Communications minister proposes levy on streaming services

[Daniel Puchert]

Netflix and DStv levy proposed for South Africa

Communications minister Solly Malatsi says he is considering imposing a levy on local and international streaming services to fund the ailing SABC, from which TV licence holders would be exempt.

Malatsi was responding to a written Parliamentary question from IFP MP Khethamabala Sithole, who asked what alternative funding sources Malatsi was considering for the public broadcaster.

 

[Smiggles]

Close it down you dimwit.

 

[B-1]

No more money for bailouts so have to find some more "other peoples" money.

 

[oros]

Beating a dead horse once again

 

[leonb]

The problem with the ANC/government is that they cannot create any value. The only source of income is taxing and stealing.

 

[Gazg]

Clutching at straws for anything at the moment, this crowd.

 

[Guji]

The big problem with this is that you don't need a TV to watch DSTV or Netflix, as a huge monitor will do that job. Why must we then pay a government levy for a device without a tuner.

 

[elf_lord_ZC5]

Why must the streaming services, pay for something that Government wants/needs.

 

[ShaunSA]

The problem with the ANC/government is that they cannot create any value. The only source of income is taxing and stealing.

The last time I checked Solly was a DA Minister. Has he crossed the floor?

 

[Brawler]

The big problem with this is that you don't need a TV to watch DSTV or Netflix, as a huge monitor will do that job. Why must we then pay a government levy for a device without a tuner.

They already do this. Monitors are already taxed more to fund SABC.

 

[ToxicBunny]

Netflix and DStv levy proposed for South Africa

Communications minister Solly Malatsi says he is considering imposing a levy on local and international streaming services to fund the ailing SABC, from which TV licence holders would be exempt.

Malatsi was responding to a written Parliamentary question from IFP MP Khethamabala Sithole, who asked what alternative funding sources Malatsi was considering for the public broadcaster.

2 words.

Fsck Off.

 

[ShaunSA]

2 words.

Fsck Off.

You weren't saying that when you ran to make your mark next to Solly's party SillyBunny

 

[ToxicBunny]

You weren't saying that when you ran to make your mark next to Solly's party SillyBunny

No I wasn't, but then he wasn't saying stupid shyte like this at the time was he.

 

[ShaunSA]

No I wasn't, but then he wasn't saying stupid shyte like this at the time was he.

He was still a politician though wasn't he?

 

[ToxicBunny]

He was still a politician though wasn't he?

Of course, that goes without saying.

I of course clearly held him in some level of regard to not be a retard prior to his elevation to the position of Minister, and I was mistaken.

 

[ShaunSA]

Of course, that goes without saying.

I of course clearly held him in some level of regard to not be a retard prior to his elevation to the position of Minister, and I was mistaken.

You of course are clearly retarded because you have learnt fokoli from your New Dawn fangirling

 

[ToxicBunny]

You of course are clearly retarded because you have learnt fokoli from your New Dawn fangirling

Clearly, but I at least own that label.

 

[elf_lord_ZC5]

No I wasn't, but then he wasn't saying stupid shyte like this at the time was he.

Does not matter, which politician/s you vote for, they are all sub-intelligent, freeloaders, politics is the only place where they can achieve anything, and feel at home.

 

[ShaunSA]

Clearly, but I at least own that label.

Then perhaps best to keep your gob shut?

 

[ToxicBunny]

Then perhaps best to keep your gob shut?

Why, I'm a retard obviously, and we all know that retards can't keep quiet.