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Africa local TV production economics — broadcaster commissioning fees, producer margins and streaming disruption

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Africa’s Local TV Production Economy: What Broadcasters Pay, What Producers Earn, and Why Reality Wins

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March 21, 2026

SABC pays R150K–R350K per drama episode. MultiChoice’s Showmax commissioned at R2M–R5M — then shut down. BETAR maps the full economics of Africa’s local TV production industry and what streaming disruption really means for producers.

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