How do I cancel my SABC TV licence?

To cancel your TV licence, you will need a prescribed affidavit. The form needs to be completed and sent to [email protected] as a cancellation request.

Can you cancel you TV license?

When should I cancel my TV Licence? You can cancel your licence and may be eligible for a refund if, before your licence expires, you won’t be: watching or recording any programmes as they’re being shown on TV, on any channel, or.

What happens if I dont pay my TV licence SA?

Q: WHAT HAPPENS IF I FAIL TO PAY MY TELEVISION LICENCE FEES? If payments are late, an account incurs a penalty of 10% per month to a maximum of 100% per annum.

How can I avoid paying my TV licence in South Africa?

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 Oaths.

When can I stop paying my TV Licence?

We recommend you apply for a free over 75 TV Licence when you’re 74. It makes things simpler when you turn 75. If your application is accepted, you’ll still need to pay for your TV Licence until your 75th birthday.

How many TV Licences have been Cancelled?

*Figures have been rounded to the nearest ten. A total of 894,340 licences in force were cancelled in the 2018/19 financial year.

How much is the SABC TV Licence for 2020?

First-time applicants for a television licence must pay the full annual fee of R265. Renewals must be made annually before the licence expires. Renewal payments may be spread throughout the year at R28 per month. Monthly payments are subject to a small premium for the convenience.

Can TV licence take you to court?

If you don’t have a licence or fail to repay your arrears, you could receive a court fine. It’s a criminal offence to watch live TV or use BBC iPlayer unless you have a valid TV licence.

How much is the SABC TV licence for 2020?

Will I get a letter about TV Licence?

You’ll be sent a letter with the date and time of your hearing. The case will still go ahead, and you will lose your chance to make a plea and provide any supporting information.

Has the free TV Licence been stopped?

On 1 August 2020 the BBC announced TV licences would no longer be free for those over 75. However, if you claim Pension Credit you’ll still be entitled to a free TV licence.

Can I cancel my SABC TV licence?

The SABC affidavit the reader received detailed his cancellation request and the circumstances under which an individual can cancel a TV licence. It then asked for details including his name, the particulars of the TV’s donation, and the new owner’s information – which he supplied.

How do I Cancel my Old South African TV licence?

Cancel TV 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 Oaths.

Is there a ‘prescribed form’ to cancel a TV licence?

Unfortunately, the matter is not as simple as the SABC states. According to many who have tried to cancel their TV licences, the “prescribed form” simply does not exist. BusinessTech contacted the SABC to get the prescribed affidavit but, a week later, still has not received any response.

Do you still have to pay the SABC licence fee?

The SABC tells you to pay your TV licence because “it’s the right thing to do” – but thanks to the onerous cancellation process, it’s basically the only option you have. Thousands of South Africans continue to pay the annual fee of R265, simply because trying to cancel it is a nightmare process.