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.
“Janet, YOU are a Special Angel!"
This must listen, inspiring 7-minute interview by Garry Hertzberg highlights the kindness displayed by one human being to another with no expectation of reward. www.cliffcentral.com
6/9/2021 • 7 minutes, 37 seconds
In Flux: Coronavirus - Contracts, Cancellations & Confusion
The impact of Covid-19 on existing and future contracts is a serious challenge. Can companies declare Force Majeure or an Act of God in response to the claims and hurdles they face? The Coronavirus has turned our worlds upside down, and the worry is that this could become fertile ground for lawsuits. What is the law on this? In studio with Garry is Kevin van Huysteen of Fluxmans Attorneys. Fluxmans Attorneys · www.cliffcentral.com
3/24/2020 • 23 minutes, 7 seconds
In Flux: Coronavirus - Rough Times! Money Worries?
How are you going to deal with huge bills mounting up? Are you in danger of losing your car, your house, and the embarrassment of being unable to pay school fees? How are the banks reacting to this? Are the courts going to come down hard on us, and how do we get the best protection? In studio with Garry and with the answers is Jack Phalane of Fluxmans Attorneys. Fluxmans Attorneys · www.cliffcentral.com
3/24/2020 • 19 minutes, 23 seconds
In Flux: Coronavirus - Tough Times! No Work No Pay?
How far must employers go in standing by their employees? How can an employee claim benefit from an employer, and how long can an employer withstand the absence of its employees during these tough times? Can you insist on working from home? What are the respective legal rights and obligations? In studio with Garry and with the answers is Lisa-Anne King of Fluxmans Attorneys. Fluxmans Attorneys · www.cliffcentral.com
3/24/2020 • 17 minutes, 55 seconds
In Flux: Coronavirus - Hard Times! Business Closure?
Is your business facing the possibility of going bust during these unfortunate times? How can you save your company from being shut down? Is Business Rescue the way to go, or will creditors lose patience? What about personal guarantees signed? In studio with Garry is Colin Strime of Fluxmans Attorneys. Fluxmans Attorneys · www.cliffcentral.com
3/24/2020 • 22 minutes, 29 seconds
#HolidayFavourites - Lawyers performing between the sheets
Favourite podcasts from the Laws of Life with Garry Hertzberg.
In studio with Garry and team are lawyers Ian Allis and Tessa Kassel on the sexual behaviour in lawyers, with special guest Professor Johann Lemmer – founder and principal of the Academy of Sexology. www.cliffcentral.com
12/10/2019 • 19 minutes, 25 seconds
#HolidayFavourites - How to legally silence your neighbour's barking dog
Favourite podcasts from the Laws of Life with Garry Hertzberg.
Are your neighbours’ dogs driving you barking mad? What does the law say? Elbi has an “old needy bastard of a dog” that is all bark and no bite, but whose bark gives the neighbours a dog’s life. In studio with Garry and team is attorney Marina Constas (Director of BBM Law). www.cliffcentral.com
12/3/2019 • 20 minutes, 2 seconds
#HolidayFavourites - Sex at Work Single-Handedly?
Favourite podcasts from the Laws of Life with Garry Hertzberg.
A special collaboration with Jonti Searll, 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 1 in 10 employees have admitted to having sex with a co-worker in the workplace. Is security camera footage of a couple having sex at work adequate proof to have them fired? With Garry and Jonti in studio to discuss sex at work, is labour law specialist attorney Johan Botes. www.cliffcentral.com
11/26/2019 • 22 minutes, 21 seconds
#HolidayFavourites - Can you beat a breathalyser?
Favourite podcasts from the Laws of Life with Garry Hertzberg.
Can you trick a breathalyser? In studio with Garry and team are ‘The Breathalyser Guy’ Angus MacArthur, Howard Dembovsky of JP-SA.org, and @PigSpotter Cliff. www.cliffcentral.com
11/19/2019 • 22 minutes, 24 seconds
#HolidayFavourites - Fowl Play
Favourite podcasts from the Laws of Life with Garry Hertzberg.
What would you do if your neighbour’s crowing roosters and other fowl kept you awake? In studio are Anelle and Roger Hills, who took their neighbours to court. www.cliffcentral.com
11/12/2019 • 21 minutes, 19 seconds
#HolidayFavourites - Sidesplitting Stories of Losing a Ton of Weight
Favourite podcasts from the Laws of Life with Garry Hertzberg.
“I went from 146kgs to my now 55kgs and I have lost 50kgs and counting!” Is this the way to go? In studio with Garry and team, Tessa Kassel and Leslie-Anne Bennett share their stories. www.cliffcentral.com
11/5/2019 • 24 minutes, 6 seconds
Trademark Battles
Can Liverpool FC trademark ‘Liverpool'? Are chicken 'Hot Wings' likely to deceive? Garry Hertzberg discusses trademarks and the law, plus what can and can’t be trademarked with attorneys Sara-Jane Pluke (Partner and Head of Intellectual Property Department) and Koketso Molope (Associate Intellectual Property Law Department) - both of international law firm Eversheds Sutherland (Sandton). This show is presented in alliance with LegalTalkSA. www.cliffcentral.com
10/8/2019 • 42 minutes, 42 seconds
How to Deal with Employees: Poor Performance, Incapacity & Ill Health
Are you entitled to endless sick leave? What are the rights of employees and employers in cases of poor performance? In studio with Garry are Senior Associates Nadia Froneman and Tasso Anestidis from international law firm Eversheds Sutherland (Sandton). This show is presented in alliance with LegalTalkSA. www.cliffcentral.com
9/10/2019 • 44 minutes, 11 seconds
The SA Mining Industry & the Law
In studio with Garry are Attorneys Warren Beech (Partner and Head of Mining & Infrastructure), and Refiloe Vengeni (Senior Associate) - both of international law firm Eversheds Sutherland (Sandton). This show is presented in collaboration with Eversheds Sutherland and LegalTalkSA. www.cliffcentral.com
8/13/2019 • 49 minutes, 10 seconds
Are Our Lawyers Performing (Between the Sheets)?
