Die bevordering van sporttoerisme in Gauteng
- Authors: Young, Christiaan Theunis
- Date: 2008-10-27T06:42:13Z
- Subjects: Sports and tourism , Tourism (South Africa) , Gauteng (South Africa)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:13419 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1342
- Description: M.Comm. , South Africa’s rich historical sporting background, its cultural attractions and political history make it one of the most attractive tourism attractions nationally and internationally. Demographically, South Africa is an adrenalin sport participant’s dream. Big facilities such as the Standard Bank Arena, Johannerburg Stadium and Mandeville Sport Arena are suited to host international sport tourists. To ensure that sport tourism develop in South Africa, it must be developed as a niche market. To describe the characteristics of tourism as well as sport and leisure tourism, it is necessary to identify and discuss traditional and commercial sport in Gauteng. This information could be used to make recommendations for the development of a sport tourism map and to introduce it to tourists in a form of a brochure. , Dr. J.F. Durand
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- Authors: Young, Christiaan Theunis
- Date: 2008-10-27T06:42:13Z
- Subjects: Sports and tourism , Tourism (South Africa) , Gauteng (South Africa)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:13419 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1342
- Description: M.Comm. , South Africa’s rich historical sporting background, its cultural attractions and political history make it one of the most attractive tourism attractions nationally and internationally. Demographically, South Africa is an adrenalin sport participant’s dream. Big facilities such as the Standard Bank Arena, Johannerburg Stadium and Mandeville Sport Arena are suited to host international sport tourists. To ensure that sport tourism develop in South Africa, it must be developed as a niche market. To describe the characteristics of tourism as well as sport and leisure tourism, it is necessary to identify and discuss traditional and commercial sport in Gauteng. This information could be used to make recommendations for the development of a sport tourism map and to introduce it to tourists in a form of a brochure. , Dr. J.F. Durand
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The present utilisation of pans on the East Rand
- Authors: Welling, Diana
- Date: 2009-01-29T12:09:49Z
- Subjects: Pans (Geomorphology) , Gauteng (South Africa)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: http://ujcontent.uj.ac.za8080/10210/371331 , uj:14855 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1977
- Description: M.A. , Pan are naturally occurring depressions or closed basins and play a very important role in ecosystems. The East Rand is characterized by more than one hundred pans dotting its landscape. The impact of urbanisation on these pans is significant. To determine exactly how the characteristics of the pans on the East Rand has changed, a comparison was done between the characteristics and utilization of the pans in 1992, as then described by Le Grange (1992) and the current situation in 2003. Water samples were also collected over a period of three months and analysed in the laboratories of Rand Water. The current utilization of the pans leaves much to be desired. Informal settlements, industries, residential areas and mine dumps are all found on the pan floors. Large waste dumping sites are developing at five out of the 19 pans in the study area. This has severely negatively affected the water quality within the pans, and the quality of bird life at thee pans. Continuous research is needed from government and private organisations on the pans found on the East Rand to improve their current quality and condition. Responsibility and proper management strategies must be implemented to protect the pans from negative human impacts.
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- Authors: Welling, Diana
- Date: 2009-01-29T12:09:49Z
- Subjects: Pans (Geomorphology) , Gauteng (South Africa)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: http://ujcontent.uj.ac.za8080/10210/371331 , uj:14855 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1977
- Description: M.A. , Pan are naturally occurring depressions or closed basins and play a very important role in ecosystems. The East Rand is characterized by more than one hundred pans dotting its landscape. The impact of urbanisation on these pans is significant. To determine exactly how the characteristics of the pans on the East Rand has changed, a comparison was done between the characteristics and utilization of the pans in 1992, as then described by Le Grange (1992) and the current situation in 2003. Water samples were also collected over a period of three months and analysed in the laboratories of Rand Water. The current utilization of the pans leaves much to be desired. Informal settlements, industries, residential areas and mine dumps are all found on the pan floors. Large waste dumping sites are developing at five out of the 19 pans in the study area. This has severely negatively affected the water quality within the pans, and the quality of bird life at thee pans. Continuous research is needed from government and private organisations on the pans found on the East Rand to improve their current quality and condition. Responsibility and proper management strategies must be implemented to protect the pans from negative human impacts.
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Use of an area sampling frame to identify the spatial distribution of livestock in the Gauteng Province
- Authors: Von Hagen, Craig
- Date: 2009-01-29T12:10:00Z
- Subjects: Livestock , Cluster analysis , Gauteng (South Africa)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:14857 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1979
- Description: M.Sc. , In South Africa, there are no reliable statistics regarding animal numbers and distribution. The goal, therefore, of this research is to provide the framework and procedure for obtaining these statistics efficiently and accurately. Available sampling methods and sampling frames were investigated and it was decided to carry out a sample survey because the Gauteng Province consists of a large number of holdings (land parcels). In the Gauteng Province, where a complete list of farmers or land owners is not available, it was decided to use an area sampling frame. Once the choice of sample design was made, the survey objectives were defined according to the clients’ needs. The sampling frame was constructed using various land parcel layers. These land parcels were merged, using GIS software, into one continuous layer of land parcels. They were then stratified to reduce the variance of the variable (animals) under study over the entire area, using area of land parcel and land-cover. The sample size was then calculated and the land parcels were selected randomly for survey purposes. The survey was conducted between September and December 1999 and the questionnaires were input into a database for the estimation procedures. The closed estimation procedure was used because it is the only possible option if the data surveyed are referenced to the land parcel (and not to a farm that includes several land parcels). The area frame sampling methodology worked well for cattle, sheep, horses, pigs and dogs/cats and to a lesser extent for goats, donkeys and game. The area frame method did not work well for poultry (because of extremely high values in a few land parcels), ostriches or mules (these are rare in the province). Spatial distributions and density distributions were then interpolated from the animal counts taken in the survey and they give a general idea of the location of animals. The distributions of cattle, sheep, horses, pigs and dogs/cats are reliable. The distributions of the rest are distorted due to extreme counts in a few land parcels but a general idea of concentrations can still be inferred. Considering that no historical data exists and that the overall goal of this research was to get an idea of animal numbers and the distribution of animals in Gauteng province, it can be considered successful, in that decision- makers now have a reliable source of information from which good decisions can be made.
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- Authors: Von Hagen, Craig
- Date: 2009-01-29T12:10:00Z
- Subjects: Livestock , Cluster analysis , Gauteng (South Africa)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:14857 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1979
- Description: M.Sc. , In South Africa, there are no reliable statistics regarding animal numbers and distribution. The goal, therefore, of this research is to provide the framework and procedure for obtaining these statistics efficiently and accurately. Available sampling methods and sampling frames were investigated and it was decided to carry out a sample survey because the Gauteng Province consists of a large number of holdings (land parcels). In the Gauteng Province, where a complete list of farmers or land owners is not available, it was decided to use an area sampling frame. Once the choice of sample design was made, the survey objectives were defined according to the clients’ needs. The sampling frame was constructed using various land parcel layers. These land parcels were merged, using GIS software, into one continuous layer of land parcels. They were then stratified to reduce the variance of the variable (animals) under study over the entire area, using area of land parcel and land-cover. The sample size was then calculated and the land parcels were selected randomly for survey purposes. The survey was conducted between September and December 1999 and the questionnaires were input into a database for the estimation procedures. The closed estimation procedure was used because it is the only possible option if the data surveyed are referenced to the land parcel (and not to a farm that includes several land parcels). The area frame sampling methodology worked well for cattle, sheep, horses, pigs and dogs/cats and to a lesser extent for goats, donkeys and game. The area frame method did not work well for poultry (because of extremely high values in a few land parcels), ostriches or mules (these are rare in the province). Spatial distributions and density distributions were then interpolated from the animal counts taken in the survey and they give a general idea of the location of animals. The distributions of cattle, sheep, horses, pigs and dogs/cats are reliable. The distributions of the rest are distorted due to extreme counts in a few land parcels but a general idea of concentrations can still be inferred. Considering that no historical data exists and that the overall goal of this research was to get an idea of animal numbers and the distribution of animals in Gauteng province, it can be considered successful, in that decision- makers now have a reliable source of information from which good decisions can be made.
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The necessity of mentoring the historically disadvantaged senior history teacher
- Authors: Van Velze, Anneke
- Date: 2009-05-04T09:49:31Z
- Subjects: Mentoring in education , In-service training of history teachers , Gauteng (South Africa)
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:8346 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2471
- Description: M.Ed. , Having been a marker and senior marker for the Matric final History exams in Gauteng I found that it was mostly the learners from the historically disadvantaged schools that were performing poorly. I assumed that the learners from these schools performed poorly in their matric exams because their teachers had developmental needs relating to their teaching skills. I also theorized that assisting the teachers through workshops only would not be a good idea, because most teachers complained about having to attend them. Based on the above assumptions, the aim of this research was to assess the developmental needs of historically disadvantaged senior History teachers in Gauteng residing in the D5 district. The results of this needs assessment would then form the basis of a discussion on how a mentoring programme could address these needs. The qualitative method of "one on one" interviewing was used to collect the data. Purposive sampling was used to select the participants and the constant comparative method of data analysis was used to identify the developmental needs. I complete this study with a discussion on how a mentoring programme can address these needs. The main findings were that mentoring could be very beneficial to address the developmental needs of senior History teachers, but that the problems regarding the poor Matric results for History of learners from historically disadvantaged schools involves more than assisting the senior History teacher. Further studies will need to be done to assess the standard of teaching in the lower grades. What also needs further investigation is the role that the attitude of fellow teachers and the broader community has on the motivation of learners to do well in the subject History.
