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The experiences of pregnant chiropractors in South Africa

- Anley, Kirsten

  • Authors: Anley, Kirsten
  • Date: 2015
  • Subjects: Chiropractors , Pregnant chiropractors , South Africa
  • Language: English
  • Type: Masters (Thesis)
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/17340 , uj:15874
  • Description: M.Tech. (Chiropractic) , Abstract: The practice of Chiropractic is undoubtedly a physically demanding profession, more so for female practitioners due to their smaller stature and strength in comparison to their male colleagues. The physical effects of pregnancy on practitioners is another factor to consider, as well as the implications on how the existing practice may or may not change during the course of the pregnancy. To date, there is no research on the effect pregnancy has on practising Chiropractors in South Africa. This makes it very difficult for pregnant Chiropractors, who themselves are undergoing immense physical and emotional changes. This lack of knowledge makes it difficult for pregnant Chiropractors to navigate their changing bodies and predict the impact this may have on their unique profession let alone additional factors such as financial implications due to pregnancy, structure of maternity leave, predict possible changes in treatment approach and thereby adapt practise accordingly and even prevent personal injury. Furthermore, this study was aimed to formulate a set of guidelines in order to provide as much advice and insight to expectant Chiropractors. The purpose of the guidelines would ensure their experience as being pregnant while in practice was as advantageous, positive and beneficial as possible. The study may also be used to open the door to future research. Method: A qualitative, exploratory, descriptive as well as contextual research design was used for the research. The study itself took place in two stages. In phase one, the researcher conducted a pilot interview and the data was self-analysed in order to gain experience and rectify the shortfalls which surfaced during the interviewing technique. Phase two began with the remaining phenomenological interviews whereby the participants were asked to discuss their experience of being pregnant while in practice. Interviews were conducted until data saturation, which was determined by the independent coder, was obtained. Data saturation was achieved after eight interviews. Data saturation was reached when common themes started emerging from the data which was collected. The data was analysed by means of open coding and identifying themes and categories. Participants were purposely selected given that they were qualified Chiropractors who had been pregnant to term while practicing full time.
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Factors influencing credit accessibility for small and medium company in South Africa's construction industry : a literature review

- Balogun, O.A., Agumba, J.N., Ansary, N.

Thematic analysis of challenges faced by small and medium construction companies in accessing credit in South Africa

- Balogun, O.A., Agumba, J.N., Ansary, N.

Analysis of determinants of revolving credit for small and medium construction enterprises : a case of Gauteng province

- Balogun, Olanrewaju Abdul, Ansary, Nazeem, Ekolu, Stephen

An investigation into credit accessibility for small and medium scale enterprise in construction industry of Gauteng province in South Africa : literature review

- Balogun, Olanrewaju Abdul, Ansary, Nazeem, Agumba, Justus Ngala, Aigbavboa, Clinton, Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku

The effects of COVID-19 on future domestic travel intentions in South Africa : a stakeholder perspective

- Bama, Hilary Kennedy Nji, Nyikana, Siyabulela

  • Authors: Bama, Hilary Kennedy Nji , Nyikana, Siyabulela
  • Date: 2021
  • Subjects: Domestic tourism , South Africa , COVID-19
  • Language: English
  • Type: Article
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/481427 , uj:43622 , Citation: Bama, H.K.N. & Nyikana, S. (2021). The Effects of COVID-19 on Future Domestic Travel Intentions in South Africa: A Stakeholder Perspective. African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure, 10(1):179-193. DOI: https://doi.org/10.46222/ajhtl.19770720-94
  • Description: Abstract: This study seeks to unpack the implications that the COVID-19 pandemic has placed on the South African domestic tourism market. In particular, the study considers how, given the negative impacts that have been felt with international travel being largely restricted, many destinations who traditionally rely on tourism will approach domestic tourism post the restrictions. Given South Africa’s previous aggressive campaigns which sought to promote domestic tourism in the country, the value of this focus area cannot be overlooked. The need for empirical research that assesses the attitudes of people regarding travel and tourism beyond the pandemic in a country that has been one the of the hardest-hit on the African continent is equally important in this respect. Data for the study was sourced from interviews with key informant personnel in the domain of tourism (n=10) coupled with an online questionnaire survey (n=241) that was collected from respondents through the Google Forms Application. The key findings from the study reveal that a majority of the respondents were generally satisfied with the management of the pandemic in the country and were willing to wait until all restrictions were lifted before travelling again. Moreover, many of the respondents felt that they would likely travel more domestically in order to assist the tourism industry recover post-COVID-19 and would actively help market the country to friends and relatives in assisting with the recovery marketing initiatives. However, major concerns were raised about the financial possibilities of the domestic tourists as well as the lack of effective communication and cooperation between the private sector and the government regarding tourism’s recovery plan.
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Price setting in the South African coffin industry.

