CML1501 Assignment 2 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2 2023 () - DUE 19 September 2023 100% TRUSTED workings, explanations and solutions. for assistance........... ....................................... Name the FOUR (4) freedoms (rights) included in section 16 of the Constitution as well as the THREE...
,CML1501 Assignment 2 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2
2023 () - DUE 19 September 2023 100% TRUSTED workings,
explanations and solutions. for assistance...........
.......................................
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.
Excluded: 1.
Included Freedoms (Rights):
1. Freedom of the press and other media.
2. Freedom to receive or impart information or ideas.
3. Freedom of artistic creativity.
4. Academic freedom and freedom of scientific research.
Excluded Categories (Acts not protected by freedom of expression):
1. Propaganda for war.
2. Incitement of imminent violence.
3. Advocacy of hatred based on race, ethnicity, gender, or religion,
and that constitutes incitement to cause harm.
, 1.2 The press usually sees its role as “watchdog” to inform the public of
government malpractice and incompetence. Name TWO (2) other functions of
a free press in a democratic society. (2) [15]
Certainly! In addition to its role as a "watchdog," the free press in a
democratic society serves several other essential functions:
1. Providing a Platform for Public Discourse: The free press offers
a forum where diverse viewpoints can be expressed and debated.
This function helps ensure that the public can engage in informed
discussions about important issues, which is crucial for the
functioning of a healthy democracy.
2. Educating the Public: The free press plays a critical role in
educating citizens by providing them with accurate and
comprehensive information on a wide range of topics. This helps
individuals make informed decisions, not only in political matters
but also in their personal and professional lives.
QUESTION 2
(Regulation of the media and new media technology) NOTE THE CHOICE
BETWEEN QUESTION ONE AND TWO DO NOT ANSWER BOTH 2.1 Write
brief notes on THREE (3) of the following: (a) The various types of licences
available for broadcasting purposes. (b) Possible crimes that can be
committed in respect of information on a computer network. (c) Liabilities of an
employer should he/she read an employee's e-mail. (d) Sanctions that can be
imposed by the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa
(ICASA) if a licensee has contravened the Telecommunications Act 103 of
1996 or the conditions of his/her licence. (3 x 5 =15) [15]
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