Malatsi appoints new FPB Council to tackle online harms
The nine‑member Council, approved by Cabinet for a five‑year term, brings 'ethical and capable leadership' at a critical moment.
South Africa's Communications and Digital Technologies Minister, Solly Malatsi, has appointed a new nine-member Council for the Film and Publications Board (FPB) to address online harms. Appointed for a five-year term, the new council, chaired by Professor Siyasanga Tyali, is tasked with enhancing governance and strategic oversight at the FPB.
Minister Malatsi emphasized the urgency of tackling digital risks, stating that the FPB plays a crucial role in protecting children's digital dignity and raising awareness about online safety. The FPB has recently reported a clean audit and achieved all its performance targets for 2025-26, and now faces the challenge of enforcing its digital mandate and modernising its internal systems, which has led to a total fine of R16,175,000 for non-compliance.
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