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Film and Publication Board
May 8, 2026

FPB CEO quits three months after assuming post

Communications minister Solly Malatsi confirms the resignation of advocate Norman Gidi as Film and Publication Board CEO.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba
08 May 2026
2:20
Cyber Security Awareness Month
Oct 6, 2025

Govt urges vigilance to ensure safety in cyber space

Government’s plea comes as South Africa joins the global community in observing Cyber security Awareness Month this October.

Staff Writer
06 October 2025
2:30
Solly Malatsi
Aug 20, 2025

Malatsi seeks candidates to serve on FPB council

Comms minister Solly Malatsi invites the public to nominate potential candidates to serve on the Film and Publication Board’s council.

Staff Writer
20 August 2025
3:10
Film and Publication Board
May 9, 2025

EXCLUSIVE: Former CEO disputes dismissal, drags FPB to CCMA

Dr Mashilo Boloka seeks a reprieve from the CCMA, challenging his dismissal by the Film and Publication Board after a probe into the allegations levelled against him.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba
09 May 2025
47:24

ITWeb TV: Children’s rights must extend to digital world | Episode #86

Media Monitoring Africa’s Phakamile Madonsela delves into mechanisms for the protection of children’s digital rights and promotion of active participation online.

21 February 2025
5:00
Safer Internet day
Feb 11, 2025

FPB reveals shocking stats on Safer Internet Day

The Film and Publication Board details an uptick in online child porn material, with research showing cyber bullying is also rampant.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba
11 February 2025
3:40
Film and Publication Board
Sept 2, 2024

Allegations surface amid FPB CEO’s precautionary suspension

Communications minister Solly Malatsi allows the Film and Publication Board to probe allegations levelled against suspended CEO Dr Mashilo Boloka.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba
02 September 2024
1:40
Film and Publication Board
Aug 15, 2024

Matter of FPB CEO’s suspension receives ‘urgent attention’

The Film and Publication Board council confirms its CEO’s precautionary suspension, but remains mum on the reasons for the action.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba
15 August 2024
2:50
Film and Publication Board
Aug 14, 2024

BREAKING: Film and Publication Board suspends CEO

The Film and Publication Board council places CEO Dr Mashilo Boloka on precautionary suspension, but has not publicly disclosed the reason.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba
14 August 2024
4:30
FPB
May 30, 2024

FPB finds fake news, misinformation amid electioneering

An FPB report finds references and engagement with misinformation, disinformation and fake news peaked ahead of the local elections.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba
30 May 2024
4:50
Film and Publication Board
Dec 1, 2023

ITWeb TV: FPB classifies its budget as insufficient

The Film and Publication Board wants its annual financial budget bumped up to R450 million, so it can deliver on its new mandate as online content regulator.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba
01 December 2023
2:10
Film and Publication Board
Sept 18, 2023

Film and Publication Board CEO takes global role

The content-classification body’s Dr Mashilo Boloka joins the Global Online Safety Regulators Network as vice-chairperson.

Staff Writer
18 September 2023
1:40
Film and Publication Board
Jun 30, 2023

SA’s FPB joins global online safety network

The board joins the Global Online Safety Regulators Network, in its effort to be a trusted African online content regulator.

Staff Writer
30 June 2023
 
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