Onthatile Mbizule

The Gavel &...

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Where the statute book meets the soul of the industry. The Gavel &... is an anthology series that decants the law behind the things we think we know. From high-stakes litigation to socio-economic shifts, we explore how the law acts as both a shield and a sword in the real world. Season 1: The Grape - The law on the Vine We head to the vineyards of Africa to explore the legal destiny of the continent. From land rights to AI and Data Sovereignty, we pit complex legal challenges against a carefully selected Verdict Vintage. Hosted by Onthatile Mbizule. Let's decant the law behind the label.

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Onthatile Mbizule

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Land, Transformation and African Soil 24.03.2026 8:22

Land reform sits at the heart of South Africa’s constitutional project. But nowhere is the tension between justice and investment more visible than in agriculture. In Episode 3 of The Gavel & The Grape, we explore how land law shapes the future of farming. We begin with South Africa’s Expropriation Act 13 of 2024, examining how the law attempts to balance constitutional property rights with th...

Tariffs, Trade and The African Exporter 24.03.2026 11:13

In this episode, we explore how international trade law shapes the global journey of wine from South African vineyards to international markets. Topics discussed include: The legal structure of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) WTO rules governing non-discrimination in trade The role of WTO waivers for development preferences The legal framework of the African Continental Free Trade Ar...

Water, Law and The African Vine 25.02.2026 9:04

In our premiere episode, we unpack how water law shapes African viticulture — from South Africa’s transition from colonial riparian rights to the modern public trust model, to Ethiopia’s state-centric water rights regime. We explore legal design, administrative capacity, and what water governance means for farm survival. Highlights: • National Water Act & public trust doctrine (SA) • Existing...