Articles about FPB

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

FPB CEO joins global association’s board

Dr Mashilo Boloka will lead the fight against online child sexual abuse material, as he joins INHOPE’s board.