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  1. Hanno Labuschagne

    SABC TV Licence debt collectors broke law by contacting family member over licence holder's debt

    SABC TV Licence debt collectors broke law by contacting family member over licence holder's debt It is against the law for debt collectors to email or otherwise disclose your outstanding TV licence account to a family member, Fairbridges Wertheim Becker director Shu'Aib Datay has said. This...
  3. Hanno Labuschagne

    The big problem with TV licence non-payment being a crime

    The big problem with TV licence non-payment being a crime The mass non-compliance with the legal requirement to pay TV licenses by the South African public is a perfect example of the dangers and wasteful nature of criminalising non-harmful behavior. South Africans are required by law, through...
  4. Hanno Labuschagne

    Ex-girlfriend of businessman allegedly found his address through unlawful TV licence

    Ex-girlfriend of businessman allegedly found his address through unlawful TV licence Businessman Thabo Twala has stated in court papers that an ex-girlfriend, who says her child is his, allegedly found his address on an unlawfully obtained SABC TV Licence, reports City Press. Twala is...
  5. Jan

    No-TV licence projector and big monitor roundup - April 2023

    Goodbye TV licence — projectors and big monitors that you can buy without a TV licence The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is looking for an alternative means of getting people to pay for TV licences. However, until anything is finalised, South Africans must have a valid licence...
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  6. Jan

    SABC must submit plan for making money from digital TV - Minister

    SABC must explain how it's going to make money — besides TV licences Communications minister, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, has given the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) until 30 June 2022 to explain how it plans on generating more revenue. She also said her department is working with...
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  7. Jan

    SABC bleeds viewers, reports losing R600 million over two years

    Goodbye TV licence — South Africans drop SABC and it loses R600 million The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) says it has lost over R600 million over the past two years, attributing the loss to a decline in audience. According to a SAFM report on social media, the SABC says this is...
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  8. Jan

    SABC can't blacklist TV licence holders for not paying - except by getting a court order

    Blacklisting over unpaid TV Licences — the one way the SABC could do it The SABC can't blacklist TV licence holders who refuse to pay unless it goes to court to get an order. This is according to Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse accountability division executive director Stefanie Fick, who was...
  9. Jan

    TV licence debt collector "trace alert" warnings and your credit record

    TV licence payment warnings and your credit record — what you should know South African TV licence holders who have not paid their fees should be aware that warnings from debt collection agencies don't necessarily mean their credit record is under threat. A MyBroadband forum member recently...
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  10. Jan

    SABC pushes public media levy to replace TV licences

    Goodbye TV licence — SABC pushes TV tax South Africa’s public broadcaster wants government to abandon TV licences and replace them with a public media levy. The South African Broadcast Corporation (SABC) reiterated its call for a general TV tax in a recent presentation to Parliament...
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  11. Jan

    Takealot warns to get your TV licence now if you want a Black Friday TV deal

    Pay your TV licence now if you want a Black Friday TV deal in South Africa South Africans looking for a deal on a TV during this year's Black Friday should make sure they have a TV licence and that it is paid up to date well before the big sale arrives. That is according to South African...
  12. Jan

    SARS should collect the SABC's household levy - MultiChoice

    MultiChoice wants a new tax to fund the SABC DStv-operator MultiChoice told the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies that it was against suggested changes in the draft SABC Bill, News24 reported. It also opposed the SABC's proposal that MultiChoice be required to collect TV...
  13. Jan

    Big monitors and media boxes to replace your TV and DStv decoder

    Goodbye TV Licence — Best big monitors and media boxes to replace your TV and DStv decoder The proliferation of video streaming in South Africa has made it possible to access premium entertainment services without needing a device that can receive TV signals. Armed with a broadband Internet...
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  14. Jan

    SABC does not need to provide invoice or 30 days notice for TV Licence fee

    TV Licence payment warning The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is not required to supply an invoice or thirty days’ notice for payment of TV licences. Group executive for corporate affairs and marketing, Gugu Ntuli, recently told Channel24 that the SABC isn't required to give...
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  15. Jan

    How to ditch the TV licence but keep DStv

    Goodbye TV licence — Watch DStv without paying the SABC You can keep watching DStv without needing a TV licence if you use MultiChoice’s decoder-less online streaming option and a monitor rather than a TV set. DStv launched its standalone streaming service in South Africa towards the end of...
  16. Jan

    Video entertainment in South Africa - no DStv or TV licence required

    Goodbye DStv and TV licence Armed with a fast broadband connection and a large monitor, South Africans do not need a TV licence or DStv subscription to watch premium video content. On-demand streaming video services such as Netflix, Prime Video, Showmax, Apple TV+, and Britbox offer...
  17. Hanno Labuschagne

    TV Licence inspectors haven't worked in 10 years

    TV Licence inspectors haven't worked in 10 years The Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams, recently published the SABC Bill for public comment. The new law contains wording that allows TV licence inspectors to enter your home without a warrant...
  18. Jan

    What you should know before buying a 4K monitor to ditch the TV Licence

    Goodbye TV licence — Buy a big monitor to replace your TV While it is necessary to present a valid TV licence when buying a new television set in South Africa, you don’t need a licence for a large-screen monitor. However, there are important technical features to consider before choosing a...
  19. Jan

    SABC Bill published - Icasa to set regulations on if DStv must collect TV licences for the SABC

    South Africa's new TV licence law published The Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams, has published the South African Broadcasting Corporation SOC Ltd Bill for public comment. Notably, the Bill has kept the SABC's TV licensing scheme rather than adopting...
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  20. Hanno Labuschagne

    Cabinet approves Bill for changes to SABC TV licence system

    Cabinet approves Bill for changes to SABC TV licence system Cabinet has approved the publication of the SABC Bill of 2020 for public comment and consultation. While the Bill has not yet been published, a report from the Government Communications and Information System regarding the Cabinet...
  21. Jan

    MultiChoice fights plan forcing DStv to collect TV Licence fees on behalf of SABC

    MultiChoice fights back against plan for DStv to collect TV Licence fees MultiChoice can't be held responsible to collect TV Licence fees on behalf of the SABC, the group CEO of MultiChoice, Calvo Mawela, said during a recent call with investors. This follows a proposal from the state...
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