The Real Network The Laws of Life

The Laws of Life

The Laws of Life with Garry Hertzberg is a legal show presented in an entirely fresh format. It's labelled 'Reality Law' as Garry interviews people who have lived through or experienced something incredible. At the same time their stories highlight how the legal implications can be used to serve you. Guests share intimate and often harrowing experiences and human tragedy and triumph are addressed. The format is exciting and energetic and the practical aspects of law are relayed with reference to real life situations.
Weekly English South Africa Society & Culture
290 Episodes
20 – 40

Barking Dogs: The Bane of your Life!

Are your neighbours' dogs driving you barking mad? What does the law say? Elbi has an “old needy bastard of a dog” that is all bark and no bite, but whose bark gives the neighbours a dog’s life. In studio with Garry and team is attorney Marina Constas (Director of…
13 Nov 2018 27 min

Making Money in Tough Times: Renting to Strangers

Are you renting to strangers to pay off your mortgage or other expenses? Joining Garry and team in studio is attorney Marina Constas (Director of BBM Law) to discuss the law around Airbnb, and Brigid Prinsloo - founder of 'Superhost', who gets paid to go on holiday. This show is…
13 Nov 2018 27 min

Maintenance... EISH! Is The System Failing Us?

Joining Garry and team in studio is Felicity Guest, founder of 'Child Maintenance Difficulties in SA', Attorney Craig Baillie (Family Law), and Brian Mallory. This show is presented in collaboration with LegalTalkSA.
6 Nov 2018 54 min

Release from Prison: How Early is Too Early?

Should Bob Hewitt - who raped young tennis players - get out now? Bob Hewitt is applying for early release. Joining Garry and team in studio is one of his victims, together with her Attorney, Peter van Niekerk (Managing Partner at Attorneys Eversheds-Sutherland, and also a director of the Teddy…
30 Oct 2018 49 min

Parktown Boys Sexual Abuse: Parents Speak Out

In studio with Garry and team are broken but courageous parents Buyi Khoza and Phelelani Sindane, Michelle Hobkirk and Ian Dally who tell of the sadness, anger and anxiety of the ordeal. Joining Garry is Jason Firmani of Bikers Against Bullying SA. Also joining Garry is Peter van Niekerk, Managing…
23 Oct 2018 59 min

Sexual Predators at Work

"I felt angry, trapped and repulsed." A special guest shares her story. Also joining the team is Gigi White - founder of Get Up Woman. On the legal side discussing your rights is Attorney Monique Jefferson, Director of International Law firm DLA Piper Sandton and Gail Blacher, Advocate of the…
16 Oct 2018 52 min

Cannabis Oil & its Legal Status

Should you get involved? Can you freely sell, manufacture, possess, and use cannabis oil? Joining Garry and the team are Attorneys Vaughn Harrison and Mandi Krebs of international law firm Hogan Lovells. Also in studio, Ken Phillips on cannabis oil as “a positive alternative”. This show is presented in association…
9 Oct 2018 53 min

Breathalysers for Booze, Weed & Opiates?

Can you trick a breathalyser? In studio with Garry and team are 'The Breathalyser Guy' Angus MacArthur, Howard Dembovsky of JP-SA.org, and @PigSpotter Cliff. This show is presented in collaboration with LegalTalkSA.
2 Oct 2018 27 min

@PigSpotter now a Powerful Social Media Platform?

Joining Garry and team is Cliff the PigSpotter, with his powerful Twitter following of 552,000 - explaining the evolution of @PigSpotter. With him in studio is Howard Dembovsky of JP-SA.org. This show is presented in collaboration with LegalTalkSA.
2 Oct 2018 30 min

Begging, Pleading, Kneeling: Do YOU Give?

A motorist's conscience vs street people persistence.... destitute beggars on every corner, aggressive window washers, informal waste collectors. What is the law and how are we dealing with this? In studio with Garry and team is JHB City Councillor Martin Willams, writer and author Dave Gemmel, and Michelle Ackerman who…
25 Sep 2018 56 min

TV License Fees: Another Unfair Tax?

Penalty of 10% per month on late payments (plus jail) - really! Hear more from our in studio guest who stood his ground, even after the SABC and its debt collection lawyers badgered, threatened and hectored him to pay. Also joining Garry and team is Advocate Stefanie Fick - Head…
18 Sep 2018 42 min

No One Should Die Without Dignity

Death should be dignified and humane without unnecessary suffering. Garry writes, "My darling mom passed away a few weeks ago. The beautiful mother who loved her children unconditionally is gone forever and irreplaceable. We miss her so much. In her later years she made me promise that I would never…
4 Sep 2018 45 min

More Time Off? Leave, Leave & More Leave!

What does the Labour Law Amendment Bill propose to change? Mainly maternity leave, paternity leave and family responsibility leave. In studio with Garry and team is Johan Botes, Labour Law specialist of Attorneys Baker Mckenzie. Presented in collaboration with LegalTalkSA.
28 Aug 2018 23 min

National Minimum Wage Bill: Be Prepared

"Let there be work, bread, water and salt for all." In studio with Garry and team is Johan Botes, Labour Law specialist of Attorneys Baker Mckenzie. What will it mean in money terms? What if you can’t afford it? What are the exemptions? Will it improve lives or create job…
28 Aug 2018 29 min

Business Rescue: Is it a better alternative to Liquidation?

How does Business Rescue impact employees, creditors, owners etc? In studio with Garry and team is Adriaan Smuts CA (SA) and Advocate of the High Court of South Africa, along with Caitlin Gottschalk (Bcom LLB), discussing Business Rescue in practical terms. This show is presented in collaboration with LegalTalkSA.
21 Aug 2018 50 min

Maximise your Chances of Success at the CCMA

Garry and team are joined by Labour Economist and Specialist Consultant Andrew Levy as they discuss how to get the most out of the CCMA. This show is presented in collaboration with LegalTalkSA.
14 Aug 2018 30 min

Con Court Ruling on Labour Brokers: Significant or Not?

Despite the union claiming victory, what really is the practical impact of the Judgment. In studio with Garry and team is Andrew Levy, Labour Economist. This show is presented in collaboration with LegalTalkSA.
14 Aug 2018 24 min

The Legal Environment is Evolving

In studio with Garry and team is Attorney Alison Lee, who recently attended the International Corporate Counsel Forum in Canada. This show is presented in collaboration with LegalTalkSA.
7 Aug 2018 19 min

Ts & Cs: Hidden Legal Terms & Jargon

Are you being caught off guard by onerous terms and conditions? Have you been offered the most mouthwatering promotions, only to find out later that the Ts & Cs render it all very different to what you thought? What is the law on Ts & Cs, and would The Consumer…
7 Aug 2018 34 min

Human Trafficking: An Organised Crime

South Africa is a source, transit and destination country for human trafficking. Who is the most vulnerable to human trafficking? With Garry and team is Marcel van der Watt (Phd), an expert in human trafficking. This show is presented in collaboration with LegalTalkSA.
31 Jul 2018 46 min
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