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- Authors: Van Velze, Anneke
- Date: 2009-05-04T09:49:31Z
- Subjects: Mentoring in education , In-service training of history teachers , Gauteng (South Africa)
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:8346 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2471
- Description: M.Ed. , Having been a marker and senior marker for the Matric final History exams in Gauteng I found that it was mostly the learners from the historically disadvantaged schools that were performing poorly. I assumed that the learners from these schools performed poorly in their matric exams because their teachers had developmental needs relating to their teaching skills. I also theorized that assisting the teachers through workshops only would not be a good idea, because most teachers complained about having to attend them. Based on the above assumptions, the aim of this research was to assess the developmental needs of historically disadvantaged senior History teachers in Gauteng residing in the D5 district. The results of this needs assessment would then form the basis of a discussion on how a mentoring programme could address these needs. The qualitative method of "one on one" interviewing was used to collect the data. Purposive sampling was used to select the participants and the constant comparative method of data analysis was used to identify the developmental needs. I complete this study with a discussion on how a mentoring programme can address these needs. The main findings were that mentoring could be very beneficial to address the developmental needs of senior History teachers, but that the problems regarding the poor Matric results for History of learners from historically disadvantaged schools involves more than assisting the senior History teacher. Further studies will need to be done to assess the standard of teaching in the lower grades. What also needs further investigation is the role that the attitude of fellow teachers and the broader community has on the motivation of learners to do well in the subject History.
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An investigation into the importance of a successful SAP/R3 implementation in the power tool warehousing industry in Gauteng`
- Authors: Swanepoel, Johan
- Date: 2008-06-26T05:52:20Z
- Subjects: Management information systems , SAP R/3 , Warehouse management , Business logistics , Gauteng (South Africa)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:9931 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/732
- Description: Prof. Johan du Plessis
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- Authors: Swanepoel, Johan
- Date: 2008-06-26T05:52:20Z
- Subjects: Management information systems , SAP R/3 , Warehouse management , Business logistics , Gauteng (South Africa)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:9931 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/732
- Description: Prof. Johan du Plessis
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The management of football development programmes in Gauteng
- Authors: Solomon, Mandy-Lee
- Date: 2010-03-10T06:21:30Z
- Subjects: World Cup (Soccer) 2010 , Football teams , Sports administration , Sports facilities , Sports management , Gauteng (South Africa)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:6655 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/3061
- Description: M.Comm. , South Africa are the proud hosts of the FIFA 2010 Football World Cup™, and deservedly so. A significant effort has been placed in winning the bid and continues this continues to be the situation as construction and infrastructure are being put in place for event. Time is fast becoming limited, now with just less than three years to go, proper development is essential. Outside the rush and pressure to be ready for this event and the economic benefits that that are attached, the opportunity exists to divert some of that momentum into something that will last way beyond 2010 – sustainable youth development programmes and football clubs. This entails that grassroots development and youth football development programs are structured and sustainable in order for well-rounded, well-developed players to graduate from it for many years to come. This study set out to ascertain the extent to which business management principles are applied in the management of football, as well as to explore the availability and applicability of policies and programmes provided by government and the national federation. The exact population size was extremely challenging to determine, largely due to insufficient and non-centralised record keeping by national and regional administrators. A sample size of 30 (n=30) that was geographically representative of Gauteng, was drawn. Researcher-administered interviews, with questionnaires, were used in the investigation. Meaningful insight was provided in the fact that only 33% of the respondents were aware of the White Paper on Sport and Recreation South Africa and indicated that there was a degree of alignment to it. The study highlighted the fact that while this document, and other policies regulating and supporting sport and sport development nationally are available, the respondents indicated a general lack of knowledge of these tools made available by the South African Department for Sport and Recreation and its partners. The National Federation, SAFA, devote little effort to football development programmes and while strides are being made in this regard, the increments of success are very small and potential benefits do not materialise. One further aspect concluded from the study was the lack of a clear understanding of what sport development, and football in particular, encompasses, and thus what a development programme should include. Current football programmes were found to be lacking with regard to the holistic development of players, as well as coaches, administrators and officials, in areas that extend beyond the tactical and technical aspects of football.
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- Authors: Solomon, Mandy-Lee
- Date: 2010-03-10T06:21:30Z
- Subjects: World Cup (Soccer) 2010 , Football teams , Sports administration , Sports facilities , Sports management , Gauteng (South Africa)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:6655 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/3061
- Description: M.Comm. , South Africa are the proud hosts of the FIFA 2010 Football World Cup™, and deservedly so. A significant effort has been placed in winning the bid and continues this continues to be the situation as construction and infrastructure are being put in place for event. Time is fast becoming limited, now with just less than three years to go, proper development is essential. Outside the rush and pressure to be ready for this event and the economic benefits that that are attached, the opportunity exists to divert some of that momentum into something that will last way beyond 2010 – sustainable youth development programmes and football clubs. This entails that grassroots development and youth football development programs are structured and sustainable in order for well-rounded, well-developed players to graduate from it for many years to come. This study set out to ascertain the extent to which business management principles are applied in the management of football, as well as to explore the availability and applicability of policies and programmes provided by government and the national federation. The exact population size was extremely challenging to determine, largely due to insufficient and non-centralised record keeping by national and regional administrators. A sample size of 30 (n=30) that was geographically representative of Gauteng, was drawn. Researcher-administered interviews, with questionnaires, were used in the investigation. Meaningful insight was provided in the fact that only 33% of the respondents were aware of the White Paper on Sport and Recreation South Africa and indicated that there was a degree of alignment to it. The study highlighted the fact that while this document, and other policies regulating and supporting sport and sport development nationally are available, the respondents indicated a general lack of knowledge of these tools made available by the South African Department for Sport and Recreation and its partners. The National Federation, SAFA, devote little effort to football development programmes and while strides are being made in this regard, the increments of success are very small and potential benefits do not materialise. One further aspect concluded from the study was the lack of a clear understanding of what sport development, and football in particular, encompasses, and thus what a development programme should include. Current football programmes were found to be lacking with regard to the holistic development of players, as well as coaches, administrators and officials, in areas that extend beyond the tactical and technical aspects of football.
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The role of government policy in the administration of school funds in Actonville public schools.
- Authors: Singh, Lionel Rabinder
- Date: 2009-02-09T08:54:20Z
- Subjects: Public schools , Education and state , Gauteng (South Africa)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:8119 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2094
- Description: M.Ed. , South Africa’s current transformation process has effected momentous policy changes that have been designed under extreme pressure of redesigning a whole society. The process of transforming the Education system has been characterised by the passing of new legislation, restructuring of management systems and the decentralisation to a school level authority to make decisions related to the allocation of resources. Implementation problems arose when the policy has been misunderstood by managers at various levels of the department, or at school, perhaps because of insufficient explanation and socialisation from the National Department of Education and the Provincial Education Department. The current financial climate in South Africa has resulted in the responsibility for the financing of education being devolved to the private sectors, particularly the parent and business communities of the institutions. Schools therefore have to generate more funds to supplement the resources supplied by the State to be administered and managed as school funds. It is against the background of a fragile financial foundation for the funding of public education as well as the implementation problems experienced by various levels of the Education Department, that the remedy may then point to the development of awareness campaigns, or a rewording though not a redesign of policies. Therefore we need to look at the process of policy implementation from time to time in order to assess the degree of alignment with policy and effect various changes timeously in our attempt to fine-tune our systemic and individual capacities on an ongoing basis. Chapter one outlines the content of the research study, the declaration of the problem, the objectives of the study and the clarification of the concepts. Chapter two comprises of a thorough literature study which outlines the perspectives of various stakeholders regarding current financial management procedures in public schools in South Africa. Chapter three outlines the research methodology that is used in this research study. A valuable method was used to gather research material for the study of financial management at public schools. Chapter four is about the collection of information, its analyses and its interpretation. Themes and categories are identified and information analysed. Themes are also used as sub-categories during the analyses of the information. Chapter five is the findings of the research study. Theoretical information from the research study was compared with information consolidated from questionnaires and interviews. The last chapter consist of a summary, recommendations and the conclusion of the study.