- Baur, P.W.

  • Authors: Baur, P.W.
  • Date: 2007-10-02T06:50:20Z
  • Subjects: coffin prices , coffin industry , burial , burial finance , South Africa
  • Type: Thesis
  • Identifier: uj:6869 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/32
  • Description: The aim of this study is to analyze the price setting in the South African coffin industry which is affected by the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Consumer behavior and decision making, producer and retailer response, as well as the overall effects that this industry may have within the realm of the South African economy is analyzed. The central focus however, is the price determination governing the supply and demand relationship, and the influence that this relationship has on the market mechanism, which is important in regulating the functioning of the South Africa coffin industry. Chapter One introduces the problem statement by highlighting the purpose of the study in light of the effects of HIV/AIDS. The link between the coffin industry and the economy is the increase in mortality rates caused by HIV/AIDS. Sub-Sahara is the worst affected global region, and within South Africa over four million people have been affected by the pandemic. The effects on the economy can be observed on several fronts for example, the weakening of South Africa’s social structure, increasing costs to the state by putting pressure on the limited medical facilities and other social institutions, reducing the skill base, reducing national economic growth rates, etc. Due to the high levels of unemployment experienced in South Africa, several problems become relevant, especially in rural areas. Such problems can be highlighted in terms of an increase in the financial burden placed on those paying for burials. This is also extended to those organizations supplying financial aid to help cover the costs, such as societies and funeral policies. Due to the low levels of income experienced by many in urban centers, this puts a great deal of pressure on government to assist in the burial of those whom are not in a position to afford the funeral costs. Due to the upward pressure on demand for coffins, prices for coffins may increase, which will be transferred onto the rural population, which characteristically experience a greater degree of low incomes, putting additional financial pressure on these people. The increased rate of burials increase the demand on limited burial space, causing costs to rise, putting additional pressure on household savings. This becomes increasingly important, as the levels of household savings in South Africa are relatively low. Chapter Two focuses on the theoretical aspects of price determination. Price setting behavior is not only a method of profit maximization, but is also an extension of marketing strategies used to generate and establish a larger share of any target market. This chapter is based on a literary survey and applies a theoretical approach to price determination, analyzing and comparing market structures. Pricing strategies, nominal and real price rigidities and modern pricing methodologies under the influence of Internet and global markets are explored. Chapter Three takes a close anthropological review of traditional South African cultures and religions, and illustrates how these traditional beliefs and religions influence the decision making of the consumer and the undertaker. Within the context of these cultural perspectives, the issue of cremation as an alternative to the burial is explored. An analysis of the consumer demand is achieved by using the data collected for the consumer and the undertaker surveys. The costs and the consumer decision making regarding burial practices and the financing thereof is highlighted. Burial policies and funeral societies are discussed, and the overall effect that they have on consumer spending patterns, the misallocation of resources as well as the negative tradeoff effects of this misallocation has on the employer, the household, the government and the overall economy. The financing of funerals is also an important issue as the high rates of unemployment and the huge social demands that it places on consumers are forcing the majority to search for funding from other sectors of the economy that already feels the strain of a global slowdown. Economically, this chapter challenges the traditional customs and the redirection of scarce resources that are been greatly misallocated into inappropriate sectors. Chapter Four investigates the influence of HIV/AIDS on the economy, and the influence that HIV/AIDS has on the South African coffin industry. This chapter highlights the spread of the HIV/AIDS virus and the influence that this virus has on society. The role woman play in the South African economy, and the effect of HIV/AIDS on the labor force. The discussion then focuses on HIV/AIDS and the workings of the coffin industry and the near perfectly competitive market structure that functions within the South African coffin industry. Pricing strategies highlighting the role of religion, HIV/AIDS and income are considered and the role of the undertaker in society. The research was predominantly based on the information generated in the undertaker and the consumer surveys as well as a literary survey. However, the undertaker does not operate independently. There are many related industries, which are discussed, and the relationship between them is highlighted. The growth of the complementary industries, similarly, must not be underestimated, as the coffin industry provides them with a springboard from which they may enter the market. Chapter Five constructs a model to show how the influence of HIV/AIDS affects the price setting behavior of coffins. Thereafter, the model introduces the concept of competition, showing how the growing rate of competition, in conjunction with HIV/AIDS, is a more suitable model in determining the influence on price setting behavior. The model is based on the Ordinary Leased Squared (OLS) method, and the model is tested on economic a priori, Statistical evaluation and econometric tests, for example, Autocorrelation, Heteroscedasticity and Multicollinearity. Using Theils Inequality Coefficient, the model is proven sound for forecasting purposes. The combination of HIV/AIDS and competition using the SIC and AIC test proves that this combination is a better-forecast model than if HIV/AIDS was used as a determinant on its own. In chapter Six, the construction, distribution and analysis of the Consumer and the Undertaker surveys are discussed. For the purpose of the study, it became obvious that within the South African coffin industry, there is a gap between available literature on the industry and what was required for the compellation of this research. A detailed discussion on the methodology, purpose, the target sample, limitations and format of the surveys is discussed. The data collected proved very useful on two fronts: Firstly it provided detailed information that was required in order to complete the study. Secondly, the data collected introduced new questions and opened new doors to further investigation. The data provided sufficient information to show the relationship between the economy and the coffin industry. In chapter Seven, the main findings of the study are highlighted by the overwhelming influence of HIV/AIDS which has affected both the nature of the market, as well as price setting behavior. However, it has led to a large degree to the misallocation of resources, that are required in other spheres of the economy. The motivation behind funeral policies is an area of concern, and requires additional research into the social and economic influence of such structures. The influence of the rapid growth of competition has a large role to play in the coffin industry. Furthermore, the traditional beliefs of the consumer need to be protected and the role of the undertaker in this regard is a major concern. The final chapter highlights areas of further research, makes note of shortcomings in the available literature and highlights the role of policy makers with respect to the South African coffin industry.
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Micro-investment behavioural model for an emerging economy: the South African economy as a case study.

