SABC has unleashed debt collectors to chase households
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is intensifying its efforts to recover unpaid TV licence fees by sending SMS reminders to households, warning of potential action from debt collectors.
The broadcaster’s aggressive debt recovery drive comes as non-compliance with TV licence payments continues to rise, placing growing financial strain on thew public broadcaster.
South Africans who own television sets are required to pay an annual TV licence fee of R265, which was introduced to help fund the SABC and support local programming.
However, the rise of streaming platforms and digital content has led many consumers to question the relevance of the fee.
