Podcast Party The Laws of Life

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.
Occasionally English South Africa Society & Culture
287 Episodes
140 – 160

"How I Beat a Restraint of Trade"

His ex-employer tried to interdict and restrain him from working within a geographical area of their salon, but the Court held that the agreement he had signed was unreasonable and against public policy. Twenty one-year-old hairdresser Joshua Vinciguerra and his attorney Zaheera Bobat of Bobat Incorporated Attorneys are in studio…
21 Feb 2017 27 min

African Women's Movement: True Sisterhood

The movement to empower each other and those around us! Founded by female professionals who have seen the value in networking among women from different backgrounds and sectors of the economy. Joining the team in studio is Refilwe Matenche and Simphiwe Mahlaba. www.cliffcentral.com
21 Feb 2017 25 min

From Koe’siestas to Kneidlach

We interview the beautiful and talented actress Chantal Stanfield, who tells us about the totally bizarre, completely hilarious, strangely moving and absolutely true story of what happened when the brownish girl from the Cape Flats got involved with a Jew-ish boy from Joburg’s East Rand! Now a theatre production. www.cliffcentral.com
14 Feb 2017 11 min

Are Cyclists Safe on SA's Roads?

Cycling is one of the fastest growing sports in SA, but are we safe on SA's roads? Recently, popular cyclist Andrew Bradford was killed after a hit and run in Randburg. His friend and fellow cyclist who witnessed the tragedy, Colin Anderson joins us in studio. Our cyclists are also…
14 Feb 2017 44 min

Fired for Missing Sales Targets

“The targets were incapable of being achieved.” Garry looks at a case where someone was wrongly fired for missing sales targets. In studio, Steve Parkinson and legal advisor Nicolette Ras of Solidarity talk about the Appeal Court decision. www.cliffcentral.com
7 Feb 2017 27 min

'Love Me Tender, Love Me True'

Government tenders for business - in studio, Claire Tucker, Partner at Bowmans and Head of Public Law and Regulatory talks about the revised Preferential Procurement Regulations. www.cliffcentral.com
7 Feb 2017 26 min

In Discussion with Khaya Sithole

Chartered Accountant and Social Activist, Khaya Sithole, discusses current issues affecting South Africans. www.cliffcentral.com
31 Jan 2017 24 min

Safety Deposit Boxes Heist: Millions go Missing

After the safety deposit boxes heist at FNB – are the losses recoverable? In studio are victims Kelly Fraser, Nicole Petyt and Eva Zeigler talking about their losses and whether safety deposit boxes are indeed safe. www.cliffcentral.com
31 Jan 2017 28 min

Trapped in an Abusive Relationship

All the warning signals were there but it didn’t stop him scarring her for life. In studio, Ines Antonio tells her monstrous story. Joining her is Annerie du Plooy of the Hero Burn Foundation. The team also follows up with the ‘Fat Chef’ - South African Chef Albert Buitenhuis, back…
24 Jan 2017 54 min

Hunger, The Right to Die & Litigation Funding

Fourteen million of our people go hungry daily but we dump surplus and wasted food valued at R60-billion per year. In studio, Attorney Nastascha Harduth explains how the law is starving the poor. How we die is a question that concerns every single mortal being. The team talks to Professor…
17 Jan 2017 50 min

Christmas Appeal: Children Need Your Love

Christmas is a family time, filled with love, joy and happiness. However, this is also a difficult time of year for many children who are surrounded with images of a happy family, but are being forced to cope as the abused, neglected, estranged, alienated or rejected. Luke Lamprecht, advocate for…
20 Dec 2016 56 min

The Man behind SA Bachelor of the Year

Bullied as a boy for being poor, losing his sister at a young age, and seeing all his money go. He has seen tough times but with the recent competition he won, he wants to make a difference for all. Benji Schaimberg, Researcher for the Laws of Life, has an…
13 Dec 2016 27 min

LGBTI Discrimination in SA

A groundbreaking new report has revealed that more than half (55%) of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) South Africans fear they will experience discrimination due to their sexual orientation or gender identity. Lerato Phalakatshela, Hate Crime Manager of OUT, unpacks all the frightening facts in the report -…
13 Dec 2016 26 min

A Serial Entrepreneur

Ian Fuhr is the special guest in studio. He talks about how he started Sorbet, a chain of beauty salons, and about putting people before profit. www.cliffcentral.com
6 Dec 2016 28 min

Lady Liberty - Attorney Samantha Ngcolomba

Samantha Ngcolomba is a Southern African change maker, lawyer, businesswoman, social entrepreneur and founder of CSI Boutique - using the law as a tool to empower the African woman. Lady Liberty is a mobile legal office that travels to townships and remote communities within South Africa to use the law…
29 Nov 2016 28 min

Our Beautiful Adoption

Garry chats to Brian and Elke Day, the parents who adopted two beautiful girls, Buhle and Senze. They also discuss the process of adoption, and how with nearly two million orphaned, abandoned, and vulnerable children in South Africa, adopting a baby could be the love that changes a life. www.cliffcentral.com
22 Nov 2016 25 min

Don’t Let Criminals Get their Hands on your Money!

Kalyani Pillay is CEO of The South African Banking Risk Information Centre (SABRIC)... she is in studio to discuss the latest banking scams and fraudster activity. Make sure that you don't end up as a statistic! www.cliffcentral.com
22 Nov 2016 27 min

Equestrian Polo: The King of Games

Garry speaks to Mark Coppin - founder member of Inanda Polo, and Craig James - Polo Manager of Inanda Club. They explain how although the game still appeals to the mink and manure glitterati, it is now open on a wider level to everyone. www.cliffcentral.com
15 Nov 2016 24 min

Transform your Life!

Mickey Roothman is an Entrepreneur, Business Development and Brand Strategist, Coach, Speaker and Author… she explains how to transform your business, your brand, and your life. www.cliffcentral.com
15 Nov 2016 28 min
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