Browsing by Subject "Freedom of speech"
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Demystifying hate speech under the PEPUDA
(PER/PELJ, 2020)The factual matrix that is considered in each hate speech case differs from that in the next. However, certain factors always remain key in the process of balancing the different constitutional rights at play: who the ... -
The effects of leadership traits on transformation: a case study of a South African university
(AOSIS, 2017)This article investigated the effects of leadership traits on transformation in a merged and incorporated higher education institution in South Africa. Few studies have been conducted on leadership traits in universities, ... -
Langer, L. 2014. Religious Offence and Human Rights: The Implications of Defamations of Religions (Cambridge University Press 2014) ISBN 9781139600460 [Book review]
(PER/PELJ, 2020)This contribution is a review of a book on actions which may offend religious feelings even if it was not the intention of the offender to do so. This book illustrates how, drawings (amongst others) on the face of it, may ... -
The legal implications of defamatory statements on social media platforms in South Africa
(2015)With the fast pace that technology is currently developing, technology forms a bigger part of our day to day lives. Technological advancement has an impact on all aspects of life, including how we communicate with one ... -
The regulations relating to foodstuffs for infants and young children (R 991) : a formula for the promotion of breastfeeding or censorship of commercial speech?
(2014)The regulation of commercial speech in the interests of public health is an issue which recently has become the topic of numerous debates. Two examples of such governmental regulation are the subjects of discussion in this ... -
Silencing dissent in an online discussion forum of a higher education institution
(2013)In an online forum at a higher education institution in South Africa, interventions from management in order to moderate discussions, result in antagonism and the smothering of dissident discourse. Critical poststructuralist ...