South Africa: Film and Publication Board issued takedown of video depicting violence against children
Description
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…
Scope
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body