College of Business and Economics | Annual Report 2020 81 the Department of Transport and Supply Chain Management presented the opening address. Prof Luke highlighted that “Public transport has been in the spotlight since the start of the lockdown regulations. We first saw regulations allowing for only 50% capacity in busses and trains, a move that had an immediate impact on income and ability to cover costs. The push back from the taxi industry saw capacity increase to 70% and finally to 100%. It highlighted the tight margins in the industry, but also the power of the taxi industry. During this time many of the structural issues in the public transport industry came to the fore - thin margins, underfunding, political imbalances but also how critical public transport is to the well-being of all South Africans. The pandemic also highlighted what the public transport sector needs. Formalisation, subsidisation, equity, balance, citywide network plans and more interconnectedness to name a few. We do need a bigger picture – a bigger transport picture allowing us to work towards better accessibility and mobility for all. Now more than ever, we need to work for change in the system”. firsT-Year seminar The annual First- Year Seminar was concluded successfully in February 2020. advanCed diPloma orienTaTion The Advanced Diploma Orientation took place on 3 February 2020, at The School of Tourism and Hospitality on the UJ Auckland Park Bunting Road Campus (APB). Guest speaker Dr Hendrik van Deventer was motivating and engaged with the students in more than one language. All academics gave presentations on their modules in the Advanced Diploma programmes. Students enjoyed the session, they engaged with the lecturers and were eager to ask questions. honours orienTaTion The TSCM Honours Programme Orientation took place on Tuesday, 28 January 2020. The session was well attended by students as well as lecturers. A delightful finger supper was catered by STH at the Madibeng Lounge. Students engaged with each other and enjoyed the delicious meal. Prof Noleen Pisa and Dr Peter Kilbourn welcomed the attendees into the Madibeng Council Chambers where they introduced the programmes in a dynamic and engaging manner. Our guest speaker, Mr Sam Kgarimetsa, Regional Supply Chain Manager at Anglo American and former UJ Advanced Diploma Orientation
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