Let’s wrap-up the show by getting to understand the General Education Certificate. It’s punted as one of the flagship programme of the Department of Basic Education aimed at giving learners from Grade 9 the opportunity to advance themselves through TVET colleges. But then lots of questions are being raised about just how much weight they carry and whether it’s a good strategy to take seeing how shaky the state of our education is in the country. To explain more on this why the department is considering it, we are joined by….

Guest: James Donald - Executive Director, the DBE’s E3 Program

Let’s wrap-up the show by getting to understand the General Education Certificate. It’s punted as one of the flagship programme of the Department of Basic Education aimed at giving learners from Grade 9 the opportunity to advance themselves through TVET colleges. But then lots of questions are being raised about just how much weight they carry and whether it’s a good strategy to take seeing how shaky the state of our education is in the country. To explain more on this why the department is considering it, we are joined by….
Guest: James Donald - Executive Director, the DBE’s E3 Program

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Understanding the General Education Certificate

This week, Bryan will address concerns regarding delays in the Two Pot Retirement System, along with issues raised by members about unpaid contributions. However, our primary focus for the week, will be on Estate Planning.

Before we do that, Bryan speaks for a few minutes  to Muvhango  Lukhaimane who is the Pension Funds Adjudicator to answer some of your concerns…

Guest: Bryan Hirsch, Chairperson of Bryan Hirsch, Colley & Associates (Pty) Limited 

This week, Bryan will address concerns regarding delays in the Two Pot Retirement System, along with issues raised by members about unpaid contributions. However, our primary focus for the week, will be on Estate Planning.
Before we do that, Bryan speaks for a few minutes  to Muvhango  Lukhaimane who is the Pension Funds Adjudicator to answer some of your concerns…
Guest: Bryan Hirsch, Chairperson of Bryan Hirsch, Colley &amp; Associates (Pty) Limited

Personal Finance with Bryan Hirsch

In last 3 years, the cost of living crisis has crippled many households as food inflation rose to 4,7% overall. According to the recent Household Affordability Index report, theaverage household food basket going up to R2,860.84 for September 2024 (Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Group). These pressures have made it difficult for lower income consumers to keep up with new prices and placing more households at serious risk of being food insecure. According to the Competition Commission, several retailers and producers have not lowered their prices despite a better economic outlook.

In this discussion, we want to unpack if consumers will benefit from lower food prices given the easing of inflation, fuel prices, stronger exchange rate and loadshedding in recent months. We also talk about the role retailers/food producers play when it comes to pricing and how different stakeholders can play a role in advocating for consumers.

Guest: Khalirendwe Ranenyeni - Principal Economist at the Competition Commission 

Guest: Camerodene-June Buys is a Junior Researcher in International Development and Social Policy at the Social Policy Initiative

In last 3 years, the cost of living crisis has crippled many households as food inflation rose to 4,7% overall. According to the recent Household Affordability Index report, the average household food basket going up to R2,860.84 for September 2024 (Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Group). These pressures have made it difficult for lower income consumers to keep up with new prices and placing more households at serious risk of being food insecure. According to the Competition Commission, several retailers and producers have not lowered their prices despite a better economic outlook.
In this discussion, we want to unpack if consumers will benefit from lower food prices given the easing of inflation, fuel prices, stronger exchange rate and loadshedding in recent months. We also talk about the role retailers/food producers play when it comes to pricing and how different stakeholders can play a role in advocating for consumers.
Guest: Khalirendwe Ranenyeni - Principal Economist at the Competition Commission 
Guest: Camerodene-June Buys is a Junior Researcher in International Development and Social Policy at the Social Policy Initiative

Food prices

Yesterday (Sunday) the SACP launched it Red October camping under the theme: Tackle the cost-of-living crisis and implement the NHI now. This theme reflects on the need to prioritize the recovery of the working class after facing limited access to public goods. The campaign also seeks to address how the party can share proposals on overcoming unemployment, poverty as well as inequlity in South Africa.

This morning, we invited the South African Communist Party to share some of their insights. We ask them what a caring socialist outlook could help build a better society that uplifts the dignity of workers. The party forms part of the tripartite alliance and play a critical role in setting the agenda when it comes to government policy and what direction society should be taking in achieving the national democratic revolution. We just wanted to understand how impactful is this campaign in positioning the party as leader in society two decades later. 

Guest (TBC): Dr. Alex Mashilo - South African Communist Party

Yesterday (Sunday) the SACP launched it Red October camping under the theme: Tackle the cost-of-living crisis and implement the NHI now. This theme reflects on the need to prioritize the recovery of the working class after facing limited access to public goods. The campaign also seeks to address how the party can share proposals on overcoming unemployment, poverty as well as inequlity in South Africa.
This morning, we invited the South African Communist Party to share some of their insights. We ask them what a caring socialist outlook could help build a better society that uplifts the dignity of workers. The party forms part of the tripartite alliance and play a critical role in setting the agenda when it comes to government policy and what direction society should be taking in achieving the national democratic revolution. We just wanted to understand how impactful is this campaign in positioning the party as leader in society two decades later. 
Guest (TBC): Dr. Alex Mashilo - South African Communist Party

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