Licence Fees and Public Broadcasting: The 1995 Debate That Shaped SABC’s Future
In mid-1995, South Africa’s public broadcasting landscape was rocked by speculation that television licence fees might be scrapped. The controversy, sparked by comments from then Minister of Posts, Telecommunications and Broadcasting, Dr. Pallo Jordan, triggered widespread concern across the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)—especially among staff in the licensing department whose jobs were perceived to…