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Type of Facilities : Apply For Domestic Television Licence
Head Quarters : Auckland Park
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How To Apply For SABC Domestic Television Licence?

Domestic Television Licence :
** All of the below general obligations apply to the holder of a domestic/household television licence.

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In terms of the Broadcasting Act and Television Licence Regulations licence holders are required to take note of and/or comply with the following :
** All TV licence fees are payable in advance, at the beginning of each licence year.
** A television licence is valid only at the permanent address reflected on the licence.

** A TV licence is valid for one year and the licensing period is stated on the licence.
** Renewal dates are spread over 12 months, with a TV licence holder’s renewal month determined by the first letter of his/her surname or, alternatively, by the month of acquisition of his/her television set.

General Licence Holder Obligations :
** The SABC sends out renewal notices ±2 months in advance. However, the Broadcasting Act states explicitly that non-receipt of such notice is not a legally acceptable reason for late or non-renewal – the onus rests on a licence holder to renew by the due date without any prompting from the SABC.

** When taking out a domestic/household television licence for the first time, a person is required to provide his/her personal particulars – surname, initials, ID number, fixed address and contact details.
** When first applying for a television licence the full annual fee is payable.

** Thereafter, a domestic licence may be paid in monthly instalments.
** A concessionary licence is payable in full annually and may not be paid in instalments. (Refer to tariff schedule under point 5).

** When renewing a television licence, a person is required to present an existing licence, a copy thereof, or a renewal notice.
** A licence holder must notify the SABC, in writing, of a change of address within 30 days.
** A television licence is not required when a person is no longer in possession of a TV set.

** The SABC must be notified on a prescribed form of the changed circumstances making possession of a TV licence unnecessary, as a result of the licensed television set having been sold/given away; stolen, repossessed or having broken down permanently.

** Such notice must be given by way of an affidavit/solemn statement by no later than 30 days after the end of a licence holder’s current licence year.

** No licence is cancelled while moneys are still outstanding on an account.
** All arrears, applicable penalties and a fine become payable if one is found in possession of a television set after cancellation of one’s licence.

** A television licence is not transferable from one licence holder to another except between spouses or between unmarried “life partners” in a permanent relationship, on the death of a husband/wife or partner.

** A person purchasing a television set must be in possession of a valid (paid-up) TV licence.
** A television set may not be purchased using someone else’s TV licence.

** A single domestic television licence is required per household regardless of the number of TV sets, provided that all sets so licensed are used at a licence holder’s residential premises only by members of his/her family.

** “Family members of a television licence holder” – defined as all persons who are permanently resident with the licence holder; and are dependent on him, and are owed a legal duty of support by the licence holder – are covered by a single TV licence in his/her name.

** A person has to meet all three of these conditions to be covered by a household’s TV licence.
** In practice, such domestic licence covers a licence holder and his/her immediate, dependent family members – in the case of a married couple, a husband/wife and his/her dependent, minor children.

** Adult (non-dependent) children or more distant relatives – such as adult children, parents/ grandparents, brothers/sisters, uncles/aunts – or boarders or lodgers sharing a family’s home, are not defined as family members.

** They are separately liable for television sets in their possession and/or used by them.
** A separate domestic television licence at the full annual tariff is required for a second or additional residential property (e.g., a holiday home) since a different physical address is involved.

** Television licence accounts that are more than 60 days overdue are handed over to the SABC’s lawyers for debt collection.
** If payments are late, an account incurs a penalty of 10% per month to a maximum of 100% per annum.

** An authorised Television Licence Inspector may enter any property in order to verify whether there is a TV set at such premises.
** He/she may request the owner or occupier of such premises to produce a television licence or ID document and/or to provide an ID or TV licence account number.

** He/she may ask that a television set be produced for inspection. Information such as receipt numbers, number of television sets, addresses, etc, may also be requested in order to determine the validity of a television licence. A business, dealer or lessor of TV sets may be requested to furnish information about any transaction involving television sets, such as sales, rental agreements, etc.

** An authorised inspector may be identified by his/her TV Licence Inspector Card and/or by contacting the SABC on 011-3309555.

Television Licence Fees : [Annual Licence Fees]
Domestic licence – R265.00

FAQ On SABC Domestic Television Licence

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about the SABC Domestic Television Licence:

Q: Why do I need an SABC Domestic Television Licence?
A: The SABC Domestic Television Licence is required by law in South Africa for all households that own a television set. It is a means of funding the SABC, which is a public broadcaster.

Q: How do I apply for an SABC Domestic Television Licence?
A: You can apply for an SABC Domestic Television Licence by visiting the SABC website, calling their customer service line, or visiting one of their regional offices.

Q: What happens if I don’t pay for an SABC Domestic Television Licence?
A: Failure to pay for an SABC Domestic Television Licence is considered a criminal offense in South Africa and can result in legal action, fines, and even imprisonment.