Analyses of the key restricting factors in the slow delivery of low cost housing in South Africa : a technical report
- Authors: Cronje, A. F.
- Date: 2012-08-13
- Subjects: Housing - South Africa , Reconstruction and Development Programme (South Africa)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:9012 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/5479
- Description: M.Comm. , Verstedeliking, veral in die ontwikkelende lande, is die norm van die dag. Dit is ook meer sigbaar as ooit in Suid Afrika. Gepaard met hierdie tendens dra versnelde populasiegroei,in beide stedelike en landelike gebiede by tot die enorme tekort aan voldoende behuising in Suid Afrika. Alhoewel daar daadwerklike pogings van Regeringskant is om die groot tekort op behuisings gebied aan te spreek, is daar onderliggende faktore wat hierdie proses kniehalter. Nasionale en Provinsiale Regering vind hulself in 'n baie ongemaklike situasie. Daar is die minderheid populasie wat 'n huis besit, maar daar is aan die anderkant die groot meerderheid van ons populasie wat nie 'n huis het nie en ook nie een finansieel kan bekostig nie. Tot op datum is die stadige leweringsproses van die dilemma onaanvaarbaar vir die meeste huisloses. Die meganismes werk stadig en rompslomp bestuur vertraag die proses daagliks. Die doelwit wat die Regering daar gestel het om een miljoen nuwe huise voor die einde van die jaar 1999 te voorsien word ernstig deur byna alle Suid Afrikaners bevraagteken. Alhoewel die politieke wil vir die lewering van huise daar is, word die beloftes om te lewer nie gestand gedoen nie. Daar is natuurlik verskeie redes waarom daar nie aan die behoeftes voorsien kan word nie en die doel van hierdie studie is om die moontlike beperkende faktore te ,ondersoek. As 'n gevolg van die totale omvang van die behuisings tekort, word daar slegs na enkele makro faktore gekyk en sluit dit dus mikro faktore uit. Hierdie makro faktore sluit bekostigbaarheid, populasie verspreiding en opleiding in en word in hoofstuk 2 breedvoerig uitgelig. Die mees beduidende beperkende faktor wat die lewering van behuising beinvloed is die bekostigbaarheid van huishoudings. Werkskeppings programme, saam met die verbetering van ongeballanseerde inkomevlakke sal as oogmerk die enigste manier wees waarop hierdie behoefte bevredig sal kan word. Die behuisings dilemma en gegewe die huidige ekonomiese toestande, het die perkende faktore natuurlik ook verrykende implikasies op Suid Afrika se ekonomiese vermoe en finansiele bronne. In die lig Kievan was dit dan ook nodig om te kyk na beleidsrigting, kommunikasie, finansiering en die subsidie skema van die owerheid. Nieteenstaande hierdie faktore en beperkinge is dit geregverdig om die Nasionale Regering krediet te gee van wat wel bereik is in die tydperk sedert die 1994 verkiesing en ook hoe die ekonomiese program GEAR hierdie pogings raak. Dit blyk duidelik uit die studie dat die optimistiese benadering wat net na die 1994 verkiesing gevolg is, groot verwagting geskep het by Jan-alleman. Hierdie verwagting blyk nou ook onrealisties te wees en hierdie studie bring perspektief tot die realiteit dat Suid Afrikaners nog vir 'n baie lang tydperk geduldig moet wees om behuising van goeie kwaliteit te bekom. Massa lewering van huise kan nie oornag plaasvind nie. Realiteit moet by die bevolking van Suid Afrika tuisgebring word. 'n Kultuur van gemeenskapsbetrokkenheid sal uit die aard van die saak die Regering se taak soveel meer vergemaklik.
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- Authors: Cronje, A. F.
- Date: 2012-08-13
- Subjects: Housing - South Africa , Reconstruction and Development Programme (South Africa)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:9012 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/5479
- Description: M.Comm. , Verstedeliking, veral in die ontwikkelende lande, is die norm van die dag. Dit is ook meer sigbaar as ooit in Suid Afrika. Gepaard met hierdie tendens dra versnelde populasiegroei,in beide stedelike en landelike gebiede by tot die enorme tekort aan voldoende behuising in Suid Afrika. Alhoewel daar daadwerklike pogings van Regeringskant is om die groot tekort op behuisings gebied aan te spreek, is daar onderliggende faktore wat hierdie proses kniehalter. Nasionale en Provinsiale Regering vind hulself in 'n baie ongemaklike situasie. Daar is die minderheid populasie wat 'n huis besit, maar daar is aan die anderkant die groot meerderheid van ons populasie wat nie 'n huis het nie en ook nie een finansieel kan bekostig nie. Tot op datum is die stadige leweringsproses van die dilemma onaanvaarbaar vir die meeste huisloses. Die meganismes werk stadig en rompslomp bestuur vertraag die proses daagliks. Die doelwit wat die Regering daar gestel het om een miljoen nuwe huise voor die einde van die jaar 1999 te voorsien word ernstig deur byna alle Suid Afrikaners bevraagteken. Alhoewel die politieke wil vir die lewering van huise daar is, word die beloftes om te lewer nie gestand gedoen nie. Daar is natuurlik verskeie redes waarom daar nie aan die behoeftes voorsien kan word nie en die doel van hierdie studie is om die moontlike beperkende faktore te ,ondersoek. As 'n gevolg van die totale omvang van die behuisings tekort, word daar slegs na enkele makro faktore gekyk en sluit dit dus mikro faktore uit. Hierdie makro faktore sluit bekostigbaarheid, populasie verspreiding en opleiding in en word in hoofstuk 2 breedvoerig uitgelig. Die mees beduidende beperkende faktor wat die lewering van behuising beinvloed is die bekostigbaarheid van huishoudings. Werkskeppings programme, saam met die verbetering van ongeballanseerde inkomevlakke sal as oogmerk die enigste manier wees waarop hierdie behoefte bevredig sal kan word. Die behuisings dilemma en gegewe die huidige ekonomiese toestande, het die perkende faktore natuurlik ook verrykende implikasies op Suid Afrika se ekonomiese vermoe en finansiele bronne. In die lig Kievan was dit dan ook nodig om te kyk na beleidsrigting, kommunikasie, finansiering en die subsidie skema van die owerheid. Nieteenstaande hierdie faktore en beperkinge is dit geregverdig om die Nasionale Regering krediet te gee van wat wel bereik is in die tydperk sedert die 1994 verkiesing en ook hoe die ekonomiese program GEAR hierdie pogings raak. Dit blyk duidelik uit die studie dat die optimistiese benadering wat net na die 1994 verkiesing gevolg is, groot verwagting geskep het by Jan-alleman. Hierdie verwagting blyk nou ook onrealisties te wees en hierdie studie bring perspektief tot die realiteit dat Suid Afrikaners nog vir 'n baie lang tydperk geduldig moet wees om behuising van goeie kwaliteit te bekom. Massa lewering van huise kan nie oornag plaasvind nie. Realiteit moet by die bevolking van Suid Afrika tuisgebring word. 'n Kultuur van gemeenskapsbetrokkenheid sal uit die aard van die saak die Regering se taak soveel meer vergemaklik.
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Reconstruction in the Southern US and South Africa
- Pieters, Christian Rudolph De Wet
- Authors: Pieters, Christian Rudolph De Wet
- Date: 2014-06-04
- Subjects: Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877) , Reconstruction and Development Programme (South Africa) , Public law - South Africa
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:11386 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/11024
- Description: LL.M. (International Law) , Please refer to full text to view abstract.
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- Authors: Pieters, Christian Rudolph De Wet
- Date: 2014-06-04
- Subjects: Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877) , Reconstruction and Development Programme (South Africa) , Public law - South Africa
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:11386 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/11024
- Description: LL.M. (International Law) , Please refer to full text to view abstract.
