you can get a decoder in Botswana, Lesotho, Moz, or Zim of around R 400. You can get SABC 1, 2 3, Sky TV, F24 France news, plenty Christian channels, BTV, + others.
Why would I pay over a half a grand every month for glitchy, buggy, out of date, low quality repeated garbage shows filled with constant loud banging adverts, when I can just watch the latest US Series in HD without Adverts and On-demand?
only tech savvy people are likely to be doing what Gary advocated. and even then spousal pressure may come to bear regarding some sabc content and e entertainment.