ANSWER USING RELEVANT SOUTH AFRICAN LAW

A Prominent lecturer of law is arrested on charges of Plagiarism, gross academic misconduct as well as sexual assault against ten students. The merits are not yet known however, he is charged and brought up in the East London High court. The judge is familiar with these kinds of cases and warns against publication of sensitive case related details. The accused lecturer is at ease and as such lets his guard down. The following day, the accused is acquitted on all charges but not without seeing an article in the Cape Ardus, his face is clear and his name is stated therein. He feels so ashamed and embarrassed.

1. As a young attorney and you have the task of writing a legal opinion on instances when a

n image of an accused may be made public, in your opinion include case law as well as relevant legal authority

2. At which stage can a reporter make an accused's image public?

3. Which rights if any are sought to be protected through prohibition of publicizing of accused's images? Explain the right(s) and relay on case law.