Regional integration: a historical analysis of the RSA's trade relationships with the SADCC member states, 1980-1989.
- Authors: Dikotla, Masennya Phineas
- Date: 2007-12-06T06:19:31Z
- Subjects: Economic integration , Foreign economic relations , South Africa , Southern African Development Coordination Conference , Southern Africa
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:14075 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/144
- Description: Die onafhanklike lande van die Suider-Afrikaanse streek het, sedert hul respektiewelike onafhanklikwording, besluit om geen politieke bande of verhoudinge met hul kragtige, suidelike buurman, Suid-Afrika, aan te knoop nie. Al hierdie lande het op politieke gebied daarin geslaag, behalwe Malawi. Op ekonomiese gebied, egter, en veral op die gebied van handelsverhoudinge, was hierdie frontlinie state nie suksesvol nie. In ‘n poging om Suid-Afrika te isoleer, is ‘n ekonomiese blok, die SADCC, op die been gebring. Met die stigting van die SADCC in 1980, het die groep die vermindering van ekonomiese afhanklikheid van die Republiek van Suid-Afrika as hoofdoelwit gestel. Hierdie studie is ‘n poging om die SADCC se suksesse en mislukkings in hierdie verband te evalueer. Verder word probeer om die probleme wat die organisasie ondervind het in hul pogings ter bereiking van hierdie doelwit, binne die Suider-Afrikaanse geo-politieke omgewing, te ondersoek, veral in die lig van Suid-Afrika se vasbeslotenheid om regionale ekonomiese en politieke heerskappy te behou. Terselfdertyd poog die navorser om klem te lê op die deursettingsvermoë van SADCC lede om hul afhanklikheid van die Republiek te verminder – al was die resultaat in meeste gevalle gering. Hierdie studie toon dat die ekonomiese realiteit van die Suider-Afrikaanse streek die politieke retoriek aan beide kante van die politieke spektrum ten volle oorheers het. Die aard van die handelsverhoudinge tussen die RSA en die SADCC ledelande is deurgaans deur strukturele kontraste en weersprekende feite gekompliseer. , Prof. G. Verhoef
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- Authors: Dikotla, Masennya Phineas
- Date: 2007-12-06T06:19:31Z
- Subjects: Economic integration , Foreign economic relations , South Africa , Southern African Development Coordination Conference , Southern Africa
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:14075 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/144
- Description: Die onafhanklike lande van die Suider-Afrikaanse streek het, sedert hul respektiewelike onafhanklikwording, besluit om geen politieke bande of verhoudinge met hul kragtige, suidelike buurman, Suid-Afrika, aan te knoop nie. Al hierdie lande het op politieke gebied daarin geslaag, behalwe Malawi. Op ekonomiese gebied, egter, en veral op die gebied van handelsverhoudinge, was hierdie frontlinie state nie suksesvol nie. In ‘n poging om Suid-Afrika te isoleer, is ‘n ekonomiese blok, die SADCC, op die been gebring. Met die stigting van die SADCC in 1980, het die groep die vermindering van ekonomiese afhanklikheid van die Republiek van Suid-Afrika as hoofdoelwit gestel. Hierdie studie is ‘n poging om die SADCC se suksesse en mislukkings in hierdie verband te evalueer. Verder word probeer om die probleme wat die organisasie ondervind het in hul pogings ter bereiking van hierdie doelwit, binne die Suider-Afrikaanse geo-politieke omgewing, te ondersoek, veral in die lig van Suid-Afrika se vasbeslotenheid om regionale ekonomiese en politieke heerskappy te behou. Terselfdertyd poog die navorser om klem te lê op die deursettingsvermoë van SADCC lede om hul afhanklikheid van die Republiek te verminder – al was die resultaat in meeste gevalle gering. Hierdie studie toon dat die ekonomiese realiteit van die Suider-Afrikaanse streek die politieke retoriek aan beide kante van die politieke spektrum ten volle oorheers het. Die aard van die handelsverhoudinge tussen die RSA en die SADCC ledelande is deurgaans deur strukturele kontraste en weersprekende feite gekompliseer. , Prof. G. Verhoef
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Research review : aging out of residential care in South Africa
- Authors: Van Breda, Adrian D.
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Leaving care , Youth aging out of care , South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/271932 , uj:28931 , Citation: Van Breda, A.D. 2018. Research review : aging out of residential care in South Africa.
- Description: Abstract: Approximately 21,000 children were accommodated in residential care in South Africa in 2011/2. Despite this large number, and the state’s substantial financial investment in residential care, there has, until recently, been little research on care-leaving: the transition out of care due to reaching adulthood. Furthermore, much of the research available has not been published in international journals. This article reports on a systematic review of research on residential care-leaving in South Africa, from 2003 to 2016. A thematic analysis of the resulting 40 research outputs maps the scope of findings from South African research, in relation to theory of leaving care, measurement tools developed, young people’s experiences of leaving care, transitional outcomes, processes of leaving care, facilitators of improved outcomes, care-leaving services and policy on leaving care. Critical gaps in the current research opus are identified, with a view to refining future research on young people aging out of care in South Africa.
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- Authors: Van Breda, Adrian D.
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Leaving care , Youth aging out of care , South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/271932 , uj:28931 , Citation: Van Breda, A.D. 2018. Research review : aging out of residential care in South Africa.
- Description: Abstract: Approximately 21,000 children were accommodated in residential care in South Africa in 2011/2. Despite this large number, and the state’s substantial financial investment in residential care, there has, until recently, been little research on care-leaving: the transition out of care due to reaching adulthood. Furthermore, much of the research available has not been published in international journals. This article reports on a systematic review of research on residential care-leaving in South Africa, from 2003 to 2016. A thematic analysis of the resulting 40 research outputs maps the scope of findings from South African research, in relation to theory of leaving care, measurement tools developed, young people’s experiences of leaving care, transitional outcomes, processes of leaving care, facilitators of improved outcomes, care-leaving services and policy on leaving care. Critical gaps in the current research opus are identified, with a view to refining future research on young people aging out of care in South Africa.
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Risk analysis of the South African biotechnology industry.
- Authors: Tong, Rene Clarisse
- Date: 2008-05-06T10:11:58Z
- Subjects: risk assessment , biotechnology , South Africa
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:6837 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/326
- Description: Biotechnology as an industry has come to the fore in the last 2 decades. It is a fast developing industry that offers significant growth opportunities to financial investors with significant advances also being made in terms of the medical fields (blood disorders), agriculture (pest resistant plants), food (genetically modified food) and forensics (DNA fingerprinting). , Prof. A.L. Boessenkool
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- Authors: Tong, Rene Clarisse
- Date: 2008-05-06T10:11:58Z
- Subjects: risk assessment , biotechnology , South Africa
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:6837 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/326
- Description: Biotechnology as an industry has come to the fore in the last 2 decades. It is a fast developing industry that offers significant growth opportunities to financial investors with significant advances also being made in terms of the medical fields (blood disorders), agriculture (pest resistant plants), food (genetically modified food) and forensics (DNA fingerprinting). , Prof. A.L. Boessenkool
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Secondary cities and tourism: the South African record
- Authors: Rogerson, C. M. Prof.
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Urban tourism , Secondary cities , Local development , Diversification , South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/93454 , uj:20349 , Citation: Rogerson, C. M. Prof. 2016. Secondary cities and tourism: the South African record.
- Description: Abstract: Urban tourism has been explored extensively in the past 15 years in South Africa. Within the literature on urban tourism there is a large city bias with most research concentrated on the country’s major metropolitan destinations. Minimal attention has been directed to tourism which occurs in the country’s second order or secondary cities. In recent years the importance of secondary cities for national economic development and urban planning has been rediscovered and re-energised. In South Africa a new ‘conversation’ about the potential role of the country’s secondary cities has begun. This article offers an exploratory analysis of the tourism economies of South Africa’s secondary cities. It reveals the uneven and differentiated role of tourism across the country’s secondary cities.
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- Authors: Rogerson, C. M. Prof.
