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Description

SABC Plus brings your most loved shows, films, news, radio, sport, catch up & weekday drama to your fingertips! Making content more accessible, siON with SABC 1, belong on SABC 2, Sisonke on SABC 3 and we’re part of the game with SABC Sport - we’ve got something for everyone! Forget the days of waiting to catch the drama – Now you get to follow it from anywhere!
SABC Plus. Everywhere for Everyone, Always.

What's New in Version 4.0.1

Dear users, we regret to inform you that the SABC+ app's functionality has been temporarily reduced. Our team is working diligently to restore full functionality. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time. Thank you for being valued members of our community.

Seller

Name

SOUTH AFRICAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION LTD

Information

Categories

Version

4.0.1

Size

11.9 MB

Game Center

No

VPP Device Licensing

Yes

Rating

Rated 12+ for the following:
Infrequent/Mild Cartoon or Fantasy Violence
Infrequent/Mild Contests
Infrequent/Mild Profanity or Crude Humour
Infrequent/Mild Mature/Suggestive Themes
Infrequent/Mild Sexual Content and Nudity
Infrequent/Mild Medical/Treatment Information
Infrequent/Mild Alcohol, Tobacco, or Drug Use or References

Compatibility

iOS 14.0 or later

Devices

iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone SE (3rd generation), iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPad (5th Generation) Wi-Fi, iPad (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (6th generation) Wi-Fi, iPad (6th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro, iPad Pro (Cellular), iPad Pro (9.7-inch), iPad Pro (9.7-inch) (Cellular), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (10.5-inch), iPad Pro (10.5-inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11-inch), iPad Pro (11-inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air, iPad Air (Cellular), iPad Air 2, iPad Air 2 (Cellular), iPad Air (3rd generation), iPad Air (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini Retina, iPad mini Retina (Cellular), iPad mini 3, iPad mini 3 (Cellular), iPad mini 4, iPad mini 4 (Cellular), iPad mini (5th Generation), iPad mini (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (7th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (4th Generation) (Wi-Fi), iPad Air (4th Generation) (Wi-Fi + Cellular), iPad (8th generation) Wi-Fi, iPad (8th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th Generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (9th Generation), iPad (9th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (6th Generation), iPad mini (6th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (5th generation), iPad Air (5th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (10th generation), iPad (10th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPod touch (6th Generation), iPod touch (7th generation)

Languages

English

App Store: Customer Ratings

All Versions

 2.0 (224 Ratings)

App Store: Customer Reviews

Apple TV

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Mindlo
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2024-01-12
Version 4.0.1
I humbly request that you make the SABC+ app available on Apple TV.
Thank you

No catch up

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glen mankabidi
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2024-01-05
Version 4.0.1
You removed catch up

Very disappointed.

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rosey12231
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2024-01-02
Version 4.0.1
This app is very disappointing. Why is the app only showing tv series that are currently live? DSTV already removed SABC shows from catch up so i cannot watch any of my favourite shows that i have missed anywhere. If SABC studios are gonna create an app that allows viewers to watch their shows, they should consider adding episodes that have already aired on their tv channels. Again, very disappointing. 👎🏽

Catch up

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Dj Reddz
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2023-12-27
Version 4.0.1
Is there a reason why the catch-up fixture was removed? Is app is very useless without catch up fixture

Previous User Interface was better

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EmrysAldersley
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2023-12-23
Version 4.0.1
User interface is now dreadful.
Launch the App and it goes straight to a a channel that I don’t want to watch.
You need to take it out of full screen to select a channel and I can’t find the TV guide anywhere. TV guide was so useful.
Great I can watch TV on my iPad but feels like it’s been down graded.
An AppleTV version would be amazing.

New app and web

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Tumelo27
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2023-12-18
Version 4.0.1
Hi guys
The app doesnt have catch up, watching catchup on the web or smart tv it plays a few minutes then stop doesnt buffer.
Old app was better and website was why the sudden upgrade lacks ?

