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Protecting children online: The Film and Publications Board's initiatives against harmful content

The Film and Publications Board (FPB) is taking significant steps to combat illegal activities, including child pornography, by gaining access to the dark web. This article explores the FPB's recent briefing on harmful online content, the challenges they face, and their ongoing efforts to protect children in South Africa

News South Africa Kwazulu Natal
Zainul Dawood|Published

Limpopo shop owner arrested for showing pornographic video to children

A 24-year-old man has been arrested in Limpopo for allegedly attempting to sexually assault minors, before showing them a pornographic video.

News Crime and Courts
Jonisayi Maromo|Published

SA farmer, caught allegedly sharing child pornography with 'teenage girl', faces jail in US

A 43-year-old South African man living in the US faces serious federal charges for distributing child pornography, including to an undercover agent posing as a 13-year-old.

The Star News
Mthobisi Nozulela|Published

South African farmer, caught allegedly sharing child pornography with 'teenage girl', faces up to 20 years in US jail

A 43-year-old South African man living in the US faces serious federal charges for distributing child pornography, including to an undercover agent posing as a 13-year-old.

News Crime and Courts
Mthobisi Nozulela|Published

Gauteng couple's child pornography case postponed to June

The case against Darren Wilken and Tiona Moodley, a Gauteng couple accused of running a child pornography distribution ring, has been postponed to June 20 as investigations continue.

News Crime and Courts
Se-Anne Rall|Published

Bonnie Blue who slept with 1,057 men in 12 hours might be pregnant, so who is the baby daddy?

Bonnie Blue, the OnlyFans star who slept with over 1,000 men, is now at the centre of pregnancy rumours. Who could be the father?

News World
Xolile Mtembu|Published

Gauteng police arrest girlfriend of man accused of international child porn operation

Police said they uncovered evidence linking the 25-year-old web designer to the criminal activities.

News Crime and Courts
Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

Update: Midrand man arrested for distributing child pornography after police find 10 million images and videos

Police said the man allegedly hosts and distributes child pornography on a global scale for financial gain.

News Crime and Courts
Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

Police discover 10 million child porn images and videos during operation in Midrand

In a significant police operation, SAPS uncovered an alarming 10 million child pornography images and videos in Midrand on Friday.

News South Africa Gauteng
Robin-Lee Francke|Published

OnlyFans adult entertainer Bonnie Blue sleeps with 1,057 men in 12 hours

Bonnie Blue recently made the announcement and was met with scorching criticism, shaming and disbelief on whether her claim is true.

News World
Xolile Mtembu|Published

Former Gauteng teacher who allegedly asked pupils to send him nude pics, granted bail

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said it is alleged that in August 2024, the accused contacted the three learners from the school, sent them nude pictures of himself, and requested them to send theirs in exchange.

News South Africa Gauteng
Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published

Everyone is worried about Lily Phillips, the OnlyFans star who wants to sleep with 1,000 men in a day

This outrageous goal has led people online to question her mental state and the quality of advice she gets from friends and family.

News World
Xolile Mtembu|Published

Porn Isn’t for Kids – No Matter What You Call It

For kids today, finding pornography is as easy as hitting a few keys on the phone in their pocket, writes Armstrong Williams.

News Opinion
Opinion|Published

Doctors horrified and issue warning to OnlyFans star who wants to sleep with 1,000 men in 24 hours

Lily Phillips plans to continue with her outrageous plan to have sex with 1,000 men despite doctors warning her no to try it.

News World
Xolile Mtembu|Published

Paedophile’s sentencing appeal dismissed

Clinton Calder was arrested after a Belgian Chief Inspector, tasked with investigating areas known for trading child abuse images and related offences, detected internet traffic from South Africa on a child pornography file-sharing platform.

News Crime and Courts
Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Ayanda Sishi-Wigzell: Diddy, Grootman inflict colonial violence on Black women

The old colonial system still keeps its insidious grip on the minds of many men all over the globe as they all try to claw their way to the top like their old colonial masters.

Opinion
Opinion|Published

Evidence seized in Durban child porn raid show suspect allegedly planned to 'rent out’ young boys for sexual favours

Police believe the net is closing in on a child pornography racket thanks to a series of raids by local officers and the United States of America’s Department of Homeland Security.

News Crime and Courts
Se-Anne Rall|Published

Parents must step up and parent

Unlike in the past, when it was difficult to produce pornography, modern technology ensures that the tools – any cellphone with a camera will do – are present in most homes.

iOS Opinion
Zoubair Ayoob|Published

Child rapist sentenced to 115 years imprisonment

The child rapist faced 18 charges which include, among others, rape, compelled rape, sexual assault, and possession of 734 images and 172 videos of child pornography.

News Crime and Courts
Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Evil child predator in Free State sentenced to 8,400 years imprisonment

Mario Guisti was flagged by the International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) for uploading child sexual assault material (CSAM) on the dark web.

News Crime and Courts
Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Rapist uncle who accidentally sent child porn video of his niece to a relative, sentenced

While sending a relative music videos, the now 60-year-old rapist also mistakenly sent a video of the child performing sexual deeds on him on his instruction.

News Crime and Courts
Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Vredenburg man who groomed, raped children between seven and 12 sentenced to 30 years in jail

The rapist lured children who came to play with his daughter at his Vredenburg home.

News Crime and Courts
Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Huw Edwards named as BBC presenter at centre of explicit images row

Welsh journalist Edwards, 61, is one of the most recognisable faces on UK television, and was the man entrusted with telling the world that Queen Elizabeth II had died.

News World
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Porn mom to rot in jail: 25 years for selling nude photos of her own kids on web

The Cape Flats mother accused of selling pornographic images of her children on the dark web has been sentenced.

News Crime and Courts
Tracy-Lynn Ruiters|Published

PMB man accused of sending fake porn images of President Cyril Ramaphosa and Bheki Cele appears in court

A man who allegedly disseminated pornographic images bearing the faces of President Cyril Ramaphosa and Police Minister Bheki Cele has made his first appearance in court.

News Crime and Courts
Se-Anne Rall|Published