More countries consider under-16 social media ban

More countries are considering banning social media for children under 16, following Australia's move to restrict access.

South Africa's government says it currently has no plans to introduce a similar ban, arguing there is no conclusive evidence that a blanket prohibition would prevent children from accessing social media platforms.

But as SABC News' Tsholofelo Sekwena reports, some experts agree that an outright ban may not be the answer. However, they do say stronger restrictions and safeguards are needed to protect children from harmful content online.

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