Guest: Prof Letlhokwa Mpedi - Vice-Chancellor & Principal, University of Johannesburg

Guest: Prof Letlhokwa Mpedi - Vice-Chancellor &amp; Principal, University of Johannesburg

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OB: UJ University Innovation Pod - Insight on the new innovation hub and the role that the University of Johannesburg will play in its developmental success.

Unions and other civil society movements have welcomed government’s efforts to reduce the fuel prices that were meant to increase with a significant amount. The petrol price was going to go up by more than 5-rands while diesel was going to increase by more than 9-rands. The prices are still going to go up from the beginning of May. As long as the war between Israel, USA and Iran continues, fuels prices are going to be severely affected. So this morning we thought to talk about what more we would like to see government do to deal with a possible fuel crisis as we've heard reports of some petrol stations turning motorists away because they've run out of fuel? 

Guest: Mametlwe Sebei - President of the General Industries Workers Union of South Africa

Guest: Riefdah Ajam - General Secretary for the Federation of Unions of South Africa, FEDUSA

Guest: Visvin Reddy - Member of Parliament for the MKP and longtime activist against high fuel prices

Unions and other civil society movements have welcomed government&rsquo;s efforts to reduce the fuel prices that were meant to increase with a significant amount. The petrol price was going to go up by more than 5-rands while diesel was going to increase by more than 9-rands. The prices are still going to go up from the beginning of May. As long as the war between Israel, USA and Iran continues, fuels prices are going to be severely affected. So this morning we thought to talk about what more we would like to see government do to deal with a possible fuel crisis as we've heard reports of some petrol stations turning motorists away because they've run out of fuel?&nbsp;
Guest: Mametlwe Sebei - President of the General Industries Workers Union of South Africa
Guest: Riefdah Ajam - General Secretary for the Federation of Unions of South Africa, FEDUSA
Guest: Visvin Reddy - Member of Parliament for the MKP and longtime activist against high fuel prices

Fuel Prices: What more would we like to see government do regarding the fuel price?    

South Africa is taking a bold step toward closing one of its most persistent gaps — the digital divide. A new R142 billion Digital Connectivity Investment Roadmap, unveiled by the Development Bank of Southern Africa and the National Planning Commission, sets out an ambitious plan to achieve universal high-speed broadband access by 2035. This is more than just an infrastructure plan — it’s a blueprint for building an inclusive digital economy. The roadmap looks at everything from

expanding fibre and mobile networks, to tackling affordability, improving digital skills, and strengthening institutional capacity.

Aligned with frameworks like the National Development Plan and global targets such as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the plan outlines what it will take — financially and practically — to ensure that no community is left behind in South Africa’s digital future.

The big question now is: how do we turn this R142 billion vision into reality — and what will it mean for ordinary South Africans, especially those in underserved and rural areas?

Guest: Dr. Tshepo Feela - Commissioner of the National Planning Commission (NPC) in South Africa 

South Africa is taking a bold step toward closing one of its most persistent gaps &mdash; the digital divide. A new R142 billion Digital Connectivity Investment Roadmap, unveiled by the Development Bank of Southern Africa and the National Planning Commission, sets out an ambitious plan to achieve universal high-speed broadband access by 2035. This is more than just an infrastructure plan &mdash; it&rsquo;s a blueprint for building an inclusive digital economy. The roadmap looks at everything from
expanding fibre and mobile networks, to tackling affordability, improving digital skills, and strengthening institutional capacity.
Aligned with frameworks like the National Development Plan and global targets such as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the plan outlines what it will take &mdash; financially and practically &mdash; to ensure that no community is left behind in South Africa&rsquo;s digital future.
The big question now is: how do we turn this R142 billion vision into reality &mdash; and what will it mean for ordinary South Africans, especially those in underserved and rural areas?
Guest: Dr. Tshepo Feela - Commissioner of the National Planning Commission (NPC) in South Africa&nbsp;

Digital Connectivity Investment Roadmap 

As this is the last Tuesday of the month, today’s programme is dedicated to answering questions submitted over the past few years. Bryan has grouped together questions of a similar nature that he thinks are really important in becoming more financially organised.
Guest (Studio): Bryan Hirsch - Chairperson of Bryan Hirsch, Colley & Associates

As this is the last Tuesday of the month, today&rsquo;s programme is dedicated to answering questions submitted over the past few years. Bryan has grouped together questions of a similar nature that he thinks are really important in becoming more financially organised. Guest (Studio): Bryan Hirsch - Chairperson of Bryan Hirsch, Colley &amp; Associates

OB: UJ University Innovation Pod - Insight on the new innovation hub and the role that the University of Johannesburg will play in its developmental success.

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