Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivered the budget speech at 2 pm today. This was the third attempt to table the budget. But what does it mean for us? To tell us how the budget 3.0 affects South Africans, we are joined by senior producer of Newsbreak, Lotus FM and weekend talk show host, Taresh Harreeparshad. 

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivered the budget speech at 2 pm today. This was the third attempt to table the budget. But what does it mean for us? To tell us how the budget 3.0 affects South Africans, we are joined by senior producer of Newsbreak, Lotus FM and weekend talk show host, Taresh Harreeparshad.&nbsp;

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An energetic afternoon drive show, featuring latest trending &amp; topical news stories, sport updates, high-profile interviews and innovative CSI campaigns. Providing high value entertainment to commuters heading home after hectic workdays. Upbeat music peppered with interesting and snappy chats, relatable to the lifestyle of listeners. The different themes are but not limited to the below: Nation Building Promoting Democracy Social Cohesion Women &amp; Youth Empowerment Entrepreneurship &amp; Leadership Technology South African Heritage

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What does budget 3.0 mean for us?

As we mark Human Rights Month, we’re joined by Asha Moodley, a lifelong activist and community voice. She has worked as a teacher, researcher, writer, and in public interest law, while contributing to civil society and Agenda Feminist Media. A long-standing member of the Black Consciousness Movement, founded by Steve Biko, Asha continues to inspire.

As we mark Human Rights Month, we&rsquo;re joined by Asha Moodley, a lifelong activist and community voice. She has worked as a teacher, researcher, writer, and in public interest law, while contributing to civil society and Agenda Feminist Media. A long-standing member of the Black Consciousness Movement, founded by Steve Biko, Asha continues to inspire.

Activist Asha Moodley on The Drive By

As South Africa reflects on 30 years of the Bill of Rights, the conversation is shifting from mere access to education toward ensuring learners experience dignity, support, and opportunity. With over 40% of students not matriculating and many struggling due to poverty and limited support, the challenge is urgent. We speak to Dumisani Tshabalala, Head of Academics at the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls, about the barriers, solutions, and systemic changes needed to make human dignity real in schools.

As South Africa reflects on 30 years of the Bill of Rights, the conversation is shifting from mere access to education toward ensuring learners experience dignity, support, and opportunity. With over 40% of students not matriculating and many struggling due to poverty and limited support, the challenge is urgent. We speak to Dumisani Tshabalala, Head of Academics at the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls, about the barriers, solutions, and systemic changes needed to make human dignity real in schools.

Head of Academics at the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls chats about Making Human Dignity Real

No one works for free, yet nearly half of South Africans feel underpaid, with 48% saying their salaries don’t reflect their workload. Despite record-high averages reported by Statistics South Africa, many are still living pay cheque to pay cheque. We are joined by Job Crystal CEO Sasha Knott to unpack this growing gap.

No one works for free, yet nearly half of South Africans feel underpaid, with 48% saying their salaries don&rsquo;t reflect their workload. Despite record-high averages reported by Statistics South Africa, many are still living pay cheque to pay cheque. We are joined by Job Crystal CEO Sasha Knott to unpack this growing gap.

What does budget 3.0 mean for us?

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