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- Authors: Singh, Lionel Rabinder
- Date: 2009-02-09T08:54:20Z
- Subjects: Public schools , Education and state , Gauteng (South Africa)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:8119 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2094
- Description: M.Ed. , South Africa’s current transformation process has effected momentous policy changes that have been designed under extreme pressure of redesigning a whole society. The process of transforming the Education system has been characterised by the passing of new legislation, restructuring of management systems and the decentralisation to a school level authority to make decisions related to the allocation of resources. Implementation problems arose when the policy has been misunderstood by managers at various levels of the department, or at school, perhaps because of insufficient explanation and socialisation from the National Department of Education and the Provincial Education Department. The current financial climate in South Africa has resulted in the responsibility for the financing of education being devolved to the private sectors, particularly the parent and business communities of the institutions. Schools therefore have to generate more funds to supplement the resources supplied by the State to be administered and managed as school funds. It is against the background of a fragile financial foundation for the funding of public education as well as the implementation problems experienced by various levels of the Education Department, that the remedy may then point to the development of awareness campaigns, or a rewording though not a redesign of policies. Therefore we need to look at the process of policy implementation from time to time in order to assess the degree of alignment with policy and effect various changes timeously in our attempt to fine-tune our systemic and individual capacities on an ongoing basis. Chapter one outlines the content of the research study, the declaration of the problem, the objectives of the study and the clarification of the concepts. Chapter two comprises of a thorough literature study which outlines the perspectives of various stakeholders regarding current financial management procedures in public schools in South Africa. Chapter three outlines the research methodology that is used in this research study. A valuable method was used to gather research material for the study of financial management at public schools. Chapter four is about the collection of information, its analyses and its interpretation. Themes and categories are identified and information analysed. Themes are also used as sub-categories during the analyses of the information. Chapter five is the findings of the research study. Theoretical information from the research study was compared with information consolidated from questionnaires and interviews. The last chapter consist of a summary, recommendations and the conclusion of the study.
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Perceptions of change at motor dealerships in Gauteng
- Authors: Silva, Selma M. C.
- Date: 2010-10-26T07:21:36Z
- Subjects: General Motors Corporation , Automobile industry and trade , Organizational change , Gauteng (South Africa)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:6942 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/3452
- Description: M.Comm. , Change is inevitable in today’s world. Multinational companies are constantly being forced to adapt in order to survive. When companies are not able to adjust to the changing environment they run the risk of becoming obsolete. When General Motors (GM) returned to South Africa and bought back Delta Motors Corporation (DMC) in 2004, dealers were faced with new procedures, policies and management styles. This study aimed to establish how GM dealers viewed change, by exploring their views on the Delta Motors takeover in 2004. Five dealerships participated in the study and 15 employees were interviewed. The results were analysed through content analysis. Recommendations are made with regard to addressing the change process and the difficulties that accompany it. The study reinforces the importance of communication, planning and employee development in a change process. By encouraging involvement, people own the change process and do not feel that change is being forced upon them. Although change is critical, research shows that it is a complex process that needs to be planned thoroughly. This research includes lessons learned from the change process that GM went through when it took over from DMC.
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- Authors: Silva, Selma M. C.
- Date: 2010-10-26T07:21:36Z
- Subjects: General Motors Corporation , Automobile industry and trade , Organizational change , Gauteng (South Africa)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:6942 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/3452
- Description: M.Comm. , Change is inevitable in today’s world. Multinational companies are constantly being forced to adapt in order to survive. When companies are not able to adjust to the changing environment they run the risk of becoming obsolete. When General Motors (GM) returned to South Africa and bought back Delta Motors Corporation (DMC) in 2004, dealers were faced with new procedures, policies and management styles. This study aimed to establish how GM dealers viewed change, by exploring their views on the Delta Motors takeover in 2004. Five dealerships participated in the study and 15 employees were interviewed. The results were analysed through content analysis. Recommendations are made with regard to addressing the change process and the difficulties that accompany it. The study reinforces the importance of communication, planning and employee development in a change process. By encouraging involvement, people own the change process and do not feel that change is being forced upon them. Although change is critical, research shows that it is a complex process that needs to be planned thoroughly. This research includes lessons learned from the change process that GM went through when it took over from DMC.
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Juvenile pre-sentence investigations in the criminal justice system
- Authors: Shabangu, Athalia Phindile
- Date: 2008-07-23T11:05:19Z
- Subjects: Juvenile delinquents , Probation officers , Criminal procedure , Gauteng (South Africa)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:7415 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/824
- Description: Juvenile Offending is widely believed to be on the increase judging by the growing number of convictions of young offenders in Gauteng Province. Policy and legislation has been renewed to uphold the rights of the child and to provide more humane intervention plans for children in conflict with the law. Appropriate sentencing of young people in conflict with the law remains a significant challenge in the South African Criminal Justice System. The Probation Services Act (Act 116 of 1991) provides for the appointment of probation officers who are responsible for screening, assessing and referring persons awaiting trial. After young offenders are convicted of a crime, a probation officer is required to conduct a pre-sentence investigation and write a pre-sentence report to assist the Magistrates and Judges in making appropriate sentencing decisions. This study aims to assess the usefulness of probation officers / pre-sentence reports in sentencing decisions concerning young offenders in the Criminal Justice System. Probation services are overloaded and understaffed and many social workers have not had adequate training in working in this field. These factors may compromise the quality of the pre-sentence investigation and the consideration of sentencing options. The aim of this study was to assess the usefulness of probation officers’ reports in sentencing young offenders in the Criminal Justice System. A representative sample of fifteen magistrates from Johannesburg Courts and the surrounding areas including a judge from the High Court was used for this study. The findings indicated that all the respondents were involved and experienced in sentencing young offenders. ii From the findings of the study, it can be concluded that most of the respondents found the probation officer’s reports useful in terms of the purpose of the pre-sentence investigations, understanding the young offender in his / her family, community and socio-economic and cultural context; the criminal history and profile of the young offender; the probation officer’s evaluation and assessment; and the consideration of appropriate sentencing options. With regard to suggestions to improve the probation officers’ reports the following was suggested by some of the respondents: - - Reports should be compiled and presented to court in time. - A workshop involving probation officers, prosecutors, magistrates and other service providers for young offenders needs to be done. - Probation officers should communicate with the prosecutors so that they get knowledge of the court proceedings regarding the trial. - Probation officers should look at the docket that carries the information regarding the young offender. - If a young offender is detained in a detention centre, probation officers should visit them frequently in order to evaluate the effectiveness of the programs they are exposed to, for sentencing purposes. The research design was qualitative in nature and an interview schedule was completed for the purpose of data collection. iii The results of this study indicated that the probation officer’s report is useful. The majority of the respondents stated that the probation officer’s report met their expectations. However, not all of them had suggestions regarding guidelines to improve pre-sentence reports, as the existing one covers all the necessary aspects. , Prof. L. Patel
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- Authors: Shabangu, Athalia Phindile
- Date: 2008-07-23T11:05:19Z
- Subjects: Juvenile delinquents , Probation officers , Criminal procedure , Gauteng (South Africa)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:7415 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/824
- Description: Juvenile Offending is widely believed to be on the increase judging by the growing number of convictions of young offenders in Gauteng Province. Policy and legislation has been renewed to uphold the rights of the child and to provide more humane intervention plans for children in conflict with the law. Appropriate sentencing of young people in conflict with the law remains a significant challenge in the South African Criminal Justice System. The Probation Services Act (Act 116 of 1991) provides for the appointment of probation officers who are responsible for screening, assessing and referring persons awaiting trial. After young offenders are convicted of a crime, a probation officer is required to conduct a pre-sentence investigation and write a pre-sentence report to assist the Magistrates and Judges in making appropriate sentencing decisions. This study aims to assess the usefulness of probation officers / pre-sentence reports in sentencing decisions concerning young offenders in the Criminal Justice System. Probation services are overloaded and understaffed and many social workers have not had adequate training in working in this field. These factors may compromise the quality of the pre-sentence investigation and the consideration of sentencing options. The aim of this study was to assess the usefulness of probation officers’ reports in sentencing young offenders in the Criminal Justice System. A representative sample of fifteen magistrates from Johannesburg Courts and the surrounding areas including a judge from the High Court was used for this study. The findings indicated that all the respondents were involved and experienced in sentencing young offenders. ii From the findings of the study, it can be concluded that most of the respondents found the probation officer’s reports useful in terms of the purpose of the pre-sentence investigations, understanding the young offender in his / her family, community and socio-economic and cultural context; the criminal history and profile of the young offender; the probation officer’s evaluation and assessment; and the consideration of appropriate sentencing options. With regard to suggestions to improve the probation officers’ reports the following was suggested by some of the respondents: - - Reports should be compiled and presented to court in time. - A workshop involving probation officers, prosecutors, magistrates and other service providers for young offenders needs to be done. - Probation officers should communicate with the prosecutors so that they get knowledge of the court proceedings regarding the trial. - Probation officers should look at the docket that carries the information regarding the young offender. - If a young offender is detained in a detention centre, probation officers should visit them frequently in order to evaluate the effectiveness of the programs they are exposed to, for sentencing purposes. The research design was qualitative in nature and an interview schedule was completed for the purpose of data collection. iii The results of this study indicated that the probation officer’s report is useful. The majority of the respondents stated that the probation officer’s report met their expectations. However, not all of them had suggestions regarding guidelines to improve pre-sentence reports, as the existing one covers all the necessary aspects. , Prof. L. Patel
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The effectiveness of the developmental appraisal system in Thokoza primary schools.