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An affirmative action strategy for a retail organisation in South Africa
- Gertenbach, Abraham Gerhardus
- Authors: Gertenbach, Abraham Gerhardus
- Date: 2012-09-05
- Subjects: Reconstruction and Development Programme (South Africa) , Affirmative action programs -- South Africa , Labor laws and legislation -- South Africa
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:3564 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/6948
- Description: M.A. , This study focuses on the development of an affirmative action strategy for a group of companies within the retail sector in South Africa. The reasoning behind the study is that enough has been said and written about affirmative action, about what it is and about what it should be. The time has now come to develop an appropriate strategy which will be accepted within the given company. The strategy must be one which can be successfully implemented in the business environment of the company concerned. A strategy has been developed around the selected company's organisational structures, people, geographic spread, culture and need to implement such a strategy. The study acknowledges that the strategy developed is relatively conservative, especially when compared to other radical or aggressive affirmative action strategies. Ultimately, the company's culture, readiness to accept affirmative action policies and resistance thereto have dictated the contents of the strategy, and the manner of its implementation. In the study, an overview is presented of literature on affirmative action as well as of current and imminent labour legislation. Cognisance is also taken of the views of other role players. The overview of the literature and the legislation form the core around which the strategy has been developed. Finally, a strategy acceptable to the company studied has been presented. The conclusions drawn from the study are that an affirmative action strategy and its implementation: remain controversial and create fears at all levels of employment; will only succeed if the strategy has the support of all role players; should be developed and assessed in accordance with the organisational culture and needs of the company wishing to introduce the strategy. The company decided that the inequities of the past should be eliminated and that discrimination at all levels of employment should be removed. Simultaneously, essential skills and experience has to be retained. The company's strategy should not involve and may not be perceived as discrimination in reverse.
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- Authors: Gertenbach, Abraham Gerhardus
- Date: 2012-09-05
- Subjects: Reconstruction and Development Programme (South Africa) , Affirmative action programs -- South Africa , Labor laws and legislation -- South Africa
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:3564 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/6948
- Description: M.A. , This study focuses on the development of an affirmative action strategy for a group of companies within the retail sector in South Africa. The reasoning behind the study is that enough has been said and written about affirmative action, about what it is and about what it should be. The time has now come to develop an appropriate strategy which will be accepted within the given company. The strategy must be one which can be successfully implemented in the business environment of the company concerned. A strategy has been developed around the selected company's organisational structures, people, geographic spread, culture and need to implement such a strategy. The study acknowledges that the strategy developed is relatively conservative, especially when compared to other radical or aggressive affirmative action strategies. Ultimately, the company's culture, readiness to accept affirmative action policies and resistance thereto have dictated the contents of the strategy, and the manner of its implementation. In the study, an overview is presented of literature on affirmative action as well as of current and imminent labour legislation. Cognisance is also taken of the views of other role players. The overview of the literature and the legislation form the core around which the strategy has been developed. Finally, a strategy acceptable to the company studied has been presented. The conclusions drawn from the study are that an affirmative action strategy and its implementation: remain controversial and create fears at all levels of employment; will only succeed if the strategy has the support of all role players; should be developed and assessed in accordance with the organisational culture and needs of the company wishing to introduce the strategy. The company decided that the inequities of the past should be eliminated and that discrimination at all levels of employment should be removed. Simultaneously, essential skills and experience has to be retained. The company's strategy should not involve and may not be perceived as discrimination in reverse.
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Strategic plan for the reconstruction of nursing education within a primary health care approach
- Authors: Bezuidenhout, Lynette
- Date: 2012-08-15
- Subjects: Reconstruction and Development Programme (South Africa) , Community health services -- South Africa -- North-West , Nurses -- Training of -- Research -- South Africa -- North-West , Nursing -- Study and teaching -- Research -- South Africa -- North-West
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:9330 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/5770
- Description: M.Cur. , The entire country is currently in a process of reconstruction that inevitably lead to reconstruction within the health care system. The ANC (African National Congress) formulated a National Health Plan based on primary health care that is a practical expression of providing an effective and equitable health care to all inhabitants of the country. Recognising the need for transformation, a process was initiated by the African National Congress (ANC) to develop an overall National Health Plan based on the Primary Health Care approach (ANC, 1994: 7) . In the light of these present needs, the vision is to develop a strategy to empower our professional nurses that can effectively implement primary health care whilst operating within the limitations of the existing resources (Human Resource Committee for Health, 1994:5). The context of the study is applicable to the Northern Region of the North West Province. There are various courses available to empower professional nurses to primary health care, but for the purpose of the study is the Diploma Course in Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment, Treatment and Care described
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- Authors: Bezuidenhout, Lynette
- Date: 2012-08-15
- Subjects: Reconstruction and Development Programme (South Africa) , Community health services -- South Africa -- North-West , Nurses -- Training of -- Research -- South Africa -- North-West , Nursing -- Study and teaching -- Research -- South Africa -- North-West
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:9330 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/5770
- Description: M.Cur. , The entire country is currently in a process of reconstruction that inevitably lead to reconstruction within the health care system. The ANC (African National Congress) formulated a National Health Plan based on primary health care that is a practical expression of providing an effective and equitable health care to all inhabitants of the country. Recognising the need for transformation, a process was initiated by the African National Congress (ANC) to develop an overall National Health Plan based on the Primary Health Care approach (ANC, 1994: 7) . In the light of these present needs, the vision is to develop a strategy to empower our professional nurses that can effectively implement primary health care whilst operating within the limitations of the existing resources (Human Resource Committee for Health, 1994:5). The context of the study is applicable to the Northern Region of the North West Province. There are various courses available to empower professional nurses to primary health care, but for the purpose of the study is the Diploma Course in Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment, Treatment and Care described
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Provision of housing in the area of the Greater Johannesburg Transitional Council (TMC)
- Authors: Oliver, James Frederick
- Date: 2012-09-11
- Subjects: Reconstruction and Development Programme (South Africa) , Housing -- South Africa -- Johannesburg , Urbanization -- South Africa -- Johannesburg -- Management , Housing development -- South Africa -- Johannesburg , Housing policy -- South Africa -- Johannesburg , Johannesburg (South Africa). Transitional Metropolitan Council
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: http://ujcontent.uj.ac.za8080/10210/371323 , uj:10032 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/7421
- Description: M.A. , The provision of adequate housing is one of the critical components in ad dressing the political, economic and social challenges facing South Africa. The housing development strategy in the Greater Johannesburg Transitional Metropolitan Council UMC) was investigated because, if it should fail, it would have far reaching implications for the rest of the country since the Greater Johannesburg area is the engine room of South Africa. The primary objective of this research project is to establish the main causes for the perceived slow delivery of housing in the Greater Johannesburg TMC's area of jurisdiction. A literature study on housing development is done in order to compare the South African hou—sing context with the international housing field. Relevant terms and definitions are conceptualised and a brief discussion is given of housing in the macro environment to give a holistic perspective. The chapter on the South African context gives a brief historical outline of the institutional framework of housing in South Africa to put the housing delivery process in its proper perspective. The housing backlog and the Central Government's housing budget and subsidy scheme are considered and analysed. A brief overview is given of the background of the establishment of the Greater Johannesburg TMC and it's organisational structures. The empirical findings of the research project regarding the provision of housing in the Greater Johannesburg area indicates that the Transitional Metropolitan Council is not ' ready or geared to meet the housing challenges in its area of jurisdiction. Recommendations are based on the empirical data and the theoretical information obtained during the research for this dissertation.
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- Authors: Oliver, James Frederick
- Date: 2012-09-11
- Subjects: Reconstruction and Development Programme (South Africa) , Housing -- South Africa -- Johannesburg , Urbanization -- South Africa -- Johannesburg -- Management , Housing development -- South Africa -- Johannesburg , Housing policy -- South Africa -- Johannesburg , Johannesburg (South Africa). Transitional Metropolitan Council
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: http://ujcontent.uj.ac.za8080/10210/371323 , uj:10032 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/7421
- Description: M.A. , The provision of adequate housing is one of the critical components in ad dressing the political, economic and social challenges facing South Africa. The housing development strategy in the Greater Johannesburg Transitional Metropolitan Council UMC) was investigated because, if it should fail, it would have far reaching implications for the rest of the country since the Greater Johannesburg area is the engine room of South Africa. The primary objective of this research project is to establish the main causes for the perceived slow delivery of housing in the Greater Johannesburg TMC's area of jurisdiction. A literature study on housing development is done in order to compare the South African hou—sing context with the international housing field. Relevant terms and definitions are conceptualised and a brief discussion is given of housing in the macro environment to give a holistic perspective. The chapter on the South African context gives a brief historical outline of the institutional framework of housing in South Africa to put the housing delivery process in its proper perspective. The housing backlog and the Central Government's housing budget and subsidy scheme are considered and analysed. A brief overview is given of the background of the establishment of the Greater Johannesburg TMC and it's organisational structures. The empirical findings of the research project regarding the provision of housing in the Greater Johannesburg area indicates that the Transitional Metropolitan Council is not ' ready or geared to meet the housing challenges in its area of jurisdiction. Recommendations are based on the empirical data and the theoretical information obtained during the research for this dissertation.