- Baur, Peter Walther

  • Authors: Baur, Peter Walther
  • Date: 2007-10-02T09:37:31Z
  • Subjects: international business enterprises , economic policy , foreign investments , South Africa
  • Type: Thesis
  • Identifier: uj:6994 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/34
  • Description: Foreign direct investment is a topic that currently ranks highly on the agenda of most countries, forming the basis of policy design and development on both a microeconomic and macroeconomic level. From a microeconomic perspective, business strategies are undergoing radical shifts in order to compete in an ever-competitive global climate. Businesses therefore need to diversify their operations across borders as this is essential for ensuring survival. Yet, the motivation and desire of business are not necessarily beneficial to the country, region or market that a particular business plans to enter. Some types of foreign direct investment are positive, enabling a useful and efficient flow of technology, ideas and capital and this, as highlighted in conventional literature, is the key determinant of underlining macroeconomic policy regarding foreign direct investment. Governments attempt to capture such flows. They design efficient policy tools to attract foreign investors into their regions, so that their countries may benefit from these flows in the form of job creation and receiving capital inflows from the induced investments and exports, which aid to offset balance of payment deficits. Countries may enjoy the positive spill-over of such investment that may help local business become more competitive within the international arena. Certain business interests may have strong negative effects such as abusing supplies of natural resources and the abundance of low-skilled labour that exists within developing countries, as few policies are in place to protect these often weaker economies. This may cause conflict between business and government, challenging policy makers to implement protective measures such as trade restrictions, capital market regulation and the development of organised labour policies which may seem only to encourage the flow of negative investment. The gains of such investment become ambiguous, cheering the antiglobalisation movements and discouraging the flows of foreign direct investment that may actually induce positive developments within the economies concerned. The battlefields of such fixed investment movements often establish themselves on emerging market territory, where economies are prone to both helpful and hostile attacks of foreign direct investment. The emerging economies are ever increasing in global importance on the international trade arenas. These countries, many with sound macroeconomic policy, often display rapid economic growth, developed markets and an abundant supply of cheap skilled and unskilled labour, consequently absorbing an ever-increasing share of foreign direct investment. However, the direction of foreign direct investment is difficult to determine, especially when using common constraints, such as economic, political, social and geographic factors. The focus of attention needs to be shifted to those people who are responsible for the decisions to invest. These decision-makers are not to be grouped into a singular globular mass of uniformity; neither should they be treated as a single variable in the equation attempting to explain fixed investment. They make decisions regarding foreign direct investment and are extremely complex beings, cognitively weighting certain factors that determine the decision to invest over other factors. This is an ever-changing process, and seldom will any two investors act in exactly the same way. Consequently, there is a need to explain the decision-making process of foreign direct investors in a model that is fluid, not static and that allows for the flexibility required for the survival of businesses within an ever-changing emerging market economy. This can only be explored by analysing the psychological and cognitive structure of the decisionmaking process that is not totally dependent on the macroeconomic or microeconomic forces present in policy design or company structure respectively. By understanding the process underlying decision-making, it is possible to construct a decision-making model applicable to the unique cognitive workings of the foreign investor.Clear-cut factors need to be identified which