- Authors: Seheshe, Molapisi Jacob
- Date: 2009-02-05T07:12:04Z
- Subjects: rating of teachers , primary school teachers , school management teams , Gauteng (South Africa)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:8082 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2011
- Description: M.Ed. , Educators face the pressure of accountability from parents, employers, the state and the society. The success of teaching and learning at schools depends on the educator’s commitment and capabilities. The central question was : How can we describe the effectiveness of the developmental appraisal system at Thokoza primary schools and what are the reasons for a lack of commitment, capabilities and performance in the teaching staff? The focus of the study was a package of factors including the network of relationships in which educators are involved, which may be addressed to revitalize educators’ performances. The study was geographically confined to Thokoza Primary Schools in the East Rand. A convenient sample was chosen. Tools used were, questionnaires and interviews among educators and principals, and a critical review of the related literature. The project did not aim at generalization of the results but a sample, in depth understanding of the education situation concerning the developmental appraisal system at Thokoza Primary Schools.
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- Authors: Seheshe, Molapisi Jacob
- Date: 2009-02-05T07:12:04Z
- Subjects: rating of teachers , primary school teachers , school management teams , Gauteng (South Africa)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:8082 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2011
- Description: M.Ed. , Educators face the pressure of accountability from parents, employers, the state and the society. The success of teaching and learning at schools depends on the educator’s commitment and capabilities. The central question was : How can we describe the effectiveness of the developmental appraisal system at Thokoza primary schools and what are the reasons for a lack of commitment, capabilities and performance in the teaching staff? The focus of the study was a package of factors including the network of relationships in which educators are involved, which may be addressed to revitalize educators’ performances. The study was geographically confined to Thokoza Primary Schools in the East Rand. A convenient sample was chosen. Tools used were, questionnaires and interviews among educators and principals, and a critical review of the related literature. The project did not aim at generalization of the results but a sample, in depth understanding of the education situation concerning the developmental appraisal system at Thokoza Primary Schools.
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Terrain suitability analysis for the proposed rapid-rail link between Pretoria, Johannesburg and Johannesburg International Airport
- Authors: Roets, Wilna
- Date: 2009-02-05T07:12:37Z
- Subjects: Environmental impact analysis , Railroads , High speed trains , Gauteng (South Africa)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:8085 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2014
- Description: M.A. , The proposal to build the Gautrain rapid-rail link between Pretoria, Johannesburg and Johannesburg International Airport was approved in June 2000 by the Gauteng Provincial Government. It was noted that this particular development could have serious environmental implications for the area involved. The aim of this research is therefore to identify the most suitable terrain in order to optimise the rail route alignment with minimal environmental impact. This will be accomplished by undertaking a terrain suitability analysis. The different high-speed railway types are discussed and their impact on the environment is considered, culminating in an evaluation of the background and status of the proposed Gautrain rapid-rail link. The different approaches to terrain evaluation are discussed in order to draw conclusions relative to the methodology used in this research. Subsequently the activity approach as described by Mitchell (1991) and Hugo et al (1997) was chosen as the methodology to use for this research and the terrain within the study area was classified according to its suitability for the development of the Gautrain rapid-rail link. A Geographic Information System (GIS) was utilised to aid in the terrain suitability analysis. As a result of the analysis an optimised route is proposed and compared to the rail routes already proposed for the Gautrain rapid-rail link. It is imperative that a terrain suitability analysis should form part of the preliminary phase of any environmental management cycle as portrayed in Fuggle & Rabie (1998), in order to identify suitable terrain for the development in question; the rapid-rail link route should be no exception.
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- Authors: Roets, Wilna
- Date: 2009-02-05T07:12:37Z
- Subjects: Environmental impact analysis , Railroads , High speed trains , Gauteng (South Africa)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:8085 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2014
- Description: M.A. , The proposal to build the Gautrain rapid-rail link between Pretoria, Johannesburg and Johannesburg International Airport was approved in June 2000 by the Gauteng Provincial Government. It was noted that this particular development could have serious environmental implications for the area involved. The aim of this research is therefore to identify the most suitable terrain in order to optimise the rail route alignment with minimal environmental impact. This will be accomplished by undertaking a terrain suitability analysis. The different high-speed railway types are discussed and their impact on the environment is considered, culminating in an evaluation of the background and status of the proposed Gautrain rapid-rail link. The different approaches to terrain evaluation are discussed in order to draw conclusions relative to the methodology used in this research. Subsequently the activity approach as described by Mitchell (1991) and Hugo et al (1997) was chosen as the methodology to use for this research and the terrain within the study area was classified according to its suitability for the development of the Gautrain rapid-rail link. A Geographic Information System (GIS) was utilised to aid in the terrain suitability analysis. As a result of the analysis an optimised route is proposed and compared to the rail routes already proposed for the Gautrain rapid-rail link. It is imperative that a terrain suitability analysis should form part of the preliminary phase of any environmental management cycle as portrayed in Fuggle & Rabie (1998), in order to identify suitable terrain for the development in question; the rapid-rail link route should be no exception.
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The Gauteng Department of Education's admission policy: implementation challenge for school management teams
- Rathinasamy, Vivienne Lalita
- Authors: Rathinasamy, Vivienne Lalita
- Date: 2008-07-07T09:39:45Z
- Subjects: Gauteng (South Africa) , School management teams
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:10380 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/774
- Description: The Gauteng Department of Education has issued new admission circulars for the past five years. The necessity for such policy regulation may well point to a problem which remains unsolved. What the circulars regulating the environment do not explicitly deal with is the fact that admissions impact heavily on the planning processes of the school. The process of admissions links to the subsidy received by the school as well as to the post and staff establishments of the school. While the Gauteng Department of Education has put into place a number of mechanism for dealing with admissions, it is at the level of the School Management Team that Admissions are actually dealt with. The research will highlight some of the challenges faced by the School Management Team when implementing the Admission policies of the department. , Dr. P. du Plessis Mr. T.S. Hlongwane
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- Authors: Rathinasamy, Vivienne Lalita
- Date: 2008-07-07T09:39:45Z
- Subjects: Gauteng (South Africa) , School management teams
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:10380 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/774
- Description: The Gauteng Department of Education has issued new admission circulars for the past five years. The necessity for such policy regulation may well point to a problem which remains unsolved. What the circulars regulating the environment do not explicitly deal with is the fact that admissions impact heavily on the planning processes of the school. The process of admissions links to the subsidy received by the school as well as to the post and staff establishments of the school. While the Gauteng Department of Education has put into place a number of mechanism for dealing with admissions, it is at the level of the School Management Team that Admissions are actually dealt with. The research will highlight some of the challenges faced by the School Management Team when implementing the Admission policies of the department. , Dr. P. du Plessis Mr. T.S. Hlongwane
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Factors that contribute to customer satisfaction in guesthouses in Gauteng Province
- Authors: Popova, Margarita
- Date: 2008-06-26T05:51:55Z
- Subjects: Bed and breakfast accommodations , Gauteng (South Africa)
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:9911 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/730
- Description: Guest houses operate in a highly competitive arena and aim to satisfy the customer needs and to differentiate their product from the ones of competitors. In order for these establishments to provide a product which satisfies the patrons, guest house owners have to know everything they can about the customers – what they want, what they think, how they make decisions, what influences their decisions. To gain a better understanding of these influences on customers’ satisfaction, the study included information collected by primary and secondary data. The secondary data provided literature on the notion and significance of customer satisfaction, analysed the guest house product, customer behaviour and service quality. It also provided guidelines on the type of primary data that had to be acquired. The primary data was obtained in the form of questionnaires completed by 65 managers and 169 customers of guest houses in the province. The questionnaires were distributed during December 2004 and February to May 2005. The findings indicated that the factors that contribute to customers’ satisfaction in guest houses in Gauteng Province are: the warm and friendly hospitality of the host and staff; the friendly environment; the feeling of being home away from home; the neatness, comfort and hygiene; the great service; walking the extra mile to meet the customer needs; attention to detail; complete package; value for money and best security. In other words it is the personalised service offered at the guest houses that customers choose over other types of available accommodation. , Dr. N. C. Bresler Prof. J. Spowart
