Future Of: Can SA afford the future of digital learning and what does that look like?

Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Prof Mary Metcalfe, Professor of Practice at the University of Johannesburg’s School of Public Management, Governance & Public Policy, about the future of education following Higher Education Minister Buti Manamela’s budget speech. The discussion explores plans for digital education, improving access and affordability, and ensuring learners are equipped with work-ready and social protection skills, alongside a renewed focus on strengthening foundational literacy.TAGS: Weekend breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu, Talk radio 702, Future of, Prof Mary Metcalfe, Access, Human rights, Higher education, Digital transformation, Digital learning, South Africa education system, Buti Manamela, NSFAS, Workplace integrated learning, apprenticeships, TVET colleges, Skills development, Artificial intelligence, Automation, Future of work, Youth employment, Digital skills, Skills fund Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is your weekend wake-up companion, with all you need to know for your weekend. The topics Gugs covers range from lifestyle, family, health, and fitness to books, motoring, cooking, culture, and what is happening on the weekend in 702land.  Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu.  Listen live on Primedia+ on Saturdays and Sundays from 06:00 and 10:00 (SA Time) to Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj  For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/u3Sf7Zy or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/BIXS7AL  Subscribe to the 702 daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc  Follow us on social media:  702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702  702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702  702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702  702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.