

Sabc Tv Licence
Based on recent customer reviews, SABC TV Licence is described as deeply problematic across nearly every service touchpoint. Customers report relentless harassment via SMS, email, and calls, often for accounts that are paid, cancelled, or belong to other people. Communication channels are largely non-functional, billing disputes go unresolved, and debt collectors escalate matters aggressively. Bereaved families and unemployed citizens report particularly distressing treatment.
TrustIndex
1.5
NPS Score
-93
Recommended: Unlikely
Sep '25 - Aug '26
Based on recent customer reviews, SABC TV Licence is described as deeply problematic across nearly every service touchpoint. Customers report relentless harassment via SMS, email, and calls, often for accounts that are paid, cancelled, or belong to other people. Communication channels are largely non-functional, billing disputes go unresolved, and debt collectors escalate matters aggressively. Bereaved families and unemployed citizens report particularly distressing treatment.
The most common complaint about Sabc Tv Licence, based on Hellopeter's AI analysis of recent customer reviews, is Communication & Responsiveness. Customers describe emails ignored for weeks, phones cut off after long hold times, and no response to affidavits or proof of payment. Complaints department is unreachable, and the website contact form often fails to submit, leaving citizens with no recourse beyond social media.
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Share Your Experience1 reviews | Active since May 2013
Good day I am once again disputing the alleged TV licence account you continue to contact me about. I have explained telephonically on multiple occasions that I have never owned a television or held a TV licence. I was also informed by your staff of the date and location where the account was allegedly opened, and I was not even residing in Limpopo at that time. I have repeatedly requested proof that this account was opened by me, including any signed documentation, application records, identification verification, recordings, photographs, or video confirmation. To date, no proof has been provided. Instead, I continue receiving threatening messages regarding tracing and legal action. Please take note that I formally dispute liability for this account. Kindly provide the following within 7 days: Full documentary proof that I personally opened this account. Copies of any application forms or agreements. Proof of identity verification used when the account was created. The physical address where the TV licence was allegedly registered. Any audio, video, or digital evidence linking me to the account. Until such proof is provided, I request that all collection activity and threatening communication cease immediately. If this matter is not resolved, I reserve the right to escalate the issue further as harassment and possible identity *****. Regards Richardo Roccon
1 reviews | Active since May 2013
Good day I am once again disputing the alleged TV licence account you continue to contact me about. I have explained telephonically on multiple occasions that I have never owned a television or held a TV licence. I was also informed by your staff of the date and location where the account was allegedly opened, and I was not even residing in Limpopo at that time. I have repeatedly requested proof that this account was opened by me, including any signed documentation, application records, identification verification, recordings, photographs, or video confirmation. To date, no proof has been provided. Instead, I continue receiving threatening messages regarding tracing and legal action. Please take note that I formally dispute liability for this account. Kindly provide the following within 7 days: Full documentary proof that I personally opened this account. Copies of any application forms or agreements. Proof of identity verification used when the account was created. The physical address where the TV licence was allegedly registered. Any audio, video, or digital evidence linking me to the account. Until such proof is provided, I request that all collection activity and threatening communication cease immediately. If this matter is not resolved, I reserve the right to escalate the issue further as harassment and possible identity *****. Regards Richardo Roccon
1 reviews | Active since Jun 2015
Last year July I mailed sabc tv license to say I do not have a TV anymore. I send a form to complete. An affidavit. I did go to police to get the affidavit done and emailed it back. Cannot believe this after doing all they wanted me to do....they came and took today money from my bank account. A Lindsay Morgan did the mail to me.
1 reviews | Active since Jun 2015
Last year July I mailed sabc tv license to say I do not have a TV anymore. I send a form to complete. An affidavit. I did go to police to get the affidavit done and emailed it back. Cannot believe this after doing all they wanted me to do....they came and took today money from my bank account. A Lindsay Morgan did the mail to me.
1 reviews | Active since Jun 2021
VERY BAD SERVICES. Teltoy opened one in my name without my consent. Now VMM, the Debt firm for SABC keeps on telling me I owe money. They told me first it was R375, then they made the new amount R450.00 i emailed and emailed , whatsapp. they never never ever reply back. but keep email me i have to pay.... we dont even have sabc on our tv only watching online movies. now they mail with legal letters... CLOSED YOUR BUSINESS...