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- Authors: Popova, Margarita
- Date: 2008-06-26T05:51:55Z
- Subjects: Bed and breakfast accommodations , Gauteng (South Africa)
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:9911 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/730
- Description: Guest houses operate in a highly competitive arena and aim to satisfy the customer needs and to differentiate their product from the ones of competitors. In order for these establishments to provide a product which satisfies the patrons, guest house owners have to know everything they can about the customers – what they want, what they think, how they make decisions, what influences their decisions. To gain a better understanding of these influences on customers’ satisfaction, the study included information collected by primary and secondary data. The secondary data provided literature on the notion and significance of customer satisfaction, analysed the guest house product, customer behaviour and service quality. It also provided guidelines on the type of primary data that had to be acquired. The primary data was obtained in the form of questionnaires completed by 65 managers and 169 customers of guest houses in the province. The questionnaires were distributed during December 2004 and February to May 2005. The findings indicated that the factors that contribute to customers’ satisfaction in guest houses in Gauteng Province are: the warm and friendly hospitality of the host and staff; the friendly environment; the feeling of being home away from home; the neatness, comfort and hygiene; the great service; walking the extra mile to meet the customer needs; attention to detail; complete package; value for money and best security. In other words it is the personalised service offered at the guest houses that customers choose over other types of available accommodation. , Dr. N. C. Bresler Prof. J. Spowart
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The impact of privatisation on the electricity industry with specific reference to Gauteng
- Phaahlamohlaka, Letladi Abram
- Authors: Phaahlamohlaka, Letladi Abram
- Date: 2008-06-20T13:46:14Z
- Subjects: Privatization , Electric utilities , Energy industries , Electric industries , Gauteng (South Africa)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:3273 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/667
- Description: The South African economy went through drastic changes since the new democratic government took power in 1994. Different programmes were changed through the process of transition from the old apartheid regime to a new democratic government. The first programme introduced was the RDP, followed by GEAR and then ASGISA, but all these programmes were not enough to circumvent all the challenges experienced by the South African economy. This is the context within which the debate around privatization occurred in the ANC. All the programmes that were changed favoured privatization in one way or other. Through these changes privatization was one of the policies envisaged to be a possible means to address past inequalities. This thesis focuses on the impact of privatization on the electricity industry in South Africa with specific reference to Gauteng. The paper is based on the fact that Gauteng is believed to be the centre of business in South Africa. However because, competition in the South African electricity industry did not exist, this resulted in poor service delivery. The electricity industry in South Africa is divided into three sectors namely generation, transmission and distribution. Eskom controls almost the entire electricity industry from generation to distribution with a few private players here and there. The only private player in the generation sector is the Kelvin power plant, which holds almost 30 percent of the generation sector. Privatization in the South African electricity industry still has a far way to go before a desirable level of competition is achieved. In order to recommend how increased competition can be injected, the privatization of electricity in developed, developing and transitional countries such as UK, Greece, Chile, Hungary and Argentina was explored. The thesis recommends how the government can further expand privatization by learning from these countries. , Mr. Arnold Wentzel
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- Authors: Phaahlamohlaka, Letladi Abram
- Date: 2008-06-20T13:46:14Z
- Subjects: Privatization , Electric utilities , Energy industries , Electric industries , Gauteng (South Africa)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:3273 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/667
- Description: The South African economy went through drastic changes since the new democratic government took power in 1994. Different programmes were changed through the process of transition from the old apartheid regime to a new democratic government. The first programme introduced was the RDP, followed by GEAR and then ASGISA, but all these programmes were not enough to circumvent all the challenges experienced by the South African economy. This is the context within which the debate around privatization occurred in the ANC. All the programmes that were changed favoured privatization in one way or other. Through these changes privatization was one of the policies envisaged to be a possible means to address past inequalities. This thesis focuses on the impact of privatization on the electricity industry in South Africa with specific reference to Gauteng. The paper is based on the fact that Gauteng is believed to be the centre of business in South Africa. However because, competition in the South African electricity industry did not exist, this resulted in poor service delivery. The electricity industry in South Africa is divided into three sectors namely generation, transmission and distribution. Eskom controls almost the entire electricity industry from generation to distribution with a few private players here and there. The only private player in the generation sector is the Kelvin power plant, which holds almost 30 percent of the generation sector. Privatization in the South African electricity industry still has a far way to go before a desirable level of competition is achieved. In order to recommend how increased competition can be injected, the privatization of electricity in developed, developing and transitional countries such as UK, Greece, Chile, Hungary and Argentina was explored. The thesis recommends how the government can further expand privatization by learning from these countries. , Mr. Arnold Wentzel
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The feasibility of Northern Sotho as a language of commerce and industry in the Limpopo and Gauteng provinces
- Authors: Phaahla, Pinkie
- Date: 2008-07-08T13:12:15Z
- Subjects: Northern Sotho language , Limpopo (South Africa) , Gauteng (South Africa)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:10385 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/781
- Description: The main objectives of this study are to investigate the feasibility of using Northern Sotho as a language of commerce and industry and to determine the extent to which the environment favours the use of Northern Sotho as a language of marketing, advertising, business and acquiring entrepreneurial skills. The investigation is characterised by a two-pronged approach to data collection: a questionnaire survey and focus group interviews. A wealth of data was produced by these means. The data from the first phase were captured and decoded in categories set out in frequency tables. The categories were reduced to thematic constructs. Data from the second phase were captured and encoded in transcripts that were later decoded and reduced to themes, categories and sub-categories. The identified themes are consolidated as follows: · The exclusive hegemonic use of English or Afrikaans as a communication barrier to non-native speakers of these languages in commerce and industry · Socio-economic background of respondents · Existence of language policies for workers in commerce and industry · Dispositions of mother-tongue speakers of Northern Sotho and other languages towards the prospective development and use of Northern Sotho as a language of commerce and industry · Feasibility of developing Northern Sotho lexicography and terminology for the purposes of commerce and industry. The question here is: How does one determine feasibility? Before this issue could be addressed another important and sensitive matter had to be considered: to determine whether native speakers of Northern Sotho and the other South African languages are favourably disposed towards the prospective development and use of Northern Sotho as a language of commerce and industry. A negligible percentage of respondents expressed negative sentiments in this regard (cf. outcomes of focus group interviews). A distinct majority (64,7%) of respondents who filled in questionnaires was not favourably disposed but a significant minority (35,3%) was positive. However, it should be noted that the questionnaire was not designed to reveal explicit allegiances; hence responses in this regard are somewhat open to interpretation. The first step towards determining the feasibility of developing and using Northern Sotho as a language of commerce and industry was to determine the current situation in this regard. English and Afrikaans were naturally found to be dominant in commerce and industry while Northern Sotho was used among friends and colleagues in informal situations. Only 3% of the respondents to the questionnaire survey indicated that they used Northern Sotho for transactional purposes in commercial and industrial settings, while 46,8% reported using a smattering of Northern Sotho in a variety of situations. The second step was to determine the effects that could be expected on the current hegemonic use of English or Afrikaans as languages of commerce and industry. Most respondents reported that a lack of proficiency in English prevented them from performing well in their jobs in commerce and industry and some reported that it had been a significant impediment to their efforts to secure employment. In most instances they had no option but to use English to interact with potential employers because it was the only language in common use in commercial and industrial settings. The third step was to determine whether the respondents were proficient in Northern Sotho. It transpired that 68% of them had no command of the language while some reported that they were still learning it. This could be the contingent of 17,8% referred to above since 50,2% reported that they never use Northern Sotho for purposes relating to commerce and industry. The fourth step was to look for a model of language acquisition that would suit the communication needs of anyone who wished to acquire a command of Northern Sotho for use in commerce and industry. Models have been discussed and one has been recommended. The researcher also conducted a survey to establish the extent to which language policy documents exist in commerce and industry. The results of the questionnaire survey revealed that 42 of the 201 respondents are familiar with the language policy or language practice of the company at their place of work. This was in contrast to all the respondents (in the focus group interviews) who seemed to be unaware of the existence of such policies at their places of work. The need to develop and extend targeted/dedicated lexicographic and terminological resources for the use of Northern Sotho in commerce and industry was also identified. , Prof. L. C. Posthumus
