South Africa's Safer Internet Day: Protecting Kids from Online Dangers
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South Africas Film and Publication Board, in collaboration with Mahikeng local municipality, hosted a Safer Internet Day event at Mmabatho Civic Centre. The event, marking Child Protection Week, focused on smart tech and safe choices, particularly around AI use. Pupils, police, government reps, community leaders, and online creators attended, learning about online risks like cyberbullying, grooming, exploitation, and harmful content. Metas head of public policy for southern Africa discussed platform safeguards, including better content checks and age-friendly features. The goal is to create safer digital spaces for all, balancing tech benefits with real protections for young users.
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