Can I Get a Copy of My Tv Licence in South Africa?

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Can I Get a Copy of My Tv Licence in South Africa?

 

A television licence secures your legal viewing for an entire year and is payable in advance.

 

What are the types of Television License in South Africa?

There are six types:

  • A domestic licence, previously known as a private licence, for households and/or individuals, authorising the use of the licensed set(s) at the user’s registered residential premises only;
  • A concessionary domestic licence;
  • A business licence, for entities (including government departments) using TV sets in their business/commercial activities or on premises occupied for business purposes;
  • A dealer licence, for businesses selling TV sets;
  • A lessor licence, for businesses renting out television sets; and
  • A mobile licence, for a TV set in any vehicle, caravan, mobile home, vessel or aircraft used for private purposes.
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Do you still need a TV Licence in South Africa?

According to the Broadcasting Act, No 4 of 1999, as amended, any person or entity that has in its possession and/or uses a TV set. A licence remains payable, irrespective of whether a television set in one’s possession is used or not.

 

 

What happens if I don’t pay my TV licence South Africa?

Failure to pay or renew your TV license would mean a penalty of 10% per month to a maximum of 100% per annum. way to ensure that this never happens.

 

 

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