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- Authors: Phaahla, Pinkie
- Date: 2008-07-08T13:12:15Z
- Subjects: Northern Sotho language , Limpopo (South Africa) , Gauteng (South Africa)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:10385 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/781
- Description: The main objectives of this study are to investigate the feasibility of using Northern Sotho as a language of commerce and industry and to determine the extent to which the environment favours the use of Northern Sotho as a language of marketing, advertising, business and acquiring entrepreneurial skills. The investigation is characterised by a two-pronged approach to data collection: a questionnaire survey and focus group interviews. A wealth of data was produced by these means. The data from the first phase were captured and decoded in categories set out in frequency tables. The categories were reduced to thematic constructs. Data from the second phase were captured and encoded in transcripts that were later decoded and reduced to themes, categories and sub-categories. The identified themes are consolidated as follows: · The exclusive hegemonic use of English or Afrikaans as a communication barrier to non-native speakers of these languages in commerce and industry · Socio-economic background of respondents · Existence of language policies for workers in commerce and industry · Dispositions of mother-tongue speakers of Northern Sotho and other languages towards the prospective development and use of Northern Sotho as a language of commerce and industry · Feasibility of developing Northern Sotho lexicography and terminology for the purposes of commerce and industry. The question here is: How does one determine feasibility? Before this issue could be addressed another important and sensitive matter had to be considered: to determine whether native speakers of Northern Sotho and the other South African languages are favourably disposed towards the prospective development and use of Northern Sotho as a language of commerce and industry. A negligible percentage of respondents expressed negative sentiments in this regard (cf. outcomes of focus group interviews). A distinct majority (64,7%) of respondents who filled in questionnaires was not favourably disposed but a significant minority (35,3%) was positive. However, it should be noted that the questionnaire was not designed to reveal explicit allegiances; hence responses in this regard are somewhat open to interpretation. The first step towards determining the feasibility of developing and using Northern Sotho as a language of commerce and industry was to determine the current situation in this regard. English and Afrikaans were naturally found to be dominant in commerce and industry while Northern Sotho was used among friends and colleagues in informal situations. Only 3% of the respondents to the questionnaire survey indicated that they used Northern Sotho for transactional purposes in commercial and industrial settings, while 46,8% reported using a smattering of Northern Sotho in a variety of situations. The second step was to determine the effects that could be expected on the current hegemonic use of English or Afrikaans as languages of commerce and industry. Most respondents reported that a lack of proficiency in English prevented them from performing well in their jobs in commerce and industry and some reported that it had been a significant impediment to their efforts to secure employment. In most instances they had no option but to use English to interact with potential employers because it was the only language in common use in commercial and industrial settings. The third step was to determine whether the respondents were proficient in Northern Sotho. It transpired that 68% of them had no command of the language while some reported that they were still learning it. This could be the contingent of 17,8% referred to above since 50,2% reported that they never use Northern Sotho for purposes relating to commerce and industry. The fourth step was to look for a model of language acquisition that would suit the communication needs of anyone who wished to acquire a command of Northern Sotho for use in commerce and industry. Models have been discussed and one has been recommended. The researcher also conducted a survey to establish the extent to which language policy documents exist in commerce and industry. The results of the questionnaire survey revealed that 42 of the 201 respondents are familiar with the language policy or language practice of the company at their place of work. This was in contrast to all the respondents (in the focus group interviews) who seemed to be unaware of the existence of such policies at their places of work. The need to develop and extend targeted/dedicated lexicographic and terminological resources for the use of Northern Sotho in commerce and industry was also identified. , Prof. L. C. Posthumus
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The Malay community of Gauteng: syncretism, beliefs, customs and development
- Paulsen, Moegamat Abdurahgiem
- Authors: Paulsen, Moegamat Abdurahgiem
- Date: 2009-01-15T13:10:16Z
- Subjects: Malays (Asian people) , Malays social life and customs , Islam , Ulama , Gauteng (South Africa)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:14792 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1869
- Description: M.A. , The dissertation focuses on a particular community, religiously defined, residing in a certain area. It characterizes their particular beliefs and customs, and portrays the history and development. For this purpose several sources have been consulted and no less than 37 people interviewed. The Malay community of Gauteng predominantly originated from the Cape and Port Elizabeth. Their ancestors were originally posted to South Africa from the Dutch settlements in the Malay Archipelago during the 17th and 18th centuries as slaves and political exiles. Some of them, however, were people of high rank. The Malays settled in Johannesburg and Pretoria towards the end of the 19th century and in Nigel between 1976 and 1977. This area is presently known as Gauteng. The Malay community of Gauteng are all Muslims and predominantly followers of the Shafi‘î madhhab (Islamic School of Thought). They constitute a minority group both religiously and ethnically. The Malays of Gauteng furthermore consist of various ethnical groups who were classified as part of the Coloured population group under the Group Areas Act 41 of 1950. In Johannesburg and Nigel the Malays lived in Coloured residential areas but in Pretoria the Malays rather associated them with the Indian Muslims. In Pretoria the majority of the Malays therefore settled in the Indian residential area Laudium instead of the Coloured residential area Eersterust. The research highlights the prominent early ‘Ulamâ’ (Muslim religious scholars) in both the Cape and Gauteng as well as their contributions towards the preservation, growth and development of Islam in both areas. Unfortunately in the Gauteng province (formerly part of the old Transvaal province) the Malays were often denied their contributions and initiatives in the Islamic field by another Muslim ethnical group. Attention is paid to the Malay communities’ acceptance of various syncretistic elements and innovations in their daily Islamic belief systems and social and religious customs. These include certain practices during pregnancies, ‘aqîqah (birth ceremonies), grave worshipping, engagements, weddings, doopmaal (baptisms), religious celebrations and tamats (Muslim religious school graduations). The research shows how pure Islamic elements were diffused and transformed into a unique local version of Islam since their days of slavery. The said practices also reflect possible elements of Hinduism and local tribal customs in them. It is founded in the research that the Malay community practised syncretism in the spirit of pure Islam. Their syncretistic customs were never intended to show disrespect to Islam or to create a new brand of Islam. It was practiced by the majority of the Malay community rich and poor, educated and uneducated. The Malay community of Gauteng never realised nor were they aware that their various religious customs and cultures were actually syncretistic in nature and not part of pure Islam. It was only during the last fifteen years that they became aware of this fact. To many Malays what they were practising was part of Islam and as such will always be part of Islam and part of their heritage. Their practices, however, brings them into conflict with some of the Malay ‘Ulamâ’. The research also discusses the various dark superstitious beliefs of the Malays of Gauteng. These kinds of superstitious beliefs formed an integral part of the belief system of the Pagans prior to the advent of Islam. Unfortunately even today superstition still forms part of some Malays’ belief system which include elements such as visiting dukums (Malay spiritual doctors), fortune tellers; avoiding double weddings; superstitious beliefs pertaining to pregnant ladies, new born babies and the misperception that the month of Safar (2nd Islamic month) is filled with fear, ill fortune and bad luck. Some Malay ‘Ulamâ’ especially those who are alumni from the Dâr al-‘Ulûms tried and are still trying various methods to rid the general Malay community of Gauteng from their syncretistic practises and superstitious beliefs but unfortunately they are not very successful in it. Wherever and whenever these ‘Ulamâ’ officiate at Malay religious functions they would not participate nor allow or even encourage that any of the Malay syncretistic practices should be part of the proceedings. Since the Malays of Gauteng have moved to new mixed racial areas far from vibrant Malay communities the future of the Malay culture is however unpredictable. The research further focuses on the spiritual, educational and economical development of the Malays of Gauteng. Firstly it focuses on the fact that the Malays were forcibly removed from their homes in Johannesburg and Pretoria and compelled by the government to resettle in new Coloured residential areas. Here they were however afforded the opportunity to purchase their own residential properties and built their own businesses. (Formely the Malays were deprived by the authorities to rent businesses from government owned business enterprices). Secondly it focuses on the growth and development, deterioration and eventual resurgence of the Malay Hifz (memorization of the Qur’ân) tradition. A similar tendency is also reported with regard to the number of ‘Ulamâ’. Most students are nowadays trained locally at the Dâr al-‘Ulûms in South Africa. Formerly they were educated at institutions in India, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Egypt. Many Malay ‘Ulamâ’, past and present were known for their extensive academic qualifications. Thirdly the research focuses on the Malay ‘Ulamâ’s inability and unsuccessful attempts since 1923 to establish a recognized ‘Ulamâ’ body (theological council) in Gauteng. The research found that the Malay ‘Ulamâ’ had over the years resisted all attempts to unite on a common ground in Gauteng.
