The Film and Publication Board has welcomed the Pretoria North Magistrate's Court ruling denying bail to eight people accused of sexual crimes against children.
"We welcome the decision and are encouraged that the courts are beginning to treat those accused of sexual crimes against children with a heavy hand," board CEO Yoliswa Makahasi said in a statement.
The eight appeared in court on Tuesday charged with rape, indecent assault, sexual grooming of children and possession, manufacturing and distribution of child pornography.
Those arrested include a grandfather, 58, grandmother, 57, their two sons from previous relationships, aged 34 and 36, the grandfather's brother, 61, and his wife, 42, and their son, who is reportedly mentally disabled.
Six children, aged four and older, were allegedly used in sex movies which were then distributed.
Four other children had been removed from the care of the accused and were undergoing psychological and medical examinations.
The accused will appear in court again on January 27.
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