In November, the Daily Mail reported that one in eight households now claim they do not need a TV licence and refuse to pay, leading to losses estimated at up to £550million.

The SABC has intensified efforts to recover unpaid TV licence fees by sending debt collectors after households in arrears, as compliance levels remain below 20% nationwide.

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.

In November, the Daily Mail reported that one in eight households now claim they do not need a TV licence and refuse to pay, leading to losses estimated at up to £550million.