The growing online threats faced by children

Nearly 95,000 CyberTipline reports were linked to suspected online child sexual exploitation in South Africa in 2025, highlighting just how serious the digital threat facing children has become. As AI brings new risks such as deepfakes, sextortion and fake profiles, the question is: how can parents protect their children without simply taking away their phones and freedom? GUEST: Lerato Ntwampe - Legal Practitioner specializing in social media law, digital safety, online child protection, and technology-related legal frameworks.

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