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Well-structured SJD1501 Assignment 7 (ANSWERS) Semester 2 2024 - DISTINCTION GUARANTEED. (DETAILED ANSWERS - DISTINCTION GUARANTEED!)..... Compile a document of no less than 2500 words in which you reflect on the issues below. 1. In the case of H v W, Judge Nigel Willis said, "...The law has to take into account changing realities not only technologically but also socially, or else it will lose credibility in the eyes of the people. Without credibility, law loses legitimacy. If law loses legitimacy, it loses acceptance. If it loses acceptance, it loses obedience. It is imperative that the courts respond appropriately to changing times, acting cautiously and with wisdom." With that in mind: 1.1 The impact of social media on the constitutional right to Privacy in South Africa: 1.1.1 Restate the relevant section in the Constitution of SA, Act 108 of 1996, as amended. (1 mark) NOTE: Quote the section. 1.1.2 Discuss the impact of social media on the constitutional right to Privacy (Maximum 100 words - 3 marks) 1.1.3 Provide a relevant example of how social media impacted the right to privacy. Your example must be obtained from a newspaper (name and date) or electronic source that is correctly referenced [I must be able to verify the source via the URL provided]. You must provide ONLY the title of the article and the name of the newspaper and electronic source. (1 mark) 1.2. The impact of social media on the constitutional right to Freedom of Expression in South Africa: 1.2.1 Restate the relevant section in the Constitution of SA, Act 108 of 1996, as amended. (1 mark) NOTE: Quote the section. 1.2.2 Discuss the impact of social media on the constitutional right to Freedom of Expression ( Maximum 100 words - 3 marks) 1.2.3 Provide an example of how social media impacted the right to Freedom of Expression. Your example must be obtained from a newspaper (name and date) or electronic source that is correctly referenced [I must be able to verify the source via the URL provided]. You must provide ONLY the title of the article and the name of the newspaper and electronic source. (1 mark) 1.3.The impact of social media on racism in South Africa: 1.3.1 Restate a section in any relevant South African Legislation (Act name, number and date) that specifically prohibits racism through social media. (1 mark) NOTE: Quote the section. 1.3.2 Discuss the impact of social media on racism in South Africa (Maximum 100 words - 3 marks) 1.3.3 Provide a relevant example of how social media impacted racism in South Africa. Your example must be obtained from a newspaper (name and date) or electronic source that is correctly referenced [I must be able to verify the source via the URL provided]. You must provide ONLY the title of the article and the name of the newspaper and electronic source. (1 mark) 2. The impact of corruption on service delivery in South Africa. 2.1 Restate a section in any relevant South African Legislation (Act name, number and date) that specifically refers to service delivery by any sphere of government (1 mark). NOTE: Quote the section. 2.2 Explain the impact of corruption on service delivery in South Africa (Maximum 100 words - 3 marks) 2.3 Provide a relevant example of how corruption impacted service delivery in South Africa. Your example must be obtained from a newspaper (name and date) or electronic source that is correctly referenced [I must be able to verify the source via the URL provided]. You must provide ONLY the title of the article and the name of the newspaper and electronic source. (1 mark) 3. What would you suggest if you were asked to advise the country's President on how to stop gender-based violence? Structure your answer as follows: 3.1 What is meant by gender-based violence (Maximum 100 words - 2 Marks) 3.2 What changes to police action will you advise to stop gender-based violence? (Maximum 75 words - 3 Marks) 3.2.1 Provide 1 example that motivated you to provide the advice in 3.2 above. (Maximum 50 words - 1 Mark) 3.3 Your advice on how South African courts could stop gender-based violence? (Maximum 75 words - 3 Marks) 3.3.1 Provide 1 example that motivated you to provide the advice in 3.3 above. (Maximum 50 words - 1 Mark) 3.4 Your advice on the action that society could take to stop gender-based violence? (Maximum 75 words - 3 Marks) 3.4.1 Provide 1 example that motivated you to provide the advice in 3.4 above. (Maximum 50 words - 1 Mark) 3.5 Your advice on the role of education in South Africa to stop gender-based violence? (Maximum 75 words - 3 Marks) 3.5.1 Provide 1 example that motivated you to provide the advice in 3.5 above. (Maximum 50 words - 1 Mark) 3.6 Additional advice, not covered in questions 3.2 - 3.5 above (Maximum 50 words - 2 Marks) 4. During this module, you reflected on the ethos of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa and Ubuntu. How can criminal justice system functionaries incorporate the principles of Ubuntu in their daily work? Structure your answer as follows: 4.1 List four Ubuntu principles that you deem the most important that are lacking at criminal justice system functionaries. (4 Marks) 4.2 How can the SAPS, as criminal justice system functionaries, incorporate the principles of Ubuntu in their daily work? (Maximum 100 words - 4 Marks) 4.3 How can the Department of Justice, as criminal justice system functionaries, incorporate Ubuntu principles in their daily work? (Maximum 100 words - 4 Marks) 4.4 How can the Department of Corrections incorporate Ubuntu principles as criminal justice system functionaries in their daily work? (Maximum 100 words - 4 Marks) 4.5 How can lawyers incorporate Ubuntu principles daily as criminal justice system functionaries? (Maximum 100 words - 4 Marks) 5. Think of a role model you believe embodies the qualities vital to being ethical. Although the person does not have to be famous, it must be human. Say who this person is and why you look up to him/her for ethical guidance. Answer the question as follows:5.1 Who is the role model (2 Marks) 5.2 Quality 1: (1 Mark) 5.2.1 Reason: (Maximum 50 words - 3 Marks) 5.3 Quality 2: (1 Mark) 5.3.1 Reason: (Maximum 50 words - 3 Marks) 5.4 Quality 3: (1 Mark) 5.4.1 Reason: (Maximum 50 words - 3 Marks) 5.5 Quality 4: (1 Mark) 5.5.1 Reason: (Maximum 50 words - 3 Marks) 5.6 Provide one example of how the ethical guidance assisted you in modern-day South Africa. (Maximum 50 words - 2 Marks) 6. Reflect on your learning experiences in this module and how these may have influenced your answer. Identify the highlights of your journey through this module considering the following guidelines: 6.1 Experiences with online learning (125 words) 5 marks 6.2 Group communication and discussions. Indicate the communication platform (125 words) 5 marks 6.3Working with other students (125 words) 5 marks 6.4 Contents of the module (125 words) 5 marks

