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

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Films and Publications Regulations, 2022

Schedule 1

Part 3: Submission of Publications, Films and Games for classification and display requirements

8. Display of publications containing adult content

 

(1) Any publication, including a publication that is published by a member of the Press Council of South Africa or an advertisement that falls under the jurisdiction of the Advertising Regulatory Board contemplated in section 16(1) and (2) of the Act, containing adult content shall—
(a) be enclosed in a wrapper or bag prior to being distributed or displayed in any outlet, other than adult premises, for distribution; and
(b) not be displayed within reach of children, or next to or among publications intended for children.

 

(2) Except for a publication contemplated in section 16(1) and (2) of the Act, a certificate of classification shall be conspicuously displayed on the bottom right hand corner of the cover of any publication containing adult content.