Kaya 959 The Law Report

The Law Report

For legal insights that can help you understand legal puzzles, tune in to the Law Report with Michael Motsoeneng-Bill Wednesdays from 8pm.
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115 Episodes
36 – 56

Relief for tenants and property owners during lockdown

What do the amendments to the regulations announced recently mean for people who have recently purchased property or signed a new rental lease? Michael Motsoeneng Bill will be joined by Donald Mokgehle, Senior Associate and Property Law Specialist to unpack this.
20 May 2020 8AM 26 min

Children’s right over the reopening of Schools

Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga announced yesterday that schools will reopen 01 June. There’s been mixed rection from the public. Tonight we ask, Is the proposed return to schools not a violation of children right, as stipulated in Sec 28 of the Constitution, which prohibits risking the child’s well-being,…
20 May 2020 7AM 27 min

life after lock-down for small business

Michael was joined by Ronny Mkhwanazi - Corporate Law & Governance, International Trade Law, Business Leadership and Gerald Mwandiambira – Wealth Expert Business Coach to discuss the impact COVID-19 has on small business, and how they can legally navigate challenges.
6 May 2020 6AM 55 min

On Jazz, the Digital World and Intellectual Property

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in the cancellation of events around the world but many artists are making use of the digital space to continue sharing their crafts. The question though is: What are the implications of these digital performances where intellectual property is concerned? In recognition of World Intellectual…
29 Apr 2020 9AM 46 min

Labour relations open-line.

South Africa’s economy is struggling, many firms are cutting down on costs. Employees are faced with various labour issues. Do you have any labour issues you would like to get clarity on? Advocate Nqobizitha Mlilo standing in for Michael Motsoeneng-Bill.
18 Mar 2020 5AM 56 min

State of the judiciary

The panel discussed the issues affecting the country’s judiciary system. Former Judge explained the role played by the judiciary is the country’s constitutional democracy. Judges Matter representative acknowledged that there are some worrying concerns but the judiciary is still credible.
4 Mar 2020 2PM 56 min

Legal implications of insolvency and retrenchment.

The law report looked at the legal implications of insolvency and retrenchment. Michael Motsoeneng-Bill was joined in studio by legal experts who provided legal insights on the two matters. Listeners also had an opportunity to ask questions and get clarity from the panel.
26 Feb 2020 8AM 53 min

Injustices of the human rights

Michael Motsoeneng-Bill discussed the injustices of the past with Advocate Dali Mpofu and Advocate Nqobizitha Mlilo. The panel also discussed various parliamentary benefits protecting MP’s during parliamentary debates.
19 Feb 2020 8AM 54 min

Free & hate speech matters

A tale of two judgments dealing with free speech and hate speech. Two recent judgments have revealed a schism in our law in its approach to free speech versus hate speech. This evening Michael Motsoeneng- Bill was joined by legal experts to probe the thin line between the two matters.
5 Feb 2020 11AM 53 min

Road Accident Fund Matters

Nqobizitha Mlilo was joined in studio by Dr Coceka Mfundisi and Advocate Michael Jorge. The panel looked at cases relating to the Road Accident Fund matters. Listeners tabled their questions and concerns, experts provided insightful legal advice…
29 Jan 2020 3AM 59 min

law delict

On tonight’s episode of The Law Report with Michael Motsoeng-Bill, the panel explored the concept of the law of delict, what is called the law of torts in the USA. This topic entailed discussion around RAF claims, injury at work and many other issues.
22 Jan 2020 7AM 55 min

Iran - US tension - how is South Africa affected

What are the International law implications of the on-going tensions between the US and Iran? Should South Africa and the global community be worried about these recent developments Michael Motsoeneng-Bill was in conversations with Prof John Stremlau and Prof r Klaus Larres
8 Jan 2020 3AM 56 min

Custody matters with psychological Implications.

The law report focused on how custody matters between parents affect children psychologically. How psychology relates to legal matters in such situations. Michael Motsoeneng-Bill was joined by attorney Charles Mendelow and Clinical Psychologist Hlengiwe Zwane.
20 Nov 2019 1AM 54 min

Child and spousal maintenance

Nqibizitha Mlilo was joined in studio by two legal experts, tackling child and spousal maintenance.
23 Oct 2019 3AM 55 min

Intellectual property terms & condition

In a capitalist and competitive country such as South Africa, the battle for ideas is crazy. So what do you need to do to protect your idea or product? Michael Motsoeneng-Bill spoke to Nonhlanhla Mtshali and Macdonald Netshitendze about what you need to know about intellectual property.
16 Oct 2019 6AM 52 min

Access to quality legal representation

Has quality legal service become a privileged for the rich? Nqobizitha Mlilo discussed access to justice with Advocate Brian Nair, Mr Patrick Hundermark - and Buhle Tonise.
10 Oct 2019 10AM 57 min

Implications of customary marriages

The Law report probed the implications of customary marriages, in relation to divorce, registration and basic legal requirements.
2 Oct 2019 2AM 56 min

Constitutional Court judgment on corporal punishment of children

Michael Motsoeneng -Bill and Nqobiza Mlilo unpacked the much talked about Constitutional Court judgment on corporal punishment of children, the common-law defence of reasonable and moderate parental chastisement. Eric Mabuza spoke about Peter Moyo’s legal battle with Old Mutual.
25 Sep 2019 12PM 41 min
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