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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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
Basic human rights foreign nationals(tourists, refugees) in South African
What are the basic human rights foreign nationals(tourists, refugees) in South African and the SADC region? Nqobizitha Mlilo was joined in studio by legal experts Dr. Vusumuzi Sibanda and Advocate Clinton Muza on The Law Report.
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.
Child and spousal maintenance
Nqibizitha Mlilo was joined in studio by two legal experts, tackling child and spousal maintenance.
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.
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.
Implications of customary marriages
The Law report probed the implications of customary marriages, in relation to divorce, registration and basic legal requirements.
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.
RICA Privacy
The show probed effects of the South Gauteng High Court ruling on some parts of South Africa’s surveillance law and the conduct of the regulatory framework – RICA. Privacy Law expert, Lucien Pierce and amaBhungane Centre for Investigative Journalism managing partner, Sam Sole were in conversation with Michael Motsoeneng Bill…
Defamation of character on social media
This week, the show tackled the issue of defamation of character on social media and the importance upcoming Wills’ week. The Law Report show host, Michael Motsoening Bill was joined by legal experts Tebello Motshwane and Diana Schwartz.
Is the country heading towards a state of emergency period?
What would be the legal and economic implications of such developments? Nqobizitha Mlilo and Lumkile Mondi explained the possible implications. The show also tackled immigration issues with Ashraf Essop.
Consumer Housing Protection Bill
Michael also looks at the Consumer Housing Protection Bill with Ms Julia Motapola - National Home Builders Registration Council, Designation: Acting COO with the Main position: Executive Manager - Legal Compliance & Enforcement
What are your legal rights when you stopped by law enforcement
What are your legal rights when you stopped by law enforcement, what happens when someone dies at the hands of police. SAPS spokesperson Brigadier Vishnu Naidoo, Mr Sontaga Seisa - IPID Acting spokesperson and William Booth Criminal lawyer
Relief debts bill, - How Does it Works?
On The Law Report this evening Michael had a conversation with Ms Anne- Carien Acting - Manager Investigation & Enforcement (NCR), Mr Bongani Moses - independent corporate and commercial lawyer Ms Reana Steyn - CEO & Ombudsman for Banking Services about relief debt bill and other form of bailouts fro…
Harassment on and offline
we are looking at harassment online and offline and how the Protection from Harassment Act has addressed the short of the Domestic Violence Act. We'll also look at the different forms of harassment that our courts have dealt with since the enactment of the PFHA and the legal remedies available…
Reality TV and the law
Reality shows do they infringe, invasion and violate human dignity? and how successfully can one win a case.