Irregular maintenance of gravel roads: its impact on access to social and economic services
- Authors: Madyibi, Yonela Makaziwe
- Date: 2022-04
- Subjects: Gravel roads , Roads -- Maintenance and repair
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/58385 , vital:59066
- Description: The Eastern Cape remains the poorest and most rural province in South Africa. Roads in the province are generally in a poor condition and over the years they have been deteriorating, particularly in the rural areas. There is a general lack of regular maintenance of roads in most rural municipalities and in certain instances, this is exacerbated by the lack of resources. Intsika Yethu Municipality (IYM) is a rural municipality in the Chris Hani District served by a road network with a large number of gravel roads which are in a poor condition. The majority of the residents have sparse access to basic services and amenities. Consequently, they travel long distances, for at least an hour, to access services. The study adopted a quantitative research method. A structured questionnaire was designed to collect data and non-probability and probability sampling procedures were utilised. A detailed statistical data analysis was conducted to test probable relationships between variables utilised in the research tool. The findings of this study revealed that the gravel roads in the area are not maintained regularly. During rainy seasons the roads become slippery, while several are flooded and unusable. Such condition of roads makes the rural areas to be generally inaccessible to essential service workers i.e. teachers, and healthcare workers. The findings further revealed that most gravel roads in IYM have not been maintained in the past 5 years. The drive along the network of roads is poor due to structural defects. Furthermore, the vehicles are forced to drive at a relatively slow speed. The condition of the poor roads affects the response time of emergency service transport. The response time averages between 3-12 hours depending on the distance of the area from the main towns. The condition of roads results in increased transport and travelling costs. The poor quality of the roads in the area makes it unattractive to skilled essential workers which has a negative impact on the residents. The research concludes that if gravel roads are maintained regularly, residents’ access to amenities could be improved and their livelihood could be enhanced. , Thesis (MA) -- Faculty of Engineering, the Built Environment, and Technology, 2022
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- Date Issued: 2022-04
- Authors: Madyibi, Yonela Makaziwe
- Date: 2022-04
- Subjects: Gravel roads , Roads -- Maintenance and repair
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/58385 , vital:59066
- Description: The Eastern Cape remains the poorest and most rural province in South Africa. Roads in the province are generally in a poor condition and over the years they have been deteriorating, particularly in the rural areas. There is a general lack of regular maintenance of roads in most rural municipalities and in certain instances, this is exacerbated by the lack of resources. Intsika Yethu Municipality (IYM) is a rural municipality in the Chris Hani District served by a road network with a large number of gravel roads which are in a poor condition. The majority of the residents have sparse access to basic services and amenities. Consequently, they travel long distances, for at least an hour, to access services. The study adopted a quantitative research method. A structured questionnaire was designed to collect data and non-probability and probability sampling procedures were utilised. A detailed statistical data analysis was conducted to test probable relationships between variables utilised in the research tool. The findings of this study revealed that the gravel roads in the area are not maintained regularly. During rainy seasons the roads become slippery, while several are flooded and unusable. Such condition of roads makes the rural areas to be generally inaccessible to essential service workers i.e. teachers, and healthcare workers. The findings further revealed that most gravel roads in IYM have not been maintained in the past 5 years. The drive along the network of roads is poor due to structural defects. Furthermore, the vehicles are forced to drive at a relatively slow speed. The condition of the poor roads affects the response time of emergency service transport. The response time averages between 3-12 hours depending on the distance of the area from the main towns. The condition of roads results in increased transport and travelling costs. The poor quality of the roads in the area makes it unattractive to skilled essential workers which has a negative impact on the residents. The research concludes that if gravel roads are maintained regularly, residents’ access to amenities could be improved and their livelihood could be enhanced. , Thesis (MA) -- Faculty of Engineering, the Built Environment, and Technology, 2022
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- Date Issued: 2022-04
Perceptions of South African original equipment manufacturers about pursuing new global electrical vehicle strategy
- Authors: Mmushi, Thabang
- Date: 2022-04
- Subjects: Electric vehicles , Motor vehicles
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/57936 , vital:58429
- Description: Global strategy in the automotive industry focusses on limiting climate changes and preservation of natural resources by gradually shifting towards non-gas emission transportation such as electrical vehicles (EVs). The strategic thinking and planning have advanced significantly globally. Automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEM’s) are responding to this growing demand of EVs by focusing investments on the research and development (R&D) and setting up manufacturing facilities. This EV strategy showed great degree of success already over the past few years. (Nathalie Ortar & Marianne Ryghaug, 2019) In 2013, sales of EVs were introduced in the South African market. The adoption of EVs is very low and existing studies suggest consumer perceptions towards EVs and possible social economic barriers in the South African automotive market prevent the adoption or intention to purchase EVs. The purpose of this research study was to unpack perception withholding the uptake of the EVs manufacturing in South Africa. It aimed to assess the barriers of the local automotive industry in pursuing the global strategy. The research structure was realised through conducting a literature review to explore the existing research topic. Empirical research evidence was obtained through conducting interviews which targeted existing OEMs whom the parent plants are currently manufacturing EVs globally. The study focused on key factors such as consumer knowledge, local infrastructure, and market uncertainty about EVs. The findings of the study highlighted consumers are knowledgeable about the benefits of owning EVs. However, the willingness set up a manufacturing infrastructure for EVs was highly not favourable for a majority of the factors such as power supply shortage, EVs supply chain shortage, small local market, and lack of proactive policies to drive EVs adoption or attract global investment. With these perceived positive opinions from respondents, it is down to government and private companies to work in cohesion to provide a conducive environment for EVs manufacturing in future. , Thesis (MA) -- Faculty of Business and Economic science, 2022
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- Date Issued: 2022-04
- Authors: Mmushi, Thabang
- Date: 2022-04
- Subjects: Electric vehicles , Motor vehicles
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/57936 , vital:58429
- Description: Global strategy in the automotive industry focusses on limiting climate changes and preservation of natural resources by gradually shifting towards non-gas emission transportation such as electrical vehicles (EVs). The strategic thinking and planning have advanced significantly globally. Automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEM’s) are responding to this growing demand of EVs by focusing investments on the research and development (R&D) and setting up manufacturing facilities. This EV strategy showed great degree of success already over the past few years. (Nathalie Ortar & Marianne Ryghaug, 2019) In 2013, sales of EVs were introduced in the South African market. The adoption of EVs is very low and existing studies suggest consumer perceptions towards EVs and possible social economic barriers in the South African automotive market prevent the adoption or intention to purchase EVs. The purpose of this research study was to unpack perception withholding the uptake of the EVs manufacturing in South Africa. It aimed to assess the barriers of the local automotive industry in pursuing the global strategy. The research structure was realised through conducting a literature review to explore the existing research topic. Empirical research evidence was obtained through conducting interviews which targeted existing OEMs whom the parent plants are currently manufacturing EVs globally. The study focused on key factors such as consumer knowledge, local infrastructure, and market uncertainty about EVs. The findings of the study highlighted consumers are knowledgeable about the benefits of owning EVs. However, the willingness set up a manufacturing infrastructure for EVs was highly not favourable for a majority of the factors such as power supply shortage, EVs supply chain shortage, small local market, and lack of proactive policies to drive EVs adoption or attract global investment. With these perceived positive opinions from respondents, it is down to government and private companies to work in cohesion to provide a conducive environment for EVs manufacturing in future. , Thesis (MA) -- Faculty of Business and Economic science, 2022
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- Date Issued: 2022-04
Key factors affecting the retention of production pharmacists in pharmaceutical manufacturing in South Africa
- Authors: Mvunyiswa, Mzwandile
- Date: 2022-04
- Subjects: Pharmaceutical industry , Pharmacists -- South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/58013 , vital:58498
- Description: he goal of the study was to look at elements that influenced the retention of production pharmacists in the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry. The South African pharmaceutical manufacturing industry is in charge of producing a wide range of pharmaceutical products for both the domestic and foreign markets. Production pharmacists are leaving the industry to pursue employment outside of the production environment, which is a problem for the industry. The goal of the study was to discover crucial factors that would help pharmacists in South Africa stay in the pharmaceutical product manufacturing industry. After doing a literature review to identify the determinants of retention, a hypothesis model was created to see if the identified factors had a positive link with pharmacist retention. The information was gathered via a survey with a questionnaire that was prepared and distributed to 81 people. Factor analysis confirmed the factors measured in the study, with Employee Reward and Recognition emerging as two separate factors. The study revealed that the factor of Employee Reward and Recognition (Factor A), which means receiving rewards and recognition was done in a fair and competitive manner did not relate to Employee Reward and Recognition as an actual Retention Factor (Factor B), or with Leadership, Training, Employee Career Development, Work-Life Balance or Job Security. In general, positive responses were received for Employee Reward and Recognition A (receiving rewards and recognition, and this was done in a fair and competitive manner), and neutral responses were received for Leadership, Work-Life Balance and Job Security and negative responses were recorded for Employee Career Development, Training and Employee Rewards and Recognition B (effectiveness of reward system to retain pharmaceutical talent). Pharmaceutical manufacturing companies must devise strategies to address the factors that elicited negative and neutral responses from the respondents. If the factors are not addressed, important talent, such as pharmacists, may be lost. , Thesis (MA) -- Faculty of Science, School of Environmental Sciences, 2022
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- Date Issued: 2022-04
- Authors: Mvunyiswa, Mzwandile
- Date: 2022-04
- Subjects: Pharmaceutical industry , Pharmacists -- South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/58013 , vital:58498
- Description: he goal of the study was to look at elements that influenced the retention of production pharmacists in the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry. The South African pharmaceutical manufacturing industry is in charge of producing a wide range of pharmaceutical products for both the domestic and foreign markets. Production pharmacists are leaving the industry to pursue employment outside of the production environment, which is a problem for the industry. The goal of the study was to discover crucial factors that would help pharmacists in South Africa stay in the pharmaceutical product manufacturing industry. After doing a literature review to identify the determinants of retention, a hypothesis model was created to see if the identified factors had a positive link with pharmacist retention. The information was gathered via a survey with a questionnaire that was prepared and distributed to 81 people. Factor analysis confirmed the factors measured in the study, with Employee Reward and Recognition emerging as two separate factors. The study revealed that the factor of Employee Reward and Recognition (Factor A), which means receiving rewards and recognition was done in a fair and competitive manner did not relate to Employee Reward and Recognition as an actual Retention Factor (Factor B), or with Leadership, Training, Employee Career Development, Work-Life Balance or Job Security. In general, positive responses were received for Employee Reward and Recognition A (receiving rewards and recognition, and this was done in a fair and competitive manner), and neutral responses were received for Leadership, Work-Life Balance and Job Security and negative responses were recorded for Employee Career Development, Training and Employee Rewards and Recognition B (effectiveness of reward system to retain pharmaceutical talent). Pharmaceutical manufacturing companies must devise strategies to address the factors that elicited negative and neutral responses from the respondents. If the factors are not addressed, important talent, such as pharmacists, may be lost. , Thesis (MA) -- Faculty of Science, School of Environmental Sciences, 2022
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- Date Issued: 2022-04
Effect of fire severity on Afrotemperate forest tree survival
- Authors: Giddey, Brandon Louis
- Date: 2022-04
- Subjects: Trees -- Mortality , Wildfires
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/57413 , vital:57635
