SABC hasnt changed in 15 years....got worse possibly

[Dairyfarmer]

Ok very simple:

You need to get the SABC Affidavit form from the SABC. Only use their form not any other method.
Fill it in. Say that you did send all the details back in 19-foetsak then left the country. As it was so long ago you don't have copies of the correspondence done by post and fax.
Take it to the local cop shop to get stamped.
Email it to the SABC

They should then issue you with a letter saying that you are now clear. You can now get a license to be able to buy another TV.

And SABC TV License only prescribes after 30 years

 

[SA-UK]

Ok very simple:

You need to get the SABC Affidavit form from the SABC. Only use their form not any other method.
Fill it in. Say that you did send all the details back in 19-foetsak then left the country. As it was so long ago you don't have copies of the correspondence done by post and fax.
Take it to the local cop shop to get stamped.
Email it to the SABC

They should then issue you with a letter saying that you are now clear. You can now get a license to be able to buy another TV.

And SABC TV License only prescribes after 30 years

Thanks, now that sounds plausible, shall give that a try first before embarking on any further action

 

[Dairyfarmer]

I tried for 20 odd years. first 5 while still living in SA, then 10 years abroad and another 5 back here. Once I got a reply from someone at SABC that said "here is the form and this is what you need to do". Took a week or two and it was done.

Good luck

 

[Wasabee!]

Etolls and tv licences you don't have to pay.

 

[2h0t2trot]

SABC Tv License Cancellation form

Hi, Found the form you need to cancel with SABC. Happy Easter

 

[SA-UK]

Hi, Found the form you need to cancel with SABC. Happy Easter

Thanks,that saved me a few mb of search data

+1 reputation to you!

 

[SA-UK]

Hi, Found the form you need to cancel with SABC. Happy Easter

send me the link to dl it rather pls...cheers

 

[2h0t2trot]

http://businesstech.co.za/news/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/TV-Licence-Cencellation-Affadavit.png or
http://lowvelder.co.za/wp-content/uploads/sites/44/2017/02/TV-license-cancellation-form.jpg

 

[SA-UK]

Update:

Finally I received an official reply from the SABC 2.5 months afer emailing them.

As others have suggested here one needs to furnish some formal proof/documentation stating your absence from the country and the "debt" will be written off.
A bit of a shlep sure, but there you go resolution.
In Africa time again of course....

-----------------------------------------------------

Dear xxxxx

We acknowledge receipt of your query regarding the status of your TV licence account, in which you mention that you have been out of the country for the past 15 years.

Kindly note that as per our records we were not informed of the changes and as such your TV licence account has been invoiced over the years.

However, to enable us to clear this account, we require any supporting documents in that regard, either, stamped visa or passport confirming your date you left the country and your return date. Kindly note that this can be supplied by way of an affidavit as well.

Should you require more information, please feel free to use this facility or phone our contact centre on (011) 330 9555.

Yours Sincerely
NTOMBI xxxx
Audience Services Division
T: 011 330 9555
F: 011 330 9560/1
www.tvlic.co.za

 

[Hemi300c]

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SA-UK = SAUK :crylaugh::crylaugh::crylaugh:

 

[Lord Farquart]

SA-UK = SAUK :crylaugh::crylaugh::crylaugh:

Alsom noticed that.

Anyway, he forgot rule #1 in SA. Do not draw attention to yourself. SABC now have his current details, so blow the bugle.

 

[SA-UK]

Alsom noticed that.

Anyway, he forgot rule #1 in SA. Do not draw attention to yourself. SABC now have his current details, so blow the bugle.

not at all, nothing to hide. do you?
just advising others in same situation as me who possibly want to resolve matters.

p.s err an email address, yes all my pvt detail.NOT.

 

[Sinbad]

Affidavit? That's new. They never accepted that for me.

Nice and easy.

 

[Hemi300c]

Affidavit? That's new. They never accepted that for me.

Nice and easy.

Affidavit = truth
Affijacob = fibs

 

[Lord Farquart]

just advising others in same situation as me who possibly want to resolve matters.

We've been here for the last 15 years whilst you were gone. We know how things work.

 

[Nerfherder]

If it ends up that way i'll just use my partners. Many ways to skin a cat.

Just do that.

They have no way of legally extracting the outstanding amount from you but will continue to pester you. They wont let you get a new one on your ID until its settled.

If you feel like wasting energy then send them the proof that you were out the country and try fight it with a lawyer.... not worth it IMHO.