Hello! I see you're in the United Kingdom and having trouble with the SABC+ app not working. To help you better, could you tell me a bit more about what exactly isn’t working? For example, is the app not opening at all, are you unable to register or log in, or is there a specific error message appearing?

Also, knowing if you’re using the app on a PC, mobile device, or smart TV would help me provide the best guidance.

From what I know, some users outside South Africa, including the UK, have faced challenges registering or accessing full app features without special configuration. Sometimes, the service restricts content based on geographic location.

Here are a few initial steps to try:

1. Check Internet Connection: Ensure your internet is stable and fast enough for streaming.
2. App Version: Make sure the app is updated to the latest version via the official app store on your platform.
3. Account Registration: Try registering or logging in with a valid phone number and email. If the app doesn't accept UK numbers, that might be a regional limitation causing an issue.
4. VPN Use: Since SABC+ might restrict content by region, using a VPN set to South Africa can sometimes help access the app fully while abroad.

If you’ve tried these or the app still doesn’t work or allows registration, please let me know exactly what happens or any error messages you see. I can then guide you through more advanced options or confirm if there’s a current service issue affecting UK users.

Does that sound good? Let me know how you’d like to proceed!

im using the app on mobile i can log in but it does not play anything

Thanks for sharing that you can log in on your mobile but the videos aren’t playing. Let’s work through this together.

Here are some steps to check and hopefully resolve the issue:

1. Verify Internet Connection: Streaming video requires a stable, relatively fast connection. If you’re on mobile data, try switching to Wi-Fi or vice versa to see if the problem persists.

2. App Update: Double-check that your SABC+ app is updated to the latest version from your app store. Sometimes older versions have playback issues.

3. Clear App Cache: On your mobile device (especially if it’s Android), go to Settings > Apps > SABC+ > Storage and clear the cache. This removes temporary files that might cause playback errors.

4. Check Permissions: Ensure the app has permission to access media and storage on your device.

5. Try Reinstalling: If clearing cache doesn't help, uninstall the app, then reinstall it fresh.

6. Regional Restrictions: Since you’re in the UK, some content might be geo-blocked. Using a VPN set to a South African server may help the videos play if regional restrictions apply.

If after all this the videos still won’t play, can you tell me if you see any specific error messages, such as “video not available,” buffering endlessly, or audio playing without video? This can guide us in pinpointing the problem.

Let me know how these steps go so far!

my question is does it work in the United Kingdom?

Great question! Yes, SABC+ is available and has a presence in the United Kingdom. The service was launched to offer live streaming without ads and can be accessed on Android and iOS devices among others. However, some content might still be subject to regional restrictions due to licensing, and in some cases using a VPN set to South Africa may help in accessing the full catalog of shows from the UK.

So, while you can use the app and log in from the UK, certain shows or live streams might not play fully unless such geographic restrictions are addressed. This aligns with your experience of being able to log in but not play content smoothly.

If you'd like, I can guide you through how to safely try a VPN or check specific settings to improve playback. Would you be interested in that?

Here is a source mentioning the presence of SABC+ in the UK: SABC+ availability in UK

which VPN can you recommend me to use?

Thanks for asking about which VPN would work best for accessing SABC+ from the UK. Based on recent information, the top recommended VPN is NordVPN. It offers over 50 servers specifically in South Africa, which helps reliably unblock South African streaming content like SABC+ with good speeds—important for smooth video playback. NordVPN is known for strong security, great streaming support, and easy-to-use apps on mobile devices.1 3 9

Other good options include ExpressVPN and Proton VPN, which also have solid reputations for streaming and privacy, but NordVPN is often the top pick for South African content availability and performance.8

If you want, I can guide you through setting up NordVPN on your mobile device to test if it resolves the playback issue on SABC+. Would that be helpful?

thank you

You're very welcome! I'm glad I could assist you with the SABC+ app and VPN guidance. If you have any more questions or need further help with the app or anything tech-related, just let me know. Enjoy streaming your favorite South African content from the UK!

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