LCR4803 Assignment 1 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2 2024 - DUE August 2024

LCR4803 Assignment

1 (COMPLETE

ANSWERS) Semester

2 2024 - DUE August

2024

, LCR4803 Assignment 1 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2

2024 - DUE August 2024

1.1 In 1644 Milton developed his speech theory based on a

quest for the truth. This was done to protest the

licensing of publications by the government of his day.

Today, 360 years later, licensing remains problematic,

although freedom of speech has been acknowledged. (a)

What is the situation in South Africa at present

regarding: (aa) the licensing of publications, especially

of newspapers, and (bb) the licensing of broadcasting

services? Explain in detail whether control is exercised

over (aa) and (bb) above licensing. Indicate whether

licensing is applicable, and if so, discuss the various

aspects pertaining to licensing, for example, (i) the

categories of licenses. (ii) the person or institution

issuing the licenses. (iii) the person or institution to

whom complaints regarding the services in the case of

(aa) and (bb) should be directed. (b) Are there valid

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