The Laws of Life

Laws of Life - Taking Back the Power

Recently retired Banyana Banyana star Portia Modise talks about the cruelty of 'corrective rape' on gay women in the townships, and how widespread this evil is. Then, Claire Mcfarlane - the South African-born Australian who was brutally raped in Paris and left for dead some years ago - is running…

31 May 2016 55 min

Laws of Life - Torture in our Prisons: Then & Now

The more things change, the more they stay the same... Garry Hertzberg speaks to Dr. Wendy Orr, who while working in the medical examiner's office in Port Elizabeth, became the first and only doctor in government employment to reveal police torture and abuse of political detainees in the 1980s. Then…

24 May 2016 55 min

Laws of Life - CFS & Dream Interpretation

Imagine living with ongoing fatigue and excessive daytime sleepiness, disruptive and non-refreshing sleep, difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep, and insomnia? Garry Hertzberg speaks to people with these sleep disorders who live with 'Chronic Fatigue Syndrome'. This illness, with brain dysfunction and many other distressing symptoms, is recognised as a…

17 May 2016 57 min

Laws of Life - How to Prevent Cyber Paedophilia

Celebrity chef Yudhika Sujanani speaks out about the family friend that preyed on her underage daughter. The team also takes a look at what measures can be taken to protect children online.

10 May 2016 57 min

Laws of Life - Modern Day Good Samaritan

Join Garry Hertzberg for a two-part show about how a young woman named Nonkululeko was kept afloat by a modern day Good Samaritan in conjunction with Premier Hotels and is saving water for our future - a watershed moment for humanity.

3 May 2016 55 min

Laws of Life - Sex, Lies & Revenge Porn

Guest Nondumiso opens up to Garry Hertzberg and the team and gives a glimpse into the soul stripping phenomenon of revenge porn and how she sought revenge. Also, find out about the titillating movements that are being made in the sex industry.

26 Apr 2016 56 min

Laws of Life - What Happens After You Pass On?

Ever wonder what happens to you after you pass on? This edition is all about autopsies with Dr B who’s a Forensic Pathologist (and Magician). Then, Edward Mmolaeng who is seeking answers about the tragic death of his young daughter joins the show to get his story across and hopefully…

19 Apr 2016 56 min

Laws of Life - International Day for Street Children

April 12th is International Day for Street Children. It’s promoted as “a platform for the millions of street children around the world – and their champions.” In light of this, Garry Hertzberg is joined by Joe Theron, producer of the hit stage musical ‘Africa Umoja’, who’s helped street children become…

12 Apr 2016 54 min

Laws of Life - All Things Congolese

Last month an ex-Vice President of the DRC was found guilty of War Crimes by the International Court of Justice. The team and their guests from the Wits Centre for Applied Legal Studies unpack the role of that court and SA’s position in light of the Al-Bashir debacle last year.

5 Apr 2016 56 min

The Laws of Life — Grease Lightning!

Grease Lightning! Garry Hertzberg chats with the wedding anniversary miracle man who is lucky to be alive after surviving a lightning strike. Also in studio, Prof. Efraim Kramer talks about protection against lightning. Then, on a lighter note, Kahli Collins gives advice on how to create a star-struck anniversary celebration.

29 Mar 2016 56 min

The Laws of Life - Loving Neighbours

This edition is all about South Africans of different ethnicities and from different social backgrounds living and socialising side-by-side in integrated communities. Even though the Twitter-sphere is alight with racism, the real people of SA are actually seeing past all of this hatred and the colour of their neighbour. Live…

22 Mar 2016 58 min

The Laws of Life - A Broken-Hearted Mother

A broken-hearted mother talks openly about the horror and devastation of the recent suicide of her 14-year-old daughter who jumped to her death from the roof of a shopping centre. Are we doing something seriously wrong that our teens feel unwanted, unloved and unhappy?

15 Mar 2016 58 min

The Laws of Life - Paralympian Samkelo Radebe

Garry Hertzberg brings you the gripping story of one of the golden boys of the South African team that won gold at the Paralympic Games in London and also set a world record along with Oscar Pistorius. Samkelo Radebe tells his story of how he tragically lost both his hands…

8 Mar 2016 56 min

Laws of Life - “I DO”

The Wedding Expo attracts over 12 500 visitors each year. This edition of the show is all about “I DO”. What does it really mean to say “for richer or for poorer”? Also in studio, a couple who’ve recently decided to tie the knot, their love story and their plans…

1 Mar 2016 57 min

Laws of Life - Joy Of Giving

Focusing on the joy of giving with inspirational guests who discuss how their acts of kindness have saved lives, have helped others cope with incarceration and have contributed to the elevation of the court system.

23 Feb 2016 58 min

Laws of Life - The Dreaded “R” Word

It may have happened to you personally or it may have happened to a relative or friend, the reality is that it happens! It’s that dreaded “R” word. Whether it be “Retrenchment” or “Redundant”, it’s enough to make any grown man or woman cry! Garry Hertzberg speaks to people who…

16 Feb 2016 57 min

Laws of Life - Diplomatic Immunity

In studio is the Pretoria woman who was severely injured after being savaged by a Diplomat’s dog. How the Diplomat dealt with her claim is disgraceful! This edition is about DIPLOMATIC IMMUNITY and how far this Law extends in protecting foreign diplomats. Garry Hertzberg also tells you what to know…

9 Feb 2016 57 min

Laws of Life - Chinese New Year 2016

The Chinese New Year 2016 is upon us, this year is the Year of the RED MONKEY. Did you know that under Apartheid the Chinese community were subjected to horrific and racist legislation and treatment? Hear how the Chinese community finally petitioned the courts to be recognised as “previously disadvantaged”…

2 Feb 2016 53 min

Laws of Life - What Is Our Youth Thinking?

The future attorneys of South Africa get together with the press from Caxton Newspapers to discuss topical issues, a heated ensues! Garry Hertzberg presents this debate on issues such as racism, #ZumaMustFall and so much more!

26 Jan 2016 56 min

Laws of Life - Is Your Ex Brainwashing Your Child Against You?

Imagine your ex brainwashing your child against you. Feeding them lies about you, turning them against you, accusing you of despicable things. How do you prove you are innocent? How do you protect yourself from a malicious ex? Don’t let your child be used as a pawn against you!

19 Jan 2016 55 min