- Description: Weather patterns have changed globally with increased fire danger weather conditions, along with poor management and fire suppression, likely contributing to the increase in prevalence of large wildfires. Ecosystems such as temperate broad-leaved forests, where fire is limited by climatic conditions, are particularly at risk of altered fire regimes related to climate change. It is thus important to monitor the effects of fire in these ecosystems. Satellite remote sensing is a cost-effective way to assess spatial variability of fire effects on a landscape scale and has become an increasingly used tool for studying fire severity. In the southern Cape of South Africa during October-November 2018, a large wildfire burnt patches of Southern Cape Afrotemperate Forest (hereafter ‘Afrotemperate forest’). This provided an opportunity to investigate the accuracy of a satellite index for fire severity and the effect of fire on Afrotemperate forest survival. The first objective was to verify through field observations the accuracy of the differenced Normalised Burn Ratio (dNBR) as an index of fire severity derived from Sentinel 2 images in Afrotemperate forest. The second objective was to investigate the effect of fire severity and tree size on the post-fire survival of Afrotemperate forest tree species. For the first objective, stem fire severity, estimated from observed damage to the main stem, was recorded for 1 648 trees in 87 plots and linear regression used to test whether the observed measure of fire severity was related to dNBR. For the second objective, stem fire severity and tree survival 19-24 months post-fire were recorded for 40 species and 1 378 trees in 88 plots. Trees were considered to have survived if they resprouted from the main stem or had green foliage in the canopy. The survival response was assessed in relation to stem fire severity and tree size for all trees collectively and for 10 species (with sample size > 40) individually, using logistic regression. A strong linear relationship between dNBR and stem fire severity (r2 = 0.69, p < 0.001) confirmed the accuracy of dNBR as a measure of fire severity in Afrotemperate forest. In the fire investigated, 4 628 ha of Afrotemperate forest burnt of which 67% burnt at low severity, 21% at medium severity and 12% at high severity. The dNBR values associated with fire severity categories were comparable between Afrotemperate and North American forests, suggesting that dNBR values are relatively standard across forest types. Information on the distribution of fire severity vi facilitates investigation of further questions regarding past and future fire regimes and the fire ecology of Afrotemperate forest. The post-fire survival rate of Afrotemperate forest trees was 45% which is comparable to that in coniferous forests of North America but lower than that in temperate forests of Australia and Portugal and the neighbouring dune thicket which shares several species with Afrotemperate forest. Fire severity had a significant negative effect on survival and tree size a significant positive effect. Total variance explained by the model (for species collectively) was 40.8%, of which fire severity and tree size combined explained 13.2%, and species as random factor, 27.6%. Respective tree species showed differential survival responses – four species showed high survival (> 60% of individuals), while five species showed low survival (< 40%). This study was the first post-fire assessment of the resprouting ability of Afrotemperate forest trees and a third of the trees surveyed (for species collectively) resprouted from the stem. This suggested that resprouting from the stem is a primary means of post-fire recovery in Afrotemperate forest trees, in contrast with previous assertions that several common canopy species, including Podocarpus latifolius, Afrocarpus falcatus, Scutia myrtina, Scolopia mundii and Rapanea melanophloeos, are unable to resprout. Varying resilience to fire among species supports previous suggestions that fire affects species’ composition and diversity in these forests and calls for careful management of fire regimes in the face of global change. , Thesis (MSc) -- Faculty of Science, 2022
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- Date Issued: 2022-04
- Authors: Giddey, Brandon Louis
- Date: 2022-04
- Subjects: Trees -- Mortality , Wildfires
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/57413 , vital:57635
- Description: Weather patterns have changed globally with increased fire danger weather conditions, along with poor management and fire suppression, likely contributing to the increase in prevalence of large wildfires. Ecosystems such as temperate broad-leaved forests, where fire is limited by climatic conditions, are particularly at risk of altered fire regimes related to climate change. It is thus important to monitor the effects of fire in these ecosystems. Satellite remote sensing is a cost-effective way to assess spatial variability of fire effects on a landscape scale and has become an increasingly used tool for studying fire severity. In the southern Cape of South Africa during October-November 2018, a large wildfire burnt patches of Southern Cape Afrotemperate Forest (hereafter ‘Afrotemperate forest’). This provided an opportunity to investigate the accuracy of a satellite index for fire severity and the effect of fire on Afrotemperate forest survival. The first objective was to verify through field observations the accuracy of the differenced Normalised Burn Ratio (dNBR) as an index of fire severity derived from Sentinel 2 images in Afrotemperate forest. The second objective was to investigate the effect of fire severity and tree size on the post-fire survival of Afrotemperate forest tree species. For the first objective, stem fire severity, estimated from observed damage to the main stem, was recorded for 1 648 trees in 87 plots and linear regression used to test whether the observed measure of fire severity was related to dNBR. For the second objective, stem fire severity and tree survival 19-24 months post-fire were recorded for 40 species and 1 378 trees in 88 plots. Trees were considered to have survived if they resprouted from the main stem or had green foliage in the canopy. The survival response was assessed in relation to stem fire severity and tree size for all trees collectively and for 10 species (with sample size > 40) individually, using logistic regression. A strong linear relationship between dNBR and stem fire severity (r2 = 0.69, p < 0.001) confirmed the accuracy of dNBR as a measure of fire severity in Afrotemperate forest. In the fire investigated, 4 628 ha of Afrotemperate forest burnt of which 67% burnt at low severity, 21% at medium severity and 12% at high severity. The dNBR values associated with fire severity categories were comparable between Afrotemperate and North American forests, suggesting that dNBR values are relatively standard across forest types. Information on the distribution of fire severity vi facilitates investigation of further questions regarding past and future fire regimes and the fire ecology of Afrotemperate forest. The post-fire survival rate of Afrotemperate forest trees was 45% which is comparable to that in coniferous forests of North America but lower than that in temperate forests of Australia and Portugal and the neighbouring dune thicket which shares several species with Afrotemperate forest. Fire severity had a significant negative effect on survival and tree size a significant positive effect. Total variance explained by the model (for species collectively) was 40.8%, of which fire severity and tree size combined explained 13.2%, and species as random factor, 27.6%. Respective tree species showed differential survival responses – four species showed high survival (> 60% of individuals), while five species showed low survival (< 40%). This study was the first post-fire assessment of the resprouting ability of Afrotemperate forest trees and a third of the trees surveyed (for species collectively) resprouted from the stem. This suggested that resprouting from the stem is a primary means of post-fire recovery in Afrotemperate forest trees, in contrast with previous assertions that several common canopy species, including Podocarpus latifolius, Afrocarpus falcatus, Scutia myrtina, Scolopia mundii and Rapanea melanophloeos, are unable to resprout. Varying resilience to fire among species supports previous suggestions that fire affects species’ composition and diversity in these forests and calls for careful management of fire regimes in the face of global change. , Thesis (MSc) -- Faculty of Science, 2022
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- Date Issued: 2022-04
Provision of sustainable sanitation services in an informal settlement in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropole
- Authors: Nyila, Zoliswa
- Date: 2022-04
- Subjects: informal settlement , Sanitation
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/58429 , vital:59211
- Description: The aim of the study is to investigate the underlying issues informing the provision of sustainable sanitation within an informal settlement within the NMBM. The analysis in this research is based on the premise that the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM), alongside other municipalities, might face the challenge of having to ensure that sustainable sanitation is provided in its own informal settlements. The research followed the assumption that municipalities of this country could deliver proper sanitation to informal settlements without difficulty if most informal settlements were not built on undesirable and unsuitable land for housing development. The study also assumed that proper sanitation could be delivered by municipalities if the budget allocation to implement, operate and maintain basic sanitation facilities was sufficient, and there were effective public participation processes and socio-economic and environmental assessments in place. The research demanded a concise literature analysis of the sustainable sanitation service required for informal settlements under the current local authority growth mandate. The quantitative survey and analysis approach that was applied in the research process with an explanation of the distribution and administering of the research questionnaire and observations used to collect field information, are presented. The results of the evidential study are statistically analysed, assessed, and reported. Most of the results on the reasons for the lack of sanitation reflect, among other things, a lack of public participation and meaningful relations between the community and municipal officials, unfamiliarity with the required standard of services, not being educated about the services and how to use the rolled-out services, and not being able to afford basic services. Recommendations include strengthening public participation procedures, creating awareness and training initiatives for the residents on the proper utilisation of public services, being visible to the community, and implementing infrastructure projects that will create job opportunities. , Thesis (MA) -- Faculty of Engineering, the Built Environment, and Technology, 2022
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- Date Issued: 2022-04
- Authors: Nyila, Zoliswa
- Date: 2022-04
- Subjects: informal settlement , Sanitation
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/58429 , vital:59211
- Description: The aim of the study is to investigate the underlying issues informing the provision of sustainable sanitation within an informal settlement within the NMBM. The analysis in this research is based on the premise that the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM), alongside other municipalities, might face the challenge of having to ensure that sustainable sanitation is provided in its own informal settlements. The research followed the assumption that municipalities of this country could deliver proper sanitation to informal settlements without difficulty if most informal settlements were not built on undesirable and unsuitable land for housing development. The study also assumed that proper sanitation could be delivered by municipalities if the budget allocation to implement, operate and maintain basic sanitation facilities was sufficient, and there were effective public participation processes and socio-economic and environmental assessments in place. The research demanded a concise literature analysis of the sustainable sanitation service required for informal settlements under the current local authority growth mandate. The quantitative survey and analysis approach that was applied in the research process with an explanation of the distribution and administering of the research questionnaire and observations used to collect field information, are presented. The results of the evidential study are statistically analysed, assessed, and reported. Most of the results on the reasons for the lack of sanitation reflect, among other things, a lack of public participation and meaningful relations between the community and municipal officials, unfamiliarity with the required standard of services, not being educated about the services and how to use the rolled-out services, and not being able to afford basic services. Recommendations include strengthening public participation procedures, creating awareness and training initiatives for the residents on the proper utilisation of public services, being visible to the community, and implementing infrastructure projects that will create job opportunities. , Thesis (MA) -- Faculty of Engineering, the Built Environment, and Technology, 2022
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- Date Issued: 2022-04
Synthesis and applications of novel fluorescent and colorimetric coumarin-based sensors towards analyte sensing in aqueous systems
- Authors: Battison, Aidan Leigh
- Date: 2022-04
- Subjects: Water-supply engineering--Technological innovations , Polymers--Optical properties , Fluorescent polymers
- Language: English
- Type: Doctoral theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/55954 , vital:54558
- Description: The continuous growth of mankind has not been considerate to the environment. The release of millions of tonnes of toxic heavy metal cations and anionic species through industrial, mining, agricultural, and electronic dumping has led to disease and, in many instances, death. This is usually suffered by low-income informal populations residing in third world countries. Moreover, many unnecessary deaths of children are becoming more prevalent because of consumption and contact with contaminated water, agricultural, and animal sources. Bioaccumulation of these toxic species in fish, plants, and animals, inevitably make their way back to the unaware general population. As growth by mining, agriculture, and electronics are indeed vital aspects of human development, the negative side effects of these activities usually continue unregulated. Therefore, as these processes are set to continue until more stringent regulatory processes are put into legislature; low-cost, sensitive, selective organic based sensors are a step in the right direction towards highlighting the need for environmental restoration and remediation; whilst also aiming to preventing unnecessary disease and death in the process. Herein, coumarin derived small-molecule fluorescent and colorimetric sensors for the quantitative and qualitative assessment of cationic and anionic species in aqueous and organic media are described. Ten fluorescent sensors supporting 1,4-disubstituted triazolyl moieties were synthesized according to Cu(I)-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition “click” reactions. These sensors were screened for their cationic and anionic affinities in a variety of solvent systems. Majority of the sensors responded well towards Fe3+, characterized by a strong fluorescent quenching response with a good degree of sensitivity and selectivity. Selected sensors were further investigated for their affinities towards anionic species; however, they did not display the same degree of selectivity or sensitivity towards these chosen anions. Titration studies of selected sensors with Fe3+ were able to be used towards determining the modes of fluorescent quenching; the photophysical mechanisms by which quenching occurs; stoichiometric binding ratios, association constants, and the number of coordination sites present between the sensors and Fe3+. Reversibility studies of the sensor-metal complex was investigated with EDTA. Partial reversibility was achieved for the chosen sensors with Fe3+. Hydrogen potential studies further described the application of these sensors over a good pH range. The binding site between the sensors and Fe3+ was investigated by NMR studies. , Thesis (PhD) -- Faculty of Science, School of Biomecular and Chemical Sciences, 2022