In studio with Garry and team are lawyers Ian Allis and Tessa Kassel on the sexual behaviour in lawyers, with special guest Professor Prof Johann Lemmer - founder and principal of the Academy of Sexology. www.cliffcentral.com
12/4/2018 • 43 minutes, 18 seconds
Ray Green: Founder of LegalTalkSA
Well done LegalTalk SA on reaching 200k Facebook members! The group has reached a massive milestone - Ray Green talks to Garry and team about this achievement. www.cliffcentral.com
12/4/2018 • 10 minutes, 38 seconds
Help the Disabled to Help You!
A small fraction of our workforce is disabled. Hear about the benefits of employing people with disabilities. In studio with Garry and team is Attorney Johan Botes - Labour Law specialist of Attorneys Baker Mckenzie. Also joining is Joy Baloyi and Vicky Manzini of Leonard Cheshire Disability. This show is presented in association with LegalTalkSA. www.cliffcentral.com
11/27/2018 • 26 minutes, 54 seconds
Eskom: Fat-Cat Bosses Face Retrenchment
Looking at retrenchment law in SA. In studio with Garry and team is Johan Botes - Labour Law specialist of Attorneys Baker Mckenzie. This show is presented in association with LegalTalkSA. www.cliffcentral.com
11/27/2018 • 28 minutes
Cross-examination of Rape Victims: Are they treated fairly?
Joining Garry and team is Attorney Martin Hood to discuss how a defence lawyer, when cross-examining, aims to strengthen his client’s case and discredit the complainant’s evidence, but in the process we must balance fairness to the complainant, the accused and society. This show is presented in association with LegalTalkSA. www.cliffcentral.com
11/20/2018 • 25 minutes, 30 seconds
New Law to Ban Firearms for Self-Defence
Joining Garry and team is Attorney Martin Hood to discuss the draft Firearms Control Amendment, and how this impacts you and the firearms industry. This show is presented in collaboration with LegalTalkSA. www.cliffcentral.com
11/20/2018 • 29 minutes, 18 seconds
Barking Dogs: The Bane of your Life!
Are your neighbours' dogs driving you barking mad? What does the law say? Elbi has an “old needy bastard of a dog” that is all bark and no bite, but whose bark gives the neighbours a dog’s life. In studio with Garry and team is attorney Marina Constas (Director of BBM Law). This show is presented in collaboration with LegalTalkSA. www.cliffcentral.com
11/13/2018 • 27 minutes, 23 seconds
Making Money in Tough Times: Renting to Strangers
Are you renting to strangers to pay off your mortgage or other expenses? Joining Garry and team in studio is attorney Marina Constas (Director of BBM Law) to discuss the law around Airbnb, and Brigid Prinsloo - founder of 'Superhost', who gets paid to go on holiday. This show is presented in collaboration with LegalTalkSA. www.cliffcentral.com
11/13/2018 • 27 minutes, 25 seconds
Maintenance... EISH! Is The System Failing Us?
Joining Garry and team in studio is Felicity Guest, founder of 'Child Maintenance Difficulties in SA', Attorney Craig Baillie (Family Law), and Brian Mallory. This show is presented in collaboration with LegalTalkSA. www.cliffcentral.com
11/6/2018 • 54 minutes, 35 seconds
Release from Prison: How Early is Too Early?
Should Bob Hewitt - who raped young tennis players - get out now? Bob Hewitt is applying for early release. Joining Garry and team in studio is one of his victims, together with her Attorney, Peter van Niekerk (Managing Partner at Attorneys Eversheds-Sutherland, and also a director of the Teddy Bear Foundation). He is accompanied by Attorney Georgia Barnard. They are opposing the application. This show is presented in collaboration with LegalTalkSA. www.cliffcentral.com
10/30/2018 • 49 minutes, 7 seconds
Parktown Boys Sexual Abuse: Parents Speak Out
In studio with Garry and team are broken but courageous parents Buyi Khoza and Phelelani Sindane, Michelle Hobkirk and Ian Dally who tell of the sadness, anger and anxiety of the ordeal. Joining Garry is Jason Firmani of Bikers Against Bullying SA. Also joining Garry is Peter van Niekerk, Managing Partner at Attorneys Eversheds-Sutherland and also a director of Teddy Bear Foundation. He is accompanied by Attorneys Josephine Matsikiwa and Georgia Barnard. This show is presented in collaboration with LegalTalkSA. www.cliffcentral.com
10/23/2018 • 59 minutes, 46 seconds
Sexual Predators at Work
"I felt angry, trapped and repulsed." A special guest shares her story. Also joining the team is Gigi White - founder of Get Up Woman. On the legal side discussing your rights is Attorney Monique Jefferson, Director of International Law firm DLA Piper Sandton and Gail Blacher, Advocate of the SA High Court. This show is presented in collaboration with LegalTalkSA. www.cliffcentral.com
10/16/2018 • 52 minutes, 31 seconds
Cannabis Oil & its Legal Status
Should you get involved? Can you freely sell, manufacture, possess, and use cannabis oil? Joining Garry and the team are Attorneys Vaughn Harrison and Mandi Krebs of international law firm Hogan Lovells. Also in studio, Ken Phillips on cannabis oil as “a positive alternative”. This show is presented in association with LegalTalkSA. www.cliffcentral.com
10/9/2018 • 53 minutes, 8 seconds
Breathalysers for Booze, Weed & Opiates?
Can you trick a breathalyser? In studio with Garry and team are 'The Breathalyser Guy' Angus MacArthur, Howard Dembovsky of JP-SA.org, and @PigSpotter Cliff. This show is presented in collaboration with LegalTalkSA. www.cliffcentral.com
10/2/2018 • 27 minutes, 12 seconds
@PigSpotter now a Powerful Social Media Platform?
Joining Garry and team is Cliff the PigSpotter, with his powerful Twitter following of 552,000 - explaining the evolution of @PigSpotter. With him in studio is Howard Dembovsky of JP-SA.org. This show is presented in collaboration with LegalTalkSA. www.cliffcentral.com
10/2/2018 • 30 minutes, 32 seconds
Begging, Pleading, Kneeling: Do YOU Give?
A motorist's conscience vs street people persistence.... destitute beggars on every corner, aggressive window washers, informal waste collectors. What is the law and how are we dealing with this? In studio with Garry and team is JHB City Councillor Martin Willams, writer and author Dave Gemmel, and Michelle Ackerman who shares her story. www.cliffcentral.com
9/25/2018 • 56 minutes, 29 seconds
TV License Fees: Another Unfair Tax?
