CML1501 Assignment
2 (COMPLETE
ANSWERS) Semester
2 2023 () - DUE 19
September 2023
,CML1501 Assignment 2 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2 2023 () - DUE
19 September 2023
Name the FOUR (4) freedoms (rights) included in section 16 of the
Constitution as well as the THREE (3) categories of acts which are excluded.
Freedoms (Rights) Included:
1. Freedom of the press and other media: The right to freely publish and
disseminate information.
2. Freedom to receive or impart information or ideas: The right to
access and share information and ideas without censorship.
3. Freedom of artistic creativity: The right to create and enjoy artistic
works.
4. Academic freedom and freedom of scientific research: The right to
pursue and share academic and scientific endeavors without restriction.
Acts Excluded:
1. Propaganda for war: Any form of communication advocating for war is
not protected.
2. Incitement of imminent violence: Any speech or expression that
incites imminent violence is not protected.
3. Advocacy of hatred: Speech that advocates hatred based on race,
ethnicity, gender, or religion, and that constitutes incitement to cause
harm, is not protected.
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, 1.2 The press usually sees its role as “watchdog” to inform the public of
government malpractice and incompetence. Name TWO (2) other functions of
a free press in a democratic society.
Functions of a Free Press:
• Facilitating public discourse and debate
• Educating the public
QUESTION 2 (Regulation of the media and new media technology) NOTE
THE CHOICE BETWEEN QUESTION ONE AND TWO DO NOT ANSWER
BOTH 2.1 Write brief notes on THREE (3) of the following: (a) The various
types of licences available for broadcasting purposes. (b) Possible crimes that
can be committed in respect of information on a computer network. (c)
Liabilities of an employer should he/she read an employee's e-mail. (d)
Sanctions that can be imposed by the Independent Communications Authority
of South Africa (ICASA) if a licensee has contravened the Telecommunications
Act 103 of 1996 or the conditions of his/her licence.
(a) The Various Types of Licences Available for Broadcasting Purposes
• Commercial Broadcasting Licence
• Public Broadcasting Licence
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2 (COMPLETE
ANSWERS) Semester
2 2023 () - DUE 19
September 2023
,CML1501 Assignment 2 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2 2023 () - DUE
19 September 2023
Name the FOUR (4) freedoms (rights) included in section 16 of the
Constitution as well as the THREE (3) categories of acts which are excluded.
Freedoms (Rights) Included:
1. Freedom of the press and other media: The right to freely publish and
disseminate information.
2. Freedom to receive or impart information or ideas: The right to
access and share information and ideas without censorship.
3. Freedom of artistic creativity: The right to create and enjoy artistic
works.
4. Academic freedom and freedom of scientific research: The right to
pursue and share academic and scientific endeavors without restriction.
Acts Excluded:
1. Propaganda for war: Any form of communication advocating for war is
not protected.
2. Incitement of imminent violence: Any speech or expression that
incites imminent violence is not protected.
3. Advocacy of hatred: Speech that advocates hatred based on race,
ethnicity, gender, or religion, and that constitutes incitement to cause
harm, is not protected.
For assistance with assignments whatsapp +254702715801
, 1.2 The press usually sees its role as “watchdog” to inform the public of
government malpractice and incompetence. Name TWO (2) other functions of
a free press in a democratic society.
Functions of a Free Press:
• Facilitating public discourse and debate
• Educating the public
QUESTION 2 (Regulation of the media and new media technology) NOTE
THE CHOICE BETWEEN QUESTION ONE AND TWO DO NOT ANSWER
BOTH 2.1 Write brief notes on THREE (3) of the following: (a) The various
types of licences available for broadcasting purposes. (b) Possible crimes that
can be committed in respect of information on a computer network. (c)
Liabilities of an employer should he/she read an employee's e-mail. (d)
Sanctions that can be imposed by the Independent Communications Authority
of South Africa (ICASA) if a licensee has contravened the Telecommunications
Act 103 of 1996 or the conditions of his/her licence.
(a) The Various Types of Licences Available for Broadcasting Purposes
• Commercial Broadcasting Licence
• Public Broadcasting Licence
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