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- Date Issued: 2022-04
- Authors: Battison, Aidan Leigh
- Date: 2022-04
- Subjects: Water-supply engineering--Technological innovations , Polymers--Optical properties , Fluorescent polymers
- Language: English
- Type: Doctoral theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/55954 , vital:54558
- Description: The continuous growth of mankind has not been considerate to the environment. The release of millions of tonnes of toxic heavy metal cations and anionic species through industrial, mining, agricultural, and electronic dumping has led to disease and, in many instances, death. This is usually suffered by low-income informal populations residing in third world countries. Moreover, many unnecessary deaths of children are becoming more prevalent because of consumption and contact with contaminated water, agricultural, and animal sources. Bioaccumulation of these toxic species in fish, plants, and animals, inevitably make their way back to the unaware general population. As growth by mining, agriculture, and electronics are indeed vital aspects of human development, the negative side effects of these activities usually continue unregulated. Therefore, as these processes are set to continue until more stringent regulatory processes are put into legislature; low-cost, sensitive, selective organic based sensors are a step in the right direction towards highlighting the need for environmental restoration and remediation; whilst also aiming to preventing unnecessary disease and death in the process. Herein, coumarin derived small-molecule fluorescent and colorimetric sensors for the quantitative and qualitative assessment of cationic and anionic species in aqueous and organic media are described. Ten fluorescent sensors supporting 1,4-disubstituted triazolyl moieties were synthesized according to Cu(I)-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition “click” reactions. These sensors were screened for their cationic and anionic affinities in a variety of solvent systems. Majority of the sensors responded well towards Fe3+, characterized by a strong fluorescent quenching response with a good degree of sensitivity and selectivity. Selected sensors were further investigated for their affinities towards anionic species; however, they did not display the same degree of selectivity or sensitivity towards these chosen anions. Titration studies of selected sensors with Fe3+ were able to be used towards determining the modes of fluorescent quenching; the photophysical mechanisms by which quenching occurs; stoichiometric binding ratios, association constants, and the number of coordination sites present between the sensors and Fe3+. Reversibility studies of the sensor-metal complex was investigated with EDTA. Partial reversibility was achieved for the chosen sensors with Fe3+. Hydrogen potential studies further described the application of these sensors over a good pH range. The binding site between the sensors and Fe3+ was investigated by NMR studies. , Thesis (PhD) -- Faculty of Science, School of Biomecular and Chemical Sciences, 2022
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- Date Issued: 2022-04
Improving hospital efficiency through preventative medical equipment maintenance intervention
- Authors: Hill, Michael Gary
- Date: 2022-04
- Subjects: Medical suppliers , Medical imaging equipment industry
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/57687 , vital:58200
- Description: This research study explores the management of medical equipment maintenance within South African Hospitals. The study aims to identify the risks and challenges Clinical Engineers experience at their facilities. This study was initiated because the author discovered multiple abandoned medical devices in a single ward that were not reported to the Clinical Engineering Department. This study compromises of secondary research in the form of a literature review that that explores Clinical engineering, the medical negligence claims and the importance of medical equipment maintenance and the management thereof. Primary data was collected from Clinical Engineers at various facilities, that were asked to participate in an online questionnaire. The primary research was based in a pragmatist paradigm with an inductive approach, using a mixed methods methodological choice. A survey strategy was used over a cross-sectional time horizon. The empirical results provided an understanding into how the Clinical Engineers are managing the maintenance of their medical equipment and the challenges that they face, looking at the inventory management systems, resource management, preventative maintenance, and fault reporting. Recommendations and conclusion were made relating to the findings of the primary research and the insight it provided. , Thesis (MA) -- Faculty of Business and Economic science, 2022
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- Date Issued: 2022-04
- Authors: Hill, Michael Gary
- Date: 2022-04
- Subjects: Medical suppliers , Medical imaging equipment industry
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/57687 , vital:58200
- Description: This research study explores the management of medical equipment maintenance within South African Hospitals. The study aims to identify the risks and challenges Clinical Engineers experience at their facilities. This study was initiated because the author discovered multiple abandoned medical devices in a single ward that were not reported to the Clinical Engineering Department. This study compromises of secondary research in the form of a literature review that that explores Clinical engineering, the medical negligence claims and the importance of medical equipment maintenance and the management thereof. Primary data was collected from Clinical Engineers at various facilities, that were asked to participate in an online questionnaire. The primary research was based in a pragmatist paradigm with an inductive approach, using a mixed methods methodological choice. A survey strategy was used over a cross-sectional time horizon. The empirical results provided an understanding into how the Clinical Engineers are managing the maintenance of their medical equipment and the challenges that they face, looking at the inventory management systems, resource management, preventative maintenance, and fault reporting. Recommendations and conclusion were made relating to the findings of the primary research and the insight it provided. , Thesis (MA) -- Faculty of Business and Economic science, 2022
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- Date Issued: 2022-04
The criminal liability of health care practitioners for culpable homicide
- Authors: Dweba, Asavela
- Date: 2022-04
- Subjects: South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/55511 , vital:52594
- Description: South African health societies and associations have allied to call for reform in the criminal law system involving the prosecution of health care practitioners, specifically on charges of culpable homicide. Warranted by the spate of criminal prosecutions against healthcare practitioners and the need for reform, this treatise investigates the criminal liability of healthcare practitioners for culpable homicide. Overall, this study aims to determine the recognition of criminal liability of healthcare practitioners, requirements for culpability, the level of negligence that constitutes culpable homicide, and whether the South African law can adjust the threshold for criminal liability in culpable homicide. An analysis of the consequences of legal literature concerning the offence of culpable homicide and medical negligence is provided. In addition, this study examines pertinent case law to devise a strategy for law reform in South Africa and the development of common law. The study includes a comparative study of foreign jurisdictions to incorporate the position in England, Scotland, New Zealand, India, and Canada from which South Africa can adopt some principles within the South African context. The analysis revealed that South Africa has a low threshold in the form of ordinary negligence required to establish criminal liability in cases of culpable homicide while a higher threshold is required for the selected foreign jurisdictions. Furthermore, this treatise contends that the current South African criminal justice regime is lacking in identifying the ideal degree of fault required for criminal conduct. Thus, reform of South Africa’s approach in dealing with healthcare practitioners suspected/ accused of causing the death of patients under medical care is necessary. This study recommends that the South African criminal law justice system should be developed by way of legislative intervention in which ‘gross negligence or recklessness’ will serve as a measure to criminalise the conduct of healthcare practitioners. This study acknowledges the noble role played by healthcare practitioners in the society and notes that medicine is not an exact science. Therefore, this treatise does not advocate a mandatory exoneration of criminal liability of healthcare practitioners. Rather, for a fair and evidence-based prosecution of reckless medical practices. , Thesis (LLM) -- Faculty of Law, Department of Criminal and Procedural Law, 2021
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- Date Issued: 2022-04
- Authors: Dweba, Asavela
- Date: 2022-04
- Subjects: South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/55511 , vital:52594
- Description: South African health societies and associations have allied to call for reform in the criminal law system involving the prosecution of health care practitioners, specifically on charges of culpable homicide. Warranted by the spate of criminal prosecutions against healthcare practitioners and the need for reform, this treatise investigates the criminal liability of healthcare practitioners for culpable homicide. Overall, this study aims to determine the recognition of criminal liability of healthcare practitioners, requirements for culpability, the level of negligence that constitutes culpable homicide, and whether the South African law can adjust the threshold for criminal liability in culpable homicide. An analysis of the consequences of legal literature concerning the offence of culpable homicide and medical negligence is provided. In addition, this study examines pertinent case law to devise a strategy for law reform in South Africa and the development of common law. The study includes a comparative study of foreign jurisdictions to incorporate the position in England, Scotland, New Zealand, India, and Canada from which South Africa can adopt some principles within the South African context. The analysis revealed that South Africa has a low threshold in the form of ordinary negligence required to establish criminal liability in cases of culpable homicide while a higher threshold is required for the selected foreign jurisdictions. Furthermore, this treatise contends that the current South African criminal justice regime is lacking in identifying the ideal degree of fault required for criminal conduct. Thus, reform of South Africa’s approach in dealing with healthcare practitioners suspected/ accused of causing the death of patients under medical care is necessary. This study recommends that the South African criminal law justice system should be developed by way of legislative intervention in which ‘gross negligence or recklessness’ will serve as a measure to criminalise the conduct of healthcare practitioners. This study acknowledges the noble role played by healthcare practitioners in the society and notes that medicine is not an exact science. Therefore, this treatise does not advocate a mandatory exoneration of criminal liability of healthcare practitioners. Rather, for a fair and evidence-based prosecution of reckless medical practices. , Thesis (LLM) -- Faculty of Law, Department of Criminal and Procedural Law, 2021
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- Date Issued: 2022-04
Human capital of financial planners and value creation in South African financial planning businesses
- Palframan, Jaqueline birgitta
- Authors: Palframan, Jaqueline birgitta
- Date: 2022-04
- Subjects: Human capital -- South Africa , Corporations--Finance
- Language: English
- Type: Doctoral's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/58123 , vital:58582
- Description: Improved healthcare enables people to live longer and thus spend more time in retirement than ever before. In addition, South Africans have a low propensity to save and invest, resulting in the danger of them living longer than their finances permit. The financial planning industry is also experiencing the technological automation of many transactional services, which could make the “traditional” role of financial planners redundant. Furthermore, financial planning businesses are prone to failure, especially during the start-up phase. As such, appropriate business management strategies, especially those relating to human capital, are critical to facilitate the effective development of financial planning businesses and which will enable financial planners to better engage with existing and new clients, resulting in creating more value creation for their financial planning businesses and benefitting the South African economy at large. It is a well-known fact that people who engage with a financial planner report better outcomes in terms of financial and general well-being than those who approach financial planning with a “do-it-yourself” mindset, which further emphasises why the longevity of financial planning businesses in South Africa is important. To date, however, limited academic research has been conducted on the influence of financial planners’ human capital on value creation in their financial planning businesses. Furthermore, although research in the financial planning field is growing, previous research has mostly focused on areas pertaining to financial advice, the financial planning process and products used in financial planning, rather than on the creation of profitable businesses or on how to create value within these businesses. Against this background, the primary objective of this study is to investigate the influence of selected Human capitals of financial planners on value creation in South African financial planning businesses. More specifically, the study investigates the influence of the independent variables of Social capital (measured individually in terms of its sub-categories, Relational social capital, Network social capital and Cognitive social capital), Entrepreneurial capital and Psychological capital on the dependent variables (Perceived financial value creation and Perceived non-financial value creation). v Based on the primary objective and research questions of the study, as well as the assumptions of the researcher, this study was positioned in the positivistic research paradigm and a deductive approach to theory development was adopted. The purpose of the study was explanatory, and a mono-method, quantitative methodological approach was selected. A survey strategy using a cross-sectional approach was undertaken and a measuring instrument in the form of an online questionnaire was developed to gather the data required. After undertaking a pilot study, the electronic link to the covering letter and online questionnaire was sent to potential respondents identified through the convenience and snowball sampling techniques. The data collection yielded 360 usable responses from South African financial planners on which to undertake the statistical analysis. Data analysis ensued to investigate the hypothesised relationships between the independent and dependent variables. A confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was performed on each of the factors that made up the measurement models. These CFAs were compared to the various goodness-of-fit indices and then validity and reliability assessments of the factors were conducted to confirm the suitability of the measuring instrument. Thereafter, Cronbach’s alpha coefficients, average variance extracted (AVE) estimates and squared correlations between the constructs were reported. The hypothesised model was confirmed based on these analyses. Descriptive statistics and correlation results on the dependent and independent variables were then reported. Structural equation modelling (SEM) was used as the statistical technique to test the significance of the hypothesised direct and moderating relationships. The results confirmed a direct, significant relationship between all the independent variables, namely, Social capital (measured individually in terms of its sub-categories, Relational social capital, Network social capital and Cognitive social capital), Entrepreneurial capital and Psychological capital, and the dependent variables (Perceived financial value creation and Perceived non-financial value creation). Regarding the hypothesised moderating influence of Social capital on the relationships between the independent variables Entrepreneurial capital and Psychological capital, and the dependent variables, it was found that only Relational social capital and Network social capital moderated the relationship between Psychological capital and Perceived financial value creation. vi This study has contributed to the body of knowledge of financial planning in general, as well as how the human capital of financial planners influences both financial and non-financial value creation in financial planning businesses. Practical recommendations were made that could enhance financial planners’ value creation in financial planning businesses, which, in turn, would influence the sustainability of these important businesses. , Thesis (PhD) -- Faculty of Business and Economic science, 2022
