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ASSIGNMENT 1
MEMO
SEMESTER 2 – 2024 - UNISA
UNIQUE NUMBER: - 618511
DUE DATE: - 22 AUGUST 2024
Includes Footnotes and/or Bibliography.
ASSIGNMENT PREVIEW
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.
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ASSIGNMENT 1
Media Law
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.
SELLING” memos for the year 2022/2023.
LCR4803
Media law
ASSIGNMENT 1
MEMO
SEMESTER 2 – 2024 - UNISA
UNIQUE NUMBER: - 618511
DUE DATE: - 22 AUGUST 2024
Includes Footnotes and/or Bibliography.
ASSIGNMENT PREVIEW
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.
Disclaimer
Extreme care has been used by our Tutors to draft this document, however the contents are provided “as is” without any representations o
warranties, express or implied. This document is to be used for comparison, research and reference purposes ONLY. No part of this document ma
be reproduced, resold or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written permission from the Author. – LLB EXAMPACKS &
TUTORIALS.
PAST PAPERS & MEMOS, ASSIGNMENT MEMOS, NOTES, SUMMARIES & TUITONS
Cell: 062 810 8624 Email:
Fax: 086 096 5452 www.llbexampacksandtutorials.co.za
, LCR4803
ASSIGNMENT 1
Media Law
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.