Penalty of 10% per month on late payments (plus jail) - really! Hear more from our in studio guest who stood his ground, even after the SABC and its debt collection lawyers badgered, threatened and hectored him to pay. Also joining Garry and team is Advocate Stefanie Fick - Head of Legal at OUTA. This show is presented in collaboration with LegalTalkSA. www.cliffcentral.com
9/18/2018 • 42 minutes, 2 seconds
No One Should Die Without Dignity
Death should be dignified and humane without unnecessary suffering. Garry writes, "My darling mom passed away a few weeks ago. The beautiful mother who loved her children unconditionally is gone forever and irreplaceable. We miss her so much. In her later years she made me promise that I would never allow her to suffer an undignified death. I promised, but what weight does that promise have in law? How valid is an advance health directive?”. Joining Garry and team is Professor Sean Davison and Philene Spargo. Could the law change with your help? This show is presented in association with LegalTalkSA. www.cliffcentral.com
9/4/2018 • 45 minutes, 53 seconds
More Time Off? Leave, Leave & More Leave!
What does the Labour Law Amendment Bill propose to change? Mainly maternity leave, paternity leave and family responsibility leave. In studio with Garry and team is Johan Botes, Labour Law specialist of Attorneys Baker Mckenzie. Presented in collaboration with LegalTalkSA. www.cliffcentral.com
8/28/2018 • 23 minutes, 52 seconds
National Minimum Wage Bill: Be Prepared
"Let there be work, bread, water and salt for all." In studio with Garry and team is Johan Botes, Labour Law specialist of Attorneys Baker Mckenzie. What will it mean in money terms? What if you can’t afford it? What are the exemptions? Will it improve lives or create job losses? Presented in collaboration with LegalTalkSA. www.cliffcentral.com
8/28/2018 • 29 minutes, 8 seconds
Business Rescue: Is it a better alternative to Liquidation?
How does Business Rescue impact employees, creditors, owners etc? In studio with Garry and team is Adriaan Smuts CA (SA) and Advocate of the High Court of South Africa, along with Caitlin Gottschalk (Bcom LLB), discussing Business Rescue in practical terms. This show is presented in collaboration with LegalTalkSA. www.cliffcentral.com
8/21/2018 • 50 minutes, 33 seconds
Maximise your Chances of Success at the CCMA
Garry and team are joined by Labour Economist and Specialist Consultant Andrew Levy as they discuss how to get the most out of the CCMA. This show is presented in collaboration with LegalTalkSA. www.cliffcentral.com
8/14/2018 • 30 minutes, 30 seconds
Con Court Ruling on Labour Brokers: Significant or Not?
Despite the union claiming victory, what really is the practical impact of the Judgment. In studio with Garry and team is Andrew Levy, Labour Economist. This show is presented in collaboration with LegalTalkSA. www.cliffcentral.com
8/14/2018 • 24 minutes, 47 seconds
The Legal Environment is Evolving
In studio with Garry and team is Attorney Alison Lee, who recently attended the International Corporate Counsel Forum in Canada. This show is presented in collaboration with LegalTalkSA. www.cliffcentral.com
8/7/2018 • 19 minutes, 43 seconds
Ts & Cs: Hidden Legal Terms & Jargon
Are you being caught off guard by onerous terms and conditions? Have you been offered the most mouthwatering promotions, only to find out later that the Ts & Cs render it all very different to what you thought? What is the law on Ts & Cs, and would The Consumer Protection Act come to your aid? In studio with Garry and team is Sergio Dos Santos - Candidate Attorney with Webber Wentzel Johannesburg. This show is presented in collaboration with LegalTalkSA. www.cliffcentral.com
8/7/2018 • 34 minutes
Human Trafficking: An Organised Crime
South Africa is a source, transit and destination country for human trafficking. Who is the most vulnerable to human trafficking? With Garry and team is Marcel van der Watt (Phd), an expert in human trafficking. This show is presented in collaboration with LegalTalkSA. www.cliffcentral.com
7/31/2018 • 46 minutes, 57 seconds
Laws of Life - Copyright Bill: Musicians, Creators, Authors, Composers
Are you getting your fair share of royalties? YouTube - what can be uploaded? With Garry and team are Nick Matzukis - Advocate of the High Court and music industry expert, and Warrick Percy - head of licensing at mechanical rights organisation CAPASSO, discussing the latest on the Copyright Bill. Also in studio is Bronwen Hirshowitz LLB. Presented in collaboration with LegalTalkSA. www.cliffcentral.com
7/24/2018 • 55 minutes, 23 seconds
Cybercrime: When is your Bank liable?
It's easy to be prey, but is it easy to get your money back? In studio with Garry and team is Mark Heyink - Information and Security Specialist Attorney - to discuss Information Security Law and the challenges facing South Africans. Presented in collaboration with LegalTalkSA. www.cliffcentral.com
7/17/2018 • 50 minutes, 54 seconds
Victory for Victims of Sexual Abuse: Prescription/ Statue of limitations uplifted for all
The Constitutional Court has ruled that there is no longer a time limit on the prosecution of sexual offences. In studio with Garry and team is Attorney Ian Levitt who took the case to the Concourt to obtain a ruling that impacts every South African. This show is presented in collaboration with LegaltalkSA www.cliffcentral.com
6/26/2018 • 45 minutes, 36 seconds
Contract Law: Scholarship Agreement
"I was awarded a 4-year bursary for Switzerland, but after one year they tried to pull out!" Luyanda Alexander was a helpless student who had to approach the courts to compel them to fulfil their obligations, after they raised all sorts of spurious defences and claims to avoid paying. In studio, Attorney Lorna Ferguson joins the team. Presented in collaboration with LegalTalkSA. www.cliffcentral.com
6/12/2018 • 44 minutes, 51 seconds
Late Disclosure: Rape & Abuse Victims
Is it less painful to remain silent? In studio with Garry and team is Olivia, who for over three decades kept the darkest of secrets. Joining her is Miranda Jordan-Friedmann, Director of Women and Men Against Child Abuse, and Luke Lamprecht, a Child Protection and Development Specialist. Presented in collaboration with LegalTalkSA. www.cliffcentral.com
6/5/2018 • 38 minutes, 57 seconds
Durban girl to sing British Anthem at Rugby Test
The beautiful and talented Haylea Heyns discusses how she is incredibly honoured to have been chosen by SA Rugby to sing before millions in Johannesburg. This is especially prestigious as it is England’s first visit to South Africa in six years. Presented in collaboration with LegalTalkSA. www.cliffcentral.com
6/5/2018 • 10 minutes, 45 seconds
Bank Foreclosure: Can you Lose your House for Unpaid Debt?
