Paying your television license is now easier than ever. We’ve made certain that every South African may pay in a convenient and accessible manner. Staying within the law makes sense at only R265 per year. Avoid expensive fines by arranging a payment plan that works for you.
A television licence, which is paid in advance, protects your legal viewing for an entire year.
First-time television license applicants must pay the entire annual fee of R265.
Renewals are required annually, before the license expires.
Renewal payments of R28 per month can be made throughout the year.
Monthly payments are subject to a modest convenience fee. The total annual expenditure is thus R336.
Failure to renew your TV license results in a penalty of 10% per month up to a maximum of 100% per year. As a result, paying by annual debit order is the most simple approach to ensure that this does not occur.
You can now pay online with your credit card, at your own banking website using the TV Licences account credentials, or by visiting the EasyPay website for virtual peace of mind. However, if you prefer to pay in person, there are numerous locations to choose from. We’ve expanded our physical paypoint network to ensure that there’s always one nearby. Other payment options include cheques and postal orders via the postal system.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I DO NOT PAY MY TV LICENSE FEES?
Overdue accounts are forwarded to the SABC’s debt collection lawyers. Late payments attract a penalty of 10% per month up to a maximum of 100% per year.
How much does a TV license cost in South Africa?
Current regulations require first-time applicants for a television licence to pay the entire R264 annual charge. Renewals are then required annually before the license expires, with users offered the choice of paying R264 annually or R28 in monthly instalments.
In South Africa, can you be blacklisted for failing to pay your TV licence?
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 arrangement.