Catchup

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Lee the lady3
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2023-12-16
Version 4.0.1
When you decide to fix the catch up feature will you add all the missed episodes?

Catch up

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Catch upQ
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2023-12-12
Version 4.0.1
Please bring back catch up option!!!

Casting from iphone missing

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TianOs4
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2023-12-12
Version 4.0.1
Unable to cast from iphone to antother device. Please add.

Disappointed

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Lungisani Khanyile
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2023-12-12
Version 4.0.1
I don’t understand why they removed the classics🚮

Nothing to watch

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Kei_MM
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2023-12-11
Version 4.0.1
Doesn’t have catch up or can’t watch past episodes it’s so boring

Sabc+ catch up

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Kelo.99
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2023-12-10
Version 4.0.1
What happened to catch up on the app or its on my side alone, it just shows live tv now!

Great update

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Menelisi
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2023-12-07
Version 4.0.1
Well done on your updated app. Loving Radio Bantu 🙏🏾👍🏾

No more catch ups

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noxy1233
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2023-12-06
Version 4.0.1
It’s bad enough that you can’t download episodes to watch them in your own time, but now the catch up feature is gone. We are forced to watch same time as everyone on t.v what is the point of the app then??

What happened to the rewind bar

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Rina rinae
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2023-12-06
Version 4.0.1
We can’t rewind anymore, that was a great future

Catch up

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stiles.m2
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2023-12-06
Version 4.0.1
App was great with the catch up option , now just have to delete it

Catch up

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Tshiamo1909
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2023-12-06
Version 4.0.1
Wasn’t the whole purpose of the app, that we are able to catch up?

Catch up

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Tintswalo Mathevula
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2023-12-06
Version 4.0.1
App doesn’t have catch up

Catch up option

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Ma’ammy
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2023-12-06
Version 4.0.1
Why the app doesn’t have the catch up option anymore?

SABC plus app

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Judy17g
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2023-12-06
Version 4.0.1
Why can’t we catch up but cn only watch live Tv?

No option to catch up anymore

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Mia Chipopi
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2023-12-05
Version 4.0.1
Since the recent update they took away the option of catch up you can only watch live shows. Hopefully it will be sorted soon. It’s a great app though. Just bring back catch up option

Hate the new version

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Zazzmimi
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2023-12-05
Version 4.0.1
The new update does not allow us to watch episodes that played previously. It’s only live tv 😒

Apple TV

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DDW38
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2023-12-05
Version 4.0.1
App is not available on Apple TV, can you please add.

Functionality

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Spang1975
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2023-12-04
Version 4.0.1
I have not been able to watch programmes that I have previously due to some odd glitch with the app. Please advise when we will be able to resume as before (4 days ago) where I could watch episodes of a certain programme that I had missed.

New Update

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Nare Nkwe
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2023-12-04
Version 4.0.1
The new update ruined the app so much, the app was user friendly before the update, now they even discontinued the catch up and Airplay option. It’s became so useless.

Catch up?

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Dumpystilstick
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2023-12-03
Version 4.0.1
Why is there no longer catch up since the update?

No catch up!

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Katie M1
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2023-12-03
Version 4.0.1
Do not waste your data

Catchups

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Jill5?
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2023-12-02
Version 4.0.1
The app is awesome, but after updating the app yesterday there were no load shedding catchups anymore. A bit a disappointing…

Motho wa Modimo

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kgakgi
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2023-12-02
Version 4.0.1
This new app is not good at all no option for catch up ..

No catch-up option

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Billzy1704
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2023-12-01
Version 4.0.1
I’m not sure when the most recent update for the app took place, but it took away the option to watch previous episodes on shows. Now I can only watch live shows and unfortunately that’s not why I downloaded the app in the first place. Either I don’t understand how my phone work irt the app or the app is just crap.

Old shows

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Sibu0071
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2023-12-01
Version 4.0.1
Why are the old shows removed from the app? After i updated it i can only watch live tv and not the old drama series?