Tens of thousands of homes have been sold in execution by auction, often for a fraction of their true value. What do you if you are in danger of losing your home? Joining Garry and team is Attorney Michael Lombard to discuss the plans open to you, and whether the recent amendment to the Rules of Court strikes a balance between the interests of judgment debtors and banks/creditors. Presented in collaboration with LegalTalkSA. www.cliffcentral.com
5/29/2018 • 49 minutes, 22 seconds
Refusal To Marry Same Sex Couples
Same sex marriages have been legal since 2006, but marriage officers still refuse to solemnise a civil union between people of the same sex. Should they be exempted from officiating on the grounds of conscience and religion, or should they be compelled to carry out what the law intends? Recently married couple Dustin and Andrew join us in studio. Presented in collaboration with LegalTalkSA. www.cliffcentral.com
5/22/2018 • 21 minutes, 39 seconds
Traditional/Cultural Male Circumcision-Initiation Schools: Are children’s rights compromised?
Joining Garry and team is De Niro Koffman (LLB) - National Academic and previous Legal Research Officer of the Black Lawyers Association, on whether cultural circumcision on children is compatible with international children’s rights. The Customary Initiation Bill is also discussed. Presented in collaboration with LegalTalkSA. www.cliffcentral.com
5/22/2018 • 29 minutes, 24 seconds
Absenteeism & the Abuse of Sick Leave
"South Africa is plagued by this epidemic and it is costing the economy billions each year with an estimated 15% of the workforce absent on any one day.” In studio with Garry and team is Andrew Levy - Labour Economist, well-known teacher, writer, arbitrator, broadcaster and commentator on South African labour and employment. Funny, serious and not to be missed! Presented in collaboration with LegalTalkSA. www.cliffcentral.com
5/15/2018 • 54 minutes, 47 seconds
Strike Action in South Africa
"No Work, No Pay" - can you be dismissed? South Africa is in the grip of a nationwide bus strike, impacting thousands of commuters. In studio, Attorney Johan Botes of Baker Mckenzie and Saul Smith of Attorneys Dewey Hertzberg Levy on the law of industrial action and strikes. When you can strike, protected and unprotected strikes, pickets, lock-outs, scab labour and much more. This show is presented in collaboration with LegalTalkSA. www.cliffcentral.com
5/8/2018 • 56 minutes, 27 seconds
Weight Loss Surgery
"I went from 146kgs to my now 55kgs and I have lost 50 kgs and counting!" Is this the way to go? In studio with Garry and team, Tessa Kassel and Leslie-Anne Bennett share their stories. www.cliffcentral.com
4/24/2018 • 56 minutes, 7 seconds
2018 Firearm Amnesty & your FAQs on Firearm Law
Garry and team, with attorney Martin Hood, look at the amnesty regarding your rights if you have failed to renew your firearm licence, or possess a stolen firearm, or fall into another amnesty category. They also take your questions on Firearm legislation. Presented in collaboration with LegalTalkSA. www.cliffcentral.com
4/17/2018 • 23 minutes, 59 seconds
The State vs Jacob Zuma: Analysis
What must the State prove to secure a conviction? In studio with Garry and team is attorney Martin Hood, who will unpack the charges and the likely testimony and examine the case in detail. Presented in collaboration with LegalTalkSA. www.cliffcentral.com
4/17/2018 • 23 minutes, 38 seconds
E-Toll Non-Payment: Can you lose your driver's license?
In studio, Howard Dembovsky of Justice Project SA discusses the implications of the AARTO Amendment Bill and how it could affect you - the road user. This show is presented in collaboration with LegalTalkSA. www.cliffcentral.com
4/10/2018 • 28 minutes, 14 seconds
All you ever wanted to know about Trusts
Should you have a Trust? What are the benefits? In studio with Garry and team is Phia van der Spuy of Trusteeze. This show is presented in collaboration with LegalTalkSA. www.cliffcentral.com
4/10/2018 • 29 minutes, 48 seconds
The Risk of Signing Surety
Have you signed surety for your company, a student loan, a family friend or best friend? Can you cancel it, get out of it, avoid it or enforce it? Garry and the team discuss suretyships (incorporating the Summary Judgment Procedure) with guest attorney Emile Myburgh. This show is presented in collaboration with LegalTalkSA. www.cliffcentral.com
4/3/2018 • 27 minutes, 20 seconds
Esidimeni: The Actuary who did the Calculations
This week’s Laws of Life Unsung Hero - in studio with Garry and team is actuary Greg Whitaker who made a substantive contribution to the Life Esidimeni arbitration hearings in support of the 144 mental patients who died, and the 1418 exposed to trauma and morbidity. This show is presented in collaboration with LegalTalkSA. www.cliffcentral.com
4/3/2018 • 27 minutes, 12 seconds
Class Action: Listeriosis & Silicosis
“One life lost is one too many”. Garry and team are joined by Advocate Andy Bester on class action lawsuits and how victims and their families are compensated in law. This show is presented in collaboration with LegalTalkSA. www.cliffcentral.com
3/27/2018 • 43 minutes, 38 seconds
Diplomatic & International Law: Is a cold war returning?