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Die invloed van die heropbou- en ontwikkelingsprogram op die strategiese bestuur van Suid-Afrikaanse ondernemings en die invloed daarvan op die Suid-Afrikaanse ekonomie
- Authors: De Jongh, M.
- Date: 2012-08-13
- Subjects: Reconstruction and Development Programme (South Africa) , Strategic planning-South Africa. , Business enterprises-South Africa-Management.
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:9059 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/5521
- Description: M.Comm. , Die hoofprobleemstellings behels die volgende : Sal 'n handhawing van die Heropbou en Ontwikkelingsprogram oor die algemeen as katalisator of stremmer van ekonomiese welvaart in Suid-Afrika dien? Water aspekte of onderafdelings van die Heropbou- en Ontwikkelingsprogram se toepassing sal as katalisators en water sal as stremmers van ekonomiese groei dien? Ook, met inagneming van die opinies verkry van ondernemingsbestuurders, ekonome en ander gesaghebbendes op die bogemelde probleemvrae, word die volgende van hulle bepaal : Word daar nog ruimte gelaat of sal daar nog duidelik omskrewe parameters bestaan waarbinne bestuurslui effektief strategies kan beplan vir hul ekonomiese voortbestaan? Sal Suid-Afrikaanse ondernemings dit nog moontlik vind om in terme van hul strategiese planne steeds te kan dien as die ekonomiese ontwikkelaars van Suid-Afrika? Sal handhawing van die Heropbou- en Ontwikkelingsprogram ondernemings se strategied om groeiende winste te lewer teenwerk of belemmer, en indien wel, tot water mate? Die vraag mag nou waarskynlik gevra word wat die doel daarvan is om te bepaal hoe die Heropbou- en Ontwikkelingsprogram die strategiese beplanning van ondernemings sal beinvloed?
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- Authors: De Jongh, M.
- Date: 2012-08-13
- Subjects: Reconstruction and Development Programme (South Africa) , Strategic planning-South Africa. , Business enterprises-South Africa-Management.
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:9059 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/5521
- Description: M.Comm. , Die hoofprobleemstellings behels die volgende : Sal 'n handhawing van die Heropbou en Ontwikkelingsprogram oor die algemeen as katalisator of stremmer van ekonomiese welvaart in Suid-Afrika dien? Water aspekte of onderafdelings van die Heropbou- en Ontwikkelingsprogram se toepassing sal as katalisators en water sal as stremmers van ekonomiese groei dien? Ook, met inagneming van die opinies verkry van ondernemingsbestuurders, ekonome en ander gesaghebbendes op die bogemelde probleemvrae, word die volgende van hulle bepaal : Word daar nog ruimte gelaat of sal daar nog duidelik omskrewe parameters bestaan waarbinne bestuurslui effektief strategies kan beplan vir hul ekonomiese voortbestaan? Sal Suid-Afrikaanse ondernemings dit nog moontlik vind om in terme van hul strategiese planne steeds te kan dien as die ekonomiese ontwikkelaars van Suid-Afrika? Sal handhawing van die Heropbou- en Ontwikkelingsprogram ondernemings se strategied om groeiende winste te lewer teenwerk of belemmer, en indien wel, tot water mate? Die vraag mag nou waarskynlik gevra word wat die doel daarvan is om te bepaal hoe die Heropbou- en Ontwikkelingsprogram die strategiese beplanning van ondernemings sal beinvloed?
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Residents’ perception of subsidised low-income housing in South Africa : a case study of Kliptown, Johannesburg
- Aigbavboa, C. O., Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Authors: Aigbavboa, C. O. , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2013
- Subjects: Low-income housing - South Africa - Johannesburg , Reconstruction and Development Programme (South Africa) , Low-income housing - South Africa - Johannesburg - Quality control
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://ujcontent.uj.ac.za8080/10210/369049 , uj:5327 , ISSN 0970-9274 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/8618
- Description: This paper presents findings on the perception of low-income housing occupants on the quality of houses that have been built through the South Africa National Housing Subsidy Scheme Programme in Kliptown, Johannesburg, South Africa. The study also looks at the expectations of the occupants of the RDP houses prior to when the houses were allocated to them; if they were met by the houses provided. A structured questionnaire survey was conducted in Kliptown, Soweto in Johannesburg to determine the objective of the study. The respondents involved in the data gathering were only housing subsidy beneficiaries. The survey results revealed that the expectations of the occupants in terms of their housing needs were not met. Further findings also revealed that most of the houses had defects, the extents of which mere repairs by the occupants cannot handle. Also, the occupants indicated that the houses were not of good quality. Housing subsidy occupants’ perception has not been widely explored even though it is generally accepted that the quality of the South Africa subsidised houses is of low quality. Post- occupancy evaluation and prior and post-consultation with the occupants is as important as the houses being delivered. The paper contributes to this body of knowledge.
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- Authors: Aigbavboa, C. O. , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2013
- Subjects: Low-income housing - South Africa - Johannesburg , Reconstruction and Development Programme (South Africa) , Low-income housing - South Africa - Johannesburg - Quality control
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://ujcontent.uj.ac.za8080/10210/369049 , uj:5327 , ISSN 0970-9274 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/8618
- Description: This paper presents findings on the perception of low-income housing occupants on the quality of houses that have been built through the South Africa National Housing Subsidy Scheme Programme in Kliptown, Johannesburg, South Africa. The study also looks at the expectations of the occupants of the RDP houses prior to when the houses were allocated to them; if they were met by the houses provided. A structured questionnaire survey was conducted in Kliptown, Soweto in Johannesburg to determine the objective of the study. The respondents involved in the data gathering were only housing subsidy beneficiaries. The survey results revealed that the expectations of the occupants in terms of their housing needs were not met. Further findings also revealed that most of the houses had defects, the extents of which mere repairs by the occupants cannot handle. Also, the occupants indicated that the houses were not of good quality. Housing subsidy occupants’ perception has not been widely explored even though it is generally accepted that the quality of the South Africa subsidised houses is of low quality. Post- occupancy evaluation and prior and post-consultation with the occupants is as important as the houses being delivered. The paper contributes to this body of knowledge.
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A model for constructive nurse educator student interaction : facilitating the promotion, maintenance and restoration of mental health
- Authors: Zwane, Theresa Sheila
- Date: 2012-09-13
- Subjects: Reconstruction and Development Programme (South Africa) , Teacher-student relationships -- Research -- South Africa , Interaction analysis in education -- Research -- South Africa , Psychiatric nursing -- Research -- South Africa , Psychiatric nursing -- Mental health -- Research -- South Africa , Interpersonal relations -- Research -- South Africa , Nursing -- Study and teaching
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:10347 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/7710
- Description: D.Cur. , South Africa is currently undergoing radical transformational changes in all facets of its society. This is an era immediately following the first democratic elections in the country. The new Government, the Government of National Unity (GNU) which is dominated by the African National Congress (ANC), has introduced what is known as the Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP)(ANC, 1994), which seeks to redress disparities of the past. This programme has significant social, political and economical implications for the South African community. It proposes that statutory bodies and institutions should be rationalized and restructured to reflect the diversity of the South African people and should be better able to promote and protect the standards of health care and training. It aims to, inter alia, promote mental health and to increase the accessibility, quality and quantity of mental health support and counselling services. In line with this goal and based on problems that arise because of anxieties and fears that are inherent in change, the mental health of nurse educators and nursing students of a selected nursing college was investigated utilizing a qualitative, theory – generative design which is exploratory, descriptive and contextual in nature. The study was conducted in two phases. In Phase 1, in-depth phenomenological interviews were conducted individually with ten nurse educators and nine nursing students to explore and describe their experience of interaction with one another. Follow-up interviews were also conducted with some of the participants. Data was analysed using Tesch's method. Based on the results of the analysis, the major concept, understanding was identified as the essence of a model for constructive nurse educator - student interaction envisaged. In Phase 2, a theory -generative design was utilized to develop a constructive nurse educator - student interaction model, founded on a mental health approach. The identified concept was examined in existing writings to determine essential criteria of the concept. In addition, a model case was written in which the concept was constructed to the best of the researcher's understanding. Essential criteria of the concept were identified and a concept map was drawn to depict the essential criteria in relation to each other. The related concepts were identified and portrayed in a structural form. The visual model depicts nurse educators and nursing students who function as a family, as the recipients of activity, and the advanced psychiatric nurse practitioner, who facilitates their interaction, as the agent. By utilizing the deductive reasoning strategy, relationship statements were inferred from the model. Guidelines were described for the advanced psychiatric nurse practitioner with regard to all three phases, namely, the Interaction Initiation Phase, the Interaction Cohesiveness Phase and the Interaction Dissolution Phase, in terms of objectives, strategies and proposed activities.
