a) During the 2016-2017 financial year, 2 (two) appeals for Films were received.
(b)Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows.
- The FPB rated the Film 13 V, the grounds for appeal from the distributor were based on unnecessary, over restricted age rating and argued for 7-9PG rating.
- The outcome of the appeal were that the Appeal Tribunal overturned the 13 V rating and granted a rating of 10-12PG V.b) Robinson Crusoe: The Wild Life
- The FPB rated the Film 7-9PG V, the grounds for appeal by the distributor were based on unnecessarily over restrictive age rating and appealed for a PG rating.
- The Outcomes of the appeal were that the Appeal Tribunal granted a rating of 7-9PG (excluded "V" as consumer advice)
(ii) Since 01 April 2017 only 1 (one) appeal for a Film received:
(aa) Only one, Despicable Me 3
- The FPB rated the Film 7-9 PG, the grounds for appeal by the distributor were based on unnecessarily over restrictive age rating and appealed for a PG rating.
- The outcome of the appeal was that the Appeal Tribunal overturned the 7-9PG and granted a rating of PG V.
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Ms Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane MP,
Minister
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