Department of Jurisprudence
| College of Law |
| School of Law |
| Department: Jurisprudence |
| Senior Lecturer
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| Tel: |
012 433 9494
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| E-mail: |
mswelmm@unisa.ac.za
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Qualifications
- LLB University of Pretoria 2007
- LLM (cum laude)Unisa 2009
- LLD (candidate) expected 2012
Currently teaching
- Introduction to Law for Social Work Students
- Postgraduate Diploma in the Legal Aspects of HIV/AIDS
- LLM with specialization in the legal aspects of HIV/AIDS
Fields of academic interests
- Medical law and genetics
- Legal Aspects relating to HIV/AIDS
- Gender and the Law
- Human Rights
Journal articles
- “Cultural practices and HIV/Aids in South Africa: A legal perspective" 2009 Potchefstroom Electronic Law Journal
- "Female genital mutilation: A medico-legal analysis" 2010 (4) Medicine and Law Journal 523-536
Professional positions, fellowships & awards
- Member of the International AIDS Committee
- Member of the Albinism Fellowship of Australia
- Member of the South African Medico-Legal Society
- Member of the Biotechnology Flagship at Unisa
