South Africa is introducing regulations for the Prevention of Online Harms by online platforms. The country’s Film and Publication Board has published proposed regulations that will require online platforms to adopt measures that seek to protect the public from online harms.

Sitting at his home in Johannesburg, a skilled cyber-criminal hacked into the Eastern Cape education department's online payment system and paid himself R600 000 - money that was meant to feed needy pupils at public schools in the province. news24.com/news24/southaf…

The Tanzanian Communications Regulatory Authority is threatening to take action against users of VPNs, as the use of such tools without permission by the regulator is prohibited in the country.

Should South Africa ban kids from social media? TechCentral asks as the US state of Florida approves a bill banning children under 14 from social media. techcentral.co.za/south-africa-b…

Kenya’s parliament is considering to ban TikTok in the country, describing the platform as “a serious threat to cultural & religious values of Kenya,” semafor.com/article/04/19/…

Is the use of social media in South Africa reaching or has it already reached levels of addiction? A study has found that South Africans use social media, and spend the most time on their devices, than any other nation in the world. electronicshub.org/the-average-sc…

"2023 was ‘most extreme’ year on record, with more child sexual abuse imagery discovered than ever before. Children aged 3 to 6 year-olds are being coerced into penetrating themselves, acts of bestiality, & sadism or degradation" iwf.org.uk/annual-report-…

"The Internet is not open(inclusive) if the people are not empowered with the skills to use it meaningfully. The Internet is not open if the people are not safe in it". - David Moepeng, Lead Coordinator, African Cybersmart Network. #DRIF24 #Accra #Ghana

A shocking rise in online child sexual exploitation and abuse across the Africa has been uncovered in two new reports, with about a 5th of children under 17 reported to have received unsolicited online requests to talk about sex or sexual acts. media.licdn.com/dms/document/m…

The EU is investigating Facebook owner Meta over child safety and mental health concerns. The European Commission says the company’s social media platforms, which also include Instagram, may have addictive effects. theguardian.com/technology/art…

Africa is finally committing to tackling child online abuse as the African Union publishes a Child Online Safety and Empowerment Policy. The Policy comes just as two reports published this week revealed a shocking rise in online child sexual exploitation and abuse across Africa.

David Moepeng, Lead Coordinator from African Cyber Smart Network (African Cybersmart Network), shares what the organisation does to ensure the safety of children online #OntheMove #ChannelAfrica #AfricaDay2024

Excited to be speaking at the Inaugural Cybersecurity Indaba in Pretoria on 24-25 October. #CybersecurityIndaba2024 #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth @AfrocybersmartNetwork

1/2 - I had the pleasure of joining ICT professionals from across Africa in the beautiful Kenyan coastal city of Mombasa for the TICON Africa Conference. The event serves as a platform for ICT professionals to explore emerging trends that are shaping their field.

2/2 - It was an honor to facilitate a key discussion on 'Addressing Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Challenges in Africa,' where we exchanged valuable insights on these critical issues.

Excited to be speaking at the South African School on Internet Governance in Johannesburg, where I will be delivering a presentation on ‘Cyberpsychology for Business - Meaning and Area of Importance’ #BeCybersmart