Australia’s ban on under-16s using social media has ignited debate over balancing child safety with access to learning, creativity, and connection. As South Africa confronts rising online risks, the policy offers key lessons on shielding young users without widening digital divides. William Bird, Director of Media Monitoring Africa, warns that any approach must protect children while preserving their rights and opportunities online.

<p>Australia&rsquo;s ban on under-16s using social media has ignited debate over balancing child safety with access to learning, creativity, and connection. As South Africa confronts rising online risks, the policy offers key lessons on shielding young users without widening digital divides. William Bird, Director of Media Monitoring Africa, warns that any approach must protect children while preserving their rights and opportunities online.</p>

POWER Perspective is a talkback show hosted by Tessa Dooms. It typically features no-holds-barred discussions ranging from politics and socioeconomic matters to religion and lifestyle topics. POWER Perspective brings you hard-hitting interviews and debates featuring all the big names in politics. This show has a dedicated fanbase of “Perspectivians” and is a must-listen to, to understand what is happening politically in today's South Africa.

<p>POWER Perspective is a talkback show hosted by Tessa Dooms. It typically features no-holds-barred discussions ranging from politics and socioeconomic matters to religion and lifestyle topics. POWER Perspective brings you hard-hitting interviews and debates featuring all the big names in politics. This show has a dedicated fanbase of &ldquo;Perspectivians&rdquo; and is a must-listen to, to understand what is happening politically in today's South Africa.</p>

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