- African Society for Cyber Security Awareness NPO
- Film and Publication Board
These centres participate in the SIC+ (Safer Internet Centre plus) programme to share knowledge and good practices based on Europe’s experiences. It does not receive EU co-funding.
About the organisation
a. African Society for Cyber Security Awareness NPO
The African Society for Cyber Security Awareness (ASCSA) is a non-profit organization with a mission to spread awareness campaigns and programs across the African continent, focusing on digital citizens, especially women and children. Here are some key points about ASCSA: ASCSA aims to make the online world safer for children, women, and their families. They provide critical life-saving tools to help navigate cyberspace without falling victim to child predators and internet safety risks. Our focus areas include women's and children's online safety, as well as identifying online human trafficking methods. We have established strategic partnerships with other organizations to identify key technological and human issues to target.
Address: 06 MT Edison Crescent, Midlands Estate, Midstream, Olifantsfontein,1682.
Telephone number: +27 72 373 2706 5
Email address: thabo.johnson@ascsa.org.za; info@ascsa.org.za.
Website: www.ascsa.org.za
X account: @ASCSACybersafe
Contact name: Thabo Johnson; thabo.johnson@ascsa.org.za;
b. Film and Publication Board
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.
Address: Eco Glades 2 420 Witch Hazel Avenue Highveld Centurion 0157
Telephone number: +27120031400
Email address: Ephraim.Tlhako@fpb.org.za
Website: https://fpb.org.za/
Facebook account: Fpbza
X account: Fpb_za
Instagram account: Fpb_za
Linkedin account: Film and Publication Board
Contact name: Ephraim Tlhako; Ephraim.Tlhako@fpb.org.za.
Awareness centre
African Society for Cyber Security Awareness (ASCSA)
The African Society for Cyber Security Awareness (ASCSA) is actively involved in several initiatives to
promote cybersecurity awareness and education across the African continent. Here are some recent efforts:
- Public Awareness Campaigns: ASCSA conducts targeted campaigns to encourage behavioral change among Internet users. These campaigns emphasize safe and secure online habits, helping individuals understand the dangers of the Internet and adopt preventive measures.
Film and Publication Board
The FPB awareness raising efforts are nationwide. The organization conducts outreach initiatives targeting children, youth, caregivers/parents, educators, Law Enforcement agencies, Child Protection Organisations are Non-Governmental Organizations (as per approved activity plans) with the purpose of ensuring child online protection and safety.
Key flagship campaigns for the FPB:
- Child Protection Week
- 16 days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children
- Safer Internet Day.
Helpline
There are currently no helplines operating in South Africa.
Hotline
African Society for Cyber Security Awareness (ASCSA)
There are currently no specific hotlines operating in this Safer Internet Centre +.
Film and Publication Board
The FPB Hotline is accessible via the FPB website. The link is embedded on the homepage; with just one click a person wishing to make a report will be redirected to the reporting page. The organisation is working on reviving the hotline toll-free number to ensure that persons without access to the internet can also log their reports. There FPB plans to introduce other methods of hotline reporting aimed at catering to the country's diverse population and multiple official languages.
Youth participation
African Society for Cyber Security Awareness (ASCSA)
Youth participate through our campaigns at school and higher education institutions of learning. We also engage youth through social media and radio shows.
Film and Publication Board
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 the responsibility of facilitating peer to peer dialogues aimed at educating youth on online safety and promoting safer online interactions. The Council also exists to derive from youth the current challenges they face as they engage online. The latter information is used to guide the organisation on developing action plans to deal with matters raised.
- African Society for Cyber Security Awareness NPO
- Film and Publication Board
These centres participate in the SIC+ (Safer Internet Centre plus) programme to share knowledge and good practices based on Europe’s experiences. It does not receive EU co-funding.
About the organisation
a. African Society for Cyber Security Awareness NPO
The African Society for Cyber Security Awareness (ASCSA) is a non-profit organization with a mission to spread awareness campaigns and programs across the African continent, focusing on digital citizens, especially women and children. Here are some key points about ASCSA: ASCSA aims to make the online world safer for children, women, and their families. They provide critical life-saving tools to help navigate cyberspace without falling victim to child predators and internet safety risks. Our focus areas include women's and children's online safety, as well as identifying online human trafficking methods. We have established strategic partnerships with other organizations to identify key technological and human issues to target.
Address: 06 MT Edison Crescent, Midlands Estate, Midstream, Olifantsfontein,1682.
Telephone number: +27 72 373 2706 5
Email address: thabo.johnson@ascsa.org.za; info@ascsa.org.za.
Website: www.ascsa.org.za
X account: @ASCSACybersafe
Contact name: Thabo Johnson; thabo.johnson@ascsa.org.za;
b. Film and Publication Board
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.
Address: Eco Glades 2 420 Witch Hazel Avenue Highveld Centurion 0157
Telephone number: +27120031400
Email address: Ephraim.Tlhako@fpb.org.za
Website: https://fpb.org.za/
Facebook account: Fpbza
X account: Fpb_za
Instagram account: Fpb_za
Linkedin account: Film and Publication Board
Contact name: Ephraim Tlhako; Ephraim.Tlhako@fpb.org.za.
Awareness centre
African Society for Cyber Security Awareness (ASCSA)
The African Society for Cyber Security Awareness (ASCSA) is actively involved in several initiatives to
promote cybersecurity awareness and education across the African continent. Here are some recent efforts:
- Public Awareness Campaigns: ASCSA conducts targeted campaigns to encourage behavioral change among Internet users. These campaigns emphasize safe and secure online habits, helping individuals understand the dangers of the Internet and adopt preventive measures.
Film and Publication Board
The FPB awareness raising efforts are nationwide. The organization conducts outreach initiatives targeting children, youth, caregivers/parents, educators, Law Enforcement agencies, Child Protection Organisations are Non-Governmental Organizations (as per approved activity plans) with the purpose of ensuring child online protection and safety.
Key flagship campaigns for the FPB:
- Child Protection Week
- 16 days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children
- Safer Internet Day.
Helpline
There are currently no helplines operating in South Africa.
Hotline
African Society for Cyber Security Awareness (ASCSA)
There are currently no specific hotlines operating in this Safer Internet Centre +.
Film and Publication Board
The FPB Hotline is accessible via the FPB website. The link is embedded on the homepage; with just one click a person wishing to make a report will be redirected to the reporting page. The organisation is working on reviving the hotline toll-free number to ensure that persons without access to the internet can also log their reports. There FPB plans to introduce other methods of hotline reporting aimed at catering to the country's diverse population and multiple official languages.
Youth participation
African Society for Cyber Security Awareness (ASCSA)
Youth participate through our campaigns at school and higher education institutions of learning. We also engage youth through social media and radio shows.
Film and Publication Board
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 the responsibility of facilitating peer to peer dialogues aimed at educating youth on online safety and promoting safer online interactions. The Council also exists to derive from youth the current challenges they face as they engage online. The latter information is used to guide the organisation on developing action plans to deal with matters raised.