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- Authors: Paulsen, Moegamat Abdurahgiem
- Date: 2009-01-15T13:10:16Z
- Subjects: Malays (Asian people) , Malays social life and customs , Islam , Ulama , Gauteng (South Africa)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:14792 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1869
- Description: M.A. , The dissertation focuses on a particular community, religiously defined, residing in a certain area. It characterizes their particular beliefs and customs, and portrays the history and development. For this purpose several sources have been consulted and no less than 37 people interviewed. The Malay community of Gauteng predominantly originated from the Cape and Port Elizabeth. Their ancestors were originally posted to South Africa from the Dutch settlements in the Malay Archipelago during the 17th and 18th centuries as slaves and political exiles. Some of them, however, were people of high rank. The Malays settled in Johannesburg and Pretoria towards the end of the 19th century and in Nigel between 1976 and 1977. This area is presently known as Gauteng. The Malay community of Gauteng are all Muslims and predominantly followers of the Shafi‘î madhhab (Islamic School of Thought). They constitute a minority group both religiously and ethnically. The Malays of Gauteng furthermore consist of various ethnical groups who were classified as part of the Coloured population group under the Group Areas Act 41 of 1950. In Johannesburg and Nigel the Malays lived in Coloured residential areas but in Pretoria the Malays rather associated them with the Indian Muslims. In Pretoria the majority of the Malays therefore settled in the Indian residential area Laudium instead of the Coloured residential area Eersterust. The research highlights the prominent early ‘Ulamâ’ (Muslim religious scholars) in both the Cape and Gauteng as well as their contributions towards the preservation, growth and development of Islam in both areas. Unfortunately in the Gauteng province (formerly part of the old Transvaal province) the Malays were often denied their contributions and initiatives in the Islamic field by another Muslim ethnical group. Attention is paid to the Malay communities’ acceptance of various syncretistic elements and innovations in their daily Islamic belief systems and social and religious customs. These include certain practices during pregnancies, ‘aqîqah (birth ceremonies), grave worshipping, engagements, weddings, doopmaal (baptisms), religious celebrations and tamats (Muslim religious school graduations). The research shows how pure Islamic elements were diffused and transformed into a unique local version of Islam since their days of slavery. The said practices also reflect possible elements of Hinduism and local tribal customs in them. It is founded in the research that the Malay community practised syncretism in the spirit of pure Islam. Their syncretistic customs were never intended to show disrespect to Islam or to create a new brand of Islam. It was practiced by the majority of the Malay community rich and poor, educated and uneducated. The Malay community of Gauteng never realised nor were they aware that their various religious customs and cultures were actually syncretistic in nature and not part of pure Islam. It was only during the last fifteen years that they became aware of this fact. To many Malays what they were practising was part of Islam and as such will always be part of Islam and part of their heritage. Their practices, however, brings them into conflict with some of the Malay ‘Ulamâ’. The research also discusses the various dark superstitious beliefs of the Malays of Gauteng. These kinds of superstitious beliefs formed an integral part of the belief system of the Pagans prior to the advent of Islam. Unfortunately even today superstition still forms part of some Malays’ belief system which include elements such as visiting dukums (Malay spiritual doctors), fortune tellers; avoiding double weddings; superstitious beliefs pertaining to pregnant ladies, new born babies and the misperception that the month of Safar (2nd Islamic month) is filled with fear, ill fortune and bad luck. Some Malay ‘Ulamâ’ especially those who are alumni from the Dâr al-‘Ulûms tried and are still trying various methods to rid the general Malay community of Gauteng from their syncretistic practises and superstitious beliefs but unfortunately they are not very successful in it. Wherever and whenever these ‘Ulamâ’ officiate at Malay religious functions they would not participate nor allow or even encourage that any of the Malay syncretistic practices should be part of the proceedings. Since the Malays of Gauteng have moved to new mixed racial areas far from vibrant Malay communities the future of the Malay culture is however unpredictable. The research further focuses on the spiritual, educational and economical development of the Malays of Gauteng. Firstly it focuses on the fact that the Malays were forcibly removed from their homes in Johannesburg and Pretoria and compelled by the government to resettle in new Coloured residential areas. Here they were however afforded the opportunity to purchase their own residential properties and built their own businesses. (Formely the Malays were deprived by the authorities to rent businesses from government owned business enterprices). Secondly it focuses on the growth and development, deterioration and eventual resurgence of the Malay Hifz (memorization of the Qur’ân) tradition. A similar tendency is also reported with regard to the number of ‘Ulamâ’. Most students are nowadays trained locally at the Dâr al-‘Ulûms in South Africa. Formerly they were educated at institutions in India, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Egypt. Many Malay ‘Ulamâ’, past and present were known for their extensive academic qualifications. Thirdly the research focuses on the Malay ‘Ulamâ’s inability and unsuccessful attempts since 1923 to establish a recognized ‘Ulamâ’ body (theological council) in Gauteng. The research found that the Malay ‘Ulamâ’ had over the years resisted all attempts to unite on a common ground in Gauteng.
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Patient perception of quality of care and service delivery in emergency departments in Gauteng: a case study of one public hospital
- Authors: Otieno, Florence Awino
- Date: 2008-06-24T10:27:52Z
- Subjects: Hospitals' emergency services , Delivery of health care , Hospital patients' attitudes , Gauteng (South Africa)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:9751 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/715
- Description: Quality of health care delivered in the public sector remains a major challenge with diminishing resources to meet the increasing health care demands. Improvements in quality health care are identified in the Department of Health’s strategic framework as a key challenge. In order to improve quality, one needs to measure it. The patients’ views are important in identifying what is important to them. Inexpensive, easy to collect metrics need to be developed to measure quality of care. The study investigated perceptions of patients as a reflection of quality of care provided. The study also determined the key success factors in quality care in emergency departments and priorities of quality of care for improvement. A prospective study was conducted using one of Gauteng hospitals’ emergency departments as a case study. A structured questionnaire based on an overall care index focusing on specific dimensions of patients’ experience with health care was used to collect the data. Quantitative analysis was done using the Epi Info statistical package and the results summarised in frequency diagrams and tables. The findings indicate that waiting time is a major factor in perception of quality of health care. Although other hospitality issues in health care are important to patients, the degree to which they affect perception of quality of health care is difficult to determine because of the overwhelming influence of waiting time. It is recommended that priorities in addressing what users really want from health care should concentrate on strategies to shorten the waiting time. It is further recommended that a similar study be carried out in future once the waiting times have been improved considerably thus eliminating its excessive influence. This may highlight other variables important to the patients that may need to be improved in order to improve quality of care. , Dr. Susan Jennifer Armstrong
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- Authors: Otieno, Florence Awino
- Date: 2008-06-24T10:27:52Z
- Subjects: Hospitals' emergency services , Delivery of health care , Hospital patients' attitudes , Gauteng (South Africa)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:9751 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/715
- Description: Quality of health care delivered in the public sector remains a major challenge with diminishing resources to meet the increasing health care demands. Improvements in quality health care are identified in the Department of Health’s strategic framework as a key challenge. In order to improve quality, one needs to measure it. The patients’ views are important in identifying what is important to them. Inexpensive, easy to collect metrics need to be developed to measure quality of care. The study investigated perceptions of patients as a reflection of quality of care provided. The study also determined the key success factors in quality care in emergency departments and priorities of quality of care for improvement. A prospective study was conducted using one of Gauteng hospitals’ emergency departments as a case study. A structured questionnaire based on an overall care index focusing on specific dimensions of patients’ experience with health care was used to collect the data. Quantitative analysis was done using the Epi Info statistical package and the results summarised in frequency diagrams and tables. The findings indicate that waiting time is a major factor in perception of quality of health care. Although other hospitality issues in health care are important to patients, the degree to which they affect perception of quality of health care is difficult to determine because of the overwhelming influence of waiting time. It is recommended that priorities in addressing what users really want from health care should concentrate on strategies to shorten the waiting time. It is further recommended that a similar study be carried out in future once the waiting times have been improved considerably thus eliminating its excessive influence. This may highlight other variables important to the patients that may need to be improved in order to improve quality of care. , Dr. Susan Jennifer Armstrong
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Assessment of structural quality of houses delivered through the people's housing process in South Africa
- Authors: Ogunfiditimi, Olaosebikan
- Date: 2010-03-10T06:20:26Z
- Subjects: Housing , Housing policy , Structural analysis (Engineering) , Engineering standards , Construction industry quality control , Gauteng (South Africa)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:6652 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/3059
- Description: M.Tech. , South African government is one of the countries in the world that has delivered the highest number of houses to the poor through various delivery mechanisms to fulfill her vision to adequate housing for all as reflected in the National Housing Policy framework. Since 1994, about One Million Eight Hundred and Seventy Seven Thousand Nine Hundred and Fifty Eight (1 877 958) houses has been delivered. People’s Housing Process is a state-assisted, self help housing programme and about 3% of the total houses built were delivered through the PHP housing delivery programme. The Government’s goal is, subject to fiscal affordability, to increase housing delivery on a sustainable basis to a peak level of 350 000 units per annum until the housing backlog is overcome (South Africa’s National Housing code policy, 2000:5). The government focused on quantitative housing delivery with qualitative shortcomings. However the focus has now shifted to the quality of the end product delivered. Defects in houses manifest themselves primarily through cracking, dampness, detachment, and water leakages. Defects may be patent or latent, and could be discovered through checking, observations and tests. This research work is a study of structural qualities of houses delivered through PHP. The study investigated the causes of structural inadequacies in PHP houses focusing in the Gauteng Province of South Africa. The findings show that different types of structural defects occurred in houses delivered through PHP scheme, these defects include roof leakages, cracks in walls, wall not being straight and defects in roof trusses. The cause of these defects was as a result of poor quality control mechanism put in place by the Department of Housing.
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- Authors: Ogunfiditimi, Olaosebikan
- Date: 2010-03-10T06:20:26Z
- Subjects: Housing , Housing policy , Structural analysis (Engineering) , Engineering standards , Construction industry quality control , Gauteng (South Africa)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:6652 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/3059
- Description: M.Tech. , South African government is one of the countries in the world that has delivered the highest number of houses to the poor through various delivery mechanisms to fulfill her vision to adequate housing for all as reflected in the National Housing Policy framework. Since 1994, about One Million Eight Hundred and Seventy Seven Thousand Nine Hundred and Fifty Eight (1 877 958) houses has been delivered. People’s Housing Process is a state-assisted, self help housing programme and about 3% of the total houses built were delivered through the PHP housing delivery programme. The Government’s goal is, subject to fiscal affordability, to increase housing delivery on a sustainable basis to a peak level of 350 000 units per annum until the housing backlog is overcome (South Africa’s National Housing code policy, 2000:5). The government focused on quantitative housing delivery with qualitative shortcomings. However the focus has now shifted to the quality of the end product delivered. Defects in houses manifest themselves primarily through cracking, dampness, detachment, and water leakages. Defects may be patent or latent, and could be discovered through checking, observations and tests. This research work is a study of structural qualities of houses delivered through PHP. The study investigated the causes of structural inadequacies in PHP houses focusing in the Gauteng Province of South Africa. The findings show that different types of structural defects occurred in houses delivered through PHP scheme, these defects include roof leakages, cracks in walls, wall not being straight and defects in roof trusses. The cause of these defects was as a result of poor quality control mechanism put in place by the Department of Housing.
