The Laws of Life

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

Jan de Beer (Risk Management Executive: AFF)

The Attorneys Fidelity Fund (AFF) is a fidelity guarantee fund, which exists in terms of the Attorneys Act. The AFF exists to protect the public against loss as a result of theft of trust funds. The protection provided by the Fund encourages the public to use services provided by legal…

7 Nov 2017 16 min

Handwriting Analysis

Can one prove a forged will and fraudulent documents? What does celebrity chef Yudhika Sujanani's handwriting show? Should you analyse your partner’s handwriting before getting married... and can you identify unsuitable job applicants? In studio is Terry Elmaleh - a professional handwriting analyst and document examiner. This is a further…

7 Nov 2017 57 min

Smacking Your Child - No More!

The Johannesburg High Court decision on spanking as a form of discipline is under the spotlight. Is giving your kids 'the silent treatment' then ok? Garry and guest attorney Martin Hood unpack how this decision could affect every South African family. This is a further show in a series in…

31 Oct 2017 26 min

Firearm Legislation for every Gun Enthusiast

The team looks at firearm legislation in South Africa. Studio guests include Paul Oxley - chairman of Gun Owners SA, and attorney Martin Hood - specialist in firearm law and security legislation. This is a further show in a series in which we collaborate with LegalTalkSA.

31 Oct 2017 30 min

Sex at Work

A special collaboration with Jonti Searll, who is the host of SexTalk on CliffCentral. According to a report in the NY Post, masturbating at work is a doctor-approved stress reliever. Should masturbation breaks become the new smoke breaks? Can you be disciplined for watching porn at work? Also, more than…

24 Oct 2017 28 min

#MeToo Sexual Harassment: Disgraceful & Humiliating

Women worldwide - including in SA - are writing #MeToo on social media to raise awareness of sexual assault and harassment after the Harvey Weinstein story broke. Are sexual favours required for your promotion in the workplace? If you are a target what should you do? With Garry in studio…

24 Oct 2017 29 min

Air Tickets, Accommodation & Consumer Protection Act

It’s time to book for your year-end holiday but what happens if you need to cancel? What do you forfeit? How can you best protect yourself? Get answers to these and other questions on CPA issues. In studio and discussing the law with Garry is guest attorney/pilot Emile Myburgh. This…

17 Oct 2017 24 min

Drone Stalking: Are You Being Spied On?

Drones are not only being used by aviation geeks, the military and industry... they’re also used to spy on neighbours, cheating partners, and stalking exes. What are the legal limitations on drones? In studio and discussing the law with Garry is guest attorney/pilot Emile Myburgh. This is a further show…

17 Oct 2017 31 min

Screw You Hijackers!

Our beautiful country is facing a carjacking onslaught. One vehicle is hijacked every half hour. South Africans are being hurt and often shot and killed by carjackers. It is a shameful indictment on our society. One attempted hijacking hit the headlines recently as the footage was viewed 11 million times…

10 Oct 2017 13 min

Emigration & Immigration

Emigrating from SA... should we go or should we stay, and what are the financial and legal status implications? For Zimbabwean, Malawian and other foreigners working in South Africa - what is their legal status and who qualifies for a general work visa in SA? In studio, immigration attorney Chris…

10 Oct 2017 40 min

Joseph Kunene (Claims Executive: AIIF)

This feature aims to increase the awareness of the services provided by The Attorneys Fidelity Fund (AFF) and The Attorneys Insurance Indemnity Fund (AIIF), and how they serve and protect you. This week’s guest is Joseph Kunene, Claims Executive at the AIIF.

3 Oct 2017 11 min

Torment at School, Bullying & Firearm Law

A show for every parent and firearm owner. A 7 year old Brakpan boy took his father’s loaded firearm to school and told his teacher that he was going to shoot a schoolmate who bullies him. In studio, Emanuel Pietersen, South African Bachelor of the Year 2017, who was bullied…

3 Oct 2017 55 min