No catch up

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Naaz2303
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2023-12-01
Version 4.0.1
I no longer can watch programs that I missed

App cannot be found on App Store

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NewMeLoading
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2023-12-01
Version 4.0.1
1. The App cannot be found on App Store to download on the Television Set.
Please advise how this can be sorted.
2. Response time to ff and rwd is too slow. Please work on this. It is frustrating.

It’s just ok

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Tebzaninho
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2023-12-01
Version 4.0.1
The new app does no longer have the catch up option. Very disappointed. It was a nice option. Streaming live content very good.

Bad

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Ntobeko@123
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2023-12-01
Version 4.0.1
It was good until the latest update we can no longer binge watch our old shows we are now forced to watch live tv I highly don’t recommend it.

The new version

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Not happy with SABC
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2023-12-01
Version 4.0.1
The new version of this app is so useless. We cannot catch up on our favourite shows anymore. What a bore. 😏🙄

Catch up

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Senthaole
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2023-12-01
Version 4.0.1
What’s the point of an App if we can’t catch up
We don’t wanna watch live Tv ,sticking to Dstv

Catch Up!

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Saafie1
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2023-12-01
Version 4.0.0
My app updated and now i cannot watch my catch up shows!!!!

Catch Up?

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Kay-Teeeeee
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2023-12-01
Version 4.0.0
What happened to Catch-Up? The only reason I downloaded the app was to catch up to my favourite soapies which I missed during the week. Where is it?

Unhappy with update

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Mphoza...
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2023-12-01
Version 4.0.0
I’ve updated the app and now I can’t watch catch up shows. I can only view live tv. Im soo disappointed😫

No Sound after update

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Vushemadzoro
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2023-12-01
Version 4.0.0
The app was perfect before the most recent update. Now there’s no sound and no function to cast to another screen 😭

Worst App Currently

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Groet Kat
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2023-12-01
Version 4.0.0
This is the worst App Ever

Not Please with Removal of Catch Up

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Zamokuhle P Dlamini
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2023-12-01
Version 4.0.0
SABC Removed Catch ups on DStv App and everything was fine here until the last update turned to live💔… we do not always get time to watch our favourite soaps live , so why remove catch up?

Slow

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Maimela-G
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2023-11-24
Version 3.23.6
This is app is very slow when skipping. Whenever I skip for 30 seconds it will pause a bit and skip the 30 seconds after a long time equivalent or more than 30 seconds 🥹🥹🥹

tvOS

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Morobeng
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2023-11-23
Version 3.23.6
Should consider app for tvOS great app thanks

Smart tv compatibility

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yvonnemos
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2023-11-09
Version 3.23.6
How about an app that’s compatible to our smart tv’s?

Cool app

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NastassiaKruger
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2023-11-03
Version 3.23.6
I like it!

Error

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Sabc user
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2023-10-20
Version 3.23.6
keep getting error “msg_unauthorised” when trying to watch the TV channels.

Slowest worst streaming app by far

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Salaam Khotso Nyembe
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2023-10-19
Version 3.23.6
Even when you have a fast internet fibre access this app is the slowest
To catch up on previous episodes you have to click SEARCH then search for your show then click the (i) then scroll to only 5 episodes the you can catch up on after clicking PLAY, it opens the window and you have to PRESS PLAY AGAIN!!!
Then wait for 5 seconds for it to say SOURCE ERROR 2001
Mind you, I’m using iphone 11

Good quality could use some improvements

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Basetsana MOKGETHI
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2023-10-13
Version 3.23.6
The live streaming is perfect,couldn’t ask for better. Except for a little bit of buffering and that catch up episodes are cut off at the end,I’d like to view full episodes

Very good app

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ZahKie90
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2023-09-17
Version 3.23.0
So grateful and proud of SABC for coming up with this streaming app. Easy signing up, was up and streaming is seconds. Great quality picture. Great content too. The live shows are a bonus. Love it.
Hopefully soon enough we’ll be able to connect to a Tv not just limited to mobile devices. But nonetheless I’m happy 👌🏻

