How Not to Mess Up Online for T(w)eens - A Pre-Recorded Webinar by Rorke Wilson

his fast-paced and practical webinar with digital law expert Rorke Wilson is designed for teens and tweens who want to stay smart, safe and out of trouble online. Packed with real-life examples, legal insights and clear advice, this session helps young people understand how their digital choices can shape their futures. For better or worse.

What we’ll cover:

• The South African social media landscape, trends and risks

• The apps — the good, the bad and the ugly

• How legal capacity works for minors, both criminal and civil

• Laws and cases involving defamation, privacy, hate speech, fake news, crimen injuria, harassment, intellectual property, data protection, fraud, incitement and image-based violence

• Cyberbullying and what to do about it

• Cancel culture and the legal line

• Sexting and pornography offences

• AI, deep fakes and digital manipulation

• School disciplinary action and your digital footprint

• How posts and profiles can affect scholarships, university offers and job opportunities

• Managing privacy in a world that watches everything

• Good digital citizenship and digital hygiene — including strong password habits

• Catfishing, online predators and staying safe in chats and DMs

• Simple tips to stay in control of your online life

• The tattoo effect — why nothing online ever really disappears

• How to avoid being blamed for other people’s content

• Mental health online — covering anxiety, addiction, depression and sleep

Every teen needs to hear this. Every parent will wish they had.

A recording will be available from 3-17 July