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- Authors: Zwane, Theresa Sheila
- Date: 2012-09-13
- Subjects: Reconstruction and Development Programme (South Africa) , Teacher-student relationships -- Research -- South Africa , Interaction analysis in education -- Research -- South Africa , Psychiatric nursing -- Research -- South Africa , Psychiatric nursing -- Mental health -- Research -- South Africa , Interpersonal relations -- Research -- South Africa , Nursing -- Study and teaching
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:10347 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/7710
- Description: D.Cur. , South Africa is currently undergoing radical transformational changes in all facets of its society. This is an era immediately following the first democratic elections in the country. The new Government, the Government of National Unity (GNU) which is dominated by the African National Congress (ANC), has introduced what is known as the Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP)(ANC, 1994), which seeks to redress disparities of the past. This programme has significant social, political and economical implications for the South African community. It proposes that statutory bodies and institutions should be rationalized and restructured to reflect the diversity of the South African people and should be better able to promote and protect the standards of health care and training. It aims to, inter alia, promote mental health and to increase the accessibility, quality and quantity of mental health support and counselling services. In line with this goal and based on problems that arise because of anxieties and fears that are inherent in change, the mental health of nurse educators and nursing students of a selected nursing college was investigated utilizing a qualitative, theory – generative design which is exploratory, descriptive and contextual in nature. The study was conducted in two phases. In Phase 1, in-depth phenomenological interviews were conducted individually with ten nurse educators and nine nursing students to explore and describe their experience of interaction with one another. Follow-up interviews were also conducted with some of the participants. Data was analysed using Tesch's method. Based on the results of the analysis, the major concept, understanding was identified as the essence of a model for constructive nurse educator - student interaction envisaged. In Phase 2, a theory -generative design was utilized to develop a constructive nurse educator - student interaction model, founded on a mental health approach. The identified concept was examined in existing writings to determine essential criteria of the concept. In addition, a model case was written in which the concept was constructed to the best of the researcher's understanding. Essential criteria of the concept were identified and a concept map was drawn to depict the essential criteria in relation to each other. The related concepts were identified and portrayed in a structural form. The visual model depicts nurse educators and nursing students who function as a family, as the recipients of activity, and the advanced psychiatric nurse practitioner, who facilitates their interaction, as the agent. By utilizing the deductive reasoning strategy, relationship statements were inferred from the model. Guidelines were described for the advanced psychiatric nurse practitioner with regard to all three phases, namely, the Interaction Initiation Phase, the Interaction Cohesiveness Phase and the Interaction Dissolution Phase, in terms of objectives, strategies and proposed activities.
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Ontwikkelingsbeleid vir post-apartheid Suid-Afrika
- Authors: Loots, Alida Elizabeth
- Date: 2012-09-04
- Subjects: Reconstruction and Development Programme (South Africa) , South Africa - Economic conditions - To 1918- , South Africa - Economic conditions - 1918-1961 , South Africa - Economic conditions - 1961-1991 , South Africa - Economic conditions - 1991- , South Africa - Politics and government - 1909-1948 , South Africa - Politics and government - 1978-1989 , South Africa - Politics and government - 1989-1994 , South Africa - Politics and government - 1994- , South Africa - Economic policy , South Africa - Economic policy - History
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:3463 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/6856
- Description: D.Comm. , The purpose of this study is to investigate the ways in which future development policy for post-apartheid South Africa must be structured. The motivation for the study stems from, firstly the way in which development issues were handled in the past, secondly the unique problematic nature of South Africa's development, and thirdly the shortcomings in the present proposals for development policy. If one examines the latest tendencies in the international literature on development policy, a shift in emphasis in the international approach to development since the late 1980s is discernible. Whereas the earlier emphasis in development policy was on the generating of economic growth which would have to trickle down to all levels of society, there has more recently been an increasing awareness of the important role which people must fulfil in the development process. According to the latest international literature on the subject, development must be a sustainable and humancentred process in which the protection of the environment, human security, and economic growth must be taken into account. As regards South Africa's development experience, this study came to the conclusion that the ways in which development issues were historically addressed were not successful. All policy initiatives were directed at the development of First World structures, the promotion of economic growth and the uplifting of minorities, while a ceiling was placed on opportunities for the development of the majority of the country's people. An economic growth pattern for development was thus advocated in which people and their development fulfilled a subordinate role. Although since the 1980s attempts have been made to stimulate development, these did not have political legitimacy in the eyes of the broader population and did not take place in a co-ordinated manner. The consequences of these policy initiatives are reflected in South Africa's current development problems. For the broader population, access to health, education and other essential services is either lacking or is of a poor quality. Human security is seriously threatened. Dualism occurs as regards the standard of human development and it is especially the black population, women and rural communities which have the greatest need for investment in human development. South Africa has limited environmental resources and in some areas has to deal with a degenerated environment. As regards economic growth, the economic growth pattern over the last two decades has seen the weakening of distribution of income, a reduction in per capita income and an increase in unemployment. The consequence of this is that approximately half of the population lives in poverty. Although since the early 1990s various policy documents have appeared with the aim of making policy proposals about the ways in which growth and development must be stimulated, none of these documents - including the Reconstruction and Development Programme - offers a satisfactory policy framework in which future development policy must be structured. As regards South Africa's unique development problems, the following proposals for a framework for future development policy are made: Development is the long-term goal which we endeavour to achieve. If a country really wants to benefit from the development process, it is necessary that development be a sustainable process. Sustainable development implies that development policy and decision-making in this regard must not only benefit the present generation, but future generations as well. A prerequisite for sustainable development, however, is that it must be humancentred. Development can therefore not be successful unless people and their choices are central to the development process. The humancentredness of development must therefore constitute the axis around which all development activities in South Africa must evolve. In order to ensure that sustainable development will be humancentred, it must, in accordance with the vision of the United Nations, be "pro-people, pro-jobs and pro-nature." Sustainable development is therefore a multidimensional and allinclusive concept with different dimensions. The discussion of a policy framework for South Africa examines the different dimensions which must be addressed in the development process in order to ensure that development in the long term will be people-centred and sustainable. The dimensions to be discussed include the social, economic, ecological, and also the political dimensions. Turning first to the social dimension, the ways in which people can be developed and their needs can be satisfied are discussed. Human development is thus regarded as the social dimension in the striving for sustainable development. Secondly the protection of the environment is discussed as the ecological dimension in the development process. Thirdly the striving for sustainable job-creating economic growth is regarded as the economic dimension in the development process. Lastly the political dimension of the development process is discussed, as it affects the successful formulation and facilitation of development policy. In addressing the different dimensions of the development process, the humancentreciness of the process must always be kept in mind. Humancentred development will clearly form the most important link in the striving for sustainable development in South Africa.
