LCR4803 Assignment
1 Semester 2 2024
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS
[School]
[Course title]
, LCR4803 Assignment 1 Semester 2 2024
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.
(b) Are there valid reasons why the above approach regarding licensing should be followed by
the South African government?
LCR4803 Assignment 1 Semester 2 2024
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
1 Semester 2 2024
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS
[School]
[Course title]
, LCR4803 Assignment 1 Semester 2 2024
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.
(b) Are there valid reasons why the above approach regarding licensing should be followed by
the South African government?
LCR4803 Assignment 1 Semester 2 2024
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