App not loading

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Earth Angel 7/7
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2023-09-16
Version 3.23.0
Hi, I have just noticed that your app isn’t running properly on IOS, If it possible please may you get software developers to fix the bug🙏🏾! Otherwise this is a phenomenal app and always has the best entertainment for viewers. Well done to the SABC for moving online🔥! You guys rock

Sabc+

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6assee
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2023-09-14
Version 3.23.0
Can I just say that there are certain things that must pay fixed on this app a list of seasons with episodes in them we can’t be pressing the next button everytime.

Not working

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@Mermaid_nix
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2023-09-10
Version 3.23.0
The whole app (and website) is out of action. The first time ive tried to Watch during the rugby world cup and it fails. Poor

BIG Disappointment

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ekornau
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2023-09-10
Version 3.23.0
Was working fine until the Bokke started their anthem for their first game of the World Cup- then it bombed & all the app dished up was a variety show of error messages.

Can’t register

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rtharris619
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2023-09-10
Version 3.23.0
It keeps saying that my Vodacom number is invalid. I am a paying TV license payer and I’m very disappointed. I wanted to watch the rugby now but I can’t because this stupid app isn’t working 😞. Tried registering on the website and it didn’t work. Live streaming service not working either. Typical state-owned rubbish.

Invalid mobile number message

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gman86383
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2023-09-10
Version 3.23.0
Downloaded app to stream RWC games. Was working before the kick of SA game then after 10 minutes disconnected and now unable to reconnect with time outs and invalid mobile number error

Poor Performance

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Amoman21
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2023-09-10
Version 3.23.0
Hi,
Downloaded the app to try & watch the opening Bokke game & the performance of the app is shocking! I cannot get in at all!
What is the point of getting rights to the games when the broader public can’t even watch it? Really sad. You secure the rights late & now we view it. What’s the point of patting yourself on the back of doing the job but no one can enjoy it🤦🏽‍♂️
On News24 you say you can’t compete & I agree. That is due to mismanagement & a lack of direction. SABC, get some plan together. The old ways of watching TV is dying. Are you planning of dying along with it? Stop trying to amaze us with lavish claims to glory & just do the simple things right!

Picture but no sound?!!

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Oxman61
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2023-09-08
Version 3.23.0
Picture looks fine but I have no sound on any of the channels

Goodish and quite functional

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ShoMbuzi
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2023-08-24
Version 3.23.0
I really like the concept, however for a greater viewing experience on Apple, I think adding an app for an Apple TV would benefit a lot of users.

Love everything about this App

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Thando Peaches
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2023-08-18
Version 3.23.0
I really love this app, not only is it free but it’s designed for all South Africans even the ones who are abroad. We can now catch up on our shows while we are on our way from work and school. Thank you SABC we appreciate this a lot

Casting

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Mr_K1989
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2023-08-13
Version 3.23.0
Literally the only drawback for me is not being able to cast from mobile device to smart tv.

Allow Picture-in-Picture mode

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thulilerik
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2023-04-24
Version 3.22.0
The app should allow Picture in Picture mode so that we can watch while doing other things on the phone.
Search bar should be on the Home Screen instead of the menu option. I had to look for it first time but even after, it’s not a convenient place for the search function to there.
The 30s forward & back seek button is far too large of a timeframe. 10/15secs would be ideal.

Not Cast compatible

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Kamogelokk
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2023-03-15
Version 3.21.9
The reason i give 1 star is because i cannot cast to my tv. I cannot watch shows on the phone why can’t i cast at least or make the app available on smart tvs as well.

Lacks a holistic streaming experience

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Ricardo GNS
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2023-02-23
Version 3.21.7
My gripe with this app is that it doesn’t offer the option of downloading for offline viewing.

