TikTok Q2 2024 Report: Over 624,000 Videos Removed in South Africa, 98.7% Taken Down Before User Reports

TikTok has released its Q2 2024 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report, showcasing the platform’s growing efforts to ensure user safety and well-being in South Africa. This quarterly report provides transparency on the content and accounts removed during the reporting period for violating the platform’s Community Guidelines.

·  The report highlights that 614,406 videos were removed, which is only 0.6% of the total videos uploaded in South Africa in the latest reporting period.

·  Key findings show that 98.7% of these videos were proactively removed before any user reports, with 88.4% taken down within 24 hours.

·  A total of 143,998 accounts were banned for violating TikTok’s Community Guidelines, with 137,663 accounts being removed because they were suspected to be under the age of 13.

Globally, TikTok has made significant strides in content moderation. In June 2024, over 178 million videos were removed worldwide, with 144 million of these taken down through automation. These technical advancements reduce the volume of content that moderators review, helping minimise human exposure to violative content. With a proactive detection rate now at 98.2% globally, TikTok is more efficient than ever at addressing harmful content before users encounter it.

As TikTok continues to invest in cutting-edge moderation technologies, its commitment to transparency and platform safety remains at the forefront, ensuring a secure environment for its diverse user base across South Africa and globally.

The full report can be accessed here.