Good news about social media bans in South Africa

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Good news about social media bans in South Africa

Communications minister Solly Malatsi gave feedback on questions about legislation to ban social media access for under-16s in South Africa.

 

[My_King]

"no plans to introduce regulations prohibiting access to social media"

Good

 

[LazyLion]

Instead of restricting access, she urged parents and guardians to educate teens in South Africa about the dangers of social media, especially regarding content.

What a novel concept!

 

[stefan9]

I am rather surprised at a politician using their brain when it comes to this issue.

 

[Brian_G]

I am rather surprised at a politician using their brain when it comes to this issue.

Just a brain fart, unlikely to repeat.

 

[garyc]

According to UCT there are about 30 000 children in this country living in child-only households. Guess we have bigger issues to deal with before we get down to the finer details.

 

[Corelli]

My son had over 55 000 followers on Instagram.

The deleted it as he was underage but parent run, with no option to object.

Social media providers dont care what South Africa government says, they will simply implement it. You wont be given an option to object.

 

[ShaunSA]

Exposing kids to internet pedos is now good news?