LCR4803
ASSIGNMENT 2 (SEMESTER 2)
DUE DATE: 16 September 2024
Written Assignment Submission Guidelines:
Please ensure that your assignment is submitted electronically through the myUnisa platform no
later than …September 2024. Kindly note that fax or email submissions will not be accepted.
NB: Assignment submitted to the lecturer(s) through email will not be considered.
QUESTION 1
(a) The Films and Publications Act 65 of 1996 regulates publications by making provision for a
system of classification. Name TWO possible classifications that can be given to publications and
indicate briefly when a publication will be awarded each of these classifications. (5)
ANSWER:
Two Possible Classifications under the Films and Publications Act 65 of 1996:
1. "X18" Classification:
o When Awarded: This classification is given to publications that contain explicit adult
content, such as graphic depictions of sexual conduct. These materials are restricted to
adults over the age of 18 and can only be sold or distributed in licensed adult premises.
2. "R" (Restricted) Classification:
o When Awarded: Publications awarded this classification are restricted to certain age groups
based on their content. For example, a publication might be restricted to readers over the
age of 16 if it contains content like strong language, violence, or mild sexual content that is
deemed inappropriate for younger audiences.
ASSIGNMENT 2 (SEMESTER 2)
DUE DATE: 16 September 2024
Written Assignment Submission Guidelines:
Please ensure that your assignment is submitted electronically through the myUnisa platform no
later than …September 2024. Kindly note that fax or email submissions will not be accepted.
NB: Assignment submitted to the lecturer(s) through email will not be considered.
QUESTION 1
(a) The Films and Publications Act 65 of 1996 regulates publications by making provision for a
system of classification. Name TWO possible classifications that can be given to publications and
indicate briefly when a publication will be awarded each of these classifications. (5)
ANSWER:
Two Possible Classifications under the Films and Publications Act 65 of 1996:
1. "X18" Classification:
o When Awarded: This classification is given to publications that contain explicit adult
content, such as graphic depictions of sexual conduct. These materials are restricted to
adults over the age of 18 and can only be sold or distributed in licensed adult premises.
2. "R" (Restricted) Classification:
o When Awarded: Publications awarded this classification are restricted to certain age groups
based on their content. For example, a publication might be restricted to readers over the
age of 16 if it contains content like strong language, violence, or mild sexual content that is
deemed inappropriate for younger audiences.