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- Authors: Loots, Alida Elizabeth
- Date: 2012-09-04
- Subjects: Reconstruction and Development Programme (South Africa) , South Africa - Economic conditions - To 1918- , South Africa - Economic conditions - 1918-1961 , South Africa - Economic conditions - 1961-1991 , South Africa - Economic conditions - 1991- , South Africa - Politics and government - 1909-1948 , South Africa - Politics and government - 1978-1989 , South Africa - Politics and government - 1989-1994 , South Africa - Politics and government - 1994- , South Africa - Economic policy , South Africa - Economic policy - History
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:3463 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/6856
- Description: D.Comm. , The purpose of this study is to investigate the ways in which future development policy for post-apartheid South Africa must be structured. The motivation for the study stems from, firstly the way in which development issues were handled in the past, secondly the unique problematic nature of South Africa's development, and thirdly the shortcomings in the present proposals for development policy. If one examines the latest tendencies in the international literature on development policy, a shift in emphasis in the international approach to development since the late 1980s is discernible. Whereas the earlier emphasis in development policy was on the generating of economic growth which would have to trickle down to all levels of society, there has more recently been an increasing awareness of the important role which people must fulfil in the development process. According to the latest international literature on the subject, development must be a sustainable and humancentred process in which the protection of the environment, human security, and economic growth must be taken into account. As regards South Africa's development experience, this study came to the conclusion that the ways in which development issues were historically addressed were not successful. All policy initiatives were directed at the development of First World structures, the promotion of economic growth and the uplifting of minorities, while a ceiling was placed on opportunities for the development of the majority of the country's people. An economic growth pattern for development was thus advocated in which people and their development fulfilled a subordinate role. Although since the 1980s attempts have been made to stimulate development, these did not have political legitimacy in the eyes of the broader population and did not take place in a co-ordinated manner. The consequences of these policy initiatives are reflected in South Africa's current development problems. For the broader population, access to health, education and other essential services is either lacking or is of a poor quality. Human security is seriously threatened. Dualism occurs as regards the standard of human development and it is especially the black population, women and rural communities which have the greatest need for investment in human development. South Africa has limited environmental resources and in some areas has to deal with a degenerated environment. As regards economic growth, the economic growth pattern over the last two decades has seen the weakening of distribution of income, a reduction in per capita income and an increase in unemployment. The consequence of this is that approximately half of the population lives in poverty. Although since the early 1990s various policy documents have appeared with the aim of making policy proposals about the ways in which growth and development must be stimulated, none of these documents - including the Reconstruction and Development Programme - offers a satisfactory policy framework in which future development policy must be structured. As regards South Africa's unique development problems, the following proposals for a framework for future development policy are made: Development is the long-term goal which we endeavour to achieve. If a country really wants to benefit from the development process, it is necessary that development be a sustainable process. Sustainable development implies that development policy and decision-making in this regard must not only benefit the present generation, but future generations as well. A prerequisite for sustainable development, however, is that it must be humancentred. Development can therefore not be successful unless people and their choices are central to the development process. The humancentredness of development must therefore constitute the axis around which all development activities in South Africa must evolve. In order to ensure that sustainable development will be humancentred, it must, in accordance with the vision of the United Nations, be "pro-people, pro-jobs and pro-nature." Sustainable development is therefore a multidimensional and allinclusive concept with different dimensions. The discussion of a policy framework for South Africa examines the different dimensions which must be addressed in the development process in order to ensure that development in the long term will be people-centred and sustainable. The dimensions to be discussed include the social, economic, ecological, and also the political dimensions. Turning first to the social dimension, the ways in which people can be developed and their needs can be satisfied are discussed. Human development is thus regarded as the social dimension in the striving for sustainable development. Secondly the protection of the environment is discussed as the ecological dimension in the development process. Thirdly the striving for sustainable job-creating economic growth is regarded as the economic dimension in the development process. Lastly the political dimension of the development process is discussed, as it affects the successful formulation and facilitation of development policy. In addressing the different dimensions of the development process, the humancentreciness of the process must always be kept in mind. Humancentred development will clearly form the most important link in the striving for sustainable development in South Africa.
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Die bydrae van die Randfonteinse Openbare Biblioteek tot die Heropbou- en Ontwikkelingsprogram
- Van der Westhuizen, Ethel Helmine
- Authors: Van der Westhuizen, Ethel Helmine
- Date: 2012-08-20
- Subjects: Randfontein Public Library - South Africa , Reconstruction and Development Programme (South Africa) , Public libraries - South Africa - History , Public libraries - South Africa - Aims and objectives , Public libraries - South Africa - Services for blacks
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:2847 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/6281
- Description: M.Inf. , The Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP) is an integrated, coherent socioeconomic policy framework that seeks to mobilise all people and resources towards the final eradication of apartheid and the building of a democratic, non-racial and non-sexist future. It is clearly indicated in this policy document that the government is serious about the delivery of services to all people in South Africa. However, mention of library services is made only casually in the document, with libraries and information never being referred to in the same context. Information workers generally are nevertheless convinced that there are many areas in which library and information services can make a significant contribution to the success of the RDP. The purpose of the study was to determine whether the public library, with specific reference to the Randfontein Public Library, can make a contribution to the success of the RDP of South Africa. Data collection methods used included a study of literature and personal interviews with role players. During the analysis phase a brief overview was given of the South African history. The influence of this on the development of public libraries was researched, with special emphasis on the impact of the historical policy of separate development on libraries. It was found that, in the pre democratic era (before the 1994 elections), the Randfontein Public Library had indeed been influenced by apartheid laws, which resulted in inferior library services being provided to the previously disadvantaged groups in Randfontein. A chronological description of the transformation process within the library and information profession, including the guidelines of the national policy document, was given. It was found that information workers generally were aware of their responsibility towards the development of the previously disadvantaged groups, but that they lacked implementation guidelines. A demographic analysis of the Randfontein Magisterial District and a situation analysis of current Randfontein Public Library services were made to determine whether it was possible to make a contribution to the RDP. To determine the services that should be rendered by the Randfontein Public Library typical public library objectives in relation to RDP objectives were investigated. Both sets of objectives place high priority on development and therefore it was concluded that specific functions were to be performed to reach the identified development objectives. A distinction was made between primary and secondary functions. For the purpose of this study primary functions were defined as those performed to contribute towards RDP objectives, while secondary functions were deemed as those complementing the afore mentioned. In conclusion it was found that the Randfontein Public Library can make a contribution towards the actualisation of the RDP through prioritising primary functions and establishing links with organisations and individuals in the Randfontein community.
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- Authors: Van der Westhuizen, Ethel Helmine
- Date: 2012-08-20
- Subjects: Randfontein Public Library - South Africa , Reconstruction and Development Programme (South Africa) , Public libraries - South Africa - History , Public libraries - South Africa - Aims and objectives , Public libraries - South Africa - Services for blacks
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:2847 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/6281
- Description: M.Inf. , The Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP) is an integrated, coherent socioeconomic policy framework that seeks to mobilise all people and resources towards the final eradication of apartheid and the building of a democratic, non-racial and non-sexist future. It is clearly indicated in this policy document that the government is serious about the delivery of services to all people in South Africa. However, mention of library services is made only casually in the document, with libraries and information never being referred to in the same context. Information workers generally are nevertheless convinced that there are many areas in which library and information services can make a significant contribution to the success of the RDP. The purpose of the study was to determine whether the public library, with specific reference to the Randfontein Public Library, can make a contribution to the success of the RDP of South Africa. Data collection methods used included a study of literature and personal interviews with role players. During the analysis phase a brief overview was given of the South African history. The influence of this on the development of public libraries was researched, with special emphasis on the impact of the historical policy of separate development on libraries. It was found that, in the pre democratic era (before the 1994 elections), the Randfontein Public Library had indeed been influenced by apartheid laws, which resulted in inferior library services being provided to the previously disadvantaged groups in Randfontein. A chronological description of the transformation process within the library and information profession, including the guidelines of the national policy document, was given. It was found that information workers generally were aware of their responsibility towards the development of the previously disadvantaged groups, but that they lacked implementation guidelines. A demographic analysis of the Randfontein Magisterial District and a situation analysis of current Randfontein Public Library services were made to determine whether it was possible to make a contribution to the RDP. To determine the services that should be rendered by the Randfontein Public Library typical public library objectives in relation to RDP objectives were investigated. Both sets of objectives place high priority on development and therefore it was concluded that specific functions were to be performed to reach the identified development objectives. A distinction was made between primary and secondary functions. For the purpose of this study primary functions were defined as those performed to contribute towards RDP objectives, while secondary functions were deemed as those complementing the afore mentioned. In conclusion it was found that the Randfontein Public Library can make a contribution towards the actualisation of the RDP through prioritising primary functions and establishing links with organisations and individuals in the Randfontein community.
