It's a huge failure that we still need a license in order to own a TV in this country. Less than 20% of households with a TV actually pay the license, and the SABC can probably still sustain themselves without it. For me it's just another annoying bit of annual admin that I could do without. Grrr.
@tshepang
Belgium did away with their version of TV licences in the mid nineties, replacing it with direct subsidies coupled to various requirements (in terms of market reach and objectivity) as well as having elected politicians on the board of directors
It solved so many issues and made the public broadcaster become actually interesting...
@highvoltage
Belgium did away with their version of TV licences in the mid nineties, replacing it with direct subsidies coupled to various requirements (in terms of market reach and objectivity) as well as having elected politicians on the board of directors
It solved so many issues and made the public broadcaster become actually interesting...
@highvoltage
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