South Africa, March 17 -- Less than 20% of South Africans with a licence pay, and the costs of chasing payments often outweigh the revenue collected.

People simply don't see the value in funding a public broadcaster when they have an endless stream of content available elsewhere.

That said, the SABC still matters. It provides news, educational programming and entertainment for millions who can't afford premium services.

But its role goes beyond content-it ensures that vital information reaches all South Africans, promotes local storytelling, and supports cultural preservation.

Solly Malatsi, South Africa's Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, recently announced that he was considering introducing a levy on streaming se...