R401 a year radio license fees is ‘fake news’ – SABC
Over the years the SABC had seen a dramatic decline in TV licence revenue due to streaming services like Netflix becoming ever more popular.
The SABC has distanced itself from a fake circulating media statement introducing a new method of generating revenue for the corporation.
“We would like to alert the public of a fake media statement which is circulating on various social media platforms titled ‘Introduction of radio licences as part SABC’s drive to generate revenue,” said South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) spokesperson Mmoni Seapolelo.
Seapolelo said the SABC had not issued any media statement making such public pronouncements regarding licences for car radios.
In the circulating post, motorists will have to pay car radio licences.
The post suggests that over the years, the SABC had seen a dramatic decline in TV licence revenue due to streaming services like Netflix becoming ever more popular.
“We as the SABC therefore had to look at new revenue streams,” it reads.
“Under the new section 69 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, all South Africans who utilise motor vehicles with radios will be required to always carry a car radio licence with them.
“These licences will cost R401 a year and are required to be renewed annually in order for it to be valid.
“Failure to produce a valid car radio licence when instructed by a law enforcement official at a roadblock or in any other situation when requested to do so can result in a fine of up to R750 or up to 90 days in jail.”
The SABC would like to alert the public of a fake media statement which is circulating on various social media platforms titled “INTRODUCTION OF RADIO LICENCES AS PART SABC’S DRIVE TO GENERATE REVENUE”. pic.twitter.com/MrFJ5Y3OMS
— SABC (@SABCPortal) May 8, 2023
Is this the Right VEHICLE to DRIVE Revenue??
It's Driving I crazy!! #SABC pic.twitter.com/Muarp4aMtB
— Thekelo_🐃 Ramatsetse™🇿🇦 (@Thekelo_) May 8, 2023
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