Media Law
Lawsuits against media are on the increase. Make sure you don't get a hefty fine by getting to grips with South African Media law.
This course covers in one day:
• The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa Freedom of Expression
• Freedom of the Media
• Introduction to the Law of Defamation
• The Law of Privacy
• Contempt of Court
• Social media and the law
About your expert facilitator:
Okyerebea is a senior associate in the Dispute Resolution Practice of Webber Wentzel. She joined Webber Wentzel as a candidate attorney in 2007 and served articles in the Dispute Resolution Department and the Media Department. She completed her articles and was admitted as an attorney in 2009. She currently works in a team that specialises in media law and public law. Okyerebea obtained her LLB degree (cum laude) at the University of Pretoria in 2004. She went on to complete her LLM in Human Rights and Democratisation in Africa, also at the University of Pretoria, in 2005. In 2006 Okyerebea clerked for Chief Justice Pius Langa at the Constitutional Court of South Africa. In 2009 she completed a five month secondment as an intern in the Appeals Chamber of the International Criminal Court.
Who should attend:
This course is for any journalist, news editor, editor or sub-editor who needs to get to grips with media law to protect their company against expensive lawsuits.
Had something else in mind?
The IAJ are the media training specialists. If you can't find what you're looking for on our website, please contact our Writing Unit Manager, Sandra Roberts on 011 482 4990 or az.gro.jai@etirw to discuss your requirements.
Time: 09:00 - 16:00
Venue: Institute for the Advancement of Journalism, Johannesburg
More info:
1 Richmond Forum, Cedar Avenue, Richmond