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Protection of journalists’ sources is supported by the Constitution

By Patrick Bracher (ZA) on February 9, 2021 Posted in General

In the course of a judgment regarding unlawful surveillance, the Constitutional Court found that journalists’ sources of information require special consideration and must be protected against disclosure to the extent possible. Journalists are not expected to reveal the identity of their sources. Freedom of the media is a fundamental requirement for democracy and when journalists … Continue reading

Balancing employee religious rights and the need for protective equipment

By Laura Macfarlane and Frances Barker on June 5, 2020 Posted in General

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to the fore the rights of an employer to insist on the wearing of personal protective equipment (PPE) despite religious objections. For COVID-19 protection, such equipment may include masks, gloves, goggles, face shields, and other forms of protective gear. Ordinarily, the failure to adhere to an employers’ reasonable PPE requirements … Continue reading