Student no : 14641534

SJD 1501

Semester no : 01 (2024)

Assessment no : 07

Unique no : 633124

1.1 What is the impact of social media on the constitutional right to privacy?

Section 14 of the Bill of Rights provides for the right to privacy. Section 14 of the Bill of Rights
states that everyone has the right to privacy, which includes the right not to have the person or
their home searched, right not to have their property searched, right to have their possessions
seized, or their private communications infringed.

Social media entails the means of interactions among people where they share and exchange or
create information and ideas in virtual community and networks. Social media has different
platforms for different goals.

Positive impacts of social media on the constitutional right to privacy.

 Social media has enabled individuals to share information voluntarily.

 Social media has boosted public participation

 Social media has introduced new ways of communicating.

 Social media has enabled dissemination of information.

 Social media has made individuals aware of their rights and responsibilities.

Negative impacts of social media on the constitutional right to privacy

 It's hard to regulate social media companies, social media industry is hardly regulated
as a result social media companies do shady practices.

 Social media has lead to more breaches of privacy.

 People private details are not entirely protected.

 Social media has introduced cyber bullying.

 Social media has introduced hacking of identities.

The impact of social media on the right to privacy has been profound since the rate of cyber
bullying has increased. One cannot simply put trust that all their accounts on social media are
100% protected from invasion of privacy. People should be taught about how glide through
social media without the possibility of being hacked.

1.2 What is impact of social media on the constitutional right to freedom of expression?

Section 16 of the Bill of Rights provides for the right to freedom of expression. Section 16 of
the Bill of Rights states that everyone has the right to freedom of expression which includes
freedom of press and other media, freedom to receive or impart information or ideas, freedom
of artistic creativity and academic freedom and freedom of scientific research.

Social media thrives on the constitutional right to freedom of expression because in social
media freedom of expression means more participation of individuals in social media since it
allows everyone to share their opinions freely without any consequences, one can even share
their opinion anonymously.

Positive impacts of social media on the constitutional right to freedom of expression.

 Individuals share opinions with ease.

 Individuals are exposed to more opinions.

 Individuals may exercise freedom of expression any time and any way possible.

 Individuals learn with ease.

 Individuals are exposed to all sides of the story.

Negative impacts of social media on the constitutional right to freedom of expression.

 Free speech in social media may sometimes mislead.

 Misuse of free speech is blatant in social media.

 Free speech may be used without consequences since people can hide easily on social
media.

 Free speech may lead to confusion.

 Free speech may lead to more unethical conduct.

Social media has impacted the constitutional right to freedom of expression with great
strides as social media is a powerful tool of communication and it has introduced
dissemination of information about certain issues in our societies. Impact of social media
on the constitutional right to freedom of expression is broad.

1.3 What is the impact of social media on racism?

Racism is the prejudice that members of one race are intrinsically superior to members of
 other races. Racism is a discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of another
race. Racism existed decades ago before social media came into being. Racism is a
disease that can and may destroy the harmony and peace in our societies.

Social media is a powerful tool of communication and exchange of information. Social

media allows exposure of individuals to different opinions and ideas regarding issues in and
around our communities. We cannot control what people say on social media.

Positive impacts of social media on racism.

 Social media may help people take a stand against social media.

 Social media may help us understand different races, which will help eliminate racism.

 Social media may help display solidarity.

 Social media may help in identifying racist behavior.

Social media may help in identifying racist individuals who may be held accountable for
infringing the constitutional right to human dignity.

Negative impacts of social media on racism.

 Social media may contribute to the spread of racism easily.

 Social media may help racist individuals target weak members of certain races.

 Social media may contribute to more racist chants.

 More footballers continue to suffer from racism on social media.

 Everyone is not protected from racism on social media.

We must try to combat racism on social media. Social media's impact on racism is based on
how we as a society view and used social media, we must join hands to end racism. Social
media is not the problem but racism is, so we must unite and social media to fight against
any injustice.

2. How does corruption impact service delivery?

Corruption is a use of a position of trust for dishonest gain. Corruption undermines moral
integrity. Corruption undermines all the good work that has been done to improve the
country. Corruption is a disease that will destroy our communities if we don't take a stand
and fight against corruption in service delivery. Silence in the face of evil is itself evil.

Service delivery is a channel, mode or mechanism through which the State or Government
delivers public services.
 Impact of corruption on service delivery

 Corruption leads to poor quality of service delivery.

 Corruption in service delivery leads to loss of confidence in public officials.

