The article explores the challenges surrounding South Africa’s outdated TV licence system and the proposal for a streaming levy to fund the public broadcaster, SABC. With TV licence compliance low and collection costs high, the government is considering a new model to sustain the SABC, but the implications of such a levy—on consumers, streaming services, and the local content industry—are complex. The article discusses potential outcomes, including higher subscription fees, reduced local content investment, and the need for a fair, transparent levy to support both the public broadcaster and the South African entertainment sector.