tvlic.co.za Apply For a Television Licence : SABC

Organisation : SABC Television Licences
Type of Facilities : Apply/Renew & Cancel TV licence
Head Quarters : Auckland Park
Website : http://www.tvlic.co.za/tvlic/index.php?lang=en

How To Apply For SABC Television Licence?

** If you are in possession of a TV set, you must have a valid, paid-up television licence at all times.
** You can apply for a SABC TV licence at your nearest Post Office or at a retailer authorised to issue new TV licences.

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SABC Apply For Domestic Television Licence

TV Licence Payment Methods

** When you take out a TV licence for the first time, you must pay the full annual fee.

Renew TV licence :
** You can renew your TV licence online, at your nearest Post Office or at any of the SABC’s regional offices and paypoints.
** A TV licence is renewable once every year.

** Organisations, including businesses, need a TV licence for each set in their possession.
** Households need only one licence for all TV sets in the house, provided that they all belong to the same owner.

** Renewal dates are spread over 12 months.
** The renewal month is determined by the first letter of your surname or, alternatively, by the month in which you bought your television set.

How To Cancel SABC Television Licence?

** When you have sold, disposed of or lost your television set(s) you are no longer required to have a TV licence.

** You must notify the SABC of your changed circumstances in writing on a pro forma affidavit which is available from your nearest SABC offices or by making the relevant statement at any Commissioner of Oath.

FAQ On SABC Television Licences

Frequently Asked Questions FAQ On SABC Television Licences

WHAT ARE THE ANNUAL LICENCE FEES?
R265.00 per annum for a domestic, business, dealer, lessor or mobile television licence, and R74.00 per annum for a concessionary TV licence.

HOW SHALL I KNOW WHEN TO RENEW MY TV LICENCE?
The SABC sends out renewal notices ±2 months in advance. However, non-receipt of such notice is not an excuse for failure to renew nor for late renewal.

WHAT DO I NEED WHEN RENEWING MY LICENCE?
On renewal, one needs to present one’s existing TV licence, a copy thereof, or a renewal notice.

WHAT HAPPENS IF I FAIL TO PAY MY TELEVISION LICENCE FEES?
Overdue accounts 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.

IS A TELEVISION LICENCE TRANSFERABLE FROM ONE LICENCE HOLDER TO ANOTHER?
No, EXCEPT between spouses or between “life partners” in a permanent relationship sharing the same residence, on the death of a husband/wife or partner.

MAY ONE USE SOMEONE ELSE’S TV LICENCE TO PURCHASE A TELEVISION SET?
NO – one needs one’s own licence, unless one is a family member of a licence holder.

Features of SABC Television Licence

The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) Television Licence is a legal requirement for all households and businesses that have a television set or equipment capable of receiving a television signal. Here are some features of the SABC Television Licence:

Legal Requirement:
The SABC Television Licence is a legal requirement under the Broadcasting Act of South Africa. Failure to have a valid licence can result in legal penalties, including fines or imprisonment.

Annual Fee:
The licence fee is an annual fee that needs to be paid to SABC in order to legally watch television in South Africa. The fee amount is determined by SABC and is subject to change.

Covers All Channels:
The licence fee covers all SABC channels, including SABC 1, 2, 3, and the SABC News Channel.