map decision-making prior to the act of investment. Therefore, the decision-making model should be constructed using an intentional bias. By using an intentional bias, the decision to act may not yet be consciously considered, but a need to act exists. If the decision-maker is presented by an opportunity, the intent may become the action. By highlighting decision-makers with a positive attitude towards an action, i.e. investment, it is possible to map the factors relevant in the decision-making process. This allows for the construction of a model mapping the intention to act, thereby creating a decision-making model. For the purpose of this thesis a survey was designed and presented to the key decisionmakers within established companies. They included senior business executives, company CEOs, managing directors, owners of businesses and others that play an executive decisionmaking role within their businesses. From these responses key factors were identified from which a behavioural model was constructed by using suitable statistical tools and constraints. This behavioural model is independent, yet influenced by factors such as economic freedom, political instability and corruption, labour market regulation and the existence of development zones within host countries. The identified factors that become relevant to the behavioural model of decision-making are attitude, level and extent of other related or competitive companies within the host country, risk type and ability to overcome such risk, the vision of the company and the social fulfilment experienced by the decision-makers. The necessity for a decision-making model regarding foreign direct investment in the emerging economies is one that cannot be underestimated. This model is designed to contribute towards the current literature on foreign direct investment, with the aim and intent of improving this body of knowledge and assisting towards streamlining policy formation.
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Changing conversation and dialogue through LeadSA: an example of public relations activism in South Africa

- Benecke, D.R., Oksiutycz, A.

  • Authors: Benecke, D.R. , Oksiutycz, A.
  • Date: 2016
  • Subjects: South Africa , Public relations activism , Third culture
  • Language: English
  • Type: Article
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/91945 , uj:20165 , Citation: Benecke, D.R., & Oksiutycz, A. 2016. Changing conversation and dialogue through LeadSA: an example of public relations activism in South Africa.
  • Description: Abstract:The words of Lund and Nabavi “we learn more about something if we talk about it” (2008, p. 27) highlight the importance of conversation and dialogue in bringing about change – be it in an organization or in society. In South Africa, given the country’s history, dialogue across ethnic, social and political divides does not come naturally. The need for changed and new conversations exists in South Africa. Despite celebrating 20 years of democracy South Africans still face many economic, social and moral challenges. These challenges manifest themselves through protest actions against the slow pace of improvement in the townships, frustration with lack of personal progress among young South Africans, a lack of tolerance and understanding of the “others” (Seekings, 2007). Unfortunately change takes time and concerted effort (Eyre & Littleton, 2013), trust must be built and is earned through participation in open dialogue and mutual negotiation (Bardhan, 2011, p. 97). Public relations activism as a manifestation of the postmodernist worldview and PR activists as change agents are at the heart of this exploratory study of the role of public relations in the South African society. The research aim of this article is to investigate the principles and methods used by Primedia Broadcasting South Africa’s LeadSA initiative to start and facilitate social dialogue and to contribute to social change. Data was collected by means of interviews with key decision-makers at LeadSA. In addition, a variety of documents, such as electronic newsletters, internal documents and research reports, were analysed. A case study approach was used to contextualise the theory and illustrate the principles and practices implemented by LeadSA.
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Historicising perceptions and the national management framework for invasive alien plants in South Africa

