Laws Of Life

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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