How Do I Cancel My TV License in South Africa?
What is called TV license?
A television license, sometimes known as a broadcast receiving license, is a fee required in many countries for receiving television broadcasts or owning a television set, with some broadcasts sponsored entirely or partially by the license fee.
What is the purpose of a TV license?
The television license is issued as a highly regressive fee to sustain public broadcasting without or with only additional funding from radio and television advertisements.
What are the various types of television license in South Africa?
There are six types of television license namely:
1. Domestic license
2. Concessionary domestic license
3. Business license
4. Dealer license
5. Lessor license
6. Mobile license
How much does a TV licence in South Africa cost?
TV licence fees in South Africa cost R265.00 per annum for a domestic, business, dealer, lessor or mobile television licence, and R74.00 per annum for a concessionary TV licence.
Can I cancel my TV licence at anytime in South Africa?
You can cancel my TV licence subscription when you have sold, disposed of or lost your television set(s).
How do I cancel my TV licence in South Africa?
You must notify the SABC of any changes in your circumstances in writing on a pro forma affidavit, which is accessible from your local SABC office, or by making the required statement at any Commissioner of Oaths.
What happens if I don’t pay my TV licence fees on time?
A penalty of 10% per month up to 100% annually is applied to your account if payments are late.
Can you be blacklisted for not paying TV licence South Africa?
According to Organization Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) executive director Stefanie Fick, the SABC cannot blacklist you for failing to pay your TV licence because it is not a credit agreement.
