South Africa: 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 distribution of material showing violence against children. The FPB indicated that it would monitor the removal process to prevent further dissemination and reminded the public that sharing or distributing such content is also prohibited under the Act, which provides for fines of up to ZAR 150’ 000 or imprisonment for up to two years.