Age verification systems for YouTube and TikTok in South Africa planned

• Age verification systems for YouTube and TikTok in South Africa are indeed planned by the Department of Communications.
• The plan aims to implement age-gating content that may be distressing or harmful to children, and is inspired by international models in Australia and the UK.
• The implementation of age verification systems is expected to be part of a broader set of online safety regulations, including the creation of an ombudsman to regulate online media services.