South Africa: Film and Publication Board investigation into distribution of private sexual films or photographs without consent under Films and Publications Act
Progress
Current status
under investigation
10 Nov 2025 under investigation
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 opened investigation into distribution of private sexual films or photographs without consent and issued a take-down notice to social media platforms
On 10 November 2025, the Film and Publication Board (FPB) opened an investigation into the distribution of a video clip circulating on social media that depicts two individuals engaging in sexual conduct. The investigation concerns possible contrave…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
interim ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body