A recent University of Cape Town (UCT) study has revealed that technical and vocational education and training (TVET) students are faring worse than university students in terms of Internet access for remote learning. Dr Nicola Branson, Senior Researcher In The Southern African Labour Development Research Unit (Saldru) At The University Of Cape Town speaks to Aldrin Sampear about this.

A recent University of Cape Town (UCT) study has revealed that technical and vocational education and training (TVET) students are faring worse than university students in terms of Internet access for remote learning. Dr Nicola Branson, Senior Researcher In The Southern African Labour Development Research Unit (Saldru) At The University Of Cape Town speaks to Aldrin Sampear about this.

POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show that delves deeper into the news of the day, along with larger societal themes, inviting listeners to help unpack issues on the day’s current affairs agenda and topics close to their hearts. The host also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners make sense of their world.

POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show that delves deeper into the news of the day, along with larger societal themes, inviting listeners to help unpack issues on the day&rsquo;s current affairs agenda and topics close to their hearts. The host also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners make sense of their world.

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Structural inequalities in remote learning at Tvet colleges And Universities

Political influence is increasingly being viewed as a commodity, with access to decision-makers, lobbying, and patronage networks shaping policy and public procurement. Political analyst Tebogo Khaas unpacks how influence is bought, sold and leveraged, and what this means for governance, accountability and democracy in South Africa.

Political influence is increasingly being viewed as a commodity, with access to decision-makers, lobbying, and patronage networks shaping policy and public procurement. Political analyst Tebogo Khaas unpacks how influence is bought, sold and leveraged, and what this means for governance, accountability and democracy in South Africa.

The Commercialisation of Political Influence

The South African Federation of Trade Unions General Secretary Zweli Nzima Vavi argues that migrants are being unfairly blamed for South Africa’s deepening economic and social challenges. Instead, he says the country should confront corruption, unemployment, deindustrialisation, weak governance and employers who exploit undocumented workers.

The South African Federation of Trade Unions General Secretary Zweli Nzima Vavi argues that migrants are being unfairly blamed for South Africa&rsquo;s deepening economic and social challenges. Instead, he says the country should confront corruption, unemployment, deindustrialisation, weak governance and employers who exploit undocumented workers.

Don’t Blame Migrants, Fix South Africa”: Vavi Challenges Anti-Immigration Narrative Ahead of 30 June Protests

American attorney and Director of Impact Litigation at Mississippi Center for Justice ,Rob McDuff who is advocating for Black American farmers joins us to discuss allegations that Black farmers in the United States receive less government support than White South African farmers. The conversation examines the legal claims, agricultural funding policies and the broader debate around equity and reparations.

American attorney and Director of Impact Litigation at Mississippi Center for Justice ,Rob McDuff who is advocating for Black American farmers joins us to discuss allegations that Black farmers in the United States receive less government support than White South African farmers. The conversation examines the legal claims, agricultural funding policies and the broader debate around equity and reparations.

Structural inequalities in remote learning at Tvet colleges And Universities

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