Law Focus

A Legal Inclined show that focuses on our day to day legalities.
Weekly English South Africa Education · Government
18 Episodes

IN CONVERSATION WITH DR SHADI MAGANOE

In May this year, the Constitutional Court ruled that Parliament had acted inconsistently with the Constitution when it decided not to proceed with impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa following the Section 89 Independent Panel's Phala Phala report. The Court ordered that the process be revived, but the President subsequently…
11 Aug 24 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH MR ELTON HART

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has been forced back to the drawing board after businessman Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala withdrew from a plea and sentence agreement in the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court. On 25 June 2026, Matlala concluded a plea and sentence agreement with the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC)…
14 Jul 12 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH WISANI BALOYI

South Africa is producing enough food to feed its population, yet millions of people continue to struggle to put nutritious meals on the table. With food prices remaining high and hunger and malnutrition affecting households across the country, the South African Human Rights Commission has launched a national inquiry into…
14 Jul 22 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH COUNCILOR CATHERINE MUSHI

Today we're talking about your cellphone number and new regulations that could change what happens if you leave it inactive for too long. The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa, better known as ICASA, has published the Fourth Amendment to the Numbering Plan Regulations. The new rules standardise how mobile…
7 Jul 16 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH MARK KINGON

Today we're talking about cryptocurrency and a new reporting framework that could significantly change how digital assets are monitored by tax authorities. SARS has adopted the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework, or CARF, an international reporting standard developed by the OECD. The framework will require Crypto-Asset Service Providers to collect and report…
7 Jul 19 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH MOKONE FINGER

Proposed BEE Rules for Petrol Stations Spark Policy and Property Rights Debate New draft proposals linked to the South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) are triggering debate after reports that they could introduce expanded black economic empowerment (BEE) requirements for petrol stations and other businesses operating along national roads. According…
30 Jun 27 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH CAROL MAFAGANE

Member of Parliament Carol Mafagane of the uMkhonto we Sizwe party has tabled a private members’ bill to have small businesses such as spaza shops & hair salons reserved for South Africans.
2 Jun 20 min

Law Focus

TODAY ON LAW FOCUS WERE GOING INTO THE NITTY GITTY OF THE RECENTLY ASSENTED BELA BILL AND THE CHALLENGES IT FACES FROM CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANISATIONS SUCH AS AFRIFORUM AND SOLIDARITY. WE ALSO TACKLE THE RECENTLY ANNOUNCED PAY INCEASE FOR JUDICIAL OFFICERS AND WEATHER ITS ENOUGH TO STAVE OFF CORRUPTION IN…
25 Sep 2024 52 min