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Experiences of limited English proficient grade eight learners in transition from township primary to English medium secondary schools.
- Authors: Ntanjana, Rocksenatus Maud
- Date: 2008-10-27T06:33:05Z
- Subjects: Gauteng (South Africa) , adjustment (psychology) in adolescence , student adjustment , high school students , language and education
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:13115 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1308
- Description: D.Ed. , Apartheid and underdevelopment have shaped the educational system in South Africa. Previously South African public schools have been segregated according to race and separate education systems had been instituted for the four main population groups since the early foundations of educations. Racially mixed schools were prohibited. With the transformation of South Africa to a democratic country, where the African National Congress came to power in 1994, many changes took place. One of these was fundamental changes to the educational system with the admittance of learners of all races to previously racially segregated schools. Many parents from townships welcomed the opportunity to have their children attend schools in urban areas to expose them to education that they perceive to be of a higher standard than that in township schools. This movement of learners from all ethnic groups to English medium schools has necessitated some changes in these schools to accommodate the unique characteristics of learners from diverse cultural, linguistic and socio-economic backgrounds. It is important to note that these learners bring to the classroom languages and cultures previously underrepresented. Learners who come from different cultural or linguistic backgrounds are often seen as environmentally deprived simply because of their “being different” from the dominant culture. These learners begin their schooling with certain lags that may be due to the fact that they have a limited understanding of the language of instruction. These communication difficulties are exacerbated when the learner is confronted with a foreign culture that may cause anxiety and frustration as well as insecurity. This, in turn, becomes the educator’s problem, because learning is impeded under such circumstances. Grade eight learners in transition from township schools may also have added difficulties on account of their required adjustment to changes linked to their developmental phase, namely adolescence. The aim of this study was to explore and describe the experiences of LEP grade eight learners in transition from township schools to English multicultural schools in order to develop an intervention programme for educators and educational psychologists with regard of support for these learners. The research was conducted from the qualitative paradigm. It included a literature review, individual and focus group interviews with learner, their educators and their parents, essays by LEP learners and observation of these learners. A purposive sample of ten learners from each six English medium secondary schools in Gauteng was selected. Data analysis was deductive. Categories of meaning included the following: scholastic performance, emotional factors, behavioural factors, sociological factors, cultural factors, environmental factors, educator attitudes and, finally, transition and adjustment. The three groups of respondents agreed to a large extent on the experiences of LEP learners. An intervention programme, based on the findings of the study, was developed for educators and educational psychologists to render support for LEP learners in order to facilitate their learning and adjustment in multicultural schools. The principal areas of the programme aimed at providing and inclusive, inviting educational approach that will enable learners to feel included and valued in the school, while improving their learning and adjustment. , Prof. J. Pillay
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- Authors: Ntanjana, Rocksenatus Maud
- Date: 2008-10-27T06:33:05Z
- Subjects: Gauteng (South Africa) , adjustment (psychology) in adolescence , student adjustment , high school students , language and education
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:13115 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1308
- Description: D.Ed. , Apartheid and underdevelopment have shaped the educational system in South Africa. Previously South African public schools have been segregated according to race and separate education systems had been instituted for the four main population groups since the early foundations of educations. Racially mixed schools were prohibited. With the transformation of South Africa to a democratic country, where the African National Congress came to power in 1994, many changes took place. One of these was fundamental changes to the educational system with the admittance of learners of all races to previously racially segregated schools. Many parents from townships welcomed the opportunity to have their children attend schools in urban areas to expose them to education that they perceive to be of a higher standard than that in township schools. This movement of learners from all ethnic groups to English medium schools has necessitated some changes in these schools to accommodate the unique characteristics of learners from diverse cultural, linguistic and socio-economic backgrounds. It is important to note that these learners bring to the classroom languages and cultures previously underrepresented. Learners who come from different cultural or linguistic backgrounds are often seen as environmentally deprived simply because of their “being different” from the dominant culture. These learners begin their schooling with certain lags that may be due to the fact that they have a limited understanding of the language of instruction. These communication difficulties are exacerbated when the learner is confronted with a foreign culture that may cause anxiety and frustration as well as insecurity. This, in turn, becomes the educator’s problem, because learning is impeded under such circumstances. Grade eight learners in transition from township schools may also have added difficulties on account of their required adjustment to changes linked to their developmental phase, namely adolescence. The aim of this study was to explore and describe the experiences of LEP grade eight learners in transition from township schools to English multicultural schools in order to develop an intervention programme for educators and educational psychologists with regard of support for these learners. The research was conducted from the qualitative paradigm. It included a literature review, individual and focus group interviews with learner, their educators and their parents, essays by LEP learners and observation of these learners. A purposive sample of ten learners from each six English medium secondary schools in Gauteng was selected. Data analysis was deductive. Categories of meaning included the following: scholastic performance, emotional factors, behavioural factors, sociological factors, cultural factors, environmental factors, educator attitudes and, finally, transition and adjustment. The three groups of respondents agreed to a large extent on the experiences of LEP learners. An intervention programme, based on the findings of the study, was developed for educators and educational psychologists to render support for LEP learners in order to facilitate their learning and adjustment in multicultural schools. The principal areas of the programme aimed at providing and inclusive, inviting educational approach that will enable learners to feel included and valued in the school, while improving their learning and adjustment. , Prof. J. Pillay
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An evaluation of a women empowerment lifeskills programme in an informal settlement
- Authors: Nkosi, Allucia Lulu
- Date: 2008-10-20T09:15:40Z
- Subjects: Women in development , Women's rights , Squatter settlements , Gauteng (South Africa)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:12820 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1270
- Description: M.A. , The aim of the study is to implement and evaluate a women empowerment lifeskills programme in the informal settlement in Germiston (Gauteng). South African women live in poverty, deal with violence and due to their status in the past, they have been identified as vulnerable and disempowered target group in social service delivery. The research study is evaluation research often used when evaluating a social programme. The integrated model of programme evaluation (IMPE) of De Vos (1998) is selected and adjusted for the purpose of this study. The research process is initiated with a literature study on the concepts empowerment, participation and other relevant concepts to the study. The research is limited to the Delport informal settlement in Germiston, Gauteng. Data collection took place in the three phases of the research study. Phase one: Needs assessment, utilises key informants and a community forum. Phase two: process evaluation, utilises a semi-structured interview schedule. Phase three: Outcome evaluation, group administered questions are used. The target group of the study is women residing in Delport informal settlement. Results in the study indicated that the SAWEF lifeskills programme is effective in addressing the needs for lifeskills programme of semi-literate in an informal settlement. It is recommended that the SAWEF lifeskills programme should be implemented more extensively and continuously evaluated to determine whether it continues to address the needs of the target group it is intended for, being women. Results and conclusions drawn from this study can not be generalised to the broader population of women in informal settlements. Further research is needed to determine whether SAWEF lifeskills programme used in this study would be effective for women in different levels and in other communities in South Africa. , Prof. J.B.S. Nel
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- Authors: Nkosi, Allucia Lulu
- Date: 2008-10-20T09:15:40Z
- Subjects: Women in development , Women's rights , Squatter settlements , Gauteng (South Africa)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:12820 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1270
- Description: M.A. , The aim of the study is to implement and evaluate a women empowerment lifeskills programme in the informal settlement in Germiston (Gauteng). South African women live in poverty, deal with violence and due to their status in the past, they have been identified as vulnerable and disempowered target group in social service delivery. The research study is evaluation research often used when evaluating a social programme. The integrated model of programme evaluation (IMPE) of De Vos (1998) is selected and adjusted for the purpose of this study. The research process is initiated with a literature study on the concepts empowerment, participation and other relevant concepts to the study. The research is limited to the Delport informal settlement in Germiston, Gauteng. Data collection took place in the three phases of the research study. Phase one: Needs assessment, utilises key informants and a community forum. Phase two: process evaluation, utilises a semi-structured interview schedule. Phase three: Outcome evaluation, group administered questions are used. The target group of the study is women residing in Delport informal settlement. Results in the study indicated that the SAWEF lifeskills programme is effective in addressing the needs for lifeskills programme of semi-literate in an informal settlement. It is recommended that the SAWEF lifeskills programme should be implemented more extensively and continuously evaluated to determine whether it continues to address the needs of the target group it is intended for, being women. Results and conclusions drawn from this study can not be generalised to the broader population of women in informal settlements. Further research is needed to determine whether SAWEF lifeskills programme used in this study would be effective for women in different levels and in other communities in South Africa. , Prof. J.B.S. Nel
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