The Film and Publication Amendment Act requires all distributors of films, games, and certain publications to register with the FPB and ensure that their materials are classified prior to reaching consumers.<\/p>\n
The FPB states that its classification guidelines were aligned with the social norms and values of the South African public, and provide advisories and age ratings that protect vulnerable customers.<\/p>\n
Netflix maturity ratings explained<\/strong><\/p>\n Netflix confirmed its new maturity and age rating system in a post on its\u00a0support page<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n The streaming service also explained that maturity ratings are either set by Netflix or by a local standards organization \u2013 in this case, the FPB.<\/p>\n The FPB classification triangle, which details the maturity rating of the show, appears as follows:<\/p>\n Netflix displays various FPB ratings for shows on its platform, depending on the content of each show.<\/p>\n These are detailed in the image below.<\/p>\n Netflix subscribers can also use these ratings to prevent their children from watching shows with inappropriate content.<\/p>\n For example, users can create a profile with a specific maturity rating or choose maturity ratings that will be blocked on a certain profile.<\/p>\n These age restriction changes will be across all platforms and devices that Netflix is available on in South Africa<\/p>\n \u201cOur work with the Film and Publications Board is part of our wider efforts to give our members more control and choice,\u201d Netflix told MyBroadband.<\/p>\n \u201cWe want our members in South Africa to have the information they need to make informed entertainment choices for themselves and their families.\u201d<\/p>\n This article was first published on MyBroadband. You can read the original article here<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\n
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