Role of the Media and Freedom of Expression (Grade 12 NSC Matric Life Orientation): Flashcards

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Role of the Media and Freedom of Expression
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Electronic media definition

Media requiring electricity/batteries (internet, social media, TV, radio)

Print media definition

Traditional written materials (books, newspapers, magazines, posters)

Primary purpose of media in democracy

Communicate, inform and educate citizens

Media role: exposing corruption

Holding leaders accountable, reporting mismanagement

Media responsibility during elections

Give equal coverage to political parties

Media failure: commercial interests

Prioritising advertisers' needs over public interest

Freedom of expression meaning

Right to express ideas/opinions freely through speech & writing

Section 16 of Constitution guarantees

Freedom of expression (press, media, info sharing, creativity)

Freedom of expression does NOT include

War propaganda, inciting violence, advocacy of hatred, harm

Protection of State Information Bill aka

'Secrecy Bill' - jail for revealing state secrets

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