Film and Publication Board (FPB)
Public Entity · Economic Infrastructure and Development · reports to Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT)
The Film and Publication Board classifies films, games and certain publications. It operates under the Films and Publications Act, 1996 (Act No. 65 of 1996), as amended.
Its classification decisions determine the age restrictions and consumer advice applied to content distributed in South Africa, and it registers distributors and exhibitors. Its statutory purpose is to protect children from exposure to disturbing and harmful material and from sexual exploitation.
The 2019 amendment extended its remit to online distributors and streaming services, and introduced provisions on the non-consensual distribution of intimate images and on hate speech in published content. It reports to the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies.
Audit record, 5 years
Financial highlights, 2024/25
- Total Revenue
- R122m
- Total Expenditure
- −R128m
- Total Assets
- R60m
- Total Liabilities
- R22m
Values in rand. Sparklines run oldest to newest and are scaled to each series, not to zero.
Leadership, 27 listed
- Chairperson
- Ms Zama Mkosi
- Deputy Chairperson
- Dr Siya Tyali
- Council Members
- Mr Phosa Mashangoane Adv L Nevondwe Ms Zanele Nkosi Dr Andile Nontso Ms Lungelo Nxele Ms Maggie Pillay Ms Mpho Sedibe
- Chief Executive Officer
- Adv Makhosazana Lindhorst
- Chief Financial Officer
- Ms Hulisani Ramugadi
- Senior Management
- Adv Makhosazana Lindhorst Ms Obakeng Maimane Mr Mulalo Makhale Adv Msengi Maluleke Ms Pheleka Mantshontsho Mr Tshepo Maseko Mr Vuledzani Matidza Ms Lesego Mogoatlhe Mr Moloko Moroko Ms Beverley Nkumanda Mr Vinesh Pithumbar Mr Andrew Sebapu Ms Sarah Setati Mr Ephraim Tlhako
- Communications Officers
- Ms Lynette Kamineth Ms Nthabiseng May
Description written for this directory from the entity’s own published sources: www.fpb.org.za, www.gov.za