- Bennett, Brett M., Van Sittert, Lance

  • Authors: Bennett, Brett M. , Van Sittert, Lance
  • Date: 2019
  • Subjects: Culture-nature , Invasive alien plant , South Africa
  • Language: English
  • Type: Article
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/403799 , uj:33851 , Citation: Bennett, B.M. & Van Sittert, L. 2019. Historicising perceptions and the national management framework for invasive alien plants in South Africa.
  • Description: Abstract: This article offers a historical framework for understanding changes to human perceptions and efforts to manage invasive alien plants and weeds in South Africa from the mid-nineteenth century until the present. The article argues that South African legislation and policy for managing invasive alien plants and weeds has historically been limited because people have held contradictory values about plants, many private land owners have lacked resources and have not been compelled to follow government legislation, and because policy has reflected the interests of a small group of farmers or scientific experts who have had limited influence on most private land owners and traditional land users. Successful control efforts often relied on technical expertise that was applied controversially or could be implemented on government land without extensive public consultation or social conflict. The creation of a national framework for invasive alien plants through the Working for Water Programme in 1995 and National Environmental Management of Biodiversity Act (no. 10) of 2004 (NEMBA) has increased public awareness, but the Programme and NEMBA remain limited by many of the same institutional and social constraints that experts and institutions faced in the past. In conclusion, the article draws on history to provide insights to contemporary challenges.
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Methodological challenges in assessing the economic impacts of Coastal and Marine Tourism in South Africa : reflections from a piloting project

- Bob, Urmilla, Swart, Kamilla, Ngalawa, Harold, Nzimande, Ntokozo

  • Authors: Bob, Urmilla , Swart, Kamilla , Ngalawa, Harold , Nzimande, Ntokozo
  • Date: 2018
  • Subjects: Coastal and Marine Tourism (CMT) , Operation Phakisa , South Africa
  • Language: English
  • Type: Article
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/277025 , uj:29668 , Citation: Bob, U. et al. 2018. Methodological challenges in assessing the economic impacts of Coastal and Marine Tourism in South Africa : reflections from a piloting project. E u r o E c o n o m i c a, 1(37):202-2017. , ISSN: 1582-8859
  • Description: Abstract: Coastal and Marine Tourism (CMT), as part of the oceans economy, offers significant development opportunities that can contribute to job creation and sustainability. However, there are limited national and international best practices to assess the economic impacts of CMT. The aim of this study was to reflect on experiences from a piloting exercise that was undertaken to inform the development of a framework to assess the economic contribution of CMT to South Africa’s tourism sector. Previous studies, focus on contextualising Operation Phakisa, examining CMT globally and in South Africa, and highlighting economic contributions identified in selected CMT case studies (including the economic models generally used). Drawing on the review of existing studies as well as discussions with key economic experts, a framework for a pilot study to assess the economic impacts of CMT in South Africa was developed. Supply (coastal and marine tourism business owners, accommodation establishments, tour operators and restaurants and retail outlets) and demand (clients/ tourists/ users) side data collection surveys were piloted. The reflections and experiences from the piloting reveal challenges such as the unwillingness of supply side stakeholders to participate, lack of access to locations to undertake research, inability to access databases with contact details of supply side stakeholders, lengthy surveys and quality of information in relation to specific questions. The implications of the piloting is that the Input-Output model and Tourism Satellite Account is the most appropriate economic approach for the South African context. The value of this article is that it is important to focus on demand side data collection and ensure streamlined data collection tools and processes.
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Assessing the effectiveness of the monetary policy instrument during the inflation targeting period in South Africa

- Bonga-Bonga, Lumengo

The effect of a merger in higher education on staff members: the importance of change management.