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Urban tourism , Secondary cities , Local development , Diversification , South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/93454 , uj:20349 , Citation: Rogerson, C. M. Prof. 2016. Secondary cities and tourism: the South African record.
- Description: Abstract: Urban tourism has been explored extensively in the past 15 years in South Africa. Within the literature on urban tourism there is a large city bias with most research concentrated on the country’s major metropolitan destinations. Minimal attention has been directed to tourism which occurs in the country’s second order or secondary cities. In recent years the importance of secondary cities for national economic development and urban planning has been rediscovered and re-energised. In South Africa a new ‘conversation’ about the potential role of the country’s secondary cities has begun. This article offers an exploratory analysis of the tourism economies of South Africa’s secondary cities. It reveals the uneven and differentiated role of tourism across the country’s secondary cities.
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Secret languages of sex: disabled youth’s experiences of sexual and hiv communication with their parents/caregivers in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
- Authors: Chappell, Paul
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Disabled youth , Parents , Sexuality , Communication , Hiv , South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/93948 , uj:20412 , Citation: Chappell, P. 2016. Secret languages of sex: disabled youth’s experiences of sexual and hiv communication with their parents/caregivers in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
- Description: Abstract: Various health promotion strategies have been implemented in South Africa aiming to encourage young people to talk about issues of sexuality and HIV with their parents/caregivers. Although parent/caregiver sexual communication may be an effective method of influencing sexual behaviour and curbing the incidence of HIV, very little is known about how young people with disabilities in South Africa communicate about these traditionally difficult subjects with their parents/caregivers. Based on findings from a participatory study conducted amongst 15 to 20-year-old Zulu-speaking youth with physical and visual disabilities, this paper explores how they perceive youthparent/ caregiver communication about sexuality and HIV. Using Foucauldian discourse analysis, the paper outlines how disabled youth-parent/caregiver sexual communication is governed by cultural customs, sexual secrecy and constructs of innocence. It also argues that the experiences and perceptions of young people with disabilities are critical to the development of future interventions to assist parents/caregivers develop communication strategies that help disabled young people make sense of sexual behaviour.
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- Authors: Chappell, Paul
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Disabled youth , Parents , Sexuality , Communication , Hiv , South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/93948 , uj:20412 , Citation: Chappell, P. 2016. Secret languages of sex: disabled youth’s experiences of sexual and hiv communication with their parents/caregivers in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
- Description: Abstract: Various health promotion strategies have been implemented in South Africa aiming to encourage young people to talk about issues of sexuality and HIV with their parents/caregivers. Although parent/caregiver sexual communication may be an effective method of influencing sexual behaviour and curbing the incidence of HIV, very little is known about how young people with disabilities in South Africa communicate about these traditionally difficult subjects with their parents/caregivers. Based on findings from a participatory study conducted amongst 15 to 20-year-old Zulu-speaking youth with physical and visual disabilities, this paper explores how they perceive youthparent/ caregiver communication about sexuality and HIV. Using Foucauldian discourse analysis, the paper outlines how disabled youth-parent/caregiver sexual communication is governed by cultural customs, sexual secrecy and constructs of innocence. It also argues that the experiences and perceptions of young people with disabilities are critical to the development of future interventions to assist parents/caregivers develop communication strategies that help disabled young people make sense of sexual behaviour.
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Short term interests, long term perspectives : balancing South Africa’s peace and security approach in the EU-SA Strategic Partnership
- Authors: Hierro, L.
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: EU , South Africa , Strategic partnership
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/254588 , uj:26656 , Citation: Hierro, L. 2017. Short term interests, long term perspectives : balancing South Africa’s peace and security approach in the EU-SA Strategic Partnership.
- Description: Abstract: South Africa’s peace and security outlook in the EU-SA Strategic Partnership has been guided by the content and substance of the founding document, which incorporates an interdependent approach to development. For South Africa, engagement in the EU-SA Strategic Partnership is framed by its historical background, its identity and the content of its foreign policy. South Africa’s foreign policy in particular adopts an integrated approach to securing the state within its surrounding regional and continental geography. This article reviews South Africa’s approach to peace and security, in the context of the strategic partnership. The article argues that, overall, South Africa’s definition of peace and security is compatible with that of the EU, however, Pretoria’s vision of how it provides peace and security has naturally changed in line with the varying international circumstances in which it has found itself. While this has proved difficult at times to reconcile peace and security collaboration in the strategic partnership has managed to remain intact.
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- Authors: Hierro, L.
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: EU , South Africa , Strategic partnership
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/254588 , uj:26656 , Citation: Hierro, L. 2017. Short term interests, long term perspectives : balancing South Africa’s peace and security approach in the EU-SA Strategic Partnership.
- Description: Abstract: South Africa’s peace and security outlook in the EU-SA Strategic Partnership has been guided by the content and substance of the founding document, which incorporates an interdependent approach to development. For South Africa, engagement in the EU-SA Strategic Partnership is framed by its historical background, its identity and the content of its foreign policy. South Africa’s foreign policy in particular adopts an integrated approach to securing the state within its surrounding regional and continental geography. This article reviews South Africa’s approach to peace and security, in the context of the strategic partnership. The article argues that, overall, South Africa’s definition of peace and security is compatible with that of the EU, however, Pretoria’s vision of how it provides peace and security has naturally changed in line with the varying international circumstances in which it has found itself. While this has proved difficult at times to reconcile peace and security collaboration in the strategic partnership has managed to remain intact.
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Spatial trends in tourism within South Africa : the expected and the surprising
- McKelly, David H, Rogerson, Christian M., Van Huysteen, Elsona, Maritz, Johan, Ngidi, Mawande
- Authors: McKelly, David H , Rogerson, Christian M. , Van Huysteen, Elsona , Maritz, Johan , Ngidi, Mawande
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Spatial tourism trends , South Africa , Space economy
- Language: English
- Type: Articles
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/241318 , uj:24841 , Citation: McKelly, D.H. et al. 2017. Spatial trends in tourism within South Africa : the expected and the surprising. South African Journal of Geomatics, Vol. 6. No. 2, Geomatics Indaba 2017 Special Edition, August 2017 , DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/sajg.v6i2.7
- Description: Abstract: Several researchers have highlighted the spatial imbalances of the tourism sector in South Africa. It has been noted that this sector is highly concentrated spatially in terms of its distribution and in relation to its potential local impacts across the country. Although it is broadly understood that the tourism sector is geographically uneven, the lack of sector comparative data at municipal level may inhibit the wide spread use of geographically comparative analyses of the contribution of the various dimensions of tourism in the South African space economy. The aim of this paper is to provide an indication of the value of such comparative analyses of the spatial trends and impacts of the tourism sector in local economies in South Africa. The discussion of the tourism space economy is based on an analysis of a local tourism database which contains details of the tourism performance of all local authorities in the country focussing on the period from 2001 to 2011. Whilst the study confirms the important role of metropolitan areas, secondary and coastal cities and typical tourism destinations in the tourism space economy, it also highlights the significance of some local places/economies that are not traditionally associated with tourism, as well as illustrating the significance of tourism spend in the local economies of a range of municipalities that might not be part of the ‘top’ tourist destinations in South Africa.
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- Authors: McKelly, David H , Rogerson, Christian M. , Van Huysteen, Elsona , Maritz, Johan , Ngidi, Mawande
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Spatial tourism trends , South Africa , Space economy
- Language: English
- Type: Articles
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/241318 , uj:24841 , Citation: McKelly, D.H. et al. 2017. Spatial trends in tourism within South Africa : the expected and the surprising. South African Journal of Geomatics, Vol. 6. No. 2, Geomatics Indaba 2017 Special Edition, August 2017 , DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/sajg.v6i2.7
- Description: Abstract: Several researchers have highlighted the spatial imbalances of the tourism sector in South Africa. It has been noted that this sector is highly concentrated spatially in terms of its distribution and in relation to its potential local impacts across the country. Although it is broadly understood that the tourism sector is geographically uneven, the lack of sector comparative data at municipal level may inhibit the wide spread use of geographically comparative analyses of the contribution of the various dimensions of tourism in the South African space economy. The aim of this paper is to provide an indication of the value of such comparative analyses of the spatial trends and impacts of the tourism sector in local economies in South Africa. The discussion of the tourism space economy is based on an analysis of a local tourism database which contains details of the tourism performance of all local authorities in the country focussing on the period from 2001 to 2011. Whilst the study confirms the important role of metropolitan areas, secondary and coastal cities and typical tourism destinations in the tourism space economy, it also highlights the significance of some local places/economies that are not traditionally associated with tourism, as well as illustrating the significance of tourism spend in the local economies of a range of municipalities that might not be part of the ‘top’ tourist destinations in South Africa.
