Before we ban: South Africa and the age-verification trap
As local policymakers consider whether SA should join the global rush to ban social media for children, we must consider the risks of a nanny-state mentality.
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Published: 16 July 2026
Source: ITWeb (ZA)
Category: News
Topics: Children & education
Retrieved: 17 July 2026
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