Film and publication board
FPB mulls reviewing classification guidelines
During a dialogue the Film and Publication Board ventilated issues around, cultural sensitivity in light of the controversy that surrounded the film ‘Inxeba...
The ruling follows the decision by the FPB’s Appeals Tribunal to reclassify the film from a rating of 16 to X18 which meant 'Inxeba' couldn't be screened at local cinemas.
Cause for Justice raised concerns over some scenes in the film, which it claims are grooming children for sexual abuse.
The High Court in Pretoria on Tuesday overruled the Film and Publication Board's decision to reclassify the movie to X-18.
Haji Mohamed Dawjee calls out other local films which should be brought to the attention of the FPB which seems intent on saving the public from offensive and harmful material.
Right2Know's has responded to the new X18 rating given to the movie, which means that it will not be shown in cinemas and can only be distributed from designated adult premises.
The paper pulled out of the Press Ombudsman system after it was asked to respond to a complaint against it.
Pastor Lesego Daniel apparently told a congregation to drink petrol saying it had a sweet taste to it.
The City of CT is probing whether a sex shop opening near Parliament has the right to operate.
The FPB’s appeal panel has decided to declassify the controversial ‘The Spear’ painting.
The Goodman Gallery believes the Classification Committee failed to consider that ‘The Spear’ is art.
Concerns that the classification of 'The Spear' will affect artistic creativity
The City Press and the Goodman Gallery made representations about 'The Spear' to the board on Tuesday.
FPB says The Spear will be classified because it has a responsibility to protect children.
The Goodman Gallery has decided to temporarily close following Tuesday's chaotic events.
All parties affected by President Jacob Zuma’s defaced portrait saga will meet on Tuesday afternoon.
Film & Publication Board will compile a report on the artwork.
South Africa's film industry will receive a boost at the Cannes Film Festival this weekend.