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 African Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi has unveiled a fresh nine-member Council for the Film and Publications Board (FPB). The Council, approved by Cabinet, will oversee the FPB for a five-year period, tasked with sharpening its oversight and strengthening its battle against online harms amid rapid technological advancements.
FPB Council Chairperson Siyasanga Tyali will lead the new group, with Nxele Mariann as its deputy chair. Malatsi underscored the significance of this leadership shift, stating that the Council's diverse expertise will bolster governance and strategic oversight. The FPB, recently lauded for its clean audit and achievement of performance targets, safeguards films, games, and publications, protects children from harmful content, and prosecutes those distributing child sexual abuse material.
Malatsi emphasized the pressing need to address digital risks, urging the Council to enhance processes and capacity to combat online harms. The outgoing Chairperson, Zama Mkosi, and the previous Council received commendation for their service, as the new leadership aims to introduce proactive awareness programs and effective interventions to safeguard vulnerable populations.
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