Top TV must register as porn distributor: FPB
Before broadcasting porn, Top TV must register as a distributor of sexually explicit content, says the Film & Publications Board
View ArticleApp Store games for SA progress
New FPB regulations with Department of Home Affairs for approval
View ArticleInternet content regulation in South Africa by FPB
The Film and Publications board wants to regulate online content distribution in South Africa, but tells parliament that it is problematic
View ArticleNew ratings fee opens door to Netflix, Hulu in SA
A new tariff introduced by the Film and Publications Board has removed one of the logistical hurdles for online content services, but its vagueness is troubling, a lawyer said
View ArticleNetflix: no plans to enter South Africa (yet)
Netflix has responded to reports that it is in talks with various telecoms players to bring its services to South Africa
View ArticleFPB employees fired for stealing porn
The Film and Publication Board has dismissed two employees after they tried to steal an unclassified pornographic movie, the organisation said on Tuesday
View ArticleBanned films in SA revealed
According to the board's website, XX films may not be distributed or shown in public
View ArticleSouth Africa’s “worst ever Internet law” needs to be fixed
The SA Film and Publication Board has admitted that its Draft Online Regulation Policy needs some work.
View ArticleSA kids are sexting a lot, and can be prosecuted for it
School children engage in sexting every day, but do not realise they can face prosecution for creating and distributing child pornography.
View ArticleOnline censorship in South Africa – is it for the children?
Over the last century, as mass media expanded across the world and entered into most homes, many countries have used laws and regulation to limit children’s exposure to, for example, violence or sex.
View ArticleNew online news content regulation in South Africa
The Film and Publications Board has agreed in principle to defer the regulation of online press content to the Press Council of South Africa.
View ArticleAfrikaans film rated as “borderline porn” by FPB
The Films and Publications Board has classified an upcoming Afrikaans film about teen sex abuse as "borderline pornographic", and rated it 18LSV.
View Article“Borderline porn” Afrikaans movie makers call for FPB review
Times Media Films, the distributor of the Afrikaans film "Dis ek, Anna" wants the FPB to review the 18 classification the movie was given.
View ArticleSouth African government wants to regulate online comments
In a bid to “defeat the scourge of racism”, Minister of Communications Faith Muthambi wants to push ahead with plans to regulate online comments.
View ArticleWe have not threatened Netflix with sanctions: FPB
The Film and Publications Board has refuted reports that it gave Netflix an ultimatum to comply with South African classification regulations.
View ArticleNetflix – don’t pay R795,000 to the FPB
The FPB’s new “online content distribution” licence has no basis in law, according to a regulatory expert.
View ArticleNetflix close to paying R795,000 to the FPB
Netflix is close to finalizing an agreement with the FPB which will see it pay a R795,000 licensing fee, according to a report.
View ArticleWe will block Netflix in South Africa if they don’t pay up: FPB
If Netflix does not comply with the Film and Publication Board’s demands, it will face court action from the regulator.
View ArticleOnline comments and Netflix regulation in South Africa – have your say
The FPB is taking submissions on an amendment bill involving the online distribution of films and games, and the regulation of online comments.
View ArticleSouth Africa’s new Internet censorship law – FPB will force ISPs to block...
Ellipsis Regulatory Solutions has provided an overview of the Film and Publication Board’s new Online Regulation Policy.
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