About the organisation
The Film and Publication Board is an entity established for the purpose of regulating the creation, production, possession, and distribution of films, videos and certain publications by means of classification, the imposition of age restrictions, and giving of consumer advice. Furthermore, the FPB's objective is to ensure that the exposure of children to pornography and exploitative use of children in the creation of imagery and/or films depicting sexual violence and/or any form of violence against children is punishable by law.
The FPB strongly believes in balancing freedom of expression with an obligation to protect children from potentially harmful, disturbing and inappropriate content.
Awareness centre
The FPB awareness-raising efforts are nationwide. The organisation conducts outreach initiatives targeting children, youth, caregivers/parents, educators, law enforcement agencies, and child protection organisations (non-governmental organisations), as per approved activity plans, with the purpose of ensuring children's online protection and safety.
Key flagship campaigns for the FPB include:
- Child Protection Week
- 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children
- Safer Internet Day
Helpline
There is currently no helpline operating in South Africa.
Hotline
The FPB Hotline is accessible via the FPB website. The link is embedded on the homepage; with one click, anyone who wants to make a report is redirected to the reporting page. The organisation is working to revive the hotline toll-free number so people without internet access can also log reports. The FPB plans to introduce another hotline reporting method to better serve the country's diverse population and multiple official languages.
Youth participation
The FPB has the South African Online Safety Youth Council. The Council is made up of 11 youth aged between 13 and 21, tasked with facilitating peer-to-peer dialogues aimed at educating youth on online safety and promoting safer online interactions. The Council also exists to learn from youth about the current challenges they face as they engage online. The Council uses this information to guide the organisation in developing action plans to address the issues raised.
About the organisation
The Film and Publication Board is an entity established for the purpose of regulating the creation, production, possession, and distribution of films, videos and certain publications by means of classification, the imposition of age restrictions, and giving of consumer advice. Furthermore, the FPB's objective is to ensure that the exposure of children to pornography and exploitative use of children in the creation of imagery and/or films depicting sexual violence and/or any form of violence against children is punishable by law.
The FPB strongly believes in balancing freedom of expression with an obligation to protect children from potentially harmful, disturbing and inappropriate content.
Awareness centre
The FPB awareness-raising efforts are nationwide. The organisation conducts outreach initiatives targeting children, youth, caregivers/parents, educators, law enforcement agencies, and child protection organisations (non-governmental organisations), as per approved activity plans, with the purpose of ensuring children's online protection and safety.
Key flagship campaigns for the FPB include:
- Child Protection Week
- 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children
- Safer Internet Day
Helpline
There is currently no helpline operating in South Africa.
Hotline
The FPB Hotline is accessible via the FPB website. The link is embedded on the homepage; with one click, anyone who wants to make a report is redirected to the reporting page. The organisation is working to revive the hotline toll-free number so people without internet access can also log reports. The FPB plans to introduce another hotline reporting method to better serve the country's diverse population and multiple official languages.
Youth participation
The FPB has the South African Online Safety Youth Council. The Council is made up of 11 youth aged between 13 and 21, tasked with facilitating peer-to-peer dialogues aimed at educating youth on online safety and promoting safer online interactions. The Council also exists to learn from youth about the current challenges they face as they engage online. The Council uses this information to guide the organisation in developing action plans to address the issues raised.
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