Discussing the expulsion of Diplomats and more... in studio with Garry and team are Riaan de Jager (Principal State Law Adviser), and Albie Laubscher (Director Diplomatic Immunities and Privileges) - both of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation in Pretoria. This show is presented in collaboration with LegalTalkSA. www.cliffcentral.com
3/20/2018 • 49 minutes, 24 seconds
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. www.cliffcentral.com
3/13/2018 • 47 minutes, 16 seconds
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 High Court of SA and specialist legal counsel on property matters. This show is presented in collaboration with LegalTalkSA. www.cliffcentral.com
3/6/2018 • 55 minutes, 18 seconds
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, you will be paying much more than you should for the next 4/5 years. With Garry and team are Christo Bokhorst and Ben Espach of RatesWatch to tell you everything you need know on the complicated topic of Property Valuations and Objections. This show is presented in collaboration with LegalTalkSA. www.cliffcentral.com
2/27/2018 • 50 minutes, 19 seconds
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. www.cliffcentral.com
2/13/2018 • 19 minutes, 52 seconds
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 of her children when she surreptitiously defrauded her employer over years? In studio with Garry and team is Attorney Pieter de Weerdt of Ian Levitt Attorneys Sandton to answer your questions on sentencing in our courts. www.cliffcentral.com
2/13/2018 • 29 minutes, 24 seconds
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 group Edenvale Hub, and Emile Myburgh - attorney and administrator of LegalTalkSA. www.cliffcentral.com
2/6/2018 • 56 minutes, 42 seconds
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. www.cliffcentral.com
1/30/2018 • 54 minutes, 54 seconds
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. www.cliffcentral.com
1/23/2018 • 22 minutes, 56 seconds
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 and Maurice Smithers representing the Ratepayers Association. www.cliffcentral.com
1/23/2018 • 31 minutes, 55 seconds
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. www.cliffcentral.com
1/16/2018 • 44 minutes, 56 seconds
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. www.cliffcentral.com
1/9/2018 • 32 minutes, 29 seconds
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. www.cliffcentral.com
1/9/2018 • 25 minutes, 45 seconds
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. www.cliffcentral.com
12/5/2017 • 26 minutes, 36 seconds
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 AIIF - explains what a member of the public should do in the event that their Attorney is negligent in carrying out an instruction. www.cliffcentral.com
12/5/2017 • 27 minutes, 30 seconds
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 by lightning in the summer months than at any other time of the year. In this replay, Prof. Kramer explains how we can reduce the risk of death or injury from strikes. www.cliffcentral.com
11/28/2017 • 14 minutes, 39 seconds
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. www.cliffcentral.com
11/28/2017 • 38 minutes, 17 seconds
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 cards. www.cliffcentral.com
11/21/2017 • 14 minutes, 42 seconds
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, and a candidate attorney - all from Gildenhuys Malatji Attorneys, based in Pretoria and Sandton. This is a further show in a series in which we collaborate with LegalTalk SA. Then Kalyani Pillay from SABRIC has more tips on how to keep your money safe this festive season. www.cliffcentral.com
11/21/2017 • 53 minutes, 27 seconds
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. www.cliffcentral.com
11/14/2017 • 12 minutes, 58 seconds
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 waivers cover? Deposit hold/authorisation hold on credit cards: how does it work? Are you as a renter covered for third party damage? Plus questions from our collaborative partner LegalTalkSA. Garry is joined by Eugene Tome - LLB, LLM, MBL and Group Legal Advisor for Barloworld Automotive. www.cliffcentral.com
11/14/2017 • 51 minutes, 50 seconds
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 practitioners with confidence. This is a further show in a series and with us in studio is Jan de Beer, Risk Management Executive of The Attorneys Fidelity Fund on the importance, benefits and training of Risk Management. The Attorneys Fidelity Fund · www.cliffcentral.com
11/7/2017 • 16 minutes, 12 seconds
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 show in a series in which we collaborate with LegalTalkSA. Jan de Beer, the Risk Management Executive of The Attorneys Fidelity Fund then joins the team to discuss the importance, benefits and training of Risk Management. www.cliffcentral.com
11/7/2017 • 57 minutes, 42 seconds
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 which we collaborate with LegalTalkSA. www.cliffcentral.com
10/31/2017 • 26 minutes, 37 seconds
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. www.cliffcentral.com
10/31/2017 • 30 minutes, 39 seconds
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 1 in 10 employees have admitted to having sex with a co-worker in the workplace. Is security camera footage of a couple having sex at work adequate proof to have them fired? With Garry and Jonti in studio to discuss sex at work, is labour law specialist attorney Johan Botes. This is a further show in a series in which we collaborate with LegalTalk SA. www.cliffcentral.com
10/24/2017 • 28 minutes, 44 seconds
#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 to discuss sexual harassment and your rights is labour law specialist attorney Johan Botes. This is a further show in a series in which we collaborate with LegalTalk SA. www.cliffcentral.com
10/24/2017 • 29 minutes, 23 seconds
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 is a further show in a series in which we collaborate with LegalTalk SA. www.cliffcentral.com
10/17/2017 • 24 minutes, 21 seconds
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 in a series in which we collaborate with LegalTalk SA. www.cliffcentral.com
10/17/2017 • 31 minutes, 13 seconds
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 internationally. In studio, the couple involved - Anelle and Roger Hills - tell the full story. This is a further show in a series in which we collaborate with LegalTalk SA. www.cliffcentral.com
10/10/2017 • 13 minutes, 55 seconds
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 Watters answers questions. This is a further show in a series in which we collaborate with LegalTalk SA. www.cliffcentral.com
10/10/2017 • 40 minutes, 55 seconds
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. www.cliffcentral.com
10/3/2017 • 11 minutes, 32 seconds
