https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fiscal-matters--6134094enGovernmentCopyright Dr Mbavahttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0a823c76da18aa6275aaafa68a936a3d.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fiscal-matters--6134094Mon, 07 Jul 2025 22:34:19 +0000Dr MbavaDr Mbavafeeds@spreaker.comFiscal Matters, simplifies and unpack research findings, policy proposals and recommendations of the Financial and Fiscal Commission enabling public engagement on public finance and fiscal matters.Through insightful dialogue with experts,...falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/manyano-5july20255--66889379https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66889379Mon, 07 Jul 2025 21:02:18 +0000Dr Mbava649falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-unemployment-and-how-is-it-really-measured--59254349fe20dd59-dbe6-4312-82c7-8d633bcf0c84Mon, 01 Apr 2024 21:38:51 +0000Dr MbavaWhat is unemployment and how is it really measured? Follow Financial and Fiscal Commission research intern Ongezwa Ngotana as she unpacks the nuts and bolts of the concept of unemployed, how it is measured by economists and some of the strategies of...375false16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-conversation-with-deputy-speaker-lechesa-tsenoli--59202027bd1153c7-de1d-4a65-a94d-e1f6cceeba9dFri, 22 Mar 2024 14:02:48 +0000Dr MbavaIn this enthralling episode, Deputy Speaker Lechesa Tsenoli takes us on a deep dive into the heart of South African democracy. With wit and wisdom, he recounts his formative years as a passionate activist, his dedicated service to his constituents,...5376false15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/decoding-the-budget-nsfas-funding-cuts-and-the-missing-middle-dilemma--592020305980b2b6-e172-484e-ad4c-64bc234a5368Sun, 17 Mar 2024 11:34:42 +0000Dr MbavaIn today's podcast, we delve into the 2024/25 budget changes affecting NSFAS transfers, which will see a decrease from R58.8 billion to R53.6 billion. The introduction of the Comprehensive Student Funding Model is a pivotal move to support 'missing...936false14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/south-africa-s-fiscal-future-navigating-democracy-and-service-delivery-with-hon-nomi-nkondlo--59202028]]>cb23c67c-9291-41ed-bc28-94d450696b95Thu, 14 Mar 2024 21:21:46 +0000Dr MbavaAs South Africa marks three decades of constitutional democracy, we delve into the nation's socio-economic journey. Reflecting on how the promise of constitutional democracy has been upheld, Hon Nomi Nkondlo, a member of the Western Cape Provincial...]]>1970false13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exploring-economic-frontiers-pioneering-solutions-for-south-africa-s-fiscal-maze--59202029255a17c3-bafe-481e-94c1-4379d5cea268Thu, 14 Mar 2024 15:35:40 +0000Dr MbavaSouth Africa's debt is ballooning despite efforts to tighten the budget, while economic growth crawls at a snail's pace and more young people find themselves jobless. Commission researchers Thando Ngozo and Gianni Delle Donne are digging into these...1216false12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/unpacking-budget-2024-in-the-context-of-30-years-of-democracy--59202031]]>fdd4d37b-3a45-4918-8e89-d0d257f17d99Thu, 14 Mar 2024 12:40:22 +0000Dr MbavaWelcome to the inaugural episode of "Unpacking Budget 2024 amidst 30 Years of Democracy." This year's budget holds significant weight as we commemorate South Africa's three decades of democratic governance. Join us with the FFC Chairperson and the...]]>1121false11full