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- Date Issued: 2022-04
- Authors: Palframan, Jaqueline birgitta
- Date: 2022-04
- Subjects: Human capital -- South Africa , Corporations--Finance
- Language: English
- Type: Doctoral's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/58123 , vital:58582
- Description: Improved healthcare enables people to live longer and thus spend more time in retirement than ever before. In addition, South Africans have a low propensity to save and invest, resulting in the danger of them living longer than their finances permit. The financial planning industry is also experiencing the technological automation of many transactional services, which could make the “traditional” role of financial planners redundant. Furthermore, financial planning businesses are prone to failure, especially during the start-up phase. As such, appropriate business management strategies, especially those relating to human capital, are critical to facilitate the effective development of financial planning businesses and which will enable financial planners to better engage with existing and new clients, resulting in creating more value creation for their financial planning businesses and benefitting the South African economy at large. It is a well-known fact that people who engage with a financial planner report better outcomes in terms of financial and general well-being than those who approach financial planning with a “do-it-yourself” mindset, which further emphasises why the longevity of financial planning businesses in South Africa is important. To date, however, limited academic research has been conducted on the influence of financial planners’ human capital on value creation in their financial planning businesses. Furthermore, although research in the financial planning field is growing, previous research has mostly focused on areas pertaining to financial advice, the financial planning process and products used in financial planning, rather than on the creation of profitable businesses or on how to create value within these businesses. Against this background, the primary objective of this study is to investigate the influence of selected Human capitals of financial planners on value creation in South African financial planning businesses. More specifically, the study investigates the influence of the independent variables of Social capital (measured individually in terms of its sub-categories, Relational social capital, Network social capital and Cognitive social capital), Entrepreneurial capital and Psychological capital on the dependent variables (Perceived financial value creation and Perceived non-financial value creation). v Based on the primary objective and research questions of the study, as well as the assumptions of the researcher, this study was positioned in the positivistic research paradigm and a deductive approach to theory development was adopted. The purpose of the study was explanatory, and a mono-method, quantitative methodological approach was selected. A survey strategy using a cross-sectional approach was undertaken and a measuring instrument in the form of an online questionnaire was developed to gather the data required. After undertaking a pilot study, the electronic link to the covering letter and online questionnaire was sent to potential respondents identified through the convenience and snowball sampling techniques. The data collection yielded 360 usable responses from South African financial planners on which to undertake the statistical analysis. Data analysis ensued to investigate the hypothesised relationships between the independent and dependent variables. A confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was performed on each of the factors that made up the measurement models. These CFAs were compared to the various goodness-of-fit indices and then validity and reliability assessments of the factors were conducted to confirm the suitability of the measuring instrument. Thereafter, Cronbach’s alpha coefficients, average variance extracted (AVE) estimates and squared correlations between the constructs were reported. The hypothesised model was confirmed based on these analyses. Descriptive statistics and correlation results on the dependent and independent variables were then reported. Structural equation modelling (SEM) was used as the statistical technique to test the significance of the hypothesised direct and moderating relationships. The results confirmed a direct, significant relationship between all the independent variables, namely, Social capital (measured individually in terms of its sub-categories, Relational social capital, Network social capital and Cognitive social capital), Entrepreneurial capital and Psychological capital, and the dependent variables (Perceived financial value creation and Perceived non-financial value creation). Regarding the hypothesised moderating influence of Social capital on the relationships between the independent variables Entrepreneurial capital and Psychological capital, and the dependent variables, it was found that only Relational social capital and Network social capital moderated the relationship between Psychological capital and Perceived financial value creation. vi This study has contributed to the body of knowledge of financial planning in general, as well as how the human capital of financial planners influences both financial and non-financial value creation in financial planning businesses. Practical recommendations were made that could enhance financial planners’ value creation in financial planning businesses, which, in turn, would influence the sustainability of these important businesses. , Thesis (PhD) -- Faculty of Business and Economic science, 2022
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- Date Issued: 2022-04
Potential suppressive effects of alien Acacia melanoxylon on Afrotemperate Forest tree recruitment
- Miles, Bayleigh, Baard, Johan
- Authors: Miles, Bayleigh , Baard, Johan
- Date: 2022-04
- Subjects: Port Elizabeth (South Africa) , Eastern Cape (South Africa) , South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/55391 , vital:51989
- Description: Acacia melanoxylon R.Br. is a prominent alien and invasive species in many parts of the world and evidence exists of its adverse effects on indigenous forest community composition through allelopathy and alteration of light regimes. The species also occurs extensively in Southern Cape Afrotemperate Forest (South Africa) and is thought to suppress indigenous Afrotemperate Forest tree seedlings through various mechanisms such as the alteration of natural light regimes or allelopathy, although this has not been rigorously verified. This study aimed to investigate whether Acacia melanoxylon has a suppressive effect on Afrotemperate Forest tree recruitment. Firstly, we assessed the potential allelopathic effect of Acacia melanoxylon and an indigenous Afrotemperate Forest species Olea capensis macrocarpa (C.H.Wright) I.Verd. on the germination of Acacia melanoxylon and three prominent indigenous tree species’ seedlings in a nursery trial. Germination of the indigenous species failed; however, we were able to compare the germination of Acacia melanoxylon among the three treatments, namely Acacia melanoxylon leachate, Olea capensis leachate, and no leachate. The average germination of Acacia melanoxylon was 67% and germination was marginally higher under Acacia melanoxylon leachate and Olea capensis leachate, respectively, than under the control. This suggested that germination of the species is improved, or at the least, unaffected, by leachates of itself or that of a common indigenous canopy species. We then critically evaluated the germination requirements of the indigenous test species to determine probable reasons why their germination failed in our trial. The most plausible explanation for the germination failure could be that the trial period did not encompass an entire winter season and may not have provided adequate cold stratification. We concluded that the lack of sensitivity of Acacia melanoxylon to leachates of itself or a common indigenous overstorey species likely contribute to its success as an invasive species in Southern Cape Afrotemperate Forest. Secondly, we investigated, through field surveys, whether Acacia melanoxylon affects indigenous Afrotemperate Forest tree sapling composition and light regimes underneath its canopy. Using a paired plot design, we compared light intensity, tree sapling species richness, diversity, and density underneath 30 overstorey Acacia melanoxylon trees and 30 indigenous counterparts. We recorded 2506 indigenous tree saplings from 29 species in the 60 plots and found that there were no significant differences in richness, diversity, or v density of saplings underneath Acacia melanoxylon compared to that under indigenous counterparts. Light intensity did not differ significantly underneath Acacia melanoxylon and indigenous canopies, however light intensity varied significantly more underneath the canopies of Acacia melanoxylon. Canonical correspondence analysis of the abundance of sapling species confirmed that sapling composition was not largely determined by the overstorey species. We concluded that Acacia melanoxylon does not significantly alter indigenous tree species composition underneath its canopy at the typical densities (<3 trees per hectare) at which it occurred in the forests of the Garden Route National Park that we surveyed. Nevertheless, populations of Acacia melanoxylon in the forest interior still act as a source of propagules for invasion in forest margins, riparian areas, and neighbouring fynbos shrubland. These invasive attributes need to be considered in the management of the species in the region at large. , Thesis (MSc) -- Faculty of Science, School of Natural Resource Management, 2022
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- Date Issued: 2022-04
- Authors: Miles, Bayleigh , Baard, Johan
- Date: 2022-04
- Subjects: Port Elizabeth (South Africa) , Eastern Cape (South Africa) , South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/55391 , vital:51989
- Description: Acacia melanoxylon R.Br. is a prominent alien and invasive species in many parts of the world and evidence exists of its adverse effects on indigenous forest community composition through allelopathy and alteration of light regimes. The species also occurs extensively in Southern Cape Afrotemperate Forest (South Africa) and is thought to suppress indigenous Afrotemperate Forest tree seedlings through various mechanisms such as the alteration of natural light regimes or allelopathy, although this has not been rigorously verified. This study aimed to investigate whether Acacia melanoxylon has a suppressive effect on Afrotemperate Forest tree recruitment. Firstly, we assessed the potential allelopathic effect of Acacia melanoxylon and an indigenous Afrotemperate Forest species Olea capensis macrocarpa (C.H.Wright) I.Verd. on the germination of Acacia melanoxylon and three prominent indigenous tree species’ seedlings in a nursery trial. Germination of the indigenous species failed; however, we were able to compare the germination of Acacia melanoxylon among the three treatments, namely Acacia melanoxylon leachate, Olea capensis leachate, and no leachate. The average germination of Acacia melanoxylon was 67% and germination was marginally higher under Acacia melanoxylon leachate and Olea capensis leachate, respectively, than under the control. This suggested that germination of the species is improved, or at the least, unaffected, by leachates of itself or that of a common indigenous canopy species. We then critically evaluated the germination requirements of the indigenous test species to determine probable reasons why their germination failed in our trial. The most plausible explanation for the germination failure could be that the trial period did not encompass an entire winter season and may not have provided adequate cold stratification. We concluded that the lack of sensitivity of Acacia melanoxylon to leachates of itself or a common indigenous overstorey species likely contribute to its success as an invasive species in Southern Cape Afrotemperate Forest. Secondly, we investigated, through field surveys, whether Acacia melanoxylon affects indigenous Afrotemperate Forest tree sapling composition and light regimes underneath its canopy. Using a paired plot design, we compared light intensity, tree sapling species richness, diversity, and density underneath 30 overstorey Acacia melanoxylon trees and 30 indigenous counterparts. We recorded 2506 indigenous tree saplings from 29 species in the 60 plots and found that there were no significant differences in richness, diversity, or v density of saplings underneath Acacia melanoxylon compared to that under indigenous counterparts. Light intensity did not differ significantly underneath Acacia melanoxylon and indigenous canopies, however light intensity varied significantly more underneath the canopies of Acacia melanoxylon. Canonical correspondence analysis of the abundance of sapling species confirmed that sapling composition was not largely determined by the overstorey species. We concluded that Acacia melanoxylon does not significantly alter indigenous tree species composition underneath its canopy at the typical densities (<3 trees per hectare) at which it occurred in the forests of the Garden Route National Park that we surveyed. Nevertheless, populations of Acacia melanoxylon in the forest interior still act as a source of propagules for invasion in forest margins, riparian areas, and neighbouring fynbos shrubland. These invasive attributes need to be considered in the management of the species in the region at large. , Thesis (MSc) -- Faculty of Science, School of Natural Resource Management, 2022
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- Date Issued: 2022-04
Exploring psychologists’ perceptions on how they integrate their own cultural belief systems within the therapeutic relationship in the Eastern Cape province, South Africa