 Corruption in service delivery introduces chaos in the industry.

 Corruption in service delivery increases poverty.

 Corruption in service delivery increases costs of doing business increase.

 Corruption discourages foreign and local investors.

 Corruption introduces a broken down service delivery chain.

Corruption in service delivery leads to a failed government system.

Corruption undermines the progress of the country. Corruption in service delivery affects
poverty rates, human development indicator, mortality rate, child mortality rates, school drop
-out rate, trust in government and civil unrest. Corruption impacts service delivery negatively
irrespective of any social standing. Corruption is a disease that we should take a stand and
fight off. The triumph of evil depends upon good people doing nothing.

3. Advice to the President of the country on how to stop gender based violence, what i suggest.

Gender-based violence entails harmful actions directed at an individual based on their

gender. Gender-based violence is deep rooted in gender inequality and abuse of power.

Advice on how to stop Gender-based violence

 Involve all Departments of Government to raise awareness on gender-based violence.

 Create programs in communities that will help support victims of gender-based violence.

 Start campaigns against gender based violence.

 Empower women to take a stand against gender based violence.

 Ask men and boys to help fight gender-based violence.

 Promote non-violent attitude towards women in the country

 Challenge stereotypes regarding gender based violence.

Changes Police actions can implement

 Place charts in public spaces that indicate the rates of gender-based violence in the
 community.

 Work with campaigns that fight against any violence against women and children.

 Have Police officials that deal with gender-based violence directly.

 Empower police officers to sympathize with victims of gender-based violence.

 Have days where police officers attend workshops to learn about combating gender-
based violence.

Steps court should take to stop Gender-based violence.

1. Courts should take gender-based violence cases with art most importance.

2. Courts should use sentencing to set examples to perpetrators of gender-based violence.

3. Court should issue gender-based violence protection order.

In order for gender-based violence to cease to exist in the society we must not explore and
employ one option lots and lots of options must be employed since not all communities have
the same standards of living. Gender-based violence is a problem that must be prevented and
then stopped completely. We all need to work together and embody Ubuntu.

4. In what ways can Criminal justice system functionaries incorporate the principles of Ubuntu
in their daily work?

Ubuntu is a way of life. Ubuntu is characterized by:

 Acceptance of our differences,

 Mutual understanding of one another,

 Respect for each other,

 Treatment of each other with dignity,

 Reconciliation and unity,

 Value of human life,

 Spirit of selflessness and sharing, and

 Environment of trust.

 Ubuntu is about responsibility

The Criminal Justice System functionaries may incorporate Ubuntu and its principles by
  Accepting the differences each and every individual has.

 Mutually understanding one another.

 Acting with respect.

 Embracing human dignity.

 Reconciling and unifying communities and the criminal justice system.

 Valuing human life.

 Being selfless and sharing

 Displaying trust and valuing trust.

Criminal justice system functionaries must be responsible in their daily work.

5. My role model who embodies the values that are vital to being ethical.

My role model is my father, his name is Mr SX Mhlanga, he embodies vital characteristics to

being ethical such as:

 Accountability,

 Honest,

 Transparent,

 Integrity,

 Responsibility,

 Communication,

 Lead by example,

 Compassion,and

 Loyalty.

The reasons I look up to my father is because

 He is always accountable for me and my siblings.

 He is honest when times are tough.

 He is transparent when me and my friends argue.

  He acts with integrity in community gatherings.

 My father is always compassionate when I ask for help.

These are the reasons why I look up to my father because he always emphasizes Ubuntu and
the importance of studying.

6. My reflection on this module.

Studying SJD 1501 was always going to be a tall ask, but truth be told i was wrong because
after all the trouble I managed quite well, inspite of the fact that I found it hard to participate
fully in group discussions. We were grouped into different groups I was on group 52T. I went
through ICE BREAKER, Assessment 1, Assessment 2, Assessment 3, Assessment 4,
Assessment 5, Assessment 6 and now I'm doing Assessment 7. In order to complete some
assessment I had to investigate ask other students in group discussions and most importantly
when I encountered challenges I wrote emails to Ms Matlose Phineas Moela. The contents of
the module really stuck with me I got to understand them better and better as I went. This
helped improve most of my online learning experience which I could say without any doubt that
it's turning out to be exactly what I have hoped for. I look forward to working with other students,
I've heard that the Legal practice needs legal practitioners to be able to work freely with others.
If I was asked to advice someone I'd tell them SJD 1501 is a difficult module if you yourself are
difficult.