Articles about FPB

23 Jan 2003 -

29 Sep 2026 -

46 articles

1:50

Film and Publication Board

29 Sept

New FPB council members appointed

The Film and Publication Board council has been appointed for a five-year term, announces minister Solly Malatsi.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

29 September 2026

01:47

The Please Call Me Millions: Who Paid? | ITWeb Tech Headlines 21 – 26 September 2026

These are the stories making headlines on ITWeb this week. An ITWeb investigation into the Please Call Me saga asks who paid for inventor Nkosana Makate's decade-long legal battle, with advocates potentially costing up to R145 000 a day, as Black Rock Mining's Errol Elsdon claims 40% of Makate's settlement with Vodacom.

26 September 2026

6:30

Film and Publication Board

21 Sept

FPB plans AI-powered oversight of streaming, social platforms

The content watchdog approves an AI strategy targeting content monitoring and classification, to better scrutinise online content and video-on-demand streaming platforms.

Sibahle Malinga

21 September 2026

4:30

Film and Publication Board

17 Sept

Online content crackdown nets R16m in fines

The Film and Publication Board intensifies online content enforcement, fining distributors for unclassified adult material and other violations.

Sibahle Malinga

17 September 2026

2:40

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.

06 October 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