SABC TV license disaster in South Africa

• The SABC TV license revenue has declined from R986.3 million in 2016 to R758 million in 2025, with a collection rate of 15.4%.
• The decline in TV licence fee revenue is attributed to rising evasion rates, driven by economic pressures and the rise of online streaming services, as well as the SABC's inability to compete with pay-TV and online streaming.
• The SABC's financial struggles have led to a net loss of R253.3 million in the previous financial year, and the company is now a shell of its former self, with the government facing pressure to address the issue and ensure the broadcaster's financial sustainability.