Matches in DBpedia 2016-04 for { ?s ?p "The Film and Publication Board, often shortened to FPB is a content-classification and censorship authority in South Africa, operating under the Minister of Communications (South Africa).The FPB was established and created under the Films and Publications Act, 1996, ostensibly to tackle issues of child pornography and child abuse, as well as to provide ratings to publicly consumed media such as movies, music and television programs. Under these directives, its mandate can be considered one of state censorship.The FPB came under intense criticism of its handling of the The Spear debacle, in which it issued a painting in gallery that depicted President Jacob Zuma with his genitals exposed, with an \"16N\" rating. This was widely considered to be a move that was beyond its statutory remit. On appeal, the FPB revoked the rating."@en }
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- Film_and_Publication_Board abstract "The Film and Publication Board, often shortened to FPB is a content-classification and censorship authority in South Africa, operating under the Minister of Communications (South Africa).The FPB was established and created under the Films and Publications Act, 1996, ostensibly to tackle issues of child pornography and child abuse, as well as to provide ratings to publicly consumed media such as movies, music and television programs. Under these directives, its mandate can be considered one of state censorship.The FPB came under intense criticism of its handling of the The Spear debacle, in which it issued a painting in gallery that depicted President Jacob Zuma with his genitals exposed, with an \"16N\" rating. This was widely considered to be a move that was beyond its statutory remit. On appeal, the FPB revoked the rating.".