- Bosch, Aletta

  • Authors: Bosch, Aletta
  • Date: 2008-06-24T07:48:50Z
  • Subjects: consolidation and merger of corporations , higher education , employees job stress , educational leadership , South Africa
  • Type: Thesis
  • Identifier: uj:3621 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/699
  • Description: The National Commission on Higher Education (NCHE) submitted its final report in 1996 to the then President Nelson Mandela, which argued for the creation of a single, co-ordinated system of higher education. Since then, institutions of higher education have been confronted with unexpected and far-reaching demands and challenges. One of these challenges is the transformation and restructuring of the higher education landscape in South Africa. In December 2002, the Ministry of Education released its proposals, which were approved by cabinet, for the transformation and restructuring of the higher education system. Evening out the differences between the historically white and historically black institutions was the central motivation behind the South African government’s restructuring plan for higher education. The restructuring and consolidation of the institutional landscape is a key element in the broader strategy for achieving the broader goals and objectives, namely, to ensure an equitable, sustainable and productive higher education system that will be of high quality and contribute effectively to the human resources, skills, knowledge and research needs of the country and which is consistent with non-sexist, non-racial and democratic values assigned in the constitution (Ministry of Education, 2003:3). The National Working Group recommended that in particular circumstances and conditions, comprehensive institutions that offered a combination of technikon and university-type programmes could be established to facilitate the effective and efficient provision of higher education. The Ministry of Education accepted the proposal to establish this new institutional type and the merger between RAU and TWR was set for 1 January 2005. Implementing the restructuring proposals was complex, time-consuming and placed an enormous burden of additional work on the affected institutions. Merger activities cause change, and change creates stress. It is very difficult to implement organisational change successfully, because employees frequently resist organisational change. Effective change management and visionary leadership are therefore essential for current and future managers to satisfactorily implement organisational change. The scope of this study is to provide insight and understanding of the perceptions, fears and uncertainties that existed amongst staff members of the former TWR during the pre-merger phase with RAU and the function of management during the process of transformation. A literature review conducted emphasised the importance of change management prior to and during a merger. Focus was placed on the reasons and readiness for change in higher education; change leadership; communication; stressors in the change process and prerequisites for a successful transition. Based on the results of this review, different stressors were identified, which normally accompany a merger. Questionnaires were used to obtain primary data from a sample of TWR staff in order to ascertain their perceptions, fears, uncertainties and stressors with regard to the merger. The most conclusive finding was that staff members experienced a certain amount of uncertainty prior to the merger. They felt that they could not create their own destiny in the merger process, nor could they plan for the future. Some staff members felt inferior to their merging partners and assumed that the dominant institution’s employees would fill most of the positions. A majority of the respondents felt that they needed more opportunities to be trained and that management should support them in the training. Communication during the merger was important and the respondents wanted more merger information on a continuous basis. A sizable majority of respondents indicated a strong need for emotional support from management during the merger. Mergers are extremely complex and influence every level of operation and all functions of the institutions to be merged. Strong leadership is needed to combine the traditions of academic freedom and collective decision-making. , Dr. M. Gous
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Modelling the business cycle of South Africa: linear vs non-linear methods.

