FULL NAMES:
STUDENT NUMBER:
UNIQUE NUMBER: 628778
MODULE CODE: CML1501
MODULE NAME: COMMUNICATION LAW
ASSIGNMENT: 02
DUE DATE: 02 MAY 2023
, QUESTION 1 (Democracy and the SA Constitution)
1.1 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.
Included:
1. Freedom of expression
2. Freedom of the press and other media
3. Freedom of artistic creativity
4. Academic freedom
Excluded:
1. Advocacy of hatred that is based on race, ethnicity, gender or religion and that
constitutes incitement to cause harm.
2. Incitement of violence.
3. Propaganda for war.
1.2 Other functions of a free press in a democratic society include:
1. Providing a platform for diverse voices and perspectives to be heard, which
helps to promote a marketplace of ideas and an informed citizenry.
2. Serving as a check on the power of government and other institutions by
providing oversight, investigating and reporting on abuses of power, and
exposing corruption and wrongdoing.
3. Promoting transparency and accountability in government and other
institutions by providing information to the public about how decisions are
made and resources are allocated.
4. Fostering social cohesion and a sense of community by reporting on local
events and issues, and bringing people together around common causes and
concerns.
STUDENT NUMBER:
UNIQUE NUMBER: 628778
MODULE CODE: CML1501
MODULE NAME: COMMUNICATION LAW
ASSIGNMENT: 02
DUE DATE: 02 MAY 2023
, QUESTION 1 (Democracy and the SA Constitution)
1.1 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.
Included:
1. Freedom of expression
2. Freedom of the press and other media
3. Freedom of artistic creativity
4. Academic freedom
Excluded:
1. Advocacy of hatred that is based on race, ethnicity, gender or religion and that
constitutes incitement to cause harm.
2. Incitement of violence.
3. Propaganda for war.
1.2 Other functions of a free press in a democratic society include:
1. Providing a platform for diverse voices and perspectives to be heard, which
helps to promote a marketplace of ideas and an informed citizenry.
2. Serving as a check on the power of government and other institutions by
providing oversight, investigating and reporting on abuses of power, and
exposing corruption and wrongdoing.
3. Promoting transparency and accountability in government and other
institutions by providing information to the public about how decisions are
made and resources are allocated.
4. Fostering social cohesion and a sense of community by reporting on local
events and issues, and bringing people together around common causes and
concerns.