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Street trading in South Africa: a case of the Tshwane central business district
- Nkrumah-Abebrese, Betty, Schachtebeck, Chris
- Authors: Nkrumah-Abebrese, Betty , Schachtebeck, Chris
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Street trading , Central business district , South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/238036 , uj:24399 , Citation: Nkrumah-Abebrese, B. & Schachtebeck, C. 2017. Street trading in South Africa: a case of the Tshwane central business district.
- Description: Abstract: Formal and informal street trading is both prevalent and growing in inner city settings. This phenomenon is particularly prevalent in Central Business Districts (CBDs). In the South African inner city context, street trading is thriving and provides an opportunity for street traders to earn a living. This study aims to discover the characteristics and factors influencing street trading in the Tshwane CBD, South Africa. The study follows a case study approach and is qualitative in nature, making use of semistructured interviews with 30 street traders. A non-probability sampling approach was followed by means of snowball sampling. Data was analyzed by means of content and thematic analysis. Results indicate that main factors driving street trading in Tshwane CBD include unemployment and poverty, migration and urbanisation, survivalist entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial intentions. Two-thirds of respondents indicated that they had been street traders for 10-20 years, with little to no trading experience. Respondents also indicates a number of survival challenges, such as low incomes and poor working conditions. Difficulty in understanding municipal by-laws governing street trading were also identified. The findings of this study will assist municipalities, particularly in developing economies, in understanding and better managing street trading activities in CBDs.
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- Authors: Nkrumah-Abebrese, Betty , Schachtebeck, Chris
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Street trading , Central business district , South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/238036 , uj:24399 , Citation: Nkrumah-Abebrese, B. & Schachtebeck, C. 2017. Street trading in South Africa: a case of the Tshwane central business district.
- Description: Abstract: Formal and informal street trading is both prevalent and growing in inner city settings. This phenomenon is particularly prevalent in Central Business Districts (CBDs). In the South African inner city context, street trading is thriving and provides an opportunity for street traders to earn a living. This study aims to discover the characteristics and factors influencing street trading in the Tshwane CBD, South Africa. The study follows a case study approach and is qualitative in nature, making use of semistructured interviews with 30 street traders. A non-probability sampling approach was followed by means of snowball sampling. Data was analyzed by means of content and thematic analysis. Results indicate that main factors driving street trading in Tshwane CBD include unemployment and poverty, migration and urbanisation, survivalist entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial intentions. Two-thirds of respondents indicated that they had been street traders for 10-20 years, with little to no trading experience. Respondents also indicates a number of survival challenges, such as low incomes and poor working conditions. Difficulty in understanding municipal by-laws governing street trading were also identified. The findings of this study will assist municipalities, particularly in developing economies, in understanding and better managing street trading activities in CBDs.
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Strengthening cooperatives development in South Africa : a case study of the Limpopo and Gauteng Provinces
- Thaba, Sebonkile, Chingono, Tatenda
- Authors: Thaba, Sebonkile , Chingono, Tatenda
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Mbohwa, Charles , Cooperatives , Development , South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/72114 , uj:18236 , Citation: Thaba, S., Chingono, T. & Mbohwa, C. 2015. Strengthening cooperatives development in South Africa : a case study of the Limpopo and Gauteng Provinces.
- Description: Abstract: One of the great challenges facing the South African economy is to increase the number and variety of viable and sustainable economic enterprises, it is central to government’s economic policy that it promotes the development of emerging economic enterprises and diversifies the ownership, size and geographic location of those enterprises .Cooperative development is one of the interventions that the South African government can use, it can also uplift indigenous people who were neglected or excluded by the apartheid system to play a role in the economic development of the nation. Cooperatives have being receiving the support from government, but there is very little success. The study used qualitative research methods, data was gathered from 200 cooperative that were situated in Limpopo and Gauteng province, through focused group interview, one on one interviews and observations. Secondary data was gathered through an extensive literature review. The research recommends that responsible authorities need to engage in Continuous trainings, workshops and seminars for communities, cooperative members and government officials and also employ cooperative managers in order for them to strengthen cooperatives and also develop them successfully.
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- Authors: Thaba, Sebonkile , Chingono, Tatenda
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Mbohwa, Charles , Cooperatives , Development , South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/72114 , uj:18236 , Citation: Thaba, S., Chingono, T. & Mbohwa, C. 2015. Strengthening cooperatives development in South Africa : a case study of the Limpopo and Gauteng Provinces.
- Description: Abstract: One of the great challenges facing the South African economy is to increase the number and variety of viable and sustainable economic enterprises, it is central to government’s economic policy that it promotes the development of emerging economic enterprises and diversifies the ownership, size and geographic location of those enterprises .Cooperative development is one of the interventions that the South African government can use, it can also uplift indigenous people who were neglected or excluded by the apartheid system to play a role in the economic development of the nation. Cooperatives have being receiving the support from government, but there is very little success. The study used qualitative research methods, data was gathered from 200 cooperative that were situated in Limpopo and Gauteng province, through focused group interview, one on one interviews and observations. Secondary data was gathered through an extensive literature review. The research recommends that responsible authorities need to engage in Continuous trainings, workshops and seminars for communities, cooperative members and government officials and also employ cooperative managers in order for them to strengthen cooperatives and also develop them successfully.
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Teaching in multilingual classrooms.
- Authors: Hooijer, Elizabeth Lynne
- Date: 2008-08-25T10:24:05Z
- Subjects: teaching , multilingualism , multicultural education , South Africa
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:3741 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/911
- Description: The educational changes brought about by the South African Constitution and the Language in Education policy has resulted in the emergence of multilingual classrooms in South Africa. The focus of the inquiry was to find out how teachers make sense of teaching in such classrooms. Much of the current literature regarding second language teaching focuses on either the recommendation of different methods of teaching a second language or describing the experiences of second language learners. There are not many studies that try to understand the phenomenon from the teacher’s point of view. This study describes the lived experiences of six Intermediate Phase teachers, teaching second language learners in multilingual classrooms. The research context was an ex-Model C school in Gauteng where each of the official languages are represented as home languages among the learners. The research design was qualitative in nature and data collection techniques included interviews, observation and document perusal. The findings from the data reflect that teachers found teaching in multilingual classrooms both challenging and difficult. The inability to communicate with second language learners or speak other official languages was cited as contributing to the challenge. A lack of adequate training in language acquisition and a need for support in teaching multilingual classes was expressed by the teachers. The study concludes that teachers in multilingual classrooms need support and recommendations were made of how this could be accomplished. The results of this inquiry show that further research in this area pertinent to the South African context is indicated. , Mrs. J.V. Fourie
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- Authors: Hooijer, Elizabeth Lynne
- Date: 2008-08-25T10:24:05Z
- Subjects: teaching , multilingualism , multicultural education , South Africa
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:3741 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/911
- Description: The educational changes brought about by the South African Constitution and the Language in Education policy has resulted in the emergence of multilingual classrooms in South Africa. The focus of the inquiry was to find out how teachers make sense of teaching in such classrooms. Much of the current literature regarding second language teaching focuses on either the recommendation of different methods of teaching a second language or describing the experiences of second language learners. There are not many studies that try to understand the phenomenon from the teacher’s point of view. This study describes the lived experiences of six Intermediate Phase teachers, teaching second language learners in multilingual classrooms. The research context was an ex-Model C school in Gauteng where each of the official languages are represented as home languages among the learners. The research design was qualitative in nature and data collection techniques included interviews, observation and document perusal. The findings from the data reflect that teachers found teaching in multilingual classrooms both challenging and difficult. The inability to communicate with second language learners or speak other official languages was cited as contributing to the challenge. A lack of adequate training in language acquisition and a need for support in teaching multilingual classes was expressed by the teachers. The study concludes that teachers in multilingual classrooms need support and recommendations were made of how this could be accomplished. The results of this inquiry show that further research in this area pertinent to the South African context is indicated. , Mrs. J.V. Fourie
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The assessment of core educator competence: implications for whole school evaluation.
