpetuity / Unlimited Use | Add 450% as a once-off buyout |
Internet Advertising (<120s)
For Pre-Rolls, Social Media Ads, Advertorials. Performance Fee is R1,150. Usage Fee is calculated based on broadcast rates (TV rates for video, Radio rates for audio-only).
E-Learning
For non-commercial, self-study modules. Projects under 10,000 words are charged at R4.00 per word. Larger projects are to be negotiated.
Audiobooks
Rates are a guideline and should be negotiated. For commercial sale, the fee is approx. R4,000 for the first 10 recorded minutes (plus R850 for each additional 10 mins), PLUS 100% of the total recording fee as usage.
Podcasts
Narration is based on Corporate Video rates. Commercials flighted within a podcast use a R1,150 performance fee plus Radio Commercial usage rates per platform.
Audio Drama
Performance Fee is R2,450 per artist, per character, per episode. Usage is 65% of the applicable Radio Usage Fee.
IVR / Message On-Hold
Recording fee includes 12 months' usage.
- Up to 5 recorded minutes: R3,980
- Each additional 5 minutes: R900
Animation / Puppetry / Dubbing
Recording Fee: Up to 5 mins is R4,180. Each additional 5 mins is R1,150. Usage fees are based on the final medium (e.g., TV usage rates for a TV show).
Gaming & Apps
Due to the varied nature of these projects, rates are to be negotiated on a case-by-case basis.
Award Entries
R2,450 for a script up to 5 minutes, for judging purposes only. No broadcast usage permitted.