South Africa: Sexting Among Kids Happens Daily - and They Can Be Prosecuted for It

School children engage in sexting every day, but do not realise they can face prosecution for creating and distributing child pornography, according to NGOs and the Films and Publication Board.

Sexting involves sending sexual messages, which include text, pictures and videos over cellphones and through social media applications like Whatsapp.

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