Conduct an investigation on the extent at which media reflects a South African democratic society. In one page,comment using relevant examples whether it reflects article 16 of South Africa's Bill of Right. Explain briefly what this article entails and comment whether our media reflects it when reporting.
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In order to mark these 20 years of democracy it is important to reflect on some of the key issues/features of the country’s young democracy. This features focuses on a range of aspects such as socio-economic and health polices; formation of new political parties; establishment of institutions such as the Independent Electoral Commission, Public Protectors Office, Labour Court, Equality Court and the Constitutional Court; and major events such as 2010 Fifa World Cup and so on.
Our media reflects the article 16 of South Africa's Bill of Right when reporting.
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South Africa is celebrating 20 years of democracy in 2014, which coincides with the country's fifth national elections as a democratic country.
To commemorate these 20 years of democracy, it is important to reflect on some of the country's key issues and features.
The Bill of Rights, a human rights charter that protects the civil, political, and socioeconomic rights of all South Africans, is found in Chapter Two of the South African Constitution. The Bill's rights apply to all legal systems, including common law, and bind all branches of government, including the national executive, Parliament, the judiciary, provincial governments, and municipal councils. Some provisions, such as those prohibiting unfair discrimination, also apply to private individuals' actions.
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