Van Rooyen, Kobus2019-04-102019-04-102018Van Rooyen, K. 2018, Communications law - Yvonne Burns', Journal of South African Law / Tydskrif vir die Suid-Afrikaanse Reg, vol. 2018, no. 3, pp. 693-698.978-0-409-11836-00257-7747 (print)1996-2207 (online)http://hdl.handle.net/2263/68950I have read Communications Law with admiration for its comprehensive nature. Once again, the importance of freedom of expression as a fundamental right and the right to information have struck me with nothing less than awe – awe for the potential of misunderstanding its very essence and its being a core element of our new democracy. Except for chapter 18 of part III, which was written in regard to the social media by De Beer and Sadleir, the book is that of Burns – who can justifiably be referred to as our most eminent author in this field. As a professor in media law at UNISA she kept this subject more than alive when the torch was handed to her by the eminent Prof SA Strauss, who sadly passed away in 2016.enJuta LawCommunications lawFreedom of expressionNew democracyChapter 18 of part IIIArticle