South Africa: Film and Publication Board investigation into online content depicting violence against children
Progress
Current status
in force
22 Oct 2025 in force
Scope
Implementers
South Africa
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Film and Publication Board issued takedown of video depicting violence against children
On 22 October 2025, the Film and Publication Board (FPB) directed social media platforms to remove a video clip depicting violence against a child. The instruction was issued under Section 18G of the Films and Publications Act, which prohibits the d…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body