by Phuti | Jan 31, 2022 | Thought Leadership
by Phumelela Bandezi, Research Young Professional at the Film and Publication Board Mass media contributes to the sexualising of women. This is seen through the portrayal of women in social media, television, and video gaming. In 2020, the film Cuties caused much...
by wordpress@deta.co.za | Jun 25, 2019 | Thought Leadership
As we celebrate Youth Month, in remembrance of the historic uprising in Soweto and Langa townships this month 43 years ago, we reflect on the challenges young people face today. No doubt the past few years have been the toughest since our democracy. Levels of...
by wordpress@deta.co.za | May 28, 2019 | Thought Leadership
As we mobilise towards Child Protection Week, which runs from 28 May to 4 June 2019, we urge parents to be vigilant with children in their care. The abuse of children continues to be a challenge that South Africa needs to work collectively to overcome.
by wordpress@deta.co.za | Apr 23, 2019 | Thought Leadership
South African parents ought to turn their attention urgently to their children playing and constructing social rules outside the influence and guidance of adults. Violent media content, simulated and or real, is so pervasive and so viral it calls for an urgent rescue...
by wordpress@deta.co.za | Mar 25, 2019 | Thought Leadership
In the age of digital disruptions, with all its possibilities and failures, it is important for us as Africans to protect the African Child, and work together to harmonise our approach to communication of the future.
by wordpress@deta.co.za | Jan 29, 2019 | Thought Leadership
The use of virtual reality and augmented reality particularly in the games and entertainment space is rising rapidly in South Africa. The Film and Publication Board, mandated to regulate media content for purposes of protecting children from premature exposure to...
by wordpress@deta.co.za | Nov 27, 2018 | Thought Leadership
The #MeToo movement began with American activist Tarana Burke and became popularised when women in the media industry spoke out against sexual harassment and violence in the movie industry. But since October 2017 it’s turned into a global movement. The European...
by wordpress@deta.co.za | Sep 25, 2018 | Thought Leadership
The Films and Publications Board (FPB) regulates the production, exhibition and distribution of films, video games and some publications, as mandated in the Films and Publications Act of 1996. Whilst executing this mandate the board found itself in the middle of a...
