Should not paying your TV license be a crime? – Zakhele Mthembu
The widespread refusal to pay TV licenses in South Africa highlights the perils of criminalising non-harmful behaviour.
The widespread refusal to pay TV licenses in South Africa highlights the perils of criminalising non-harmful behaviour.
In 2023, SABC board chairman Khathutshelo Ramukumba revealed a staggering 87% evasion rate for TV license fees, highlighting widespread civil non-compliance.
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South African government entities have accumulated a staggering R56 million in unpaid TV licence fees, a significant blow to the beleaguered public broadcaster, SABC.
“The need for reforms is constant in economies that wish to position themselves for growth and competitiveness,” writes Jonathan Katzenellenbogen.
“That Mr Zuma has eventually been brought to justice shows that battles are worth fighting even when the odds against winning seem so great.”
Mafika Sihlali is suing the SABC and three former executives for damages, in relation to a 12-year criminal trial, reports MyBroadband.
“Mbalula said the ANC had not had discussions with the SABC because it was happy with the coverage it got in the last election”, says the Daily Friend.
Absa Deputy CEO Peter Matlare has lost his battle with Covid-19. His legacy includes leading roles at Tiger Brands and the state broadcaster.
About 4,000 cases of re-infection with Covid-19 have been found in South Africa, says the chair of the country’s Ministerial Advisory Committee on Vaccines.