Three streaming giants raise prices in South Africa within four months
- Spotify announced a price increase for its Premium subscription plans in South Africa, effective September 2025.
- The Individual Premium plan will rise from R64.99 to R69.99 per month, while the Family plan will increase from R99.99 to R119.99.
- Netflix raised its Standard and Premium subscription prices by up to 20% in June due to higher content licensing costs.
The recent subscription fee increases by major streaming platforms could lead to consumer backlash and subscription fatigue, particularly in a challenging economic environment. As users reassess the value of these services, companies may need to innovate further to retain subscribers and justify higher prices.