- Reddy, Nagapushinum Marimuthu
- Authors: Reddy, Nagapushinum Marimuthu
- Date: 2009-02-05T07:14:20Z
- Subjects: South Africa , school evaluation , rating of teachers
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: http://ujcontent.uj.ac.za8080/10210/385289 , uj:8094 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2022
- Description: M.Ed. , Die literatuurondersoek het aangedui dat daar ‘n groot dispariteit is in die toewysing van befondsingshulpbronne en steun wat aan skole toegeken word wat daartoe gelei het dat daar verskillende tipes en kwaliteit van onderwys aan leerders in Suid-Afrika aangebied is. Die evalueringsprosesse van die verlede, nie slegs in Suid-Afrika nie maar ook in Australië, die Verenigde Koninkryk en die Verenigde State van Amerika het hiërargiese verhoudings beklemtoon en die evaluering van opvoeders was na bewering ‘n werktuig van hiërargiese en sosiale beheer. Die meerderheid van opvoeders in Suid-Afrika was agterdogtig oor die inspeksiestelsel van die verlede en hulle het weerstand gebied deur die mobilisering van vakunie-ondersteuning, met die resultaat dat hulle die inspekteurs en die lede van die skoolbestuur verbied het om hulle klaskamers te betree. Die verwerping van die apartheidsonderwysstelsel het daartoe gelei dat swart skole aan die stryd vir demokrasie meegedoen het. Die klimaks was die 1976 Soweto-onluste, wat uiteindelik daartoe gelei het dat die onderrig- en leerkultuur in baie van die swart skole ‘n mislukking was (Smith & Ngoma-Maema, 2001:10). Met die geboorte van demokrasie in Suid-Afrika, het die land radikale veranderinge in alle aspekte, insluitend die onderwys ondergaan. Dit het dus noodsaaklik geword dat die demokratiese regering en die departement van onderwys die kwaliteit van die onderwys moes verbeter, veral na die swak matrikulasieresultate van 1995 tot 2000. ‘n Veldtog is geloods om skole aan te moedig om ‘n onderrig- en leerkultuur (OLK) te skep. Dit is in hierdie konteks dat Geheelskool Evaluering (GSE) tot stand gekom het om die nege voorafgedefinieerde areas van die skool te evalueer. Hierdie navorsing handel oor een van die areas van Geheelskool Evaluering, en spesifiek ‘kwaliteit onderwys’. Die Geheelskool Evalueringsbeleid skryf die opvoederbevoegdhede vir kwaliteit onderwys voor. ‘n Vraelys is opgestel om vas te stel wat die persepsies van opvoeders is in verband met die belangrikheid van die vaardighede vir kwaliteit onderwys. Die vraelys het bestaan uit 75 items in verband met essensiële opvoedervaardighede. ‘n Gestratifiseerde gerieflikheidsteekproef wat uit 600 deelnemers bestaan het is in hierdie studie gebruik. Die vraelyste is na opvoeders in Mpumalanga en KwaZulu-Natal versprei. Die voltooide vraelyste is versamel en na die Statistiese Konsultasiediens van die Randse Afrikaanse Universiteit gestuur sodat statistiese toetse gedoen kon word. Die statistiese toetse het een (1) tweede orde-faktor aangedui, naamlik ‘die belangrikheid van opvoedervaardigheid vir kwaliteit onderwys', met ‘n Alpha Cronbach betroubaarheidskoëffisiënt van 0,982 wat as baie betroubaar beskou word aangesien dit groter is as 0,7. Twee of meer onafhanklike groepe is vergelyk en dit is bevind dat al die onafhanklike groepe van mening was dat opvoedervaardigheid tot ‘n wisselende graad belangrik vir kwaliteit onderwys is. Die bevindinge dui aan dat die volgende onafhanklike groepe sterker as ander van mening was dat opvoedervaardigheid uiters belangrik vir kwaliteit onderwys is, naamlik: die Christene as Godsdiensgroep, die Afrikaanse moedertaalgroep, die uitstekende leerder-bywoningsgroep, die uitstekende opvoeder-bywoningsgroep en die uitstekende skoolbeeldgroep. Dit blyk dat uitstekende bywoning deur leerders en opvoeders en die positiewe beeld van die skool verband hou met ‘n gesonde skoolklimaat waar daar goeie dissipline is. Die bevindinge dui ook aan dat daar meriete is in die assessering van essensiële opvoedervaardighede en dit regverdig die titel Die volgende gevolgtrekkings is na aanleiding van hierdie navorsing gemaak: • Geheelskool Evaluering (GSE) is ‘n sistematiese benadering tot totale skoolverbetering wat elke aspek van ‘n skool inkorporeer om die kwaliteit van opvoeding te verbeter. Daar is bevind dat die nege (9) areas • wat deur die GSE bepaal is inderdaad relevant is vir die evaluering van skole in Suid-Afrika; • die beste manier om opvoedervaardigheid te konseptualiseer is deur ‘n integrasie van die kenmerke van individue (kennis, vaardighede, neigings en waardes) met die eise van die take en aktiwiteite (Gonczi, 2002:4); • die beste manier om opvoedervaardigheid te assesseer is deur die holistiese geïntegreerde metode te gebruik waardeur vaardigheid van die opvoeder se prestasie afgelei kan word. Hierdie metode bestaan uit die kombinering van kennis, begrip, vaardighede, houdings/waardes, etiek en probleemoplossing; en • opvoeders wat aan hierdie navorsing deelgeneem het was van mening dat die vaardighede wat deur die GSE geïdentifiseer is, inderdaad belangrik is vir kwaliteit onderwys. Die algemene en spesifieke doelwitte van hierdie navorsingsprojek is bereik en onderwerpe vir verdere navorsing is voorgestel.