- Authors: Potso, Thando
- Date: 2022-04
- Subjects: Psychologist -- Eastern Cape , Cultural competence , South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/58936 , vital:60249
- Description: While there is extensive research exploring the influence of a client’s cultural beliefs on the therapeutic process; there is still a scarcity of information on how the cultural beliefs held by a psychologist may affect or influence the therapeutic process. Psychologists are trained to work with clients objectively by suspending their own beliefs, ideas, and values. Despite this, it would be interesting to explore how South African psychologists’ personal belief systems are navigated within the therapeutic space. Given the diversity of cultures within the South African context, it becomes important to explore and understand psychologists’ cultural belief systems, as they may influence the therapeutic relationship but to also, understand how they assimilate these belief systems into the therapeutic relationships with diverse clients. Drawing on the qualitative methodology, the study sought to draw participants using a purposive sampling technique. Participants were sourced through different databases, such as the Eastern Cape database of registered and practicing psychologists. Participants who agreed to partake in the study were sent an email with the interview schedule and the link to either MS Teams or Zoom, depending on their preference. The collected data was transcribed and then analysed using thematic analysis through which three themes and six sub-themes were identified and discussed. The identified themes are as follows; 1) Culture as perceived by psychologists, 2) Cultural beliefs in therapy and, 3) The therapeutic alliance. The study found that shared cultural beliefs between psychologists and clients facilitated rapport building. It allowed the therapeutic process to move in a positive direction. The study applied the principles of ethics and trustworthiness. , Thesis (MA) -- Faculty of Health Sciences, 2022
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- Date Issued: 2022-04
- Authors: Potso, Thando
- Date: 2022-04
- Subjects: Psychologist -- Eastern Cape , Cultural competence , South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/58936 , vital:60249
- Description: While there is extensive research exploring the influence of a client’s cultural beliefs on the therapeutic process; there is still a scarcity of information on how the cultural beliefs held by a psychologist may affect or influence the therapeutic process. Psychologists are trained to work with clients objectively by suspending their own beliefs, ideas, and values. Despite this, it would be interesting to explore how South African psychologists’ personal belief systems are navigated within the therapeutic space. Given the diversity of cultures within the South African context, it becomes important to explore and understand psychologists’ cultural belief systems, as they may influence the therapeutic relationship but to also, understand how they assimilate these belief systems into the therapeutic relationships with diverse clients. Drawing on the qualitative methodology, the study sought to draw participants using a purposive sampling technique. Participants were sourced through different databases, such as the Eastern Cape database of registered and practicing psychologists. Participants who agreed to partake in the study were sent an email with the interview schedule and the link to either MS Teams or Zoom, depending on their preference. The collected data was transcribed and then analysed using thematic analysis through which three themes and six sub-themes were identified and discussed. The identified themes are as follows; 1) Culture as perceived by psychologists, 2) Cultural beliefs in therapy and, 3) The therapeutic alliance. The study found that shared cultural beliefs between psychologists and clients facilitated rapport building. It allowed the therapeutic process to move in a positive direction. The study applied the principles of ethics and trustworthiness. , Thesis (MA) -- Faculty of Health Sciences, 2022
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- Date Issued: 2022-04
Impacts of algal blooms in a temperate Estuarine fish nursery area, South Africa
- Authors: Bornman, Eugin
- Date: 2022-04
- Subjects: Cyanobacterial toxins --Environmental aspects , Estuarine eutrophication --South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Doctoral theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/55899 , vital:54398
- Description: Anthropogenically-derived eutrophication and Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) are an increasing threat to estuarine ecosystems globally. The rapid population growth in coastal areas and the mismanagement of water resources have led to the rapid increase in eutrophication in estuaries. Consequently, HABs have become frequent phenomena with severe impacts on the ecological functioning of these systems. A paucity exists in understanding the specific mechanisms of how HABs impact estuarine communities globally. This has not been studied in South Africa, despite the observed increase in the occurrence of HABs in the past few decades. Therefore, this study investigated the impact of HABs on the ecological functioning of the anthropogenically altered Sundays Estuary, South Africa, which is affected by predictable and recurrent HABs of the raphidophyte, Heterosigma akashiwo. This study found that a high density (> 1000 cell m L-1 ) of H. akashiwo was present during all but the winter months in the poly- to mesohaline zone, yet it peaked in warmer spring/summer months with a density of ca. 70 000 cell m L-1 corresponding to 800 µg Chl-a L -1 . This species significantly altered the estuary's water quality, causing supersaturated surface- and hypoxic bottom-water during severe HABs or referred to as hypereutrophic bloom phases (> 60 µg Chl-a L -1 ). Despite these changes, the common copepod, Pseudodiaptomus hessei, occurred at similar densities among HAB phases and responded to similar triggers to the HAB. However, a shift in predator-prey interactions within the zooplankton community was evident, with scavenger or opportunist species such as the isopod, Cirolana fluviatilis, and the polychaete, Perinereis falsovariegata, occurring at higher densities during hypereutrophic bloom phases. The overall abundance of juvenile and small adult fishes were high during HABs, but the diversity decreased during HABs. Some species, notably the Mugilidae occurred at lower densities during HABs. Mugilidae also had pronounced histological gill alterations and a lowered proportion of secondary lamellae available for gas exchange during an in situ cage experiment where fishes were isolated inside and outside the HAB. Deformities such as tumorous growths were also found for the first time in a South African Estuary. This indicated a stressed population of Mugilidae in the Sundays Estuary. The ubiquitous mugilid, Mugil cephalus, actively avoided HABs during an acoustic telemetry study, despite having a home range that overlapped the HAB area. Tagged individuals mostly occupied areas directly above the HAB in the upper mesohaline to lower oligohaline zones and only iv briefly transitioned through the HAB area to utilise the lower reaches of the estuary. Since the formation of HABs is reliant on various factors, including specific species responses, environmental variables, nutrient enrichment, and flow characteristics, the impacts of HABs on estuarine communities may vary between estuarine systems or affected species. Therefore, more research that focuses on the impacts of HABs on estuaries is needed to limit the potential loss of ecosystem services. Particularly in light of further unsustainable development, upstream freshwater abstraction and climate change, will cause more frequent and severe HABs, that may result in fish population declines in the long-term. Better management and mitigation strategies are needed to reduce HAB formation such as reducing nutrient enrichment and restoring natural freshwater flow and flooding events to the Sundays Estuary. , Thesis (PhD) -- Faculty of Science, School of Environmental Sciences, 2022
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- Date Issued: 2022-04
- Authors: Bornman, Eugin
- Date: 2022-04
- Subjects: Cyanobacterial toxins --Environmental aspects , Estuarine eutrophication --South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Doctoral theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/55899 , vital:54398
- Description: Anthropogenically-derived eutrophication and Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) are an increasing threat to estuarine ecosystems globally. The rapid population growth in coastal areas and the mismanagement of water resources have led to the rapid increase in eutrophication in estuaries. Consequently, HABs have become frequent phenomena with severe impacts on the ecological functioning of these systems. A paucity exists in understanding the specific mechanisms of how HABs impact estuarine communities globally. This has not been studied in South Africa, despite the observed increase in the occurrence of HABs in the past few decades. Therefore, this study investigated the impact of HABs on the ecological functioning of the anthropogenically altered Sundays Estuary, South Africa, which is affected by predictable and recurrent HABs of the raphidophyte, Heterosigma akashiwo. This study found that a high density (> 1000 cell m L-1 ) of H. akashiwo was present during all but the winter months in the poly- to mesohaline zone, yet it peaked in warmer spring/summer months with a density of ca. 70 000 cell m L-1 corresponding to 800 µg Chl-a L -1 . This species significantly altered the estuary's water quality, causing supersaturated surface- and hypoxic bottom-water during severe HABs or referred to as hypereutrophic bloom phases (> 60 µg Chl-a L -1 ). Despite these changes, the common copepod, Pseudodiaptomus hessei, occurred at similar densities among HAB phases and responded to similar triggers to the HAB. However, a shift in predator-prey interactions within the zooplankton community was evident, with scavenger or opportunist species such as the isopod, Cirolana fluviatilis, and the polychaete, Perinereis falsovariegata, occurring at higher densities during hypereutrophic bloom phases. The overall abundance of juvenile and small adult fishes were high during HABs, but the diversity decreased during HABs. Some species, notably the Mugilidae occurred at lower densities during HABs. Mugilidae also had pronounced histological gill alterations and a lowered proportion of secondary lamellae available for gas exchange during an in situ cage experiment where fishes were isolated inside and outside the HAB. Deformities such as tumorous growths were also found for the first time in a South African Estuary. This indicated a stressed population of Mugilidae in the Sundays Estuary. The ubiquitous mugilid, Mugil cephalus, actively avoided HABs during an acoustic telemetry study, despite having a home range that overlapped the HAB area. Tagged individuals mostly occupied areas directly above the HAB in the upper mesohaline to lower oligohaline zones and only iv briefly transitioned through the HAB area to utilise the lower reaches of the estuary. Since the formation of HABs is reliant on various factors, including specific species responses, environmental variables, nutrient enrichment, and flow characteristics, the impacts of HABs on estuarine communities may vary between estuarine systems or affected species. Therefore, more research that focuses on the impacts of HABs on estuaries is needed to limit the potential loss of ecosystem services. Particularly in light of further unsustainable development, upstream freshwater abstraction and climate change, will cause more frequent and severe HABs, that may result in fish population declines in the long-term. Better management and mitigation strategies are needed to reduce HAB formation such as reducing nutrient enrichment and restoring natural freshwater flow and flooding events to the Sundays Estuary. , Thesis (PhD) -- Faculty of Science, School of Environmental Sciences, 2022
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- Date Issued: 2022-04
A reverse logistics competitiveness framework for fast-moving consumer goods retailers in Pretoria
- Makaleng, Mpho Sharon Makgedi
- Authors: Makaleng, Mpho Sharon Makgedi
- Date: 2022-04
- Subjects: Consumer goods , Logistics
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/57798 , vital:58265
- Description: The fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector contributes significantly to the gross domestic product (GDP) growth of the country. It is however regarded as one of the unpredictable sectors due to rapid technological advancements, new regulations, and intense competition. This has therefore led to the growth in importance of reverse logistics (RL) since the FMCG sector cannot avoid RL. This is because FMCG can be damaged in transit, recalled, returned due to unsatisfied customers, defects, or scrap material, amongst others. It is therefore important for the sector to implement RL practices and strategies that can lead to the firm’s competitiveness. This will further assist in recapturing the value of the products. Recently, RL has gained a lot of attention in both research and in practice. Nevertheless, not so much research has been done in the FMCG sector in SA. Through the implementation of RL practices, strategies and an effective RL management system, this sector will achieve many goals as well as lead to the firm’s competitiveness. The current study mainly sought to develop an RL competitiveness framework to help guide FMCG retailers. The study also investigated the RL practices, best practices, critical success factors (CSFs), strategies and their influence on the firm’s competitiveness. A positivist research philosophy, which combined descriptive and explanatory research was employed. Data was collected through two close-ended questionnaires, via SurveyMonkey, from 418 FMCG retailers and consumers. The descriptive results from the Statistical package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 27 showed that FMCG retailers to a great extent implement the recalling of products. The results also revealed that FMCG retailers have centralised returns centres, and they share information and collaborate with suppliers for effective remanufacturing of products that have reached their end of shelf life, as highly implemented RL best practice, amongst others. Little understanding of the importance of RL, high costs associated with adopting RL practices, lack of top management support on RL initiatives, high cost of RL technology and customers’ unwillingness to pay extra for any RL practices and initiatives were identified as the key RL challenges faced by FMCG retailers. The descriptive results further cited financial resources, employment of skilled personnel to handle RL, having knowledge on RL and technology as the extremely critical factors in the successful v implementation of RL among FMCG retailers. The following RL strategies were identified as the highly implemented among FMCG retailers: integration of forward logistics (FL) and RL, the implementation of new technology, the adherence to environmental policies and regulations, knowledge management, eco-compatibility, and strategic alliances The structural equation modelling (SEM) analysis conducted using AMOS version 27, revealed that RL practices have a positive and significant influence on RL strategies. The results also revealed that RL strategies have a positive and significant influence on the firm’s competitiveness. The mediation results revealed that RL strategies fully mediate the relationship between the firm’s competitiveness and RL practices. Based on the empirical results and reviewed literature, a conceptual model and an RL competitiveness framework were developed and suggested. Moreover, the study recommended that the managers increase customer awareness of RL practices implemented by FMCG retail firms, train and educate their personnel on RL, enhance RL strategies to improve RL practices implementation success, and enforce RL formal policies. This study significantly contributes towards the development of future studies in RL and firm competitiveness through new insight and contribution to the body of knowledge. , Thesis (PhD) -- Faculty of Business and Economic science, 2022
