
South African government talks about TikTok and Instagram ban
Communications minister Solly Malatsi says sufficient guidelines and enforcement mechanisms must be established before South Africa can age-restrict social media.
SUNDAY, 26 APRIL 2026, 07:14

Communications minister Solly Malatsi says sufficient guidelines and enforcement mechanisms must be established before South Africa can age-restrict social media.

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