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- Authors: Reddy, Nagapushinum Marimuthu
- Date: 2009-02-05T07:14:20Z
- Subjects: South Africa , school evaluation , rating of teachers
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: http://ujcontent.uj.ac.za8080/10210/385289 , uj:8094 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2022
- Description: M.Ed. , Die literatuurondersoek het aangedui dat daar ‘n groot dispariteit is in die toewysing van befondsingshulpbronne en steun wat aan skole toegeken word wat daartoe gelei het dat daar verskillende tipes en kwaliteit van onderwys aan leerders in Suid-Afrika aangebied is. Die evalueringsprosesse van die verlede, nie slegs in Suid-Afrika nie maar ook in Australië, die Verenigde Koninkryk en die Verenigde State van Amerika het hiërargiese verhoudings beklemtoon en die evaluering van opvoeders was na bewering ‘n werktuig van hiërargiese en sosiale beheer. Die meerderheid van opvoeders in Suid-Afrika was agterdogtig oor die inspeksiestelsel van die verlede en hulle het weerstand gebied deur die mobilisering van vakunie-ondersteuning, met die resultaat dat hulle die inspekteurs en die lede van die skoolbestuur verbied het om hulle klaskamers te betree. Die verwerping van die apartheidsonderwysstelsel het daartoe gelei dat swart skole aan die stryd vir demokrasie meegedoen het. Die klimaks was die 1976 Soweto-onluste, wat uiteindelik daartoe gelei het dat die onderrig- en leerkultuur in baie van die swart skole ‘n mislukking was (Smith & Ngoma-Maema, 2001:10). Met die geboorte van demokrasie in Suid-Afrika, het die land radikale veranderinge in alle aspekte, insluitend die onderwys ondergaan. Dit het dus noodsaaklik geword dat die demokratiese regering en die departement van onderwys die kwaliteit van die onderwys moes verbeter, veral na die swak matrikulasieresultate van 1995 tot 2000. ‘n Veldtog is geloods om skole aan te moedig om ‘n onderrig- en leerkultuur (OLK) te skep. Dit is in hierdie konteks dat Geheelskool Evaluering (GSE) tot stand gekom het om die nege voorafgedefinieerde areas van die skool te evalueer. Hierdie navorsing handel oor een van die areas van Geheelskool Evaluering, en spesifiek ‘kwaliteit onderwys’. Die Geheelskool Evalueringsbeleid skryf die opvoederbevoegdhede vir kwaliteit onderwys voor. ‘n Vraelys is opgestel om vas te stel wat die persepsies van opvoeders is in verband met die belangrikheid van die vaardighede vir kwaliteit onderwys. Die vraelys het bestaan uit 75 items in verband met essensiële opvoedervaardighede. ‘n Gestratifiseerde gerieflikheidsteekproef wat uit 600 deelnemers bestaan het is in hierdie studie gebruik. Die vraelyste is na opvoeders in Mpumalanga en KwaZulu-Natal versprei. Die voltooide vraelyste is versamel en na die Statistiese Konsultasiediens van die Randse Afrikaanse Universiteit gestuur sodat statistiese toetse gedoen kon word. Die statistiese toetse het een (1) tweede orde-faktor aangedui, naamlik ‘die belangrikheid van opvoedervaardigheid vir kwaliteit onderwys', met ‘n Alpha Cronbach betroubaarheidskoëffisiënt van 0,982 wat as baie betroubaar beskou word aangesien dit groter is as 0,7. Twee of meer onafhanklike groepe is vergelyk en dit is bevind dat al die onafhanklike groepe van mening was dat opvoedervaardigheid tot ‘n wisselende graad belangrik vir kwaliteit onderwys is. Die bevindinge dui aan dat die volgende onafhanklike groepe sterker as ander van mening was dat opvoedervaardigheid uiters belangrik vir kwaliteit onderwys is, naamlik: die Christene as Godsdiensgroep, die Afrikaanse moedertaalgroep, die uitstekende leerder-bywoningsgroep, die uitstekende opvoeder-bywoningsgroep en die uitstekende skoolbeeldgroep. Dit blyk dat uitstekende bywoning deur leerders en opvoeders en die positiewe beeld van die skool verband hou met ‘n gesonde skoolklimaat waar daar goeie dissipline is. Die bevindinge dui ook aan dat daar meriete is in die assessering van essensiële opvoedervaardighede en dit regverdig die titel Die volgende gevolgtrekkings is na aanleiding van hierdie navorsing gemaak: • Geheelskool Evaluering (GSE) is ‘n sistematiese benadering tot totale skoolverbetering wat elke aspek van ‘n skool inkorporeer om die kwaliteit van opvoeding te verbeter. Daar is bevind dat die nege (9) areas • wat deur die GSE bepaal is inderdaad relevant is vir die evaluering van skole in Suid-Afrika; • die beste manier om opvoedervaardigheid te konseptualiseer is deur ‘n integrasie van die kenmerke van individue (kennis, vaardighede, neigings en waardes) met die eise van die take en aktiwiteite (Gonczi, 2002:4); • die beste manier om opvoedervaardigheid te assesseer is deur die holistiese geïntegreerde metode te gebruik waardeur vaardigheid van die opvoeder se prestasie afgelei kan word. Hierdie metode bestaan uit die kombinering van kennis, begrip, vaardighede, houdings/waardes, etiek en probleemoplossing; en • opvoeders wat aan hierdie navorsing deelgeneem het was van mening dat die vaardighede wat deur die GSE geïdentifiseer is, inderdaad belangrik is vir kwaliteit onderwys. Die algemene en spesifieke doelwitte van hierdie navorsingsprojek is bereik en onderwerpe vir verdere navorsing is voorgestel.
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The assessment of parent involvement as an aspect of whole school evaluation.
- Authors: Mestry, Kanagamberry
- Date: 2008-10-14T07:07:30Z
- Subjects: school management and organization , South Africa , parent participation , evaluation of schools
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:11891 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1161
- Description: M.Ed. , Hoofstuk een voorsien die agtergrond tot die navorsing asook ‘n beskrywing van die probleme. Dit bevat die doel van die navorsing, die metodologie wat gevolg is en gee ‘n uitklaring van konsepte wat in die navorsing gebruik is. Hoofstuk twee fokus op ‘n uiteensetting van die onderwerp van die navorsing, naamlik DIE ASSESSERING VAN OUERBETROKKENHEID AS ‘N ASPEK VAN GEHEELSKOOL-EVALUERING. Die doel van die navorsingsprojek was om te bepaal watter aspekte noodsaaklik is vir die doeltreffende betrokkenheid van ouers by skoolbestuur. Om hierdie doel te verwesenlik is ‘n lite ratuurstudie onderneem wat as basis vir die empiriese navorsing gedien het. Die bespreking in hoofstuk twee handel oor die vernaamste vorme van ouerbetrokkenheid, huis-en-skoolinteraksie, die impak van ouerbetrokkenheid by skoolbestuur en die hantering van hindernisse vir doeltreffende ouerbetrokkenheid. Die studie ondersteun die siening dat ouerbetrokkenheid die perspektiewe van onderwysers verbreed en hulle sensitiwiteit vir die uiteenlopende omstandighede van ouers verhoog. Deur die bevordering van ouerbetrokkenheid kan onderwysers kennis en ‘n begrip van kinders se huise, gesinne en buite -skoolbedrywighede bekom wat lei tot hoë vlakke van akademiese prestasie by kinders. Die ontwerp van die navorsingsprojek is in hoofstuk drie uiteengesit. ‘n Beskrywing van die empiriese ondersoek is voorsien. Die vraelys is bespreek en die verloop van die navorsing kortliks aangeraak. Al die vrae met betrekking tot doeltreffende ouerbetrokkenheid het gelei tot gemiddelde tellings tussen 3,73 en 4,59. Die ontled ing en interpretasie van die empiriese data is in hoofstuk vier bespreek. Die konstrukgeldigheid van die navorsingsinstrument is deur middel van twee opeenvolgende faktoranalitiese prosedures ondersoek en sodoende is die 40 items tot twee faktore gereduseer, naamlik: · doeltreffende ouerbetrokkenheid bestaande uit 21 items met ‘n betroubaarheidskoëffisiënt van 0,9129; · doeltreffende kommunikasie bestaande uit 19 items met ‘n betroubaarheidskoëffisiënt van 0,8924. Die statistiese ontleding van die navorsing is beperk tot ‘n vergelyking van een voorbeeld van twee onafhanklike groepe met een voorbeeld van drie of meer onafhanklike groepe. Hipoteses is opgestel en multivariante statistieke gebruik om die data te ontleed en te interpreteer. Na hierdie oorsigtelike opsomming van die aspekte wat in die huidige navorsing aangeraak is, word belangrike bevindings wat uit die navorsing voortspruit gemaak. , Prof. B.R. Grobler
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- Authors: Mestry, Kanagamberry
- Date: 2008-10-14T07:07:30Z
- Subjects: school management and organization , South Africa , parent participation , evaluation of schools
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:11891 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1161
- Description: M.Ed. , Hoofstuk een voorsien die agtergrond tot die navorsing asook ‘n beskrywing van die probleme. Dit bevat die doel van die navorsing, die metodologie wat gevolg is en gee ‘n uitklaring van konsepte wat in die navorsing gebruik is. Hoofstuk twee fokus op ‘n uiteensetting van die onderwerp van die navorsing, naamlik DIE ASSESSERING VAN OUERBETROKKENHEID AS ‘N ASPEK VAN GEHEELSKOOL-EVALUERING. Die doel van die navorsingsprojek was om te bepaal watter aspekte noodsaaklik is vir die doeltreffende betrokkenheid van ouers by skoolbestuur. Om hierdie doel te verwesenlik is ‘n lite ratuurstudie onderneem wat as basis vir die empiriese navorsing gedien het. Die bespreking in hoofstuk twee handel oor die vernaamste vorme van ouerbetrokkenheid, huis-en-skoolinteraksie, die impak van ouerbetrokkenheid by skoolbestuur en die hantering van hindernisse vir doeltreffende ouerbetrokkenheid. Die studie ondersteun die siening dat ouerbetrokkenheid die perspektiewe van onderwysers verbreed en hulle sensitiwiteit vir die uiteenlopende omstandighede van ouers verhoog. Deur die bevordering van ouerbetrokkenheid kan onderwysers kennis en ‘n begrip van kinders se huise, gesinne en buite -skoolbedrywighede bekom wat lei tot hoë vlakke van akademiese prestasie by kinders. Die ontwerp van die navorsingsprojek is in hoofstuk drie uiteengesit. ‘n Beskrywing van die empiriese ondersoek is voorsien. Die vraelys is bespreek en die verloop van die navorsing kortliks aangeraak. Al die vrae met betrekking tot doeltreffende ouerbetrokkenheid het gelei tot gemiddelde tellings tussen 3,73 en 4,59. Die ontled ing en interpretasie van die empiriese data is in hoofstuk vier bespreek. Die konstrukgeldigheid van die navorsingsinstrument is deur middel van twee opeenvolgende faktoranalitiese prosedures ondersoek en sodoende is die 40 items tot twee faktore gereduseer, naamlik: · doeltreffende ouerbetrokkenheid bestaande uit 21 items met ‘n betroubaarheidskoëffisiënt van 0,9129; · doeltreffende kommunikasie bestaande uit 19 items met ‘n betroubaarheidskoëffisiënt van 0,8924. Die statistiese ontleding van die navorsing is beperk tot ‘n vergelyking van een voorbeeld van twee onafhanklike groepe met een voorbeeld van drie of meer onafhanklike groepe. Hipoteses is opgestel en multivariante statistieke gebruik om die data te ontleed en te interpreteer. Na hierdie oorsigtelike opsomming van die aspekte wat in die huidige navorsing aangeraak is, word belangrike bevindings wat uit die navorsing voortspruit gemaak. , Prof. B.R. Grobler
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The effect of a merger in higher education on staff members: the importance of change management.
