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More tax: Streaming levy to replace TV licences on cards — Can it work?

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‘If this levy goes ahead, chances are high that South Africans will cover the cost through higher subscription fees.’

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More tax: Streaming levy to replace TV licences on cards — Can it work?

‘If this levy goes ahead, chances are high that South Africans will cover the cost through higher subscription fees.’

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TV licences are outdated, but is a streaming levy the right fix?

The article explores the challenges surrounding South Africa's outdated TV licence system and the proposal for a streaming levy to fund the public broadcaster, SABC. With TV licence compliance low and collection costs high, the government is considering a new model to sustain the SABC, but the implications of such a levy—on consumers, streaming services, and the local content industry—are complex. The article discusses potential outcomes, includ…

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africabusiness.com broke the news in on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.
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