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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
24 – 44

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

Laws of Life - Copyright Bill: Musicians, Creators, Authors, Composers

Are you getting your fair share of royalties? YouTube - what can be uploaded? With Garry and team are Nick Matzukis - Advocate of the High Court and music industry expert, and Warrick Percy - head of licensing at mechanical rights organisation CAPASSO, discussing the latest on the Copyright Bill…
24 Jul 2018 55 min

Cybercrime: When is your Bank liable?

It's easy to be prey, but is it easy to get your money back? In studio with Garry and team is Mark Heyink - Information and Security Specialist Attorney - to discuss Information Security Law and the challenges facing South Africans. Presented in collaboration with LegalTalkSA.
17 Jul 2018 50 min

Contract Law: Scholarship Agreement

"I was awarded a 4-year bursary for Switzerland, but after one year they tried to pull out!" Luyanda Alexander was a helpless student who had to approach the courts to compel them to fulfil their obligations, after they raised all sorts of spurious defences and claims to avoid paying. In…
12 Jun 2018 44 min
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