Tag: SABC TV licences

LIFE

Is South Africa saying goodbye to TV licences?

For decades, South African households have been required to pay an annual TV licence fee to legally own a television. Introduced in an era when television was the primary way people consumed news and entertainment, the system helped fund the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) and its public broadcasting mandate. Today, however, the future of TV licences appears increasingly uncertain. Also […]

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LOCAL

What happens if you don’t pay your TV licence

With the South African television industry facing significant challenges, many people are wondering if paying for their TV licence is really worth it. The TV licence fund was initially founded to support the SABC and the shows which the broadcaster produces. But in light of the alleged corruption and maladministration at the SABC offices, many […]

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