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Die impak van 'n loopbaanontwikkelingsprogram vir studente uit ontwikkelende gemeenskappe
- Authors: Mouton, Christelle
- Date: 2012-08-17
- Subjects: Career development -- South Africa , Career development -- Research -- South Africa , Career education -- Research -- South Africa , Questionnaires , Vocational guidance , Occupations , Developmental psychology -- Research -- South Africa , Reconstruction and Development Programme (South Africa)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:2658 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/6102
- Description: M.A. , The prospective and observed changes in South-Africa, with respect to the mobilisation of human skills, bring unique challenges to the fore where the career development of the individual is concerned. Scheepers (1996) and Quinn (1994) state that psycho-educational programmes can be implemented to foster the successful transfer of career development skills. A number of career development programmes were therefore designed and developed. However, the necessity of further development and extension of such programmes are crucial and in accordance with the experienced rapid changes of the target group's needs. In the light of the above mentioned statements, a study was conducted to evaluate the impact of an existing career development programme, by using standard programme development requirements. A further objective of the study was to make an existing programme more goal orientated and user friendly, by ensuring a more effective transfer of the skills contained in the programme. The method used was the developmental research model as introduced by Rothman and Thomas (1994). The choice of this model presents various advantages to the researcher, through the generation of both qualitative and quantitative results. The quantitative measure instruments that were used in this study are the Career Development Questionnaire of Langley and the Career information Questionnaire of Heidema. The qualitative evaluation made by direct observation and also the feedback of the tests. It was endeavoured to establish a theoretical foundation for the identified problem by using the theories of important career development researchers. The structural-interactive model of Holland was mainly focused upon in this regard. A career workbook, namely the SNUG was presented at various intervals to a group RAUCALL students during this research. Three groups were chosen at random and this ensured the progressive development of the programme. The first group was introduced to the original SNUG and owing to observation certain useful amendments were made to the presentation. This tentative improvements were presented to the second group whereafter further amendments were brought forth. The third and last group were exposed to the resultant improved SNUG. The focus of the improvements that were implemented fell on the visual changes and was not based on the contents. Statistical significant differences between the three groups in terms of the five sub tests of the Career Development Questionnaire were reported and no significant differences with reference to the results of the Career Information Questionnaire were noted. However the scores still refer to inefficient career development skills when a realistic career decision is to be made. A correlation between the third sub test of the Career Development Questionnaire namely Career Information and the Career Information Questionnaire of Heidema was noted.
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- Authors: Mouton, Christelle
- Date: 2012-08-17
- Subjects: Career development -- South Africa , Career development -- Research -- South Africa , Career education -- Research -- South Africa , Questionnaires , Vocational guidance , Occupations , Developmental psychology -- Research -- South Africa , Reconstruction and Development Programme (South Africa)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:2658 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/6102
- Description: M.A. , The prospective and observed changes in South-Africa, with respect to the mobilisation of human skills, bring unique challenges to the fore where the career development of the individual is concerned. Scheepers (1996) and Quinn (1994) state that psycho-educational programmes can be implemented to foster the successful transfer of career development skills. A number of career development programmes were therefore designed and developed. However, the necessity of further development and extension of such programmes are crucial and in accordance with the experienced rapid changes of the target group's needs. In the light of the above mentioned statements, a study was conducted to evaluate the impact of an existing career development programme, by using standard programme development requirements. A further objective of the study was to make an existing programme more goal orientated and user friendly, by ensuring a more effective transfer of the skills contained in the programme. The method used was the developmental research model as introduced by Rothman and Thomas (1994). The choice of this model presents various advantages to the researcher, through the generation of both qualitative and quantitative results. The quantitative measure instruments that were used in this study are the Career Development Questionnaire of Langley and the Career information Questionnaire of Heidema. The qualitative evaluation made by direct observation and also the feedback of the tests. It was endeavoured to establish a theoretical foundation for the identified problem by using the theories of important career development researchers. The structural-interactive model of Holland was mainly focused upon in this regard. A career workbook, namely the SNUG was presented at various intervals to a group RAUCALL students during this research. Three groups were chosen at random and this ensured the progressive development of the programme. The first group was introduced to the original SNUG and owing to observation certain useful amendments were made to the presentation. This tentative improvements were presented to the second group whereafter further amendments were brought forth. The third and last group were exposed to the resultant improved SNUG. The focus of the improvements that were implemented fell on the visual changes and was not based on the contents. Statistical significant differences between the three groups in terms of the five sub tests of the Career Development Questionnaire were reported and no significant differences with reference to the results of the Career Information Questionnaire were noted. However the scores still refer to inefficient career development skills when a realistic career decision is to be made. A correlation between the third sub test of the Career Development Questionnaire namely Career Information and the Career Information Questionnaire of Heidema was noted.
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The macroeconomic imperatives of growth, employment and redistribution [GEAR] : an analysis of investment and policy choice
- Authors: Kavese, Kambale
- Date: 2012-08-15
- Subjects: Reconstruction and Development Programme (South Africa) , South Africa - Economic policy , Economic development , Macroeconomics - South Africa
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:9294 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/5737
- Description: M.Comm. , International studies have indicated that a high ratio of investment relative to Gross Domestic Product (GOP) is one of the most important preconditions for achieving sustainable high economic growth. For the South African economy to achieve a high employment and economic growth rate, it requires two further important factors, namely a sustained increase in productivity and an expansion of production capacity. Poor levels of investment performance, coupled with a lack of skilled labour, are the main reasons for restricted expansion in the country's growth potential and declining job opportunities. Keynes, (1936:30) argued that employment cannot increase without investment increasing, and strongly declared that the level of investment determines the level of employment. In his analysis, Keynes (1936:30) concluded that investment is a driving force for economic growth. Investment expenditure can be divided into four categories: - infrastructural investment in the public sector;- infrastructural investment in residential construction; - business fixed investment; and - the net change in the business inventories. This study examines Gross Domestic Fixed Investment and focuses mainly on private fixed investment as a driving force for economic growth for many years, GOP growth has been declining; unemployment has increased...
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- Authors: Kavese, Kambale
- Date: 2012-08-15
- Subjects: Reconstruction and Development Programme (South Africa) , South Africa - Economic policy , Economic development , Macroeconomics - South Africa
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:9294 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/5737
- Description: M.Comm. , International studies have indicated that a high ratio of investment relative to Gross Domestic Product (GOP) is one of the most important preconditions for achieving sustainable high economic growth. For the South African economy to achieve a high employment and economic growth rate, it requires two further important factors, namely a sustained increase in productivity and an expansion of production capacity. Poor levels of investment performance, coupled with a lack of skilled labour, are the main reasons for restricted expansion in the country's growth potential and declining job opportunities. Keynes, (1936:30) argued that employment cannot increase without investment increasing, and strongly declared that the level of investment determines the level of employment. In his analysis, Keynes (1936:30) concluded that investment is a driving force for economic growth. Investment expenditure can be divided into four categories: - infrastructural investment in the public sector;- infrastructural investment in residential construction; - business fixed investment; and - the net change in the business inventories. This study examines Gross Domestic Fixed Investment and focuses mainly on private fixed investment as a driving force for economic growth for many years, GOP growth has been declining; unemployment has increased...
