I am done with SABC! Who can remove my Tuner?

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Q: HOW IS A TV SET “DENATURED” SO THAT A TV LICENCE IS NOT REQUIRED?
A: Removal of a television set’s "tuner" renders it incapable of receiving any TV signal and, consequently, exempt from the need to be licensed. Written notice to the SABC of such denaturing must be supported by documentary proof in the form of a letter/invoice/receipt from a reputable TV repairer or installer. A R300.00 payment must accompany such application to the SABC, after which an authorised agent will be despatched to inspect the applicant’s TV equipment. On receipt of confirmation from the agent that the applicant has NO television receiving equipment [TV set(s), VCR(s) or PC(s) fitted with a tuner card] in his/her possession, he/she will be exempted from payment of licence fees for the rest of the current licensing period. Should a licence holder thereafter require such exemption to be extended, written application by way of an affidavit confirming that the applicant still has no TV receiving equipment must be made on an annual basis three months before the end of each licence year. Should an authorised inspector visit an exempted licence holder’s premises and find that the receiving capability of his/her TV equipment has been restored, he/she becomes liable for payment of all applicable licence fees and penalties, plus a R300.00 inspection fee.
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Source: http://www.tvlic.co.za/tvlic/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&layout=item&id=39&Itemid=663&lang=en

Anyone reputable in Midrand area who can help me with this?
 
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You don't simply remove your tuner and get off their database - no matter how many places they might state that.
 
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Milano said:
You don't simply remove your tuner and get off their database - no matter how many places they might state that.
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You're the one who mentioned databases - he just wants to stop paying the license fee.

Any TV repair shop should be able to do the job.
 
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Maybe it is just easier to dispose of all TVs and get monitors...
 
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bwana said:
You're the one who mentioned databases - he just wants to stop paying the license fee.

Any TV repair shop should be able to do the job.
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Six of one and half a dozen of the other.
 
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Even if you do, you've still got to pay a yearly fee for the inspector to come and see if you've indeed stopped getting their signal. Think it's roughly the same as the TV license fee.
 
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Lupus said:
Even if you do, you've still got to pay a yearly fee for the inspector to come and see if you've indeed stopped getting their signal. Think it's roughly the same as the TV license fee.
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Correct. There is no getting off that database :D
 
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Duan said:
Source: http://www.tvlic.co.za/tvlic/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&layout=item&id=39&Itemid=663&lang=en

Anyone reputable in Midrand area who can help me with this?
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You may not know it now, but you'll find out soon enough...you sold your soul to the DEVIL when you got the tv license.
You're in it for life now, son. ;)

Another forumite mentioned that it was like the Hotel California (which I thought was quite apt):

'You can check out any time you like,
But you can never leave!'

Good luck...and godspeed.
 
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So either pay the tv license or a R300 inspection fee once a year? :erm:
 
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Lupus said:
Even if you do, you've still got to pay a yearly fee for the inspector to come and see if you've indeed stopped getting their signal. Think it's roughly the same as the TV license fee.
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Stop spreading this nonsense. it is a once off fee.


Q: HOW IS A TV SET “DENATURED” SO THAT A TV LICENCE IS NOT REQUIRED?

A: Removal of a television set’s "tuner" renders it incapable of receiving any TV signal and, consequently, exempt from the need to be licensed. Written notice to the SABC of such denaturing must be supported by documentary proof in the form of a letter/invoice/receipt from a reputable TV repairer or installer. A R300.00 payment must accompany such application to the SABC, after which an authorised agent will be despatched to inspect the applicant’s TV equipment. On receipt of confirmation from the agent that the applicant has NO television receiving equipment [TV set(s), VCR(s) or PC(s) fitted with a tuner card] in his/her possession, he/she will be exempted from payment of licence fees for the rest of the current licensing period. Should a licence holder thereafter require such exemption to be extended, written application by way of an affidavit confirming that the applicant still has no TV receiving equipment must be made on an annual basis three months before the end of each licence year. Should an authorised inspector visit an exempted licence holder’s premises and find that the receiving capability of his/her TV equipment has been restored, he/she becomes liable for payment of all applicable licence fees and penalties, plus a R300.00 inspection fee.
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