- Authors: Bosch, Aletta
- Date: 2008-06-24T07:48:50Z
- Subjects: consolidation and merger of corporations , higher education , employees job stress , educational leadership , South Africa
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:3621 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/699
- Description: The National Commission on Higher Education (NCHE) submitted its final report in 1996 to the then President Nelson Mandela, which argued for the creation of a single, co-ordinated system of higher education. Since then, institutions of higher education have been confronted with unexpected and far-reaching demands and challenges. One of these challenges is the transformation and restructuring of the higher education landscape in South Africa. In December 2002, the Ministry of Education released its proposals, which were approved by cabinet, for the transformation and restructuring of the higher education system. Evening out the differences between the historically white and historically black institutions was the central motivation behind the South African government’s restructuring plan for higher education. The restructuring and consolidation of the institutional landscape is a key element in the broader strategy for achieving the broader goals and objectives, namely, to ensure an equitable, sustainable and productive higher education system that will be of high quality and contribute effectively to the human resources, skills, knowledge and research needs of the country and which is consistent with non-sexist, non-racial and democratic values assigned in the constitution (Ministry of Education, 2003:3). The National Working Group recommended that in particular circumstances and conditions, comprehensive institutions that offered a combination of technikon and university-type programmes could be established to facilitate the effective and efficient provision of higher education. The Ministry of Education accepted the proposal to establish this new institutional type and the merger between RAU and TWR was set for 1 January 2005. Implementing the restructuring proposals was complex, time-consuming and placed an enormous burden of additional work on the affected institutions. Merger activities cause change, and change creates stress. It is very difficult to implement organisational change successfully, because employees frequently resist organisational change. Effective change management and visionary leadership are therefore essential for current and future managers to satisfactorily implement organisational change. The scope of this study is to provide insight and understanding of the perceptions, fears and uncertainties that existed amongst staff members of the former TWR during the pre-merger phase with RAU and the function of management during the process of transformation. A literature review conducted emphasised the importance of change management prior to and during a merger. Focus was placed on the reasons and readiness for change in higher education; change leadership; communication; stressors in the change process and prerequisites for a successful transition. Based on the results of this review, different stressors were identified, which normally accompany a merger. Questionnaires were used to obtain primary data from a sample of TWR staff in order to ascertain their perceptions, fears, uncertainties and stressors with regard to the merger. The most conclusive finding was that staff members experienced a certain amount of uncertainty prior to the merger. They felt that they could not create their own destiny in the merger process, nor could they plan for the future. Some staff members felt inferior to their merging partners and assumed that the dominant institution’s employees would fill most of the positions. A majority of the respondents felt that they needed more opportunities to be trained and that management should support them in the training. Communication during the merger was important and the respondents wanted more merger information on a continuous basis. A sizable majority of respondents indicated a strong need for emotional support from management during the merger. Mergers are extremely complex and influence every level of operation and all functions of the institutions to be merged. Strong leadership is needed to combine the traditions of academic freedom and collective decision-making. , Dr. M. Gous
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- Authors: Bosch, Aletta
- Date: 2008-06-24T07:48:50Z
- Subjects: consolidation and merger of corporations , higher education , employees job stress , educational leadership , South Africa
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:3621 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/699
- Description: The National Commission on Higher Education (NCHE) submitted its final report in 1996 to the then President Nelson Mandela, which argued for the creation of a single, co-ordinated system of higher education. Since then, institutions of higher education have been confronted with unexpected and far-reaching demands and challenges. One of these challenges is the transformation and restructuring of the higher education landscape in South Africa. In December 2002, the Ministry of Education released its proposals, which were approved by cabinet, for the transformation and restructuring of the higher education system. Evening out the differences between the historically white and historically black institutions was the central motivation behind the South African government’s restructuring plan for higher education. The restructuring and consolidation of the institutional landscape is a key element in the broader strategy for achieving the broader goals and objectives, namely, to ensure an equitable, sustainable and productive higher education system that will be of high quality and contribute effectively to the human resources, skills, knowledge and research needs of the country and which is consistent with non-sexist, non-racial and democratic values assigned in the constitution (Ministry of Education, 2003:3). The National Working Group recommended that in particular circumstances and conditions, comprehensive institutions that offered a combination of technikon and university-type programmes could be established to facilitate the effective and efficient provision of higher education. The Ministry of Education accepted the proposal to establish this new institutional type and the merger between RAU and TWR was set for 1 January 2005. Implementing the restructuring proposals was complex, time-consuming and placed an enormous burden of additional work on the affected institutions. Merger activities cause change, and change creates stress. It is very difficult to implement organisational change successfully, because employees frequently resist organisational change. Effective change management and visionary leadership are therefore essential for current and future managers to satisfactorily implement organisational change. The scope of this study is to provide insight and understanding of the perceptions, fears and uncertainties that existed amongst staff members of the former TWR during the pre-merger phase with RAU and the function of management during the process of transformation. A literature review conducted emphasised the importance of change management prior to and during a merger. Focus was placed on the reasons and readiness for change in higher education; change leadership; communication; stressors in the change process and prerequisites for a successful transition. Based on the results of this review, different stressors were identified, which normally accompany a merger. Questionnaires were used to obtain primary data from a sample of TWR staff in order to ascertain their perceptions, fears, uncertainties and stressors with regard to the merger. The most conclusive finding was that staff members experienced a certain amount of uncertainty prior to the merger. They felt that they could not create their own destiny in the merger process, nor could they plan for the future. Some staff members felt inferior to their merging partners and assumed that the dominant institution’s employees would fill most of the positions. A majority of the respondents felt that they needed more opportunities to be trained and that management should support them in the training. Communication during the merger was important and the respondents wanted more merger information on a continuous basis. A sizable majority of respondents indicated a strong need for emotional support from management during the merger. Mergers are extremely complex and influence every level of operation and all functions of the institutions to be merged. Strong leadership is needed to combine the traditions of academic freedom and collective decision-making. , Dr. M. Gous
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The empowerment of women through integrating HIV/AIDS issues and literacy at community level.