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The role of the development corporation as a delivery instrument of the Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP) in the Northern Province
- Authors: Mnisi, Bernard Genock
- Date: 2012-09-11
- Subjects: Reconstruction and Development Programme (South Africa) , Community development - South Africa - Northern Province , Economic development projects - South Africa - Northern Province
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:10004 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/7396
- Description: M.A. , The complexity and nature of South Africa's socio-economic problems have stirred the need for an innovative approach and strategy towards development. The African National Congress's Reconstruction and Development ProgramMe (RDP) has therefore been adopted by the Government of National Unity in 1994 to redress injustices and imbalances in our society, many of which have been created by apartheid. The past saw the formation of 'homelands' and the subsequent establishment of development corporations which were meant to drive 'development' in these areas. The new democratic dispensation therefore calls for these institutions to appreciate the shifts in development thinking, thus aligning themselves with the RDP. This study therefore looks at the role which the development corporations can play in the implementation of the RDP. This however, does not suggest that they are the only institutions able to do so, but that their transformation could result in them making a positive contribution to this Programme. Specific reference to the Northern Province, being comprised of three former homelands, is made in the study. Much emphasis is placed upon how the provincial development corporation (established through the merging of the three former corporations), can apply the principles of the RDP, as well as contribute towards the implementation of its key programmes. Strategies and approaches are proposed in this regard.
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- Authors: Mnisi, Bernard Genock
- Date: 2012-09-11
- Subjects: Reconstruction and Development Programme (South Africa) , Community development - South Africa - Northern Province , Economic development projects - South Africa - Northern Province
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:10004 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/7396
- Description: M.A. , The complexity and nature of South Africa's socio-economic problems have stirred the need for an innovative approach and strategy towards development. The African National Congress's Reconstruction and Development ProgramMe (RDP) has therefore been adopted by the Government of National Unity in 1994 to redress injustices and imbalances in our society, many of which have been created by apartheid. The past saw the formation of 'homelands' and the subsequent establishment of development corporations which were meant to drive 'development' in these areas. The new democratic dispensation therefore calls for these institutions to appreciate the shifts in development thinking, thus aligning themselves with the RDP. This study therefore looks at the role which the development corporations can play in the implementation of the RDP. This however, does not suggest that they are the only institutions able to do so, but that their transformation could result in them making a positive contribution to this Programme. Specific reference to the Northern Province, being comprised of three former homelands, is made in the study. Much emphasis is placed upon how the provincial development corporation (established through the merging of the three former corporations), can apply the principles of the RDP, as well as contribute towards the implementation of its key programmes. Strategies and approaches are proposed in this regard.
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A critique of expected competition policy in the new South Africa
- Authors: Doig, Luke
- Date: 2014-05-14
- Subjects: Competition - South Africa , Reconstruction and Development Programme (South Africa)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:11073 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/10646
- Description: M.Com. (Economics) , Please refer to full text to view abstract
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- Authors: Doig, Luke
- Date: 2014-05-14
- Subjects: Competition - South Africa , Reconstruction and Development Programme (South Africa)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:11073 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/10646
- Description: M.Com. (Economics) , Please refer to full text to view abstract
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The implementation of a RDP public works programme in the Greater Johannesburg TMC
- Authors: Korb, Ilonka Suzanna
- Date: 2012-09-06
- Subjects: Reconstruction and Development Programme (South Africa) , Reconstruction - South Africa - 1994- , Community development - Research - South Africa. , Community development - South Africa. , Local government - South Africa - Finance. , Structural adjustment (Economic policy) - South Africa. , Johannesburg (South Africa). Transitional Metropolitan Council
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:9683 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/7097
- Description: M.A. , The South African development context is characterized by high levels of unemployment and poverty. It is therefore imperative to address these two aspects if any advancement in regard to development is to be achieved. Several options are available to development agents and government structures alike. The pre-requisite, however, for the selection of an option is sustainability. A Public Works Programme (PWP) holds the potential of impacting on South Africa's high levels of unemployment and poverty. Although this programme needs to be implemented alongside similar economic upliftment initiatives, a PWP can contribute significantly to the improvement of the SA development situation. The nature of a PWP has changed from purely creating jobs, to including training and education as essential components of a PWP. Only by including the latter components, can a PWP be deemed sustainable and impact directly on the lives of the participants. With the transformation to a new political dispensation in April 1994, SA also embarked on formulating a holistic and comprehensive development approach and vision. The final product was the Reconstruction and Development Programme. This Programme established the broad framework in which development policy and implementation take place. The RDP consists of various development aspects, all aimed at improving the SA development context. One of these aspects is focused at the upliftment and stimulation of the economy. The PWP forms part of the overall economic strategy. From this theoretical point of departure, the National PWP was formulated. One of the main factors that contributed to the slow development and implementation of the NPWP was the absence of local government structures. Local government structures underwent similar changes to those experienced at national level. In addition to the structural and geographical changes, the responsibilities of local government increased due to decentralisation of powers and functions from national government. Now local government holds the position of "development facilitator" instead of being a mere supplier of municipal services. Local economic development within the specified area has been emphasised as an urgent matter that needs to be developed and supported by local government. The NPWP fits perfectly into this mould. This study investigates the nature of the NPWP and the role of local government in its implementation with specific reference to a Gauteng local authority, the Greater Johannesburg Transitional Metropolitan Council.
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- Authors: Korb, Ilonka Suzanna
- Date: 2012-09-06
- Subjects: Reconstruction and Development Programme (South Africa) , Reconstruction - South Africa - 1994- , Community development - Research - South Africa. , Community development - South Africa. , Local government - South Africa - Finance. , Structural adjustment (Economic policy) - South Africa. , Johannesburg (South Africa). Transitional Metropolitan Council
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:9683 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/7097
- Description: M.A. , The South African development context is characterized by high levels of unemployment and poverty. It is therefore imperative to address these two aspects if any advancement in regard to development is to be achieved. Several options are available to development agents and government structures alike. The pre-requisite, however, for the selection of an option is sustainability. A Public Works Programme (PWP) holds the potential of impacting on South Africa's high levels of unemployment and poverty. Although this programme needs to be implemented alongside similar economic upliftment initiatives, a PWP can contribute significantly to the improvement of the SA development situation. The nature of a PWP has changed from purely creating jobs, to including training and education as essential components of a PWP. Only by including the latter components, can a PWP be deemed sustainable and impact directly on the lives of the participants. With the transformation to a new political dispensation in April 1994, SA also embarked on formulating a holistic and comprehensive development approach and vision. The final product was the Reconstruction and Development Programme. This Programme established the broad framework in which development policy and implementation take place. The RDP consists of various development aspects, all aimed at improving the SA development context. One of these aspects is focused at the upliftment and stimulation of the economy. The PWP forms part of the overall economic strategy. From this theoretical point of departure, the National PWP was formulated. One of the main factors that contributed to the slow development and implementation of the NPWP was the absence of local government structures. Local government structures underwent similar changes to those experienced at national level. In addition to the structural and geographical changes, the responsibilities of local government increased due to decentralisation of powers and functions from national government. Now local government holds the position of "development facilitator" instead of being a mere supplier of municipal services. Local economic development within the specified area has been emphasised as an urgent matter that needs to be developed and supported by local government. The NPWP fits perfectly into this mould. This study investigates the nature of the NPWP and the role of local government in its implementation with specific reference to a Gauteng local authority, the Greater Johannesburg Transitional Metropolitan Council.
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Economic growth and employment in South Africa: a critical policy analysis
- Authors: Chili, N.A.
- Date: 2012-08-20
- Subjects: South Africa - Economic policy. , Reconstruction and Development Programme (South Africa) , Macroeconomics - South Africa. , Labor laws and legislation - South Africa. , Personnel management - South Africa. , Labor market - South Africa.
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:2828 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/6264
- Description: M.A. , The objective of this study is to examine the economic growth and job creation in relation to macro economic policies in South Africa since 1994 to date. Economic growth theories help to explain the economic growth problem as well as the possibility to create jobs. Since 1994, the government has introduced three economic policy programmes namely the RDP, GEAR and MTEF. However, the unemployment rate is increasing and the economic growth is still low. The aim of this study is to: demonstrate that economic growth is the driving force to job creation; analyse the human resource development; examine the international experience in relation to South Africa; critically analyse labour market development and macro economic policies; provide recommendations to employment creation.
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- Authors: Chili, N.A.
- Date: 2012-08-20
- Subjects: South Africa - Economic policy. , Reconstruction and Development Programme (South Africa) , Macroeconomics - South Africa. , Labor laws and legislation - South Africa. , Personnel management - South Africa. , Labor market - South Africa.