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- Date Issued: 2022-04
- Authors: Makaleng, Mpho Sharon Makgedi
- Date: 2022-04
- Subjects: Consumer goods , Logistics
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/57798 , vital:58265
- Description: The fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector contributes significantly to the gross domestic product (GDP) growth of the country. It is however regarded as one of the unpredictable sectors due to rapid technological advancements, new regulations, and intense competition. This has therefore led to the growth in importance of reverse logistics (RL) since the FMCG sector cannot avoid RL. This is because FMCG can be damaged in transit, recalled, returned due to unsatisfied customers, defects, or scrap material, amongst others. It is therefore important for the sector to implement RL practices and strategies that can lead to the firm’s competitiveness. This will further assist in recapturing the value of the products. Recently, RL has gained a lot of attention in both research and in practice. Nevertheless, not so much research has been done in the FMCG sector in SA. Through the implementation of RL practices, strategies and an effective RL management system, this sector will achieve many goals as well as lead to the firm’s competitiveness. The current study mainly sought to develop an RL competitiveness framework to help guide FMCG retailers. The study also investigated the RL practices, best practices, critical success factors (CSFs), strategies and their influence on the firm’s competitiveness. A positivist research philosophy, which combined descriptive and explanatory research was employed. Data was collected through two close-ended questionnaires, via SurveyMonkey, from 418 FMCG retailers and consumers. The descriptive results from the Statistical package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 27 showed that FMCG retailers to a great extent implement the recalling of products. The results also revealed that FMCG retailers have centralised returns centres, and they share information and collaborate with suppliers for effective remanufacturing of products that have reached their end of shelf life, as highly implemented RL best practice, amongst others. Little understanding of the importance of RL, high costs associated with adopting RL practices, lack of top management support on RL initiatives, high cost of RL technology and customers’ unwillingness to pay extra for any RL practices and initiatives were identified as the key RL challenges faced by FMCG retailers. The descriptive results further cited financial resources, employment of skilled personnel to handle RL, having knowledge on RL and technology as the extremely critical factors in the successful v implementation of RL among FMCG retailers. The following RL strategies were identified as the highly implemented among FMCG retailers: integration of forward logistics (FL) and RL, the implementation of new technology, the adherence to environmental policies and regulations, knowledge management, eco-compatibility, and strategic alliances The structural equation modelling (SEM) analysis conducted using AMOS version 27, revealed that RL practices have a positive and significant influence on RL strategies. The results also revealed that RL strategies have a positive and significant influence on the firm’s competitiveness. The mediation results revealed that RL strategies fully mediate the relationship between the firm’s competitiveness and RL practices. Based on the empirical results and reviewed literature, a conceptual model and an RL competitiveness framework were developed and suggested. Moreover, the study recommended that the managers increase customer awareness of RL practices implemented by FMCG retail firms, train and educate their personnel on RL, enhance RL strategies to improve RL practices implementation success, and enforce RL formal policies. This study significantly contributes towards the development of future studies in RL and firm competitiveness through new insight and contribution to the body of knowledge. , Thesis (PhD) -- Faculty of Business and Economic science, 2022
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- Date Issued: 2022-04
The potential impacts of hydraulic fracturing on Khoisan peoples’ sense of place: in the case of Karoo Region, South Africa
- Authors: Tembe, Thandeka
- Date: 2022-04
- Subjects: Hydraulic fracturing--Environmental aspects--South Africa--Eastern Cape , Khoikhoi (African people) -- History
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/55701 , vital:53408
- Description: Hydraulic fracturing is a practical solution to minimising production of fossil fuels and to boost the South African economy. However, this development comes at a cost to the society, environment and heritage of the Karoo, which is home to majority of the Khoisan community. Developments such as hydraulic fracturing are barely understood by local communities therefore this study tried to determine the potential impacts of hydraulic fracturing on Khoisan people’s sense of place in the Karoo region, to also establish their perceptions, attitudes, opinion and knowledge on hydraulic fracturing, to facilitate and improve understanding. A mixed method approach was employed to gather relevant information from participants. The qualitative data collection used semi structured interviews to gain participants perceptions, attitudes, opinions and knowledge on hydraulic fracturing, whereas quantitative used questionnaire survey which was administrated to gain socio-demographics and sense of place of Khoisan people (N=50) using survey based psychometric approach to examine the relationship between Khoisan people and sense of place on proposed hydraulic fracturing in the Karoo region (Cradock). Primary data was employed to gain in depth raw data directly from participants and secondary data from literature that already exists. The purposive and snowball sampling technique was used to draw Khoisan participants from the Karoo region (Cradock). Data acquired was analysed using SPSS v26 and Microsoft excel. The results concluded that most Khoisan participants (N= 43) are not aware of what hydraulic fracturing is and therefore there is a need to be taught about the development. The (N= 7) of the participants who have an idea of what hydraulic fracturing is had attended a workshop that was facilitated by the AEON research institute, others learnt about it on the internet and others were informed by someone who either learnt from the internet or attend the workshop. The study also concluded that the Khoisan people have a strong positive sense of place (α= 0.922) with the Karoo region therefore going ahead with the proposed hydraulic fracturing will cause massive damage and could possibly lead to solastalgia and loss of sense of place. vi The recommendation of the study was to involve all stakeholders who will be part of the development of hydraulic fracturing from government, research institutes to oil and gas companies to thorough research, educate and inform local communities in the Karoo. Therefore, it is essential for the government to protect the Karoo culture and heritage, local peoples sense of place by communicating with local communities on such development and assist in holding these companies reliable for any misconducts. , Thesis (MSc) -- Faculty of Science, Environmental Geography, 2022
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- Date Issued: 2022-04
- Authors: Tembe, Thandeka
- Date: 2022-04
- Subjects: Hydraulic fracturing--Environmental aspects--South Africa--Eastern Cape , Khoikhoi (African people) -- History
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/55701 , vital:53408
- Description: Hydraulic fracturing is a practical solution to minimising production of fossil fuels and to boost the South African economy. However, this development comes at a cost to the society, environment and heritage of the Karoo, which is home to majority of the Khoisan community. Developments such as hydraulic fracturing are barely understood by local communities therefore this study tried to determine the potential impacts of hydraulic fracturing on Khoisan people’s sense of place in the Karoo region, to also establish their perceptions, attitudes, opinion and knowledge on hydraulic fracturing, to facilitate and improve understanding. A mixed method approach was employed to gather relevant information from participants. The qualitative data collection used semi structured interviews to gain participants perceptions, attitudes, opinions and knowledge on hydraulic fracturing, whereas quantitative used questionnaire survey which was administrated to gain socio-demographics and sense of place of Khoisan people (N=50) using survey based psychometric approach to examine the relationship between Khoisan people and sense of place on proposed hydraulic fracturing in the Karoo region (Cradock). Primary data was employed to gain in depth raw data directly from participants and secondary data from literature that already exists. The purposive and snowball sampling technique was used to draw Khoisan participants from the Karoo region (Cradock). Data acquired was analysed using SPSS v26 and Microsoft excel. The results concluded that most Khoisan participants (N= 43) are not aware of what hydraulic fracturing is and therefore there is a need to be taught about the development. The (N= 7) of the participants who have an idea of what hydraulic fracturing is had attended a workshop that was facilitated by the AEON research institute, others learnt about it on the internet and others were informed by someone who either learnt from the internet or attend the workshop. The study also concluded that the Khoisan people have a strong positive sense of place (α= 0.922) with the Karoo region therefore going ahead with the proposed hydraulic fracturing will cause massive damage and could possibly lead to solastalgia and loss of sense of place. vi The recommendation of the study was to involve all stakeholders who will be part of the development of hydraulic fracturing from government, research institutes to oil and gas companies to thorough research, educate and inform local communities in the Karoo. Therefore, it is essential for the government to protect the Karoo culture and heritage, local peoples sense of place by communicating with local communities on such development and assist in holding these companies reliable for any misconducts. , Thesis (MSc) -- Faculty of Science, Environmental Geography, 2022
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- Date Issued: 2022-04
Ifuthe leelwimi kwimpumelelo yabafundi bebanga leshumi elinambini kwizifundo zejiyografi(sezelizwe) kwizikolo ezibini ezichongiweyo kwisithili saseMonti
- Authors: Gcaki, Nomnqakati
- Date: 2022-04
- Subjects: Port Elizabeth (South Africa) , Eastern Cape (South Africa) , South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/55342 , vital:51915
- Description: Isahluko sokuqala sixoxa ngengxaki yophando esi siseko kolu phando, nemibuzo yophando kunye neenjongo zokuba isifundo esikhoyo sifuna ukufezekisa ntoni. Ngokunxulumene nengxaki ephandwayo, esi sahluko sigxile kuphononongo loncwadi ukuze kuhlolwe ubudlelwane phakathi kolwimi lokufundisa kunye nempumelelo yabafundi kwiBanga le-12 kwisifundo seJiyografi. Ukuhlolwa koncwadi kuthathwe kwimigaqo-nkqubo yokufundisa kunye neethiyori zophuhliso lokuqonda nenkcubeko. Inkqubo yeethiyori ezikhethiweyo zisetyenziselwa ukwenza ingqiqo yokuba ulwimi lokufundisa luba nefuthe njani ekufundiseni nasekukhuleni kwengqondo nokuqiqa komfundi. Ngophononongo loncwadi, umphandi unqwenela ukufumanisa ubunzima abahlangabezana nabo abafundi ekufundeni iJiyografi ngolwimi lwesiNgesi kwiBanga leshumi elinesibini. Olu phando luza kuphonononga nzulu ifuthe leelwimi kwimpumelelo yabafundi kwisifundo seJiyografi kubafundi besigaba seshumi elinambini kujoliswe kwindlela abaphumelela ngayo kwiimviwo zokuphela konyaka.Olu phando luza kujongwa kwizikolo ezibini kwiphondo leMpuma Koloni kwisithili saseMonti phakathi kweminyaka wama-2016 ukuya kuma-2018.Ngokophando esele lwenziwe, abafundi abalwimi lwabo lwasekhaya lusisiXhosa kufanele ukuba bafundiswa ngolwimi lwabo abazikhethele lona ukutsho oko isiXhosa kwaye bavavanywe kwangalo. Oku akunjalo njengoko amaphepha abo ovavanyo engolwimi lwesiNgesi, lwimi olo olufika lubabeke phantsi konxinzelelo olukhulu olubenza bangabinakho ukuzithemba nokuziva bekhululekile xa bephendula imibuzo emagumbini okufundela. Umphandi olu luvo uluseka ngengxelo ayifumene kumaxwebhu eSebe lezeMfundo (2018 NSC Chief Markers Report) yesifundo seJiyografi iphepha lokuqala. , Thesis (MA) -- Faculty of Humanities, School of Language, Media and Communication, 2022
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- Date Issued: 2022-04
- Authors: Gcaki, Nomnqakati
- Date: 2022-04
- Subjects: Port Elizabeth (South Africa) , Eastern Cape (South Africa) , South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/55342 , vital:51915
- Description: Isahluko sokuqala sixoxa ngengxaki yophando esi siseko kolu phando, nemibuzo yophando kunye neenjongo zokuba isifundo esikhoyo sifuna ukufezekisa ntoni. Ngokunxulumene nengxaki ephandwayo, esi sahluko sigxile kuphononongo loncwadi ukuze kuhlolwe ubudlelwane phakathi kolwimi lokufundisa kunye nempumelelo yabafundi kwiBanga le-12 kwisifundo seJiyografi. Ukuhlolwa koncwadi kuthathwe kwimigaqo-nkqubo yokufundisa kunye neethiyori zophuhliso lokuqonda nenkcubeko. Inkqubo yeethiyori ezikhethiweyo zisetyenziselwa ukwenza ingqiqo yokuba ulwimi lokufundisa luba nefuthe njani ekufundiseni nasekukhuleni kwengqondo nokuqiqa komfundi. Ngophononongo loncwadi, umphandi unqwenela ukufumanisa ubunzima abahlangabezana nabo abafundi ekufundeni iJiyografi ngolwimi lwesiNgesi kwiBanga leshumi elinesibini. Olu phando luza kuphonononga nzulu ifuthe leelwimi kwimpumelelo yabafundi kwisifundo seJiyografi kubafundi besigaba seshumi elinambini kujoliswe kwindlela abaphumelela ngayo kwiimviwo zokuphela konyaka.Olu phando luza kujongwa kwizikolo ezibini kwiphondo leMpuma Koloni kwisithili saseMonti phakathi kweminyaka wama-2016 ukuya kuma-2018.Ngokophando esele lwenziwe, abafundi abalwimi lwabo lwasekhaya lusisiXhosa kufanele ukuba bafundiswa ngolwimi lwabo abazikhethele lona ukutsho oko isiXhosa kwaye bavavanywe kwangalo. Oku akunjalo njengoko amaphepha abo ovavanyo engolwimi lwesiNgesi, lwimi olo olufika lubabeke phantsi konxinzelelo olukhulu olubenza bangabinakho ukuzithemba nokuziva bekhululekile xa bephendula imibuzo emagumbini okufundela. Umphandi olu luvo uluseka ngengxelo ayifumene kumaxwebhu eSebe lezeMfundo (2018 NSC Chief Markers Report) yesifundo seJiyografi iphepha lokuqala. , Thesis (MA) -- Faculty of Humanities, School of Language, Media and Communication, 2022
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- Date Issued: 2022-04
South African local labour forums in the municipal sector: Structure, functioning and performance
- Authors: Chabalala, Siphiwe
- Date: 2022-04
- Subjects: Labor productivity -- Public services -- South Africa , Labor disputes -- South Africa , Labor relations
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/57567 , vital:58075
