WHY you can’t pay your SABC TV licence … even if you TRY
The South African | 08.04.2026 12:02
Residents trying to pay their SABC TV licence are currently unable to, due to cyber security threats on the online payment portal. In December 2025, Sentech, a state-operated technology distributor, threatened to pull the plug on the SABC because of its mounting bill. As heard in parliament, Sentech is owed more than R1 billion in unpaid signal costs, with the bill mounting by R70 million every month it continues to broadcast.
