THE CLAIM THAT THE SOUTH AFRICAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION (SABC) IS INTRODUCING A MANDATORY CAR RADIO LICENCE IS FALSE.

The claim that the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is introducing a mandatory car radio licence is false. This misinformation originated from a fabricated press statement that circulated on social media, alleging that motorists would be required to pay an annual fee of R401 for a car radio licence. The statement further claimed that failure to comply could result in fines or imprisonment.The SABC has officially refuted these claims, stating that the organization has not issued any such media statement regarding licences for car radios. The broadcaster emphasized that the circulating information is disinformation and does not reflect its policies or corporate plans.Currently, the SABC’s licensing requirements pertain only to television sets, as stipulated in the Broadcasting Act 4 of 1999 and the TV Licence Regulations of 2004. There is no legal obligation for South African motorists to obtain a licence for car radios.#NORTHWESTIMES #PEOPLEMUSTKNOW