In this unit students critically engage with historical and contemporary debates about the legal context of news production in the South African and African contexts. Topics covered include the historical development of the media as the 'fourth estate', freedom of the press, public interest defence, the law of defamation and contempt, professional confidentiality, freedom of information (shield laws), copyright, censorship and freedom of expression and racial vilification. -- Course Website
Instructor: Ms Marianne Louw
