The public broadcaster says its budget reflects “an SABC in financial distress”.
Failing to address the South African Broadcasting Corporation’s funding model could force the public broadcaster into an existential crisis.
The committee also supports greater public funding for the broadcaster. However, she requested that the SABC and Department of Communications and Digital Technologies give it additional funding options to consider. In documents presented to the portfolio committee, the SABC says it expects to go from a loss in March 2027, to a profit of R907 million in March 2028.
“Our key priority initiatives to protect current revenues and drive sustained growth are subject to funding.” Khusela Sangoni Diko, chairperson of Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital TechnologiesIf the SABC had a more efficient mechanism for collecting TV licence payments, the revenue generated would likely amount to far more than the 11% it currently contributes.
A promising alternative to the current TV licence scheme would be to introduce a household levy that must be paid if households can access SABC services, regardless of whether they use them.
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