The Laws of Life

Special Podcast: AWM Launch

The African Women's Movement is a pro-women, pro-success group of professionals who are motivated and passionate about women inclusiveness in the economy. Laws of Life researcher Benji Schaimberg attended the official launch of the movement and caught up with some of the 300 attendees to find out why they are…

10 Mar 2017 26 min

Stay at Home Dads

What’s it like to be a stay at home dad? More fathers are doing it. In studio, proud dads Cliff Becker, Deenin Padayachee and Michael Griffin.

7 Mar 2017 20 min

Fowl Play

What would you do if your neighbour’s crowing roosters and other fowl kept you awake? In studio are Anelle and Roger Hills, who took their neighbours to court.

7 Mar 2017 28 min

The Magic of Reading

Our children need to read! In studio, Chris Dykes of The Bookshelf Project, Nicci De Wet-Du Toit - Head of Operations for Field of Dreams Foundation, Martha Raholane - Principal at Laezonia Primary, Tadasi Hasanuma - South African Primary Education Support Initiative (Sapesi), and Shelley Arenson - Deputy Principal: Foundation…

28 Feb 2017 54 min

"How I Beat a Restraint of Trade"

His ex-employer tried to interdict and restrain him from working within a geographical area of their salon, but the Court held that the agreement he had signed was unreasonable and against public policy. Twenty one-year-old hairdresser Joshua Vinciguerra and his attorney Zaheera Bobat of Bobat Incorporated Attorneys are in studio.

21 Feb 2017 27 min

African Women's Movement: True Sisterhood

The movement to empower each other and those around us! Founded by female professionals who have seen the value in networking among women from different backgrounds and sectors of the economy. Joining the team in studio is Refilwe Matenche and Simphiwe Mahlaba.

21 Feb 2017 25 min

From Koe’siestas to Kneidlach

We interview the beautiful and talented actress Chantal Stanfield, who tells us about the totally bizarre, completely hilarious, strangely moving and absolutely true story of what happened when the brownish girl from the Cape Flats got involved with a Jew-ish boy from Joburg’s East Rand! Now a theatre production.

14 Feb 2017 11 min

Are Cyclists Safe on SA's Roads?

Cycling is one of the fastest growing sports in SA, but are we safe on SA's roads? Recently, popular cyclist Andrew Bradford was killed after a hit and run in Randburg. His friend and fellow cyclist who witnessed the tragedy, Colin Anderson joins us in studio. Our cyclists are also…

14 Feb 2017 44 min

Fired for Missing Sales Targets

“The targets were incapable of being achieved.” Garry looks at a case where someone was wrongly fired for missing sales targets. In studio, Steve Parkinson and legal advisor Nicolette Ras of Solidarity talk about the Appeal Court decision.

7 Feb 2017 27 min

'Love Me Tender, Love Me True'

Government tenders for business - in studio, Claire Tucker, Partner at Bowmans and Head of Public Law and Regulatory talks about the revised Preferential Procurement Regulations.

7 Feb 2017 26 min

In Discussion with Khaya Sithole

Chartered Accountant and Social Activist, Khaya Sithole, discusses current issues affecting South Africans.

31 Jan 2017 24 min

Safety Deposit Boxes Heist: Millions go Missing

After the safety deposit boxes heist at FNB – are the losses recoverable? In studio are victims Kelly Fraser, Nicole Petyt and Eva Zeigler talking about their losses and whether safety deposit boxes are indeed safe.

31 Jan 2017 28 min

Trapped in an Abusive Relationship

All the warning signals were there but it didn’t stop him scarring her for life. In studio, Ines Antonio tells her monstrous story. Joining her is Annerie du Plooy of the Hero Burn Foundation. The team also follows up with the ‘Fat Chef’ - South African Chef Albert Buitenhuis, back…

24 Jan 2017 54 min

Hunger, The Right to Die & Litigation Funding

Fourteen million of our people go hungry daily but we dump surplus and wasted food valued at R60-billion per year. In studio, Attorney Nastascha Harduth explains how the law is starving the poor. How we die is a question that concerns every single mortal being. The team talks to Professor…

17 Jan 2017 50 min

Christmas Appeal: Children Need Your Love

Christmas is a family time, filled with love, joy and happiness. However, this is also a difficult time of year for many children who are surrounded with images of a happy family, but are being forced to cope as the abused, neglected, estranged, alienated or rejected. Luke Lamprecht, advocate for…

20 Dec 2016 56 min

The Man behind SA Bachelor of the Year

Bullied as a boy for being poor, losing his sister at a young age, and seeing all his money go. He has seen tough times but with the recent competition he won, he wants to make a difference for all. Benji Schaimberg, Researcher for the Laws of Life, has an…

13 Dec 2016 27 min

LGBTI Discrimination in SA

A groundbreaking new report has revealed that more than half (55%) of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) South Africans fear they will experience discrimination due to their sexual orientation or gender identity. Lerato Phalakatshela, Hate Crime Manager of OUT, unpacks all the frightening facts in the report -…

13 Dec 2016 26 min

"I’m Convinced They Tried To Kill Us"

The team speaks to Wayne Champion who was injured by a huge concrete block thrown through his windshield from a bridge.

6 Dec 2016 26 min

A Serial Entrepreneur

Ian Fuhr is the special guest in studio. He talks about how he started Sorbet, a chain of beauty salons, and about putting people before profit.

6 Dec 2016 28 min

Lady Liberty - Attorney Samantha Ngcolomba

Samantha Ngcolomba is a Southern African change maker, lawyer, businesswoman, social entrepreneur and founder of CSI Boutique - using the law as a tool to empower the African woman. Lady Liberty is a mobile legal office that travels to townships and remote communities within South Africa to use the law…

29 Nov 2016 28 min