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South Africa has no plan to ban under-16s from social media
The debate over children’s online safety includes concerns about harmful content, cyberbullying, grooming and data privacy.
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South Africa has no current law or formal proposal to bar children under 16 from social media, while government and Parliament debate stronger protections against online harms.
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- 27 words · 1 min read
- Published
- September 16, 2026
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- IOL