1 reviews | Active since Jun 2021
VERY BAD SERVICES. Teltoy opened one in my name without my consent. Now VMM, the Debt firm for SABC keeps on telling me I owe money. They told me first it was R375, then they made the new amount R450.00 i emailed and emailed , whatsapp. they never never ever reply back. but keep email me i have to pay.... we dont even have sabc on our tv only watching online movies. now they mail with legal letters... CLOSED YOUR BUSINESS...
1 reviews | Active since Aug 2024
I’m writing this review with livid emotions. A consultant from the TV license department named GEMELI calls that I’m owing R500 of the tv license and I mentioned that I’ve made arrangements yet it’s not mine and if I recall it was R397 I mentioned that I’m unemployed. The lady proceeds to bully me that I should pay it I proceed to tell that I made arrangements she goes on to yell & threaten me that legal action will be taken against me!!! I really don’t appreciate being treated like a ******** due to my circumstances , kindly assist with this matter . The number that called is as follows +27 (76) ***
1 reviews | Active since Aug 2024
I’m writing this review with livid emotions. A consultant from the TV license department named GEMELI calls that I’m owing R500 of the tv license and I mentioned that I’ve made arrangements yet it’s not mine and if I recall it was R397 I mentioned that I’m unemployed. The lady proceeds to bully me that I should pay it I proceed to tell that I made arrangements she goes on to yell & threaten me that legal action will be taken against me!!! I really don’t appreciate being treated like a ******** due to my circumstances , kindly assist with this matter . The number that called is as follows +27 (76) ***
1 reviews | Active since Jul 2014
Hi, please detach my name and stop sending me reminders for something that doesn't belong to me. I have my own tv license that I pay it's 100% up to date. Direct these smss to the owner please. Mr/s Chonco,TV Lic *** is in arrears.Pay R9975.00
1 reviews | Active since Jul 2014
Hi, please detach my name and stop sending me reminders for something that doesn't belong to me. I have my own tv license that I pay it's 100% up to date. Direct these smss to the owner please. Mr/s Chonco,TV Lic *** is in arrears.Pay R9975.00
1 reviews | Active since Aug 2009
I paid my tv licence on 18/2/2016. I wanted to buy a tv online in April. This was declined as they advised that SABC would not confirm I had renewed my licence. I phoned them at least 4 times over 2 days. They don't answer their phones and after about 5/6 minutes of hearing that your call is important to them you are cut off. Then decided that sending an email would get a better response but no reply ever received I also emailed their complaints department and similarly no reply received. In desperation I bought another Tv licence through a retailer ie I now twice paid for a 2026 licence. I will not be paying next year. I can now understand why people don't bother paying Tv licences.
1 reviews | Active since Aug 2009
I paid my tv licence on 18/2/2016. I wanted to buy a tv online in April. This was declined as they advised that SABC would not confirm I had renewed my licence. I phoned them at least 4 times over 2 days. They don't answer their phones and after about 5/6 minutes of hearing that your call is important to them you are cut off. Then decided that sending an email would get a better response but no reply ever received I also emailed their complaints department and similarly no reply received. In desperation I bought another Tv licence through a retailer ie I now twice paid for a 2026 licence. I will not be paying next year. I can now understand why people don't bother paying Tv licences.
1 reviews | Active since Sept 2012
For the life of me, please can you guys cancel my license as you should have 6 years ago and STOP harrassing me. I have called your office a million times, no answser, Nudebt confirms that there was a cancelation. PLEASE STOP HARRASSING ME AND MY FAMILY
1 reviews | Active since Sept 2012
For the life of me, please can you guys cancel my license as you should have 6 years ago and STOP harrassing me. I have called your office a million times, no answser, Nudebt confirms that there was a cancelation. PLEASE STOP HARRASSING ME AND MY FAMILY
Sabc Tv Licence has a TrustIndex of 1.5 out of 10 on Hellopeter, based on 97 reviews in the last 12 months. Hellopeter has tracked Sabc Tv Licence across 1,611 total reviews. How is the TrustIndex calculated? →