The Laws of Life

Delinquent Directors

How can a creditor hold a director personally liable for the debts of a company? In studio with Garry and team is attorney Emile Myburgh, discussing when directors can be compelled to pay losses personally. This show is presented in collaboration with LegalTalkSA.

13 Mar 2018 47 min

Commercial Leases: Who Has More Rights - Landlord or Tenant?

Can the landlord cut electricity to the leased premises? What are the common area responsibilities? Many issues to discuss - return of the deposit, condition of the premises on occupation, improvements to the premises, interest on deposit and much more. Joining Garry and team is Madeleine Truter, Advocate of the…

6 Mar 2018 55 min

New Property Valuations: Are you properly rated?

A must listen for every property owner - business and residential. The City of Johannesburg has just released its General Valuation Roll. Smaller municipalities like Muzumbe, Kouga, Thabazimbi, Steve Tshwete, Midvaal and George also have their valuations out for inspection. If the valuation is out of line for your property,…

27 Feb 2018 50 min

Turning State Witness

Will Jacob Zuma turn against the Guptas and possibly his son? In studio with Garry and team is Attorney Pieter de Weerdt of Ian Levitt Attorneys Sandton to discuss indemnities, plea bargains, and the various options available to the president.

13 Feb 2018 19 min

Prison Sentences

"GO TO JAIL... go directly to jail.” How are out courts dealing with offenders? Are they “Passing Go” or being sent to prison? What is the law on a parent being sent to jail? Is it in the best interests of her child, or did the dishonest parent not think…

13 Feb 2018 29 min

Venting & Ranting on Social Media

What are the legal considerations of vitriol, racist and hurtful comments? Can the site administrators be liable for postings? In studio with Garry and team are attorneys Rosalind Davey and Lenja Dahms-Jansen - authors of Social Media in the Workplace. Special guests are Carey Taylor - administrator of the Facebook…

6 Feb 2018 56 min

Is Your IP Protected?

Your creation, your invention, your literary and artistic work, your design and symbols, your names, your images... in studio with Garry and team is attorney Jeremy Kingsbury on your Intellectual Property questions.

30 Jan 2018 54 min

Pro Bono (FREE) Legal Services by Attorneys

What are Attorneys in South Africa doing to provide pro bono legal assistance to the public? Our guest in studio from Werksmans Attorneys explains the role of Pro Bono attorneys.

23 Jan 2018 22 min

Shebeens & Taverns

Some neighbourhoods are overrun with taverns, liquor stores, and shebeens - which are in close proximity to schools. Are these contributing to the degeneration of communities or are they a way of life in SA? Listen to how the court recently ruled on Shebeen Regulations with guest attorney Anele Khumalo…

23 Jan 2018 31 min

Debt Crisis

Are you coping... or have you reached breaking point? Millions of South Africans are buckling under the strain of the high cost of living. To discuss how to get your life back on track, we host in studio Paul Slot of Octogen.

16 Jan 2018 44 min

The Maintenance Amendment Act

“Papgeld” (Child Maintenance) dodgers are now in serious trouble! The new sections that have become operative this week are discussed with studio guests - attorneys Shando Theron and Ian Allis.

9 Jan 2018 25 min

Divorce Tuesday

If you are on the verge of splitting, what are your rights? It's the first business Tuesday of the new year, when divorce attorneys are inundated with questions from spouses planning to separate after limping through the festive holiday season. With studio guests - attorneys Shando Theron and Ian Allis.

9 Jan 2018 32 min

Card Jamming at ATMs & Deposit Scams with SABRIC

The South African Banking Risk Information Centre (SABRIC), on behalf of the banking industry, is cautioning the public about bank crimes that could be prevalent this Festive Season. SABRIC CEO Kalyani Pillay is the special guest in studio, discussing card jamming at ATMs and deposit scams.

5 Dec 2017 26 min

Attorney Negligence (with Thomas Harban: AIIF)

This end of year show is a further in the series aiming to increase awareness of the role and responsibilities of The Attorneys Insurance Indemnity Fund and the protection they provide to the public and members of the legal fraternity. In this show Thomas Harban - General Manager of the…

5 Dec 2017 27 min

Deaths & Injuries from Lightning Strikes

Should you bath/shower/wash dishes during a lightning storm? How safe are you in the car and should you talk on your phone? Should you unplug your computer/TV/appliances? Last year we hosted Prof. Efraim Kramer who spoke about lightning in SA. Our lightning storms are frightening with more South Africans dying…

28 Nov 2017 14 min

Sexual Violence in South Africa

Claire Mcfarlane was brutally raped in Paris and left for dead some years ago. She's now an ambassador for peace. Celia Filmalter from the University of Pretoria (Nursing Science) also joins the discussion about the legal aspects of sexual violence.

28 Nov 2017 38 min

Lost & Stolen Cards with SABRIC

Keep your money safe this festive season! The South African Banking Risk Information Centre (SABRIC) - on behalf of the banking industry - is cautioning the public about bank crimes that could be prevalent this festive season. SABRIC CEO, Kalyani Pillay, speaks to the team about lost and stolen bank…

21 Nov 2017 14 min

Suing the Police: Wrongful Arrest & Police Brutality

He was arrested and assaulted for not “wearing a shirt” in public. We are coughing up billions every year to settle claims of police misconduct and abuse. To discuss the law in civil actions against the police, Garry is joined in studio by Attorney Tim Vlok with Attorney Jean-Ray Pearton,…

21 Nov 2017 53 min

Online Shopping Scams & The Law on Car Hire

SABRIC's Kalyani Pillay returns to advise us how to keep our money safe this festive season. Then, what are the risks and benefits of car hire? Do you really understand the contract? Those burning questions like, vehicle damage - what exactly is covered; are waivers compulsory and what do the…

14 Nov 2017 51 min

Online Shopping Scams with SABRIC

Keep your money safe this festive season! The South African Banking Risk Information Centre (SABRIC) - on behalf of the banking industry - is cautioning the public about bank crimes that could be prevalent this festive season. SABRIC CEO, Kalyani Pillay, speaks to the team about online shopping scams.

14 Nov 2017 12 min