Films and Publications Act, 1996 (Act No. 65 of 1996)

Chapter 6 : Exemptions: Publications and Films

24F. Prohibitions, offences and penalties on filming and distribution of films and photographs depicting sexual assault and violence against children

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Any person who knowingly creates, produces or in any way contributes to or assists in any film or photograph which  contains depictions, descriptions or scenes of sexual assault and violence against children, shall be guilty of an offence and liable upon conviction, to a fine not exceeding R150 000 or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding two years or to both a fine and such imprisonment.

 

[Section 24F inserted by section 27 of Proc 52, GG 45959, dated 25 February 2022]