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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
212 – 232

Laws of Life - Recipe for Business Success

What is the recipe for success in business? Garry Hertzberg is joined by 360 Biz host, Teboho Mafodi. Together, they chat with leading SA industrialist, Sikhulu Mtshali, about obtaining success in business, he is, after all, the leading creator of condoms in SA. Also joining the show is Zama Khanyile,…
12 Jan 2016 59 min

Laws of Life - The Kerry Winter Story

Garry Hertzberg brings you an exclusive on 'The Kerry Winter Story'. For the very first time a brother and mother speak about their beloved Kerry who was brutally beaten to death by her boyfriend in Dubai. You will hear the true story of the injustices faced by the Winter family…
5 Jan 2016 55 min

The Laws of Life - Alcoholics & Compulsive Gamblers

'Tis the season to be jolly, to eat, drink and be merry, but not for everyone! There is nothing merry about the festive season for many alcoholics and compulsive gamblers. For them and their families, this time of year is often lonely, desperate and sad. Garry Hertzberg is joined by…
15 Dec 2015 53 min

The Laws of Life - Bob Hewitt Victim Speaks Out

On this edition of Laws of Life you'll hear the story of a haunted woman who for over three decades kept the darkest of secrets. In her first in-depth radio interview, Garry Hertzberg introduces you to Lee who has recently come forward and admitted to also being molested by Bob…
8 Dec 2015 55 min

The Laws of Life - Road Accident Benefit Bill

The Road Accident Fund is having a makeover and The Law Society is up in arms. The Department of Transport has published a revised Road Accident Benefit Bill known as RABS which is currently before Parliament for approval. It is intended to replace the current Road Accident Fund. What does…
1 Dec 2015 54 min

The Laws of Life - The Ugly Side of Beauty

A South African chef joins Garry on the line from New Zealand and reveals why his Visa has been refused as well as who is being kicked out by the Kiwis for being "too fat". However, it's not only the fat people who are suffering, Garry is also joined by…
24 Nov 2015 57 min

The Laws of Life - The Voice for the Voiceless

Garry Hertzberg speaks on behalf of those who cannot talk for themselves as they were too young to have a voice. These include Baby Michael who was shaken to death by his parents, Baby Christina whose parents are accused of abusing her to the point of disability and Baby L…
17 Nov 2015 55 min

The Laws of Life - Brutally Beaten

A 72-year-old sheriff was beaten up whilst innocently doing his job. He was delivering a court process and landed up smashed and bloodied by a much younger man. This sheriff joins Garry Hertzberg to tell his story of being brutally attacked for simply attaching a man's car who didn't pay…
10 Nov 2015 55 min

The Laws of Life 03.11.15

The stories of young men who have been brutally assaulted in nightclubs are constantly in the media. Recently a man was allegedly stabbed to death by a bouncer when he tried to stop a fight. Violence in South Africa is a huge issue, but when you throw alcohol, adrenalin and…
3 Nov 2015 56 min

The Laws of Life 27.10.15

Do you know that the Department of Trade and Industry is trying to process legislation that will mean that once a composer has died, ownership in their copyright shall become the property of the state and the heirs of the composer will not receive any royalties. This has led to…
27 Oct 2015 56 min

The Laws of Life 20.10.15

Love, break-ups, cheating, heartbreak and sleeping around... Live in studio is a man with a broken heart, a Sangoma with the muti to heal heartbreak, a Private Investigator who nails the cheaters, and a woman who believes that multiple lovers is the way to go.
20 Oct 2015 57 min

The Laws of Life 13.10.15

It's estimated that medical aid fraud is costing the medical aid industry approximately R22 billion per year. In studio is an executive from Discovery Health, Dr. Dumani Kula, speaking about medical professionals who are coming under scrutiny for corruption.
13 Oct 2015 55 min

The Laws of Life 06.10.15

Are you too cool for school? While some kids are waking up early and putting on a school uniform, rushing to get things ready, others have a more leisurely wake up. Kids who are home schooled can learn in comfortable clothes in the comfort of their own homes, however there…
6 Oct 2015 55 min

The Laws of Life 28.09.15

Remember the lady who was deliberately run over and dragged under a taxi for hundreds of metres in Lonehill, Johannesburg? Well, that was in 2011, now 4 years later, she joins Garry Hertzberg to talk about the incident, her multi-million Rand civil claim for compensation and the long drawn-out criminal…
29 Sep 2015 55 min

The Laws of Life 22.09.15 Replay

Karma at its best! The man who framed his night nurse for a robbery that she did not commit gets his “balls shot off”. Garry and Kate also provide some advice on constructive dismissals.
25 Sep 2015 49 min

Laws of Life 15.09.15

The trauma and grief of losing your parents as a child! Joining Garry and Kate are two guests from very opposite sides of the spectrum. Garry reveals how they grew up as orphans and what has happened to them since, their stories are riveting!
15 Sep 2015 55 min

Laws of Life 08.09.15

Garry and the team look at indemnity forms and disclaimer notices. Joining them is a man who came crashing down in a sky diving accident, he signed an indemnity form before going up, could he still hold the sky diving company liable, or did he sign his life away? They…
8 Sep 2015 57 min

Laws of Life 01.09.15

Another CliffCentral first! A mother speaks out for the very first time after the man accused of raping her 14-year-old son is acquitted.
1 Sep 2015 53 min

Laws of Life 28.08.15

Garry Hertzberg and Kate Patter chat to a man whose story is quite a bummer! Four years ago this gentleman was shot in the bum by police, the bullet still remains there. Worst of all, according to the complaint in his medical report, he can now only have sex once…
25 Aug 2015 52 min

Laws of Life 18.08.15

Last year, The Laws of Life brought you the story of Chris, the man who was awaiting a kidney donation, Garry and Kate have him back to celebrate organ donor month… and he is a survivor! Almost three months after his surgery, he is feeling better than ever. Then the…
18 Aug 2015 54 min
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