- Description: The South African Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 provides for the establishment of statutory, yet voluntary, employee participation structures in the form of Workplace Forums. These Workplace Forums were modelled on the system of German Works Councils. The establishment of Workplace Forums solely lies with a representative trade union in a workplace of more than 100 employees. Trade unions have not been enthusiastic about the idea of Workplace Forums, this is because they view these structures as a mechanism that undermines collective bargaining due to the limitations that come with consultation as a process in decision-making. Trade unions would rather have powers of negotiation, for which Workplace Forums do not cater. Consequently, very few Workplace Forums have been established in South Africa. In the South African Municipal sector, there are Local Labour Forums which are solely for employee participation over and above matters reserved for collective bargaining in the South African Local Government Bargaining Council. Local Labour Forums have powers of consultation and negotiation on matters that affect labour relations and employees in the municipality. Local Labour Forums became an area of interest because of the limited opportunities in South Africa to study Workplace Forums. The aim of the study was to investigate Local Labour Forums as an example of Workplace Forums as employee participation structures. Therefore, the main research question was: how are these Local Labour Forums structured, what are the details of their functioning and what are the perceptions of the participants in these structures of their influence on performance in the workplace? The aim was translated into four objectives. The first objective was to explore the structure and functioning of Local Labour Forums. The second objective was to explore the perception of the parties to Local Labour Forums, namely, councillors, managers, and unions regarding their relationships. The third objective was to explore the agreements concluded by the parties and their levels of satisfaction with the agreements. The fourth objective was to explore the perception of the parties to Local Labour Forums of the contribution of the Local Labour Forums to the service delivery of the municipality. This was an exploratory and descriptive qualitative study. The population of the study was the Local Labour Forums in two metropolitans, six districts and thirty-one Eastern iv Cape municipalities. The sampling method used was non-probability purposive sampling. Primary data was sourced using both interview guidelines and a short survey questionnaire. The data obtained was transcribed and thematically analysed using Tesch’s (1990) content analysis as a method. The findings of the study indicated that while both Workplace Forums and Local Labour Forums are workplace committees, Local Labour Forums operate differently from Workplace Forums in terms of their structure and functioning. A major difference between these two structures is that Local Labour Forums are joint consultation committees, comprising of both the employer and employee representatives; whereas Workplace Forums are structures which only comprise of employees who then meet with the employer on a regular basis. The processes used for both these structures are somewhat different because Local Labour Forums have powers of consultation and negotiation, whereas Workplace Forums only have the powers to consult and jointly make decisions, not to negotiate. Adding to these differences is that Local Labour Forums have powers to establish subcommittees who will report back to this particular structure, whereas nothing about subcommittees is mentioned for Workplace Forums. In terms of the findings gathered on Local Labour Forums based on the abovementioned objectives, it was found that the establishment of these municipal structures are mandated by the South African Local Government Bargaining Council. Local Labour forums discuss matters of mutual interest which pertain to their respective municipalities. The parties to the Local Labour Forums are from both the employer and employee components. The employer component consists of senior municipal management/directorates and councillors. The employee component consists of the two in-house trade unions, the South African Municipal Workers’ Union and the Independent Municipal and Allied Trade Union. The fact that these parties are from different backgrounds in terms of conscience does not affect the relationships and agreements of the forum, because they are all about what is good for the structure. When it comes to performance of the Local Labour Forum, it was discovered that these structures are not directly involved in delivering services to the municipalities, but the decisions taken influence how the municipalities deliver their services. , Thesis (MA) -- Faculty Faculty of Business and Economic science, 2022
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- Date Issued: 2022-04
- Authors: Chabalala, Siphiwe
- Date: 2022-04
- Subjects: Labor productivity -- Public services -- South Africa , Labor disputes -- South Africa , Labor relations
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/57567 , vital:58075
- Description: The South African Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 provides for the establishment of statutory, yet voluntary, employee participation structures in the form of Workplace Forums. These Workplace Forums were modelled on the system of German Works Councils. The establishment of Workplace Forums solely lies with a representative trade union in a workplace of more than 100 employees. Trade unions have not been enthusiastic about the idea of Workplace Forums, this is because they view these structures as a mechanism that undermines collective bargaining due to the limitations that come with consultation as a process in decision-making. Trade unions would rather have powers of negotiation, for which Workplace Forums do not cater. Consequently, very few Workplace Forums have been established in South Africa. In the South African Municipal sector, there are Local Labour Forums which are solely for employee participation over and above matters reserved for collective bargaining in the South African Local Government Bargaining Council. Local Labour Forums have powers of consultation and negotiation on matters that affect labour relations and employees in the municipality. Local Labour Forums became an area of interest because of the limited opportunities in South Africa to study Workplace Forums. The aim of the study was to investigate Local Labour Forums as an example of Workplace Forums as employee participation structures. Therefore, the main research question was: how are these Local Labour Forums structured, what are the details of their functioning and what are the perceptions of the participants in these structures of their influence on performance in the workplace? The aim was translated into four objectives. The first objective was to explore the structure and functioning of Local Labour Forums. The second objective was to explore the perception of the parties to Local Labour Forums, namely, councillors, managers, and unions regarding their relationships. The third objective was to explore the agreements concluded by the parties and their levels of satisfaction with the agreements. The fourth objective was to explore the perception of the parties to Local Labour Forums of the contribution of the Local Labour Forums to the service delivery of the municipality. This was an exploratory and descriptive qualitative study. The population of the study was the Local Labour Forums in two metropolitans, six districts and thirty-one Eastern iv Cape municipalities. The sampling method used was non-probability purposive sampling. Primary data was sourced using both interview guidelines and a short survey questionnaire. The data obtained was transcribed and thematically analysed using Tesch’s (1990) content analysis as a method. The findings of the study indicated that while both Workplace Forums and Local Labour Forums are workplace committees, Local Labour Forums operate differently from Workplace Forums in terms of their structure and functioning. A major difference between these two structures is that Local Labour Forums are joint consultation committees, comprising of both the employer and employee representatives; whereas Workplace Forums are structures which only comprise of employees who then meet with the employer on a regular basis. The processes used for both these structures are somewhat different because Local Labour Forums have powers of consultation and negotiation, whereas Workplace Forums only have the powers to consult and jointly make decisions, not to negotiate. Adding to these differences is that Local Labour Forums have powers to establish subcommittees who will report back to this particular structure, whereas nothing about subcommittees is mentioned for Workplace Forums. In terms of the findings gathered on Local Labour Forums based on the abovementioned objectives, it was found that the establishment of these municipal structures are mandated by the South African Local Government Bargaining Council. Local Labour forums discuss matters of mutual interest which pertain to their respective municipalities. The parties to the Local Labour Forums are from both the employer and employee components. The employer component consists of senior municipal management/directorates and councillors. The employee component consists of the two in-house trade unions, the South African Municipal Workers’ Union and the Independent Municipal and Allied Trade Union. The fact that these parties are from different backgrounds in terms of conscience does not affect the relationships and agreements of the forum, because they are all about what is good for the structure. When it comes to performance of the Local Labour Forum, it was discovered that these structures are not directly involved in delivering services to the municipalities, but the decisions taken influence how the municipalities deliver their services. , Thesis (MA) -- Faculty Faculty of Business and Economic science, 2022
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- Date Issued: 2022-04
Exploring the spiritual meaning of water among Amaxhosa: The study of spiritual practices in Isinuka
- Authors: Menye, Nomtha
- Date: 2022-04
- Subjects: Healing waters -- Eastern Cape , Xhosa (African people) --Religion -- South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/55811 , vital:53885
- Description: This study explores the spiritual relationship of water and uluntu lwase (people of) Port St. Johns, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Particularly the people that reside or regularly visit Isinuka sacred springs. This is done through an analysis and observations of the ritual practises performed at Isinuka sacred springs in Port St. Johns. This spring has provided sacred water used for healing, cleansing, and drinking for decades. Therefore, in this research we use the sacred water as an analysis point to understand the genesis of the ecological relationship of indigenous people and the environment. More so, this study uses the sacred water of the spring as an access point into indigenous knowledge systems (IKS) that have been passed on and maintained throughout history by the African elders. µRitual archives¶ have proved to carry indigenous knowledge systems on the history and philosophies of native regions and countries. Therefore, folktales, rituals, idioms and songs are didactic, and were intended to teach and sustain Isintu sakwa Xhosa (customs). This study uses observations ritual practises and face to face interviews to uncover the importance of nature and indigenous understanding of the environment from AmaXhosa residing in this area. The study was conducted in Port St. Johns in the rural parts of the Eastern Cape. Port St. Johns is a region of residing amaMpondo, which is an isiXhosa dialect. Therefore, amaMpondo and AmaXhosa are used in the study interchangeably. The researcher spent weeks visiting the spring daily and conducting qualitative semi-structured interviews. Observations and partaking in rituals were also used as a methodological approach to understand and capture the full experience of the sacred spring. The study uses the concept of as a medium to examine the relationship of water to spiritual ritual practises. The study literature shows a huge disjuncture between the literature written about the spring and the sociological meaning of the spring to the people that visit the spring. The results showed that the healing properties in the spring were caused by elements such as sulphur(s) and not the only the ritual practises that are performed at the spring. The study shows that, it is in the ritual practises that native Africans show their knowledge of the historical cosmological relationship between people and the environment. This is indicated in their use of sacred sites such as caves, rivers and ocean water to communicate with their ancestors. This study hopes to contribute towards a richer understanding of spirituality, ritual and archival work, for a holistic policymaking when dealing with water policies through an inclusive African indigenous perspective. , Thesis (MA) -- Faculty of Humanities, School of Sociology and anthropology, 2022
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- Date Issued: 2022-04
Exploring the spiritual meaning of water among Amaxhosa: The study of spiritual practices in Isinuka
- Authors: Menye, Nomtha
- Date: 2022-04
- Subjects: Healing waters -- Eastern Cape , Xhosa (African people) --Religion -- South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/55811 , vital:53885
- Description: This study explores the spiritual relationship of water and uluntu lwase (people of) Port St. Johns, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Particularly the people that reside or regularly visit Isinuka sacred springs. This is done through an analysis and observations of the ritual practises performed at Isinuka sacred springs in Port St. Johns. This spring has provided sacred water used for healing, cleansing, and drinking for decades. Therefore, in this research we use the sacred water as an analysis point to understand the genesis of the ecological relationship of indigenous people and the environment. More so, this study uses the sacred water of the spring as an access point into indigenous knowledge systems (IKS) that have been passed on and maintained throughout history by the African elders. µRitual archives¶ have proved to carry indigenous knowledge systems on the history and philosophies of native regions and countries. Therefore, folktales, rituals, idioms and songs are didactic, and were intended to teach and sustain Isintu sakwa Xhosa (customs). This study uses observations ritual practises and face to face interviews to uncover the importance of nature and indigenous understanding of the environment from AmaXhosa residing in this area. The study was conducted in Port St. Johns in the rural parts of the Eastern Cape. Port St. Johns is a region of residing amaMpondo, which is an isiXhosa dialect. Therefore, amaMpondo and AmaXhosa are used in the study interchangeably. The researcher spent weeks visiting the spring daily and conducting qualitative semi-structured interviews. Observations and partaking in rituals were also used as a methodological approach to understand and capture the full experience of the sacred spring. The study uses the concept of as a medium to examine the relationship of water to spiritual ritual practises. The study literature shows a huge disjuncture between the literature written about the spring and the sociological meaning of the spring to the people that visit the spring. The results showed that the healing properties in the spring were caused by elements such as sulphur(s) and not the only the ritual practises that are performed at the spring. The study shows that, it is in the ritual practises that native Africans show their knowledge of the historical cosmological relationship between people and the environment. This is indicated in their use of sacred sites such as caves, rivers and ocean water to communicate with their ancestors. This study hopes to contribute towards a richer understanding of spirituality, ritual and archival work, for a holistic policymaking when dealing with water policies through an inclusive African indigenous perspective. , Thesis (MA) -- Faculty of Humanities, School of Sociology and anthropology, 2022
