Daily Digest | Calls to ban social media for children under 16 to protect their mental health

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With growing concern over the impact of social media on children’s mental health, several countries, including Australia, France, and even some U.S. states, are calling for a ban on under-16s joining social platforms. Jones Netshipise and Mpho Mashita talk to Social Media Legal Expert, Lerato Ntwampe about the current regulations and what this ban would achieve in reality.
8 Jul 2025 English South Africa Business · Arts

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