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SJD1501
Assignment 7 Semester 2 2024
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Due Date: 11 November 2024

QUESTION 1

1.1.1 Relevant Section in the Constitution of South Africa, Act 108 of 1996

The right to privacy is enshrined in Section 14 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa,
Act 108 of 1996, which states:

"Everyone has the right to privacy, which includes the right not to have— (a) their person or
home searched; (b) their property searched; (c) their possessions seized; or (d) the privacy of
their communications infringed."

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QUESTION 1

1.1.1 Relevant Section in the Constitution of South Africa, Act 108 of 1996

The right to privacy is enshrined in Section 14 of the Constitution of the Republic of South
Africa, Act 108 of 1996, which states:

"Everyone has the right to privacy, which includes the right not to have— (a) their person or
home searched; (b) their property searched; (c) their possessions seized; or (d) the privacy
of their communications infringed."



1.1.2 Impact of Social Media on the Constitutional Right to Privacy

Social media platforms facilitate the widespread sharing of personal information, often
without full user awareness or consent. While individuals willingly share aspects of their
private lives, this information can easily be accessed, stored, or disseminated beyond the
intended audience. This undermines the constitutional right to privacy, as platforms often
fail to adequately protect users from data breaches, cyberstalking, and unauthorized
surveillance. Furthermore, private conversations can be exposed publicly, leading to
reputational damage or even legal consequences, highlighting the tension between the right
to freedom of expression and the right to privacy in the digital age.



1.1.3 Example of Social Media Impact on Privacy

Title of the article: “Facebook's Data Breach Affects Millions”
Source: BBC News, 13 April 2024

URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/facebook-data-breach

This example demonstrates how social media platforms can compromise users' privacy,
impacting their constitutional rights.



1.2.1 Relevant Section in the Constitution of South Africa, Act 108 of 1996

Section 16 of the Constitution of South Africa states:
“(1) Everyone has the right to freedom of expression, which includes—

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