- Authors: Mashao, Zanele Philadelphia
- Date: 2008-06-05T11:41:06Z
- Subjects: Safe sex in AIDS prevention , AIDS(Disease) prevention , Sexual behaviour of women , South Africa , Women education , Adult education of women
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:9035 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/549
- Description: The aim of this research was to establish the women’s perceptions, opinions and feelings on the practise of safe sex and HIV/AIDS to see if there is correlation between sexual behaviour and the level of education. The ultimate aim was to determine, and to raise awareness of, the need for empowerment of women through integrating HIV/AIDS issues and literacy at the community level. In this study it appeared that gender inequality is among other factors fuelling the rapid spread of HIV/AIDS. Statistics have proven that women are both amongst those infected and have the highest rate of illiteracy. Thus it is important to instil skills, knowledge, values and attitudes (SKVAs) and thus enhance women’s lives. The question that guided the research reported in this study is: How can women be empowered with skills, knowledge, values and attitudes to combat the spread of HIV/AIDS, to better their own lives and to become active change agents in their community? Investigations of this study prompted the researcher to review literature related to empowerment of women. The theoretical foundation discussed the elements related to the research question. Theoretical elements discussed are: empowerment, literacy and HIV/AIDS issues. This literature survey served the purpose of checking the validity of my claim, and returned a “valid” verdict. In the light of the above, a qualitative research methodology was adopted, using personal interviews for data collection. Eight participants were selected by purposive sampling to represent the widest possible range of perspectives, experiences and needs, and the interviews were designed to arrive at a deeper understanding of those experiences and needs. The data gathered were then analysed and findings written up. The findings of this research indicated that women had knowledge about HIV/AIDS and perceived seriousness of the diseases. They were, to an extent misinformed, about the use of condoms and were scared of the repercussions. As such they were exposed to exploitation due to subordination and were eventually vulnerable to contract illnesses. In addition, the factor of gender inequality denies opportunities of empowerment to women, who often encounter direct opposition to their attempts at self-improvement, thereby staying in their “destitute” positions forever. Women interviewed for this study suffered stress and frustration with irresponsible partners. Their multiple roles, as well as household chores, hinder their active participation in any programmes. It is my contention that, to be liberated, women need to be empowered and all forms of discrimination and gender inequality, that block their pursuit of areas of interest, need to be totally eliminated. The women’s responses in the interview contain important suggestions on the needs for empowerment programmes through integrating HIV/AIDS issues and literacy at community level. The study concludes with the recommendations for the need for empowerment programmes. , Dr. M.C. van Loggerenberg
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- Authors: Mashao, Zanele Philadelphia
- Date: 2008-06-05T11:41:06Z
- Subjects: Safe sex in AIDS prevention , AIDS(Disease) prevention , Sexual behaviour of women , South Africa , Women education , Adult education of women
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:9035 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/549
- Description: The aim of this research was to establish the women’s perceptions, opinions and feelings on the practise of safe sex and HIV/AIDS to see if there is correlation between sexual behaviour and the level of education. The ultimate aim was to determine, and to raise awareness of, the need for empowerment of women through integrating HIV/AIDS issues and literacy at the community level. In this study it appeared that gender inequality is among other factors fuelling the rapid spread of HIV/AIDS. Statistics have proven that women are both amongst those infected and have the highest rate of illiteracy. Thus it is important to instil skills, knowledge, values and attitudes (SKVAs) and thus enhance women’s lives. The question that guided the research reported in this study is: How can women be empowered with skills, knowledge, values and attitudes to combat the spread of HIV/AIDS, to better their own lives and to become active change agents in their community? Investigations of this study prompted the researcher to review literature related to empowerment of women. The theoretical foundation discussed the elements related to the research question. Theoretical elements discussed are: empowerment, literacy and HIV/AIDS issues. This literature survey served the purpose of checking the validity of my claim, and returned a “valid” verdict. In the light of the above, a qualitative research methodology was adopted, using personal interviews for data collection. Eight participants were selected by purposive sampling to represent the widest possible range of perspectives, experiences and needs, and the interviews were designed to arrive at a deeper understanding of those experiences and needs. The data gathered were then analysed and findings written up. The findings of this research indicated that women had knowledge about HIV/AIDS and perceived seriousness of the diseases. They were, to an extent misinformed, about the use of condoms and were scared of the repercussions. As such they were exposed to exploitation due to subordination and were eventually vulnerable to contract illnesses. In addition, the factor of gender inequality denies opportunities of empowerment to women, who often encounter direct opposition to their attempts at self-improvement, thereby staying in their “destitute” positions forever. Women interviewed for this study suffered stress and frustration with irresponsible partners. Their multiple roles, as well as household chores, hinder their active participation in any programmes. It is my contention that, to be liberated, women need to be empowered and all forms of discrimination and gender inequality, that block their pursuit of areas of interest, need to be totally eliminated. The women’s responses in the interview contain important suggestions on the needs for empowerment programmes through integrating HIV/AIDS issues and literacy at community level. The study concludes with the recommendations for the need for empowerment programmes. , Dr. M.C. van Loggerenberg
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The establishment of effective partnerships between school principals and union representatives.
- Authors: Gill, Colleen Elizabeth
- Date: 2008-08-20T09:45:32Z
- Subjects: educational change , educational management and organisation , South Africa
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:8025 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/895
- Description: Everyone in South Africa is keenly aware of and concerned about the massive educational changes. There is little doubt about the dominant role that change has played in our organizations and this is nowhere more evident than on the educational front. A wide variety of changes are bombarding schoolss in South Africa at present. In order to remain competitive and even survive, schools as organizations must meet the tremendous challenges presented by all the areas of change. In South Africa, up to 1997, the balance of power was overtly skewed in favour of management and unions relied largely on illegal practices and spoiling tactics to make headway. Despite the fact that over the past decade, greater equalization in substantive rights and dispute resolution mechanisms which treat all parties as equal, has been reached, perceptions and past practices are still deeply entrenched and manifested in an ‘us’ and ‘them’ approach. The aim of this study was to investigate the establishment of effective partnerships between principals and union representatives. The specific aim of this research project was to: • Describe the criteria for successful and effective participation and consultation between schools and unions • Identify and analyze the barriers (challenges) that compromise the educational management relationship between principals and union representatives • Investigate the perceptions of educators, principals and school governing bodies about the current school- union relations • Establish a framework that will surface challenges and remedies to mitigate educational partnership challenges. The results and recommendations of this study can be used to empower school managers and union representatives with effective partnership skills, which in turn will help solve problems in schools This study serves as an indication of the value of partnerships in improving quality in education. Summarily the research has proved to be of high significance to educators, school managers, stakeholders and policy makers. , Prof. C.F. Loock
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- Authors: Gill, Colleen Elizabeth
- Date: 2008-08-20T09:45:32Z
- Subjects: educational change , educational management and organisation , South Africa
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:8025 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/895
- Description: Everyone in South Africa is keenly aware of and concerned about the massive educational changes. There is little doubt about the dominant role that change has played in our organizations and this is nowhere more evident than on the educational front. A wide variety of changes are bombarding schoolss in South Africa at present. In order to remain competitive and even survive, schools as organizations must meet the tremendous challenges presented by all the areas of change. In South Africa, up to 1997, the balance of power was overtly skewed in favour of management and unions relied largely on illegal practices and spoiling tactics to make headway. Despite the fact that over the past decade, greater equalization in substantive rights and dispute resolution mechanisms which treat all parties as equal, has been reached, perceptions and past practices are still deeply entrenched and manifested in an ‘us’ and ‘them’ approach. The aim of this study was to investigate the establishment of effective partnerships between principals and union representatives. The specific aim of this research project was to: • Describe the criteria for successful and effective participation and consultation between schools and unions • Identify and analyze the barriers (challenges) that compromise the educational management relationship between principals and union representatives • Investigate the perceptions of educators, principals and school governing bodies about the current school- union relations • Establish a framework that will surface challenges and remedies to mitigate educational partnership challenges. The results and recommendations of this study can be used to empower school managers and union representatives with effective partnership skills, which in turn will help solve problems in schools This study serves as an indication of the value of partnerships in improving quality in education. Summarily the research has proved to be of high significance to educators, school managers, stakeholders and policy makers. , Prof. C.F. Loock
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The experiences of pregnant chiropractors in South Africa
- Authors: Anley, Kirsten
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Chiropractors , Pregnant chiropractors , South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/17340 , uj:15874
- Description: M.Tech. (Chiropractic) , Abstract: The practice of Chiropractic is undoubtedly a physically demanding profession, more so for female practitioners due to their smaller stature and strength in comparison to their male colleagues. The physical effects of pregnancy on practitioners is another factor to consider, as well as the implications on how the existing practice may or may not change during the course of the pregnancy. To date, there is no research on the effect pregnancy has on practising Chiropractors in South Africa. This makes it very difficult for pregnant Chiropractors, who themselves are undergoing immense physical and emotional changes. This lack of knowledge makes it difficult for pregnant Chiropractors to navigate their changing bodies and predict the impact this may have on their unique profession let alone additional factors such as financial implications due to pregnancy, structure of maternity leave, predict possible changes in treatment approach and thereby adapt practise accordingly and even prevent personal injury. Furthermore, this study was aimed to formulate a set of guidelines in order to provide as much advice and insight to expectant Chiropractors. The purpose of the guidelines would ensure their experience as being pregnant while in practice was as advantageous, positive and beneficial as possible. The study may also be used to open the door to future research. Method: A qualitative, exploratory, descriptive as well as contextual research design was used for the research. The study itself took place in two stages. In phase one, the researcher conducted a pilot interview and the data was self-analysed in order to gain experience and rectify the shortfalls which surfaced during the interviewing technique. Phase two began with the remaining phenomenological interviews whereby the participants were asked to discuss their experience of being pregnant while in practice. Interviews were conducted until data saturation, which was determined by the independent coder, was obtained. Data saturation was achieved after eight interviews. Data saturation was reached when common themes started emerging from the data which was collected. The data was analysed by means of open coding and identifying themes and categories. Participants were purposely selected given that they were qualified Chiropractors who had been pregnant to term while practicing full time.