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:2828 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/6264
- Description: M.A. , The objective of this study is to examine the economic growth and job creation in relation to macro economic policies in South Africa since 1994 to date. Economic growth theories help to explain the economic growth problem as well as the possibility to create jobs. Since 1994, the government has introduced three economic policy programmes namely the RDP, GEAR and MTEF. However, the unemployment rate is increasing and the economic growth is still low. The aim of this study is to: demonstrate that economic growth is the driving force to job creation; analyse the human resource development; examine the international experience in relation to South Africa; critically analyse labour market development and macro economic policies; provide recommendations to employment creation.
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'n Evaluering van ekonomiese beleidsvoorstelle vir die herstrukturering van die Suid-Afrikaanse ekonomie vir groei en ontwikkeling
- Authors: Kotze, Johannes C.
- Date: 2014-02-18
- Subjects: Reconstruction and Development Programme (South Africa) , South Africa - Economic policy
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:4122 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/9469
- Description: M.Com. (Economics) , This study attempts to critically evaluate some of the aspects of policy recommendations presently being made for economic development as a contribution to the debate on an optimal approach for the reconstruction and development of the South African economy. The new and, for South Africa, unknown democratic era, in which widely differing ideological approaches towards economic development converge, offers an unique opportunity for reconciliation within the democratic structures. With this in mind, the ideological framework in terms of economic theory provides an explanation as to the divergent views on economic development and the relief of poverty. The White Paper, on Reconstruction and Development, to some extent seem to reconcile the ideological differences found within the Government of National Unity. There do, nevertheless, remain differences that need to be highlighted, especially when considering the evolution of the ideological base of the African National Congress Alliance as the main partner in the Government of National Unity. The impact of changing circumstances since the Freedom Charter, the ANC's first major economic policy statement, seem to explain the shift in the Alliance's socialistic and labour related affinity in subsequent publications as well as the White Paper on Reconstruction and Development. With the ANC evolving into a government in waiting and with external V11l influences, especially the lessons from the international development experience and the policy fundamentals inherent to the Normative Economic Model, becoming stark realities, the shift towards a more pragmatic and market acknowledging approach, as expressed in the White Paper on Reconstruction and development, became more pronounced. When considering the White Paper as a management program for the development of the South African economy, a wide array of sometimes contradictory goals are found which further highlights the ideological base in favour of labour. This may be the result of a program that tends to be populist and attempting to satisfy needs over the full spectrum of society. However, the lessons from the international development experience were fully taken into account and the White Paper on Reconstruction and Development cannot be faulted for not incorporating all the ingredients of present day state-of-the-art development policy. Resources for, and management ofthe program poses the more serious problems. According to the Reconstruction and Development Program ofthe African National Congress, the government submits to a people driven development approach. Following the evaluation of the goals set to meet basic needs, two major problems arise, namely that the stated goals will probably be insufficient to satisfy the social backlog and will probably be unrealistic to achieve over as short a period as five years. The populist democracy that flows from the people driven process propagated by the Reconstruction and Development Program places certain constraints on the effective management of the reform process and as such may result in South Africa not achieving its potential rate of development. The inclusion of local an provincial government structures, civic organisations and others in the decision making process will enhance the credibility of policies but is slow in the development of policies and their implementation. The uncertainty surrounding the jurisdiction and competency of these new and democratised structures leads to the questioning of this process as far as the effective management of the development program is concerned. International experience has shown that a decisive and coherent economic team, visionary economic leadership and a strong political and judicial base to drive policy implementation are necessary ingredients for a development and reform program to succeed.
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- Authors: Kotze, Johannes C.
- Date: 2014-02-18
- Subjects: Reconstruction and Development Programme (South Africa) , South Africa - Economic policy
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:4122 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/9469
- Description: M.Com. (Economics) , This study attempts to critically evaluate some of the aspects of policy recommendations presently being made for economic development as a contribution to the debate on an optimal approach for the reconstruction and development of the South African economy. The new and, for South Africa, unknown democratic era, in which widely differing ideological approaches towards economic development converge, offers an unique opportunity for reconciliation within the democratic structures. With this in mind, the ideological framework in terms of economic theory provides an explanation as to the divergent views on economic development and the relief of poverty. The White Paper, on Reconstruction and Development, to some extent seem to reconcile the ideological differences found within the Government of National Unity. There do, nevertheless, remain differences that need to be highlighted, especially when considering the evolution of the ideological base of the African National Congress Alliance as the main partner in the Government of National Unity. The impact of changing circumstances since the Freedom Charter, the ANC's first major economic policy statement, seem to explain the shift in the Alliance's socialistic and labour related affinity in subsequent publications as well as the White Paper on Reconstruction and Development. With the ANC evolving into a government in waiting and with external V11l influences, especially the lessons from the international development experience and the policy fundamentals inherent to the Normative Economic Model, becoming stark realities, the shift towards a more pragmatic and market acknowledging approach, as expressed in the White Paper on Reconstruction and development, became more pronounced. When considering the White Paper as a management program for the development of the South African economy, a wide array of sometimes contradictory goals are found which further highlights the ideological base in favour of labour. This may be the result of a program that tends to be populist and attempting to satisfy needs over the full spectrum of society. However, the lessons from the international development experience were fully taken into account and the White Paper on Reconstruction and Development cannot be faulted for not incorporating all the ingredients of present day state-of-the-art development policy. Resources for, and management ofthe program poses the more serious problems. According to the Reconstruction and Development Program ofthe African National Congress, the government submits to a people driven development approach. Following the evaluation of the goals set to meet basic needs, two major problems arise, namely that the stated goals will probably be insufficient to satisfy the social backlog and will probably be unrealistic to achieve over as short a period as five years. The populist democracy that flows from the people driven process propagated by the Reconstruction and Development Program places certain constraints on the effective management of the reform process and as such may result in South Africa not achieving its potential rate of development. The inclusion of local an provincial government structures, civic organisations and others in the decision making process will enhance the credibility of policies but is slow in the development of policies and their implementation. The uncertainty surrounding the jurisdiction and competency of these new and democratised structures leads to the questioning of this process as far as the effective management of the development program is concerned. International experience has shown that a decisive and coherent economic team, visionary economic leadership and a strong political and judicial base to drive policy implementation are necessary ingredients for a development and reform program to succeed.
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Beplanning in die openbare sektor, met spesifieke verwysing na heropbou- en ontwikkelingsprogramprojekte
- Authors: Van Zyl, André
- Date: 2012-09-04
- Subjects: Reconstruction and Development Programme (South Africa)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:3450 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/6844
- Description: M.Comm. , Die hoofdoel van die studie is om die toepassing van besigheidsgerigte beplanning in HOP-projekte se potensiele waarde vir beplanning in die openbare sektor na te vors. Verdere doelstellings van die studie is die volgende: om die agtergrond, konteks en teorie in verband met die HOP na te vors, om die veranderinge en nuwe verwikkelinge in die HOP vas te stel, om die implementering en lewering van die HOP en sy projekte na te vors, om die kultuurverandering in besigheidsgerigte beplanning binne die openbare sektor te bepaal, om die bestaande privaatsektor- en regeringsriglyne en teorie oor besigheidsplanne na te vors, om die toepassing en waarde van die gestelde beginsels in die opstelling van besigheidsplanne vir HOP-projekte empiries te bepaal, om gevolgtrekkings en aanbevelings uit die navorsing te maak.
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- Authors: Van Zyl, André
- Date: 2012-09-04
- Subjects: Reconstruction and Development Programme (South Africa)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:3450 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/6844
- Description: M.Comm. , Die hoofdoel van die studie is om die toepassing van besigheidsgerigte beplanning in HOP-projekte se potensiele waarde vir beplanning in die openbare sektor na te vors. Verdere doelstellings van die studie is die volgende: om die agtergrond, konteks en teorie in verband met die HOP na te vors, om die veranderinge en nuwe verwikkelinge in die HOP vas te stel, om die implementering en lewering van die HOP en sy projekte na te vors, om die kultuurverandering in besigheidsgerigte beplanning binne die openbare sektor te bepaal, om die bestaande privaatsektor- en regeringsriglyne en teorie oor besigheidsplanne na te vors, om die toepassing en waarde van die gestelde beginsels in die opstelling van besigheidsplanne vir HOP-projekte empiries te bepaal, om gevolgtrekkings en aanbevelings uit die navorsing te maak.
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