The Real Network 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.
Weekly English South Africa Society & Culture
290 Episodes
180 – 200

Laws of Life - "Help me mommy, there are men in the house"

At 2:20am on a freezing morning in August 2016, a mother received a frantic call from her college student daughter Kim who was calling her from inside a cupboard she was hiding in whilst the home in which she was staying was being ransacked. All she said on the phone…
16 Aug 2016 29 min

Laws of Life - 30 Dancers, 3 Dance Companies, 1 Stage

For the first time ever, the Joburg Theatre’s Mandela stage will showcase a collaboration between three dance companies from opposite corners of the country – the Cape Dance Company (CDC), Moving Into Dance Mophatong (MIDM), and Tshwane Dance Theatre (TDT). Joining the team in studio are some of the performers.
9 Aug 2016 24 min

Laws of Life - Access to Information

How far can you go to access information held by the State and another person? Advocate Ronée Robinson SC, author of the book 'Access to Information' is in studio to discuss.
9 Aug 2016 30 min

Laws of Life - Opera & The Theatre

Garry looks at the upcoming big musicals and what is being done to attract people back to the theatre. CEO of Gauteng Opera Marcus Tebogo Desando, and amazing tenor Phenye Modiane are in studio - as well as Aubrey Sekhabi, CEO of The State Theatre Pretoria, plus Bronwen Kerry of…
2 Aug 2016 58 min

Laws of Life - Fake Qualifications

Are prospective candidates for employment lying about their qualifications and do they paint an entirely different picture of their past compared to what it really is? Did you know that over 11% of job applicants have a criminal record and many more have impaired credit records? Joining Garry in studio…
26 Jul 2016 56 min

Laws of Life - The Joy of Reading

Garry looks at the joy of reading. To talk about why reading is a big part of and how it enhances their lives, he’s joined by well-known actress and bookworm Chantal Stanfield, Executive Chairman of ReaderWorld Sipho J Mabaso, and Tshwane journalist Kabelo Chabalala.
19 Jul 2016 57 min

Laws of Life - The Sub-culture of Gaming in SA

Are you a fan of Game of Thrones and have you ever wanted to dress up as Rob Stark and go slay the white walkers? Or command the dwarfish legions against the orcish hordes? What about flying alongside Luke Skywalker in a dogfight with Darth Vader? Join Garry as he…
12 Jul 2016 59 min

Laws of Life - Regulation of the Horseracing Industry

With all the money involved in horseracing, how is it managed in SA? What are the rules and laws in place to eliminate malpractice? The National Horseracing Authority explain how they regulate the sport in Southern Africa to maintain its integrity. Retired jockey Tex Lerena also joins the discussion.
28 Jun 2016 55 min

Laws of Life - The Gay Community

Garry speaks to members of the South African gay community to honour and stand in solidarity with the victims and survivors of the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, USA. What steps should be taken in SA to prevent such an atrocity happening here?
21 Jun 2016 56 min

Laws of Life - The Palmarozza Family Speaks

Garry speaks to the family of Lee-Ann Palmarozza, whose body was found floating in a swimming pool at a luxury Mauritian resort. A court in Mauritius has subsequently acquitted her boyfriend of manslaughter. Then, two young door-to-door salesmen trying to sell tableware just to earn “a few bucks” pop in…
14 Jun 2016 55 min

Laws of Life - Sexual Harassment

Have you ever felt embarrassed, insecure and confused after unwanted sexual conduct at the office? One such victim who took on her employer tells her story. Our courts have determined that “trying your luck” is sexual harassment. Learn what your rights are! Also hear about an online counselling service that…
7 Jun 2016 56 min

Laws of Life - Taking Back the Power

Recently retired Banyana Banyana star Portia Modise talks about the cruelty of 'corrective rape' on gay women in the townships, and how widespread this evil is. Then, Claire Mcfarlane - the South African-born Australian who was brutally raped in Paris and left for dead some years ago - is running…
31 May 2016 55 min

Laws of Life - Torture in our Prisons: Then & Now

The more things change, the more they stay the same... Garry Hertzberg speaks to Dr. Wendy Orr, who while working in the medical examiner's office in Port Elizabeth, became the first and only doctor in government employment to reveal police torture and abuse of political detainees in the 1980s. Then…
24 May 2016 55 min

Laws of Life - CFS & Dream Interpretation

Imagine living with ongoing fatigue and excessive daytime sleepiness, disruptive and non-refreshing sleep, difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep, and insomnia? Garry Hertzberg speaks to people with these sleep disorders who live with 'Chronic Fatigue Syndrome'. This illness, with brain dysfunction and many other distressing symptoms, is recognised as a…
17 May 2016 57 min

Laws of Life - How to Prevent Cyber Paedophilia

Celebrity chef Yudhika Sujanani speaks out about the family friend that preyed on her underage daughter. The team also takes a look at what measures can be taken to protect children online.
10 May 2016 57 min

Laws of Life - Modern Day Good Samaritan

Join Garry Hertzberg for a two-part show about how a young woman named Nonkululeko was kept afloat by a modern day Good Samaritan in conjunction with Premier Hotels and is saving water for our future - a watershed moment for humanity.
3 May 2016 55 min

Laws of Life - Sex, Lies & Revenge Porn

Guest Nondumiso opens up to Garry Hertzberg and the team and gives a glimpse into the soul stripping phenomenon of revenge porn and how she sought revenge. Also, find out about the titillating movements that are being made in the sex industry.
26 Apr 2016 56 min

Laws of Life - What Happens After You Pass On?

Ever wonder what happens to you after you pass on? This edition is all about autopsies with Dr B who’s a Forensic Pathologist (and Magician). Then, Edward Mmolaeng who is seeking answers about the tragic death of his young daughter joins the show to get his story across and hopefully…
19 Apr 2016 56 min

Laws of Life - International Day for Street Children

April 12th is International Day for Street Children. It’s promoted as “a platform for the millions of street children around the world – and their champions.” In light of this, Garry Hertzberg is joined by Joe Theron, producer of the hit stage musical ‘Africa Umoja’, who’s helped street children become…
12 Apr 2016 54 min
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