- Botha, Ilse

  • Authors: Botha, Ilse
  • Date: 2008-06-11T06:31:46Z
  • Subjects: South Africa , business cycles
  • Type: Thesis
  • Identifier: uj:2612 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/605
  • Description: The purpose of this study is twofold. Firstly, business cycle theories have been developed as early as 1911 (Shumpeter). These theories are well researched and well documented, and all of these theories concentrate on the real sector. South Africa is an emerging market and since 1994 the country has liberalized its market, a process that holds advantages and disadvantages. This emerging market status as well as the relative size of imports and exports to GDP in South Africa, makes the country very vulnerable to changes in the world economy. Examples of this are the contagion from Asia in 1997, the Russian crisis in 1998, and the impact of September 11 in the US on the South African economy. Business cycles also have changed over the years; they are less volatile and more synchronized over the world and the financial markets play a more important role. This is another reason why it might be useful to identify a financial cycle and investigate its relationship with the real cycle. The SARB (South African Reserve Bank) has some financial indicators in its leading indicator but the latter is mainly driven by real indicators. The financial cycle identified uses the equity market, the capital market and the domestic financial market as components. All of the determinants of these three components are available at a higher frequency than the GDP growth (our proxy for the business cycle); therefore the financial cycle can be used as a leading indicator incorporating international and domestic financial events. Secondly, an ongoing debate in business cycle research is the question of a stable economy (business cycle) influenced by exogenous shocks or an unstable economy with an endogenous business cycle (Classical vs. Keynesian view). This issue will be addressed by modelling the business cycle with a linear as well as a non-linear model. Linear models are usually used to demonstrate exogenous shocks on the business cycle, whereas nonlinear models have more of an endogenous assumption regarding the business cycle. Non-linear models learn over time and adjust to the new level of peaks and troughs and can therefore predict turning points more accurately. This suggests that business cycles have changed since 1960: they became less volatile, more synchronized across the world and the amplitude of peaks and troughs is lower. Because of these characteristics it would be useful to fit a non-linear model to the business cycle. However, exogenous shocks cannot be totally ignored – especially in an emerging market such as South Africa. The STAR (smooth transition autoregressive) model makes room for a linear and a non-linear component, and can over time determine if there is only a linear or non-linear component or sometimes both. The results of this study support the structural or institutional view. They believe economic fluctuations are caused by various structural or institutional changes. Adherents to this view do not believe that the market system is inherently stable or systematically unstable (Classical vs. Keynesian view). They focus on structural changes and unpredictable events. They do not have set ideas on economic policy. According to them the appropriate policy will vary from time to time as circumstances change. , Prof. L. Greyling
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Globalisation, internationalisation and export opportunities for South Africa

- Bronkhorst, Seugnet, Nieuwenhuizen, Cecile

  • Authors: Bronkhorst, Seugnet , Nieuwenhuizen, Cecile
  • Date: 2019
  • Subjects: Globalisation , Internationalisation , South Africa
  • Language: English
  • Type: Conference proceedings
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/406750 , uj:34211 , Citation: Bronkhorst, S. & Nieuwenhuizen, C. 2019. Globalisation, internationalisation and export opportunities for South Africa.
  • Description: Abstract: The economic resources of capital, technology, and data as well as the exchange of goods and funds and the agriculture supply sector all become part of the ‘border-less world’. The Government and private organisations are arduously demanding factors to stimulate growth in the South African economy through various strategies and comprehend export development as a priority. The Department of Trade and Industry grow the export base and increase exports from South Africa as well as develop an approach to export expansion supported by strategic export promotion in line with global best practice resulting in the Integrated National Export Strategy (INES) or ‘Export 2030’. Within the demand for wood, South Africa has the opportunity to increase its wood supply into world markets in the future to various countries and indications are of countries and regions which might be future potential markets with this research main aim towards entering the European Union market. South Africa may enter the EU markets without any tariff barriers because it falls under the Generalised System of Preferences (GSP). However, South African produce still have to meet certain requirements to enter the EU market, for example, they have to provide evidence of origin to EU customs in the form of a Certificate of Origin and the wood or articles therefore must be transported directly to the EU from the country of origin. There are a number of non-tariff measures (NTMs) for wood products, being more complex than tariffs and more difficult to gauge their impact with an even greater trade-restricting effect than tariffs. One of these measure is the use of import quotas for forest products is declining, resulting in difficulties. However, the use of export restrictions, particularly on logs, has been increasing, and had a major impact on trade in forest products.
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Women academics view of their professional advancement at a higher education institution.

- Butler, Cynthia Desiree

  • Authors: Butler, Cynthia Desiree
  • Date: 2008-06-24T07:47:31Z
  • Subjects: women college teachers , sex discrimination in employment , women college teachers' promotions , career development , South Africa
  • Type: Thesis
  • Identifier: uj:3522 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/690
  • Description: The purpose of this study was to explore how women academics’ view their professional advancement at a higher education institution. From a South African perspective with its limited studies on this topic, revealed that women within higher education institutions felt isolated, alienated, and their ideas unheard. The challenge for South Africa remains the full empowerment of all women in higher education institutions ensuring gender equity, because it is within these walls that the solutions to our major challenges will be formulated. This empowerment must be about us, as women doing it for ourselves. However there are a number of barriers to women’s advancement in the academy, which resulted in women not being able to break through the “glass ceiling” and reach the pinnacle of their careers. Cultural restrictions placed on women often further aggravate these experiences. Undoubtedly, we have made great strides in attaining middle- management positions, but higher education institutions seems like a closed shop for women (Luke 1999) and lead to the description of the feeling of being outsiders in academia. My research essay was grounded within an interpretive paradigm and I employed qualitative methods for inquiry to demonstrate how women academics’ view their professional advancement at a higher education institution. Data for this study were collected via- semi-structured, in-depth interviews with twelve women from a South African higher education institution. I used the constant comparative method of data analysis to search for recurring themes and patterns. , Mrs. N.F. Petersen
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Economic policy uncertainty and herding behaviour : evidence from the South African housing market