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 at school and now talks nationally on anti-bullying chats to Garry and the team. Also joining is attorney Martin Hood specialist in Criminal Law and firearm legislation. This is a further show in a series in which we collaborate with LegalTalk SA. www.cliffcentral.com
10/3/2017 • 55 minutes, 16 seconds
Bitcoin for Beginners
If you bought R50 of Bitcoin seven years ago, you’d be a millionaire. Should you still buy Cryptocurrency? Have you really wanted to know how Bitcoin cryptocurrency really works and what it is? This week the team talks to attorney Kathryn Mitchell. This is a further show in a series in which we collaborate with LegalTalk SA. www.cliffcentral.com
9/26/2017 • 40 minutes, 23 seconds
Simthandile Myemane (Practitioner Support Manager: AFF)
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 Simthandile Myemane, the Practitioner Support Manager at the AFF. www.cliffcentral.com
9/19/2017 • 13 minutes, 51 seconds
Medical Malpractice Crisis
Your gynae/obstetrician is paying nearly R1million annually for medical risk insurance and most cannot survive. In smaller towns there are no private obstetricians left. The end result is that you will be forced to have your baby delivered at a state hospital in future. Therein lies the rub... of the billions of medical malpractice claims against the Department of Health, 70% are in the field of obstetrics (baby delivery disasters). In studio with Garry is attorney Steven Flowers - medical malpractice specialist, and actuary Greg Whittaker - a quantum of damages specialist. This is a further show in a series in which we collaborate with LegalTalk SA. www.cliffcentral.com
9/19/2017 • 1 hour, 29 seconds
Jan de Beer (Risk Management Executive: AFF)
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. The funds are committed to ensuring the acceleration of growth in the legal fraternity. Jan de Beer, Risk Management Executive of the AFF, joins Garry in studio this week to discuss how to tackle a crooked lawyer who stole your money. www.cliffcentral.com
9/12/2017 • 13 minutes, 24 seconds
Firearm Legislation, Criminal Law & Private Defence
Using lethal force to protect your life, possessions and loved ones. South Africans are confused about how much force they can use to defend themselves and their possessions and when they can and cannot use their firearms. Garry explores this with guest attorney Martin Hood. This is a further show in a series in which we collaborate with LegalTalk SA. www.cliffcentral.com
9/12/2017 • 57 minutes, 21 seconds
Zodwa Mbatha (AIIF): Executor Bonds
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. The funds are committed to ensuring the acceleration of growth in the legal fraternity. Executive Bonds Executive, Zodwa Mbatha from the AIIF, joins the show to discuss executor bonds provided by them. www.cliffcentral.com
9/5/2017 • 11 minutes, 12 seconds
Legal Costs & Lawyers
What do they charge, what can they charge and what are they charging? This is a further show in a series in which we collaborate with LegalTalk SA and answer your questions like: Why is it that even when I win my case I don’t recover all the legal costs? Lawyers are advertising on radio,TV and print... can they now cold call/direct market? Garry discusses all things related to legal fees and lawyers with guest attorneys Lucas Moalusi of Fasken Martineau and Hymie Chait of Fairbridges Wertheim Becker. www.cliffcentral.com
9/5/2017 • 55 minutes, 10 seconds
Thomas Harban (GM: AIIF)
General Manager of The Attorneys Insurance Indemnity Fund Thomas Harban joins Garry in studio. He answers questions like” what should a member of a public do in the event that the attorney is negligent in carrying out an instruction? Who is covered by the AIIF policies? What does the AIIF policy cover? How much cover is provided by the AIIF? www.cliffcentral.com
8/29/2017 • 12 minutes, 56 seconds
Motor Collision Injuries & Death: Know your Rights
The law is changing - victims of road accidents will be receiving less in terms of The Road Accident Benefit Bill (RABS when it becomes law soon), regardless of how bad their injury is. Hear how this will affect you. Also, all your questions posted on LegalTalkSA, such as: "Should I use my own attorney for an injury claim or go straight to the fund for compensation?" and "I was injured in a motor collision when I was 9 years old and my parents never claimed. I’m now 19 is it too late to claim and would it make a difference if it was a hit and run?" The guest in studio is Specialist Attorney on road accident injury claims, Gert Nel of Pretoria. www.cliffcentral.com
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. The funds are committed to ensuring the acceleration of growth in the legal fraternity. www.cliffcentral.com
8/22/2017 • 13 minutes, 26 seconds
Changing Bank Details Scam
With so many banking email scams out there, how can you be sure who is actually contacting you? CEO of the South African Banking Risk Information Centre (SABRIC), Kalyani Pillay, tells us how to avoid being caught out. www.cliffcentral.com
8/22/2017 • 13 minutes, 40 seconds
Road Traffic Matters & Banking Scams
Due to popular demand, Howard Dembovsky joins the Laws of Life team again as through LegalTalkSA there are lots more question on road traffic matters. He also updates us on the City of Johannesburg issuing fines on evidence of speeding cameras - despite the contracts of speed camera service providers coming to an end in January this year. Plus, get advice on how to avoid bank detail scams, and the second in our AFF & AIIF features. www.cliffcentral.com
8/22/2017 • 58 minutes, 33 seconds
Introducing The AFF & AIIF
This is the first in a series in which we introduce The Attorneys Fidelity Fund (AFF) and The Attorneys Insurance Indemnity Fund (AIIF). These shows aim to increase the awareness of the services provided by these organisations and how they serve and protect you. The funds are committed to ensuring the acceleration of growth in the legal fraternity. www.cliffcentral.com
8/15/2017 • 13 minutes, 32 seconds
Traffic Law Enforcement & Road Safety
This is a further show in a series in which we collaborate with LegalTalk SA. In this show the team answers your questions, like "I received a fine from a traffic officer who spelt my name, address and ID number incorrectly, even though he was given my license. What do I do?" Also, "my neighbour claims that it is illegal for my son to kick a ball in the road and they’ve been taking photos of him for evidence they say. Can they do this?" Garry discusses this and all things related to rules of the road with Howard Dembovsky, chairman of the Justice Project South Africa. www.cliffcentral.com
8/15/2017 • 51 minutes, 12 seconds
Cyber Security
How safe is free wifi? What makes a good password, and how paranoid must we really be? CEO of the South African Banking Risk Information Centre (SABRIC), Kalyani Pillay, talks to the team about how to stay safe in the digital world with banking, social media and more. www.cliffcentral.com
8/8/2017 • 13 minutes, 30 seconds
Sectional Title