Works on mobile

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Madsignet1964
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2023-01-20
Version 3.21.7
App is simple and decent.
Does the job
When will support for Apple TV be released?

Great phone app. No casting function yet.

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Thominho RamaG
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2022-12-26
Version 3.21.7
Well done to SABC for launching this app.
I just wish there was a casting / air play feature in order to cast what’s on my phone to the TV.

Slow Loading - Sometimes Audio Only

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Bazzshabazz
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2022-12-19
Version 3.21.7
Hi Guys,
The app is great. The loading times are slow for live streams. Sometimes I only get the audio and not the video feed. Full screen button isn’t working as well.

Disappointed

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LFH7
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2022-12-18
Version 3.21.7
Wanted to watch FIFA, World Cup final, but kept receiving a -5 error (network and file access error) when trying to livestream from SABC1. To make it even more of a let down, the match is advertised in the scrolling banner.

Great app

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MRWES100
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2022-12-16
Version 3.21.7
I am proud of the SABC for being so progressive in embracing an on online version of its products. Streaming compatibility is still an issue though. Despite your much publicised partnership with hisense none of my not so old hisense tv’s have been updated to carry your content (i know 3 people with with hisense and it doesn’t work on any of their tvs). I see that google chrome is also not supported. The app itself is very good and i will give more stars when and if compatibility improves.

SABC PLUS

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Kelas12
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2022-12-13
Version 3.21.6
I would like to complete you for your app everything with the app is top notch. I would also ask if can you atleast bring picture and picture so that a person watch on a phone can be able to continue watching even when no on the app

Improved

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Mangalani
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2022-12-11
Version 3.21.6
There’re some improvements from TelkomOne but huge disappointment is lack of smart tv compatibility. One would have expected an institution like SABC to be available on all platforms.

Perfect

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Mohlokoa
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2022-11-24
This isn’t far the best app from SABC, you simply need to get used to it. I’m loving this

Nothing is working

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Josandre
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2022-11-24
I’ve tried and tried, but nothing is working.
Tv does not work and no radio stations.
Just a blank screen and the loading ring is spinning but nothing happen.
Lost a lot on my data pack due to this.
Tried it at different locations but no success.
Asked friends and family and the experience the same problem and they are as furious as I am for wasting my data.
Sorry but this is a useless App.

No Registration option

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togusa5
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2022-11-21
The app looks decent but there is no option to register and you cannot watch anything without registering. You should at least be able to log in with your id and cell number since your tv licence should be linked to your personal details. Epic fail!!!

People need a way to register

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jyman7
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2022-11-18
You need to provide a way for people to register on the app, else how is anyone going to use it? You need to register to play anything. Most of S.A. is a mobile first subscriber base so it’s not like people can find a computer to sign up.

SABC+ - No casting available?

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PTJH GP
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2022-11-18
The SABC+ App is not bad at all. Once logged in the interface is friendly, easy to use & streams reliably. HOWEVER, I would have rated this App 5 Star, if you could cast to a Google Chromecast device & not only to Airplaysupported devices. Could the developers please look into this?

Blank screen while playing

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Mtech007
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2022-11-18
Shows blank screen will play and continue play sound dev kindly at that

Registration

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Disappointed No1
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2022-11-18
Pretty useless as there is no where to register for the first time. You can sign in if you have an account - which I get where?Dolts! Do really want customers or are you really trying to get rid of them?

Awesome

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NinjaJuke
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2022-11-18
Makes accessing local content very easy and app navigation is super easy. Like it!

Worst app ever

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EverythingApple Pro
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2022-11-17
The app tells you to sign in but there isn’t a registration area or anything to do with registering. When I try to watch something live it tells me to subscribe and I can’t subscribe because I don’t even have access to register. PLEASE AVOID THIS APP AT ALL COST

No option to register

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ThandiLarato
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2022-11-17
The app doesn’t give an option to register. It goes strait to login details. Of cause those won’t work because I haven’t registered.