- Cakan, Esin, Demirer, Riza, Gupta, Rangan, Uwilingiye, Josine

Secret languages of sex: disabled youth’s experiences of sexual and hiv communication with their parents/caregivers in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

- Chappell, Paul

  • Authors: Chappell, Paul
  • Date: 2016
  • Subjects: Disabled youth , Parents , Sexuality , Communication , Hiv , South Africa
  • Language: English
  • Type: Article
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/93948 , uj:20412 , Citation: Chappell, P. 2016. Secret languages of sex: disabled youth’s experiences of sexual and hiv communication with their parents/caregivers in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
  • Description: Abstract: Various health promotion strategies have been implemented in South Africa aiming to encourage young people to talk about issues of sexuality and HIV with their parents/caregivers. Although parent/caregiver sexual communication may be an effective method of influencing sexual behaviour and curbing the incidence of HIV, very little is known about how young people with disabilities in South Africa communicate about these traditionally difficult subjects with their parents/caregivers. Based on findings from a participatory study conducted amongst 15 to 20-year-old Zulu-speaking youth with physical and visual disabilities, this paper explores how they perceive youthparent/ caregiver communication about sexuality and HIV. Using Foucauldian discourse analysis, the paper outlines how disabled youth-parent/caregiver sexual communication is governed by cultural customs, sexual secrecy and constructs of innocence. It also argues that the experiences and perceptions of young people with disabilities are critical to the development of future interventions to assist parents/caregivers develop communication strategies that help disabled young people make sense of sexual behaviour.
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Preliminary demographics for patients with keratoconus attending a university-based clinic in Johannesburg, South Africa

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An assessment of infrastructure financing in South Africa : a theoretical assessment

- Chiloane, K.O., Aigbavboa, C.O.

  • Authors: Chiloane, K.O. , Aigbavboa, C.O.
  • Date: 2016
  • Subjects: Infrastructure , Finance , South Africa
  • Language: English
  • Type: Conference proceedings
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/215197 , uj:21377 , Citation: Chiloane, K.O & Aigbavboa, C.O. 2016. An assessment of infrastructure financing in South Africa : a theoretical assessment.
  • Description: Abstract: Infrastructure development in many countries is considered as the most important factor which contributes to production growth by encouraging economic activities, productivity and improving the quality of life. Infrastructure is considered to have a positive and significant effect on productivity growth in all sectors of the economy. Infrastructure development is a means of promoting economic growth and it is essential for any country to investment in infrastructure that will leads to economic growth. Infrastructure is categorized in different category namely: physical infrastructure (which includes water system, electricity, roads and transport, etc.) and social infrastructure (which includes education and health facilities). In simple words infrastructure development aid to stimulates economic growth and create jobs for citizens. This is the indication that government must invest in infrastructure development and enjoy the benefits their investments will stimulates and also to maintain service delivery to the public. The objective of this study is to assess the sources of infrastructure financing in South Africa. The study is conducted with reference to existing theoretical literature, published and unpublished researches in order to assess the sources of infrastructure financing in South Africa. Findings revealed that there are major sources of infrastructure financing which includes: tax revenues; lenders to government or enterprises (loans or guarantees); private investors (equity); development agencies (loans); donors (grants); tariffs and public-private partnerships. The study is conducted with reference to existing literature, unpublished and published research. Hence, this study assess the sources of infrastructure financing in South Africa and presented a robust background on the current sources of infrastructure financing. The findings of this study thus contribute to the body of knowledge on infrastructure financing and other available sources of infrastructure financing other than the use of taxation revenues to finance infrastructure. Furthermore, the findings provides a robust understanding of the need and importance of financing infrastructure.
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