CML1501 Assignment 1 Semester 2 Memo | Due 20 August 2025

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CML1501 Assignment 1 Semester 2 Memo | Due 20 August 2025. All questions fully answered. You are a legal advisor to “Global Stream,” a new international digital content
platform launching in South Africa. Global Stream offers a vast library of films,
series, user-generated content, and live-streaming capabilities. South Africa’s
media landscape is governed by the Films and Publications Act 65 of 1996,
as significantly amended by the Films and Publications Amendment Act 11 of
2019. This amended legislation has drawn considerable criticism from various
media organizations, who argue it poses a threat to constitutional freedoms,
particularly freedom of expression. Conversely, the Department of Home
Affairs defends the amendments as crucial for child protection in the digital
era.
Global Stream is concerned about navigating this complex regulatory
environment, especially regarding content classification, age restrictions, and
potential liability for user-generated content. They require a comprehensive
legal analysis to inform their operational policies in South Africa.