Television in South Africa

Television services in South Africa are relatively good. A television license is essential for any person or entity that owns or uses a television. The license costs R23.00 a month or R225.00 a year. It is also considered a criminal offence if one does not pay a television license. The following television channels are broadcasted in South Africa.

SABC (South African Broadcasting Corporation)
SABC 1, SABC 2, SABC 3
Private Bag X1, Auckland Park, 2006
Tel: +27 (0)11 714 9797

E-TV
Longkloof Studios, Darters Road, Gardens, Cape Town
Tel: +27 (0)21 480 3200

M-net
251 Oak Ave, Randburg, Johannesburg
Tel: +27 (0)11 289 3000

DSTV
Offers a wide range of international channels.
137 Hendrik Verwoerd Drive, Randburg, South Africa
Tel: +27 (0)11 329 5555

User Comments & Reviews

Nick
2010-08-11 14:18:03

LOL who ever says:"Television services in South Africa are relatively good" is a liar the public broadcaster is bankrupt only showing old or very bad local TV only accessible due to the language to black South Africans (Black racists), or you have to bankrupt yourself by watching DSTV or TOPtv.

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