Using relevant South African Law

 

 

Mr Malesa is a prominent politician, he shouts and screams " shoot these f*ckin foreigners " this is a song and the audience chants back as he sings and leads them to this song. He utters other phrases such as "if you are foreign, go back home" this is such a popular song and as such it is televised. The following day, all foreign nationals are chased away in a different province, about 500 other people that are labelled as "F#cking Foreigners" are shot dead by other people that follow this organization belonging to Malesa. 

 

1. Discuss the above in relation to legal principles that pertain to media law, in your discussion highlight any limits if at all as well as case law to support your opinion. 

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In the scenario described Mr Malesa a prominent politician is using his platform to incite violence and promote hate speech against foreigners This raises several legal principles under South African ... View the full answer