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Netflix SA prices increase from TODAY: Here’s what you now have to pay

Is this a ‘Squid Game’ tax? Following some recent success, Netflix SA has confirmed that viewers will now have to pay more for the services.

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Fuel’s through the roof, water and electricity bills have been creeping up, and of course, even our Netflix subscriptions are getting costlier. The streaming giant has confirmed that the price for two of their four main packages on offer in South Africa will be subject to a 14% increase – and for some, it kicks in straight away.

More price hikes – and this time, it’s for our streaming services

From Tuesday 19 October, people with both Standard and Premium accounts will be asked to pay more on a monthly basis. Those with Mobile and Basic packages will continue to pay the same fees, however.

The Standard Netflix bundle will be rising by an additional R20, meaning that users will be paying R240 more each year if they want to watch their favourite shows online. Those with a Premium subscription will have to find another R30 a month to pay the bills, which amounts to an extra R360 annually.

Netflix price increase: What South Africans have to pay now

Here are the new payment schedules for Netflix SA:

  • Mobile: R49 per month – COSTS STAY THE SAME.
  • Basic: R99 per month – COSTS STAY THE SAME.
  • Standard: R159 per month – UP FROM R139.
  • Premium: R199 per month – UP FROM R169.


In defence of Netflix SA, this is the first price hike they’ve introduced in five years that is not related to the ZAR/USD exchange rate. During their five years of operation on our shores, they have resisted the temptation to increase costs.

The payment changes will be immediate for any new customers signing up to the streaming services, whereas existing clients will be notified ‘one month ahead of their next bill’, before any alterations are made.

DStv vs Netflix: Price comparison for October 2021

Four of DStv’s five main services are more expensive than Netflix’s highest-priced package. However, DStv Access is a cheaper option than the Premium or Standard bouquets provided by the online titan:

ServicePrice per month
DStv PremiumR829
DStv Compact PlusR539
DStv CompactR409
DStv FamilyR295
Netflix PremiumR199
Netflix StandardR169
DStv AccessR115
Netflix BasicR99
Netflix MobileR49