Tag: free speech
Character Limit – How Elon Musk Destroyed Twitter
In a world of viral ideas and emotions, who gets to control the narrative? Who gets to be heard? What does power really cost? This is the story of Elon Musk's showdown with Twitter. It explores how the richest man on earth came to control one of the world's most powerful media platforms.
Public interest and privacy – navigating constitutional rights
There is a complex relationship between privacy and freedom of expression. Both rights are enshrined in the South African Constitution and are essential to a democratic society. The right to privacy safeguards personal autonomy by protecting individuals from undue intrusions into their private lives. Freedom of expression, on the other hand, promotes open debate and the sharing of information, which are vital for democracy.
Hurtful, offensive and disturbing speech
Unfettered hate speech lends itself to unintended and severe consequences for social cohesion. We all know that hate speech and free speech are entirely different concepts, yet in South Africa what you can and cannot say as a responsible citizen or public figure remains a divisive issue.
