South Africa: Film and Publication Board reported on investigations into cases involving online child sexual abuse material distributed on online platforms

On 22 April 2025, the Film and Publication Board (FPB) reported that it had received 21 cases of Online Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) for expert analysis during the 2024/25 financial year, examining 218’582 images and videos, of which 18’945 were confirmed as CSAM, with analysis reports generated for legal proceedings. The FPB also investigated 34 public complaints, including cases of sextortion, cyberbullying, impersonation, bestiality, and non-consensual sharing of intimate images, while collaborating with Law Enforcement Agencies and international networks such as INHOPE to combat the distribution of harmful content.