This is a further show in a series in which we collaborate with LegalTalk SA. In this show the team discusses what your rights are when you own a sectional title flat or townhouse, and things go horribly wrong like electrical, structural and mechanical faults - and the heavy financial burden placed on you. Also, can you be forced to get rid of your beloved pet, and what about horrid increase in levies and satellite, fibre installation costs and those problem neighbours? Garry discusses all this and all things related to sectional title with guest attorney, Marina Constas. www.cliffcentral.com
8/8/2017 • 40 minutes, 41 seconds
Wills, Estates & Who Gets What on Death
This is a further show in a series in which we collaborate with LegalTalk SA, aimed at providing practical legal knowledge to the general public. This week the guest attorney is Arnold Shapiro of Hogan Lovells Sandton. www.cliffcentral.com
8/1/2017 • 56 minutes, 12 seconds
Criminal Law & Procedure
This is another show in a series in which we collaborate with LegalTalk SA, aiming at providing practical legal knowledge to the general public and answering some burning questions asked by regular South Africans. This week the team discusses important criminal law and procedure issues with guest Attorney, Pieter de Weerdt of Ian Levitt Attorneys Sandton. www.cliffcentral.com
7/25/2017 • 56 minutes, 47 seconds
Consumer Law (CPA)
The Laws of Life with Garry Hertzberg collaborates with LegalTalk SA, aimed at providing practical legal knowledge to the general public and answering some burning questions asked by regular South Africans. This week he tackles consumer issues with guest attorney, Emile Myburgh. www.cliffcentral.com
7/11/2017 • 55 minutes, 45 seconds
Labour Law with LegalTalk SA
The Laws of Life with Garry Hertzberg collaborates with LegalTalk SA, to provide practical legal knowledge to the general public and answering some burning questions asked by regular South Africans. This week in studio, Jaqui Perkes of the Fair Labour Practice and Tshilisanani Mukwevho of Labour Law Enterprise to discuss employment related issues. www.cliffcentral.com
7/4/2017 • 57 minutes, 1 second
The Law of Residential Evictions
This is the 4th show in a series in which the Laws of Life team collaborates with LegalTalk SA, aiming at providing practical legal knowledge to the general public and answering some burning questions asked by regular South Africans. This week they discuss the law of evictions with guest attorney, Elize le Roux. www.cliffcentral.com
6/27/2017 • 43 minutes, 54 seconds
Online Dating Scams (Part 2)
The CEO of the South African Banking Risk Information Centre (SABRIC), Kalyani Pillay, speaks to the team about online dating scams. There are thousands of online dating sites that provide the service of matching potential partners based on specific requirements. Unfortunately there are predators that prowl legitimate dating sites for victims to scam. In this second part, Kalyani takes the team deeper into the world of these romance scams and how to take precautions. www.cliffcentral.com
6/27/2017 • 11 minutes, 41 seconds
Family Law
This is the third show in a series in which the Laws of Life team collaborates with LegalTalk SA, aiming at providing practical legal knowledge to the general public and answering some burning questions asked by regular South Africans. This week they discuss family law with guest attorneys Maresa Kurz and Ian Allis. www.cliffcentral.com
6/20/2017 • 46 minutes, 40 seconds
Online Dating Scams (Part 1)
There are thousands of online dating sites that provide the service of matching potential partners based on specific requirements. Unfortunately there are predators that prowl legitimate dating sites for victims to scam. CEO of the South African Banking Risk Information Centre (SABRIC), Kalyani Pillay, talks to the team about online dating scams. www.cliffcentral.com
6/20/2017 • 11 minutes, 57 seconds
Property Law
This is our second show in a series in which we collaborate with LegalTalk SA, aiming at providing practical legal knowledge to the general public and answering some burning questions asked by regular South Africans. This week we discuss Property Law with guest Attorney Guillaume Earle. www.cliffcentral.com
6/13/2017 • 50 minutes, 39 seconds
Laws of Life & LegalTalk SA: Your Legal Questions Answered
Garry teams up with Attorney Emile Myburgh in the first of a series of discussions aimed at providing practical legal knowledge to the general public, and answering some burning questions asked by regular South Africans. This week they tackle a bit of the Consumer Protection Act and where it can apply in everyday life. www.cliffcentral.com
6/6/2017 • 56 minutes, 36 seconds
The Meaning of Separation of Powers
“Who runs SA, the courts or executive?” - ANC banner. “The courts they must save us from this Zuma” - DA supporter. Garry talks to Dr Llewelyn Gray Curlewis, attorney at Pieterse & Curlewis Inc in Pretoria, about the separation of three main spheres of government... namely, Legislative, Executive and Judiciary. www.cliffcentral.com
5/30/2017 • 21 minutes, 40 seconds
The Bahá’í Faith
"The earth is but one country and mankind its citizen..." Garry is joined by Kwezi Fudu-Ceneda and Kully Ziphethe of The Baha’i Faith, the world’s newest independent global belief system which teaches the oneness of God, the unity of humanity and the essential harmony of religion. Bahá'ís can be found throughout South Africa with the National Centre of the Bahá'í community based in Johannesburg. www.cliffcentral.com
5/30/2017 • 25 minutes, 42 seconds
Miracle Organ Transplants
Garry Hertzberg teams up with popular CliffCentral presenter - the Good News Guy, Brent Lindeque - to bring you stories of these medical triumphs and to raise awareness about organ donation in South Africa. In studio - Jacques Lambiotte, who has lived with a donor kidney for 30 years... as well as Shaylene Perry and Alice Vogt, both organ recipients. www.cliffcentral.com
5/23/2017 • 57 minutes, 20 seconds
Legal Odds & Ends
Garry Hertzberg is joined by Saul Smith of Attorneys Dewey Hertzberg Levy to talk about all sorts of odds and ends from the legal world. www.cliffcentral.com
5/16/2017 • 54 minutes, 20 seconds
Birdwatching
Come to South Africa - one of the best countries for birdwatching in the world. In studio, Mark D. Anderson - CEO of BirdLife South Africa - talks about our country's magnificent birdlife and the recent and unique 5-day cruise along the Southern African continental shelf from Cape Town. www.cliffcentral.com
5/9/2017 • 24 minutes, 4 seconds
Recent Rulings from our Labour Courts
Garry and Saul Smith of Attorneys Dewey Hertzberg Levy talk about some exciting developments from the Labour courts, including how an employee got 30 month’s salary awarded! www.cliffcentral.com
5/9/2017 • 29 minutes, 20 seconds
Illegal Churches in Yeoville
The team chats to Tsepo Matubatuba, community leader in the Yeoville/Bellevue areas, which are adversely affected by illegal churches. www.cliffcentral.com
5/2/2017 • 23 minutes, 25 seconds
Unpaid School Fees & Can you be Bumped off an Overbooked Flight?
