US Launches New Investigation Targeting South Africans as TV Licences Phased Out
News Context
At a glance
- The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is set to receive an allocation of R234 million for the 2026/27 financial year as the country transitions away from traditional television...
- Minister Solly Malatsi confirmed the funding, which comes as South African households move toward the end of the mandatory TV licence system.
- The shift in the broadcasting landscape follows long-standing difficulties regarding revenue collection for the broadcaster.
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is set to receive an allocation of R234 million for the 2026/27 financial year as the country transitions away from traditional television licence requirements.
Minister Solly Malatsi confirmed the funding, which comes as South African households move toward the end of the mandatory TV licence system.
Compliance and revenue challenges
The shift in the broadcasting landscape follows long-standing difficulties regarding revenue collection for the broadcaster.
Current figures indicate that less than 20% of South African households comply with SABC TV licence payments.