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- Date Issued: 2022-04
Safe handling, storage, and management of vaccines at selected primary health care facilities in Buffalo City Metropolitan, Eastern Cape Province
- Mazwembe-Hoho, Andiswa Zimkitha
- Authors: Mazwembe-Hoho, Andiswa Zimkitha
- Date: 2022-04
- Subjects: Vaccines , Pharmaceutical policy
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/27942 , vital:70902
- Description: Background The World Health Organization has a standardized tool for assessing vaccine handling and management. South Africa has adopted WHO tools to suit its own conditions of supply and storage of vaccines, the WHO tool is a guideline for managing vaccines. Importantly, every person handling or supervising handling of vaccines should own this manual (s) and use it as a reference for the handling, storage, and management of vaccines and related items. Aim The aim of this study was to examine safe handling, storage, and management of vaccines by health care workers in PHC facilities of BCM Municipality. Methodology A quantitative research approach and descriptive design was used to assess the safe handling, storage, and management of vaccines in PHC facilities in BCM in EC. Results The results showed that safe handling, storage, and management of vaccines in PHC facilities in BCM does not comply fully on safe handling, storage, and management of vaccines. The overall compliance rate was 86%, and this indicated that healthcare workers have knowledge of what is required to be compliant with safe handling, storage, and management of vaccines. Conclusion Safe handling, storage, and management ovaccines in PHC facilities in BCM is conditionally compliant as the healthcare workers have moderate-to-satisfactory knowledge. , Thesis (MPH) -- Faculty of Health Sciences, 2022
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- Date Issued: 2022-04
- Authors: Mazwembe-Hoho, Andiswa Zimkitha
- Date: 2022-04
- Subjects: Vaccines , Pharmaceutical policy
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/27942 , vital:70902
- Description: Background The World Health Organization has a standardized tool for assessing vaccine handling and management. South Africa has adopted WHO tools to suit its own conditions of supply and storage of vaccines, the WHO tool is a guideline for managing vaccines. Importantly, every person handling or supervising handling of vaccines should own this manual (s) and use it as a reference for the handling, storage, and management of vaccines and related items. Aim The aim of this study was to examine safe handling, storage, and management of vaccines by health care workers in PHC facilities of BCM Municipality. Methodology A quantitative research approach and descriptive design was used to assess the safe handling, storage, and management of vaccines in PHC facilities in BCM in EC. Results The results showed that safe handling, storage, and management of vaccines in PHC facilities in BCM does not comply fully on safe handling, storage, and management of vaccines. The overall compliance rate was 86%, and this indicated that healthcare workers have knowledge of what is required to be compliant with safe handling, storage, and management of vaccines. Conclusion Safe handling, storage, and management ovaccines in PHC facilities in BCM is conditionally compliant as the healthcare workers have moderate-to-satisfactory knowledge. , Thesis (MPH) -- Faculty of Health Sciences, 2022
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- Date Issued: 2022-04
Mentoring of women-owning SMEs in the South African construction industry
- Authors: Bingwa, Nelisa
- Date: 2022-04
- Subjects: Construction industry , Small business
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/57535 , vital:58059
- Description: Challenges of women-owning small business have been noted in different economic industries globally. This situation is even more prevalent in the construction industry, where women face special challenges connected to their historic exclusion in the industry. Women small and medium enterprises in the construction industry grow slowly, lack crucial skills and industry experience, making it difficult for them to sustain their businesses. In this regard, mentoring has been acknowledged globally as a viable avenue to assist in developing women-owning small businesses and their chosen business careers. Mentoring in South Africa is acknowledged for its ability to develop the skills of small businesses owners. Accordingly, the mentoring approach was embraced by the post-apartheid South African government to eliminate past apartheid-induced socio- economic inequalities to develop women-owning SMEs across complex businesses such as the construction industry. Numerous mentorship policies have been introduced to obviate the challenges experienced by previously discriminated groups such as women to whom small-medium enterprise opportunities in the construction industry were hitherto inaccessible. Despite such ameliorative measures and interventions, women-owning SMEs in the construction industry continue to experience stagnant business growth and relatively higher business failure rates. The purpose of this study, therefore, was to ascertain the enabling conditions necessary for effective mentoring of women-owning small and medium enterprises in the South African construction industry. The study adopted a qualitative interpretivistic approach that provided insights into mentoring experiences and challenges facing women’s small and medium enterprises in the construction industry. Literature was gathered on small businesses with special reference to women small and medium enterprises in construction and by contextualising issues relating to mentoring such enterprises, especially in the construction industry. Data was gathered from interviews with 18 participants using face-to-face interviews and online platforms such as Teams and WhatsApp. Participants included women-owning small businesses whose businesses have been in operation for a minimum of two years and have participated in mentoring at some point during the operation of their business. Data was analysed inductively by means of content and thematic analyses using a combination of manifest, latent and constant comparative content analyse. The results of the interviews showed that the conditions necessary to create an enabling mentoring of women-owning SMEs in the construction industry include: specific policy v development, public and private sector involvement, industry-related mentoring, provision of female role models, increasing public awareness, provision of basic resources to participate, duration of programmes, mentor and mentee commitment and mentors with exceptional characteristics. , Thesis (MA) -- Faculty of Business and Management Sciences, 2022
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- Date Issued: 2022-04
- Authors: Bingwa, Nelisa
- Date: 2022-04
- Subjects: Construction industry , Small business
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/57535 , vital:58059
- Description: Challenges of women-owning small business have been noted in different economic industries globally. This situation is even more prevalent in the construction industry, where women face special challenges connected to their historic exclusion in the industry. Women small and medium enterprises in the construction industry grow slowly, lack crucial skills and industry experience, making it difficult for them to sustain their businesses. In this regard, mentoring has been acknowledged globally as a viable avenue to assist in developing women-owning small businesses and their chosen business careers. Mentoring in South Africa is acknowledged for its ability to develop the skills of small businesses owners. Accordingly, the mentoring approach was embraced by the post-apartheid South African government to eliminate past apartheid-induced socio- economic inequalities to develop women-owning SMEs across complex businesses such as the construction industry. Numerous mentorship policies have been introduced to obviate the challenges experienced by previously discriminated groups such as women to whom small-medium enterprise opportunities in the construction industry were hitherto inaccessible. Despite such ameliorative measures and interventions, women-owning SMEs in the construction industry continue to experience stagnant business growth and relatively higher business failure rates. The purpose of this study, therefore, was to ascertain the enabling conditions necessary for effective mentoring of women-owning small and medium enterprises in the South African construction industry. The study adopted a qualitative interpretivistic approach that provided insights into mentoring experiences and challenges facing women’s small and medium enterprises in the construction industry. Literature was gathered on small businesses with special reference to women small and medium enterprises in construction and by contextualising issues relating to mentoring such enterprises, especially in the construction industry. Data was gathered from interviews with 18 participants using face-to-face interviews and online platforms such as Teams and WhatsApp. Participants included women-owning small businesses whose businesses have been in operation for a minimum of two years and have participated in mentoring at some point during the operation of their business. Data was analysed inductively by means of content and thematic analyses using a combination of manifest, latent and constant comparative content analyse. The results of the interviews showed that the conditions necessary to create an enabling mentoring of women-owning SMEs in the construction industry include: specific policy v development, public and private sector involvement, industry-related mentoring, provision of female role models, increasing public awareness, provision of basic resources to participate, duration of programmes, mentor and mentee commitment and mentors with exceptional characteristics. , Thesis (MA) -- Faculty of Business and Management Sciences, 2022
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- Date Issued: 2022-04
Local economic development and Re-Industrialisation: A case study of Dimbaza
- Mbebe, Dumisani Bakhulule Lennox
- Authors: Mbebe, Dumisani Bakhulule Lennox
- Date: 2022-04
- Subjects: Economic development , Municipal government -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape , Rural development -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape -- Management
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/58081 , vital:58548
- Description: The Local Economic Development (LED) and reindustrialisation of Dimbaza is viewed as a wellspring of valuable economic growth. Contemporary LED professionals have been at a loggerheads in dealing with challenges in addressing the core concept of LED and a Re-industrialised environment in bringing economic growth. The LED and reindustrialisation agenda is providing a platform for the participation local inhabitants and value creation in the mainstream of economy. It also poses development questions about the seriousness of economic decisions by those given powers to set the economic direction of the area of Dimbaza. Government policies such as the Eastern Cape provincial growth development plan, Buffalo city integrated development plan and LED strategy are attempts to entrench the concept of localism across Dimbaza and meet the challenge of engaging LED participants to creatively deal with their economic problems. While LED scholars have written a length, there have been limitations when LED is used to enhance reindustrialisation in bringing sustainable economic growth. This study seeks to contribute to the current economic conversations on LED and Reindustrialisation by critically reviewing the available literature while challenging those with decision-making authority and their seriousness in bringing about LED and Reindustrialisation in Dimbaza. Furthermore, the study serves as a diagnostic tool to stimulate further engagement around LED and Reindustrialisation process in relation to its policy impact. The study focused on deductive research method, which aimed at testing the existing theory of knowledge with the aim of creating new theoretical thinking. To understand better LED and Reindustrialisation of Dimbaza as a tool, previously, it has yielded results in addressing unemployment and poverty. The study has employed a qualitative research method within which a systematic reviews of both primary and secondary literature to address unemployment and poverty in Dimbaza. As part of the methodology of the study, thematic content analysis to produce findings has been explores, assuming that it will contribute in bringing meaning and results to the study. , Thesis (MA) -- Faculty of Business and Economic science, 2022
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- Date Issued: 2022-04
- Authors: Mbebe, Dumisani Bakhulule Lennox
- Date: 2022-04
- Subjects: Economic development , Municipal government -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape , Rural development -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape -- Management
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/58081 , vital:58548
- Description: The Local Economic Development (LED) and reindustrialisation of Dimbaza is viewed as a wellspring of valuable economic growth. Contemporary LED professionals have been at a loggerheads in dealing with challenges in addressing the core concept of LED and a Re-industrialised environment in bringing economic growth. The LED and reindustrialisation agenda is providing a platform for the participation local inhabitants and value creation in the mainstream of economy. It also poses development questions about the seriousness of economic decisions by those given powers to set the economic direction of the area of Dimbaza. Government policies such as the Eastern Cape provincial growth development plan, Buffalo city integrated development plan and LED strategy are attempts to entrench the concept of localism across Dimbaza and meet the challenge of engaging LED participants to creatively deal with their economic problems. While LED scholars have written a length, there have been limitations when LED is used to enhance reindustrialisation in bringing sustainable economic growth. This study seeks to contribute to the current economic conversations on LED and Reindustrialisation by critically reviewing the available literature while challenging those with decision-making authority and their seriousness in bringing about LED and Reindustrialisation in Dimbaza. Furthermore, the study serves as a diagnostic tool to stimulate further engagement around LED and Reindustrialisation process in relation to its policy impact. The study focused on deductive research method, which aimed at testing the existing theory of knowledge with the aim of creating new theoretical thinking. To understand better LED and Reindustrialisation of Dimbaza as a tool, previously, it has yielded results in addressing unemployment and poverty. The study has employed a qualitative research method within which a systematic reviews of both primary and secondary literature to address unemployment and poverty in Dimbaza. As part of the methodology of the study, thematic content analysis to produce findings has been explores, assuming that it will contribute in bringing meaning and results to the study. , Thesis (MA) -- Faculty of Business and Economic science, 2022
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- Date Issued: 2022-04