Internet censorship in South Africa is a developing topic.
During May 2010 the Christian advocacy group Justice Alliance of South Africa (JASA) authored a document titled Internet and Cell Phone Pornography Bill.[1] Their document proposes to make it illegal for Internet service providers in South Africa to distribute or permit the distribution of pornography. The document was presented to the Deputy Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba.[2] Malusi Gigaba then asked the Law Reform Commission whether a change in the law was possible.[3]
In July 2010 Malusi Gigaba then called for the fast-tracking of new regulation that would compel Internet service providers to filter content provided to users to ensure it does not contain any pornography.[4]
Current regulation
Online media in South Africa is currently regulated under the Films and Publications Act of 1996 as amended.
See also
References
- ^ "Internet and Cell Phone Pornography Bill". Justice Alliance of South Africa. http://www.jasa.za.net/download/pl-2010%20Internet%20Porn%20Bill.pdf. Retrieved 29 July 2010.
- ^ "Internet porn ban in SA on the cards?". Mybroadband. http://mybroadband.co.za/news/internet/12711-Internet-porn-ban-the-cards.html.
- ^ "Porn ban on net and mobiles mulled by South Africa". BBC News. 28 May 2010. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/10180937. Retrieved 29 July 2010.
- ^ "Internet porn ban in SA must be fast tracked: Deputy Minister". MyBroadband. http://mybroadband.co.za/news/internet/14128-Internet-porn-ban-must-fast-tracked-Deputy-Minister.html. Retrieved 29 July 2010.
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