Children’s Court in South Africa – Ten Questions Answered

Children's Court in South Africa; Ten Questions Answered - ThinkLegal Conversations (https://youtu.be/eUyR1e8oX2g)

In this ThinkLegal Conversation, Mervyn Vermeulen talks to Leigh Govender, an attorney who specializes in matters relating to minor children, about the Children’s Court. Leigh answers some of the most frequently asked questions surrounding the Children’s Court in South Africa.

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