A TV Licence is a legal permission to install or use television receiving equipment to watch or record television programmes as they are being shown on TV or live on online TV service and to download or watch BBC programmes on demand, including catch-up TV, on BBC iPlayer.
How Much Does TV License Cost In South Africa
Under current regulations, first-time applicants for a television license must pay the full annual fee of R265. Renewals must then be made annually before the license expires, with users given the option of paying R264 each year or R28 in monthly installments.
What happens if I don’t pay my TV Licence South Africa?
In addition to their regular TV license fee, a penalty equal to double the amount of the applicable prescribed license fee.
If you can prove that you have used your television set for less than a year, the penalty is 10% of the TV license fee for every month you did not pay.
Can I buy a TV without a TV Licence?
By law, every customer must have a valid TV license when purchasing a television set or any appliance with a built-in TV[TC1].
We will need either your South African ID number, a valid TV license number, or an EasyPay number.
How do I register for a TV Licence in South Africa?
Apply In-Person:
To apply for a Television license in person, the applicant must visit any nearest Post Office or a retailer authorized to issue new TV licenses in his/her province.
The contacts and address information of the South African Broadcasting Corporation can be found in the following link: Link
Contact the SABC and collect details about the office of any SABC office or post office that renews a TV license and also enquire the requirements.
Visit the office as instructed by the SABC or any nearest Post Office and obtain the form to apply for the Television License.
Complete the application form as required with necessary and relevant information.
Make sure that you have all the required documents listed in the “Required Documents” section of this page. Attach them with the completed application.
Pay the required amount of fees as directed. Then, submit it to the concerned official at the Office for further verification and application processing.
After all the processes are completed, the television license which you have applied for will be issued to you.
Required Documents
Identity Document of the applicant
Passport (Identity proof) of the applicant
Full annual fee
Completed application form
How do I check my South African TV Licence balance?
With our new SMS balance inquiry function; you can now get your TV Licence balance conveniently on your cell phone. SMS your ID number or TV Licence number to 44210 and voila! 44210.