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I am excited to share an episode that gave me a lot of delight to record, partly because it is my first strictly academic episode, but also because I recorded it with my mentor Professor Hoctor!

In this episode, Professor Hoctor explains the interesting parallels between law and poetry. He takes us through how the two often feed off of each other in insightful ways. Listen and learn about:

• The similarities and differences between law and poetry; 
• Why judges sometimes turn to poetry in their legal reasoning; and 
• When judicial officers have written judgments as poems or rap songs!

A fascinating discussion.  

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After a year-long hiatus from the podcast, I am back with new insights! In this episode, I share the lessons I learnt on TikTok about how to reach more people. I also set out a new direction for the podcast, which includes:

• Broadening the scope of the topics covered in the podcast;
• Using the podcast to "open up" the classroom; and
• Using the podcast to discuss difficult issues under calmer conditions.

I hope this provides some clarity. 

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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.  

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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; and
• Some of the challenges faced by SAPS members.

Some of the information shared in this podcast pertains to Stellenbosch. However, the general information and principles Sergeant Cornelius shares are helpful to anyone who lives or visits South Africa. 

Thank you for listening. I hope you find the episode as enriching as I did. 

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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 systems available at your university, especially if you come from an under-resourced background. 
• How to conduct yourself with integrity throughout your studies. 

This was fun and enriching to record. I hope you enjoy it. 

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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. 

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