A Family in Gauteng have had their lounge suite‚ microwave‚ bed headboards‚ printer and fridge (amongst other things) attached by a sheriff of the court because a father did not paid his daughter's school fees. Garry talks to Tim Gordon, National CEO of The Governing Body Foundation, on the rights of both parent and school. Then, airlines routinely sell tickets to more people than the plane can seat, counting on people not to arrive. In the USA recently on a United Airlines overbooked flight, a security officer pulled a passenger out of his seat and dragged him down the aisle by his arms as he screamed hysterically. Could this happen in SA? www.cliffcentral.com
5/2/2017 • 33 minutes, 30 seconds
Denis Beckett
Lawyer turned writer, journalist, columnist and commentator - Denis Beckett is in studio with the team. Who can forget his long-running actuality TV series, ‘Beckett’s Trek’ - a South African favourite. www.cliffcentral.com
4/25/2017 • 27 minutes, 26 seconds
14 years in prison for a murder they never committed
In studio, Samuel Khanye and Victor Moyo discuss how the Constitutional Court has just overturned their conviction. Joining them - Carolyn Raphaely of the Wits Justice Project and Human Rights Lawyer Egon Oswald. www.cliffcentral.com
4/18/2017 • 50 minutes, 58 seconds
The Boy with Prader–Willi Syndrome
Prader–Willi Syndrome - is there a cure? The team talks to Gila Sacks who cares deeply for Caden, the boy with this rare genetic disorder. www.cliffcentral.com
4/11/2017 • 14 minutes, 45 seconds
A Brutal Assault by the Cops
“I urinated blood because of an injury to my manhood.” A news photographer covering the Oscar Pistorius trial was brutally assaulted by the cops. In studio - Dumisani Sibeko on how he got his own back. www.cliffcentral.com
4/11/2017 • 35 minutes, 35 seconds
The Life & Role of a Candidate Attorney
What you don’t learn in Law School... in studio Garry speaks to Nonsikelelo Shezi, Alude Xuba and Thokozani Mthalane. www.cliffcentral.com
4/4/2017 • 19 minutes, 4 seconds
Sexual Abuse in Schools
“It is time to move from indignation to action. I was sexually abused by a trusted teacher and first team rugby coach when I was just 17.” Rees Mann of South African Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse tells his story... and contributing on the law, Advocate Tertius Wessels of Labour and HR Solutions company STRATA-G is also in studio. www.cliffcentral.com
4/4/2017 • 33 minutes, 39 seconds
"Police Wrongfully Raided my House!"
In studio is Sean Early - the man who sued the police for smashing his property and wrecking his reputation. www.cliffcentral.com
3/28/2017 • 18 minutes, 30 seconds
Crooked & Negligent Lawyers
Jan de Beer - Forensic Executive with the Attorneys Fidelity Fund - discusses crooked lawyers who steal Trust monies. Then, Thomas Harban - General Manager of the Attorneys Insurance Indemnity Fund - looks at lawyers who negligently botch your case. www.cliffcentral.com
3/28/2017 • 38 minutes, 58 seconds
Hyde Park - 'The Heights'
Hyde Park High School celebrates their 60th anniversary with the musical 'The Heights'.
In studio, Danielle Bentel - co-director and organiser of the show, Stefania Du Toit (co-director and choreographer), and student Sibusisiwe Mahlangu. The show opens on 3 May 2017 and ends on 6 May 2017. www.cliffcentral.com
3/14/2017 • 15 minutes, 57 seconds
Divorce & Family Law
Attorney Garry Hertzberg, along with guest attorney Nuno Palmeira, discuss divorce, parental rights and obligations, money, property, maintenance, domestic violence, and all those thorny issues one faces with separation and divorce. www.cliffcentral.com
3/14/2017 • 39 minutes, 1 second
Special Podcast: AWM Launch
The African Women's Movement is a pro-women, pro-success group of professionals who are motivated and passionate about women inclusiveness in the economy. Laws of Life researcher Benji Schaimberg attended the official launch of the movement and caught up with some of the 300 attendees to find out why they are part of this movement, and how women can influence and change the sluggish South African economy. www.cliffcentral.com
3/10/2017 • 26 minutes, 23 seconds
Stay at Home Dads
What’s it like to be a stay at home dad? More fathers are doing it. In studio, proud dads Cliff Becker, Deenin Padayachee and Michael Griffin. www.cliffcentral.com
3/7/2017 • 20 minutes, 43 seconds
Fowl Play
What would you do if your neighbour’s crowing roosters and other fowl kept you awake? In studio are Anelle and Roger Hills, who took their neighbours to court. www.cliffcentral.com
3/7/2017 • 28 minutes, 51 seconds
The Magic of Reading
Our children need to read! In studio, Chris Dykes of The Bookshelf Project, Nicci De Wet-Du Toit - Head of Operations for Field of Dreams Foundation, Martha Raholane - Principal at Laezonia Primary, Tadasi Hasanuma - South African Primary Education Support Initiative (Sapesi), and Shelley Arenson - Deputy Principal: Foundation Phase Crawford Preparatory. www.cliffcentral.com
2/28/2017 • 54 minutes, 53 seconds
"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. www.cliffcentral.com
2/21/2017 • 27 minutes, 55 seconds
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
2/21/2017 • 25 minutes, 17 seconds
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
2/14/2017 • 11 minutes, 12 seconds
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 being hijacked at gun and knife-point. Also joining us is Merlyn Jacobson of Illovo Cycle Works. Howard Dembovsky of Justice Project SA joins us online. www.cliffcentral.com
2/14/2017 • 44 minutes, 52 seconds
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
2/7/2017 • 27 minutes
'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
2/7/2017 • 26 minutes, 29 seconds
In Discussion with Khaya Sithole
Chartered Accountant and Social Activist, Khaya Sithole, discusses current issues affecting South Africans. www.cliffcentral.com
1/31/2017 • 24 minutes, 29 seconds
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
1/31/2017 • 28 minutes, 27 seconds
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 in South Africa after having been kicked out of New Zealand because the Kiwis rated him “too fat”. www.cliffcentral.com
1/24/2017 • 54 minutes, 33 seconds
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 Sean Davison who gives his opinion on the Supreme Court of Appeal judgement handed down last month in the Robin Stransham-Ford case. Litigation is expensive and comes with enormous risk. With Litigation Funding available in South Africa, the legal landscape has changed for those who would not normally have access to our courts. Simon Kuper and Gary Sweiden are in studio to explain the concept. www.cliffcentral.com