Deadline today! Seminar on child law open to South African media

South African media professionals are invited to attend a seminar in Johannesburg on July 9 on the latest developments in child law. Deadline to apply is July 1.

The discussion will center on developments and key areas of interest and controversy in the Child Justice Act, the Children's Act, the recent con-court finding about child witnesses, and key elements of the Sexual Offenses Act.

Advocate Ann Skelton, a top child law expert, will explain the impact these latest developments have on media practitioners and those working with children in general. The seminar is provided by Media Monitoring and will take place at Wits University.

The cost to attend is R120.00 (US$16). Attendees will also receive copies of media-friendly guides to the Children's Act and Sexual Offenses Act, produced by the Center for Child Law.

RSVPs should be sent to zweli@mma.org.za. For more information, click here.