SJD1501 Assignment 7 2025 – Due 22 May 2025

Assessment 7 – 897060 WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT
Opens: Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 8:00 AM
Due: Thursday, 22 May 2025, 10:00 AM
897060

The module you have just completed can be regarded as the first step to eventually
fulfilling a role in the justice system. Now we would like you to reflect on what you have
learned and how this knowledge has affected your view of the law, the justice system,
and the people who uphold the law in this country. In other words, we want you to begin
to formulate your personal philosophy of justice.
Compile a document of no less than 2500 words in which you reflect on the issues
below.

In the case of H v W, Judge Nigel Willis had this to say:

1.1 What is the impact of social media on the constitutional right to Privacy? (125
words)

Constitution of the Republic of South Africa provides that everyone has the right to
privacy, this includes the right not to have their communication infringed. However
Social media have impacted the constitutional right regarding privacy. With the growth
of social media platforms, personal information has become accessible and more easily
protection of their personal data. Social media users often have to share sensitive
personal information to access certain features of these platforms. Such information can
be accessed by third parties, including advertisers or hackers, without the user’s