One of the great treasures of being a lecturer is connecting with students. In this episode, I had a conversation with one of my brightest students, Asanele Ndevu. We spoke about the impact of COVID on her academic life, how she navigated racial tensions at her university, and how she overcame any academic challenges that came her way. Asanele is wise and insightful. I hope you draw inspiration from her courage, light, and energy. https://www.instagram.com/hearsay_thepodcast?utm_so...

In this pivotal episode, Sergeant Cornelius from the SAPS Stellenbosch Police Station shares critical information about how one can preserve evidence after being subjected to a crime. He also helps us understand:How SAPS collects and preserves evidence;Crime patterns in the Stellenbosch area; How we can improve our safety; andSome of the challenges faced by SAPS members.Some of the information shared in this podcast pertains to Stellenbosch. However, the general information and principl...

In this Episode, Mrs Ebrezia Johnson, a lecturer at Stellenbosch University, shares practical tips and skills to help students thrive through their first year of law school. Some of the information contained in the podcast pertains to Stellenbosch University students. But, do not be dismayed because the underlying principles in each of her tips are useful for all law students. Her tips include:Techniques to learn to make the most of your learning experience.How to make the most of the support...

Starting this podcast was hard. In this episode, I discuss some of the reasons why this might be the case. I also explain that the Hearsay podcast explores how to talk about the law in ways that feel more relatable and personal. This is important because the law affects all of us in so many ways!Thank you for taking the time to listen. The next episode will air on 21 February 2024! I have an amazing guest for that one so please tune in. Follow more on Instagram at hearsay_thepodcast...