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- Authors: Anley, Kirsten
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Chiropractors , Pregnant chiropractors , South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/17340 , uj:15874
- Description: M.Tech. (Chiropractic) , Abstract: The practice of Chiropractic is undoubtedly a physically demanding profession, more so for female practitioners due to their smaller stature and strength in comparison to their male colleagues. The physical effects of pregnancy on practitioners is another factor to consider, as well as the implications on how the existing practice may or may not change during the course of the pregnancy. To date, there is no research on the effect pregnancy has on practising Chiropractors in South Africa. This makes it very difficult for pregnant Chiropractors, who themselves are undergoing immense physical and emotional changes. This lack of knowledge makes it difficult for pregnant Chiropractors to navigate their changing bodies and predict the impact this may have on their unique profession let alone additional factors such as financial implications due to pregnancy, structure of maternity leave, predict possible changes in treatment approach and thereby adapt practise accordingly and even prevent personal injury. Furthermore, this study was aimed to formulate a set of guidelines in order to provide as much advice and insight to expectant Chiropractors. The purpose of the guidelines would ensure their experience as being pregnant while in practice was as advantageous, positive and beneficial as possible. The study may also be used to open the door to future research. Method: A qualitative, exploratory, descriptive as well as contextual research design was used for the research. The study itself took place in two stages. In phase one, the researcher conducted a pilot interview and the data was self-analysed in order to gain experience and rectify the shortfalls which surfaced during the interviewing technique. Phase two began with the remaining phenomenological interviews whereby the participants were asked to discuss their experience of being pregnant while in practice. Interviews were conducted until data saturation, which was determined by the independent coder, was obtained. Data saturation was achieved after eight interviews. Data saturation was reached when common themes started emerging from the data which was collected. The data was analysed by means of open coding and identifying themes and categories. Participants were purposely selected given that they were qualified Chiropractors who had been pregnant to term while practicing full time.
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The globality of the local? A decolonial perspective on local economic development in South Africa
- Ndlovu, Morgan, Makoni, Eric Nyembezi
- Authors: Ndlovu, Morgan , Makoni, Eric Nyembezi
- Date: 2014
- Subjects: Coloniality , Inequality , Local Economic Development , Place-based approaches , South Africa , Zone of non-being
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/16670 , uj:15796 , Citation: Ndlovu, M. & Makoni, E.N.2014. The globality of the local? A decolonial perspective on local economic development in South Africa.Local Economy, 29(4-5), 503-518. , DOI: 10.1177/0269094214537960
- Description: Abstract This article employs the decolonial thinking paradigm to dispel the long-held myth that Local Economic Development strategies are universal panacea that can result in the development of all local economies globally. It is opined in this article that the growing literature celebrating the salience of Local Economic Development strategies often downplay how these strategies at times result in the reproduction of economic inequalities. This is primarily so in cities of the Global South which remain weighed down by the burden of colonial and apartheid history. For these repressive systems of governance relegated the colonised to the zones of non-being where opportunities for economic development and self-realisation were deliberately foreclosed. As will be made apparent below, the burden of colonial and apartheid history did not miraculously disappear with the advent of political independence. Instead, the spectre of coloniality – defined as the continuation of economic, socio-spatial and epistemological domination of the hitherto colonised, still looms large. The primary argument advanced here, therefore, is that Local Economic Development strategies implemented in highly socio-spatially fragmented and economically uneven societies can further exacerbate these inequalities. The case of post-apartheid South Africa is used to highlight how Local Economic Development strategies implemented in highly divided societies often reproduce economic and socio-spatial inequalities.
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- Authors: Ndlovu, Morgan , Makoni, Eric Nyembezi
- Date: 2014
- Subjects: Coloniality , Inequality , Local Economic Development , Place-based approaches , South Africa , Zone of non-being
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/16670 , uj:15796 , Citation: Ndlovu, M. & Makoni, E.N.2014. The globality of the local? A decolonial perspective on local economic development in South Africa.Local Economy, 29(4-5), 503-518. , DOI: 10.1177/0269094214537960
- Description: Abstract This article employs the decolonial thinking paradigm to dispel the long-held myth that Local Economic Development strategies are universal panacea that can result in the development of all local economies globally. It is opined in this article that the growing literature celebrating the salience of Local Economic Development strategies often downplay how these strategies at times result in the reproduction of economic inequalities. This is primarily so in cities of the Global South which remain weighed down by the burden of colonial and apartheid history. For these repressive systems of governance relegated the colonised to the zones of non-being where opportunities for economic development and self-realisation were deliberately foreclosed. As will be made apparent below, the burden of colonial and apartheid history did not miraculously disappear with the advent of political independence. Instead, the spectre of coloniality – defined as the continuation of economic, socio-spatial and epistemological domination of the hitherto colonised, still looms large. The primary argument advanced here, therefore, is that Local Economic Development strategies implemented in highly socio-spatially fragmented and economically uneven societies can further exacerbate these inequalities. The case of post-apartheid South Africa is used to highlight how Local Economic Development strategies implemented in highly divided societies often reproduce economic and socio-spatial inequalities.
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The impact of black economic empowerment on the management of small companies in South Africa.
- Authors: Van der Nest, Delrene
- Date: 2008-05-06T10:11:17Z
- Subjects: employee empowerment , small business management , affirmative action programs , black employment , South Africa
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:6776 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/319
- Description: The subject of this dissertation is a fairly contentious issue, with advocates on all sides debating the effectiveness and value of affirmative action, as defined in the Black Economic Empowerment legislature. The goal is to determine the affect of BEE on the management of Small and Medium Enterprises in South Africa, although SME’s have been found by this study to have an influence on the effectiveness of BEE. An overview of the origins and history of affirmative action policies, cumulating in BEE, are discussed, and the various policies and their effectiveness are examined. Special emphasis was placed on the study of the Black Economic Empowerment Commission, and the recent policies around the enforcing of BEE compliance on corporate South Africa. The biggest problem with the implementation of BEE was found to be financing. Many financial models have been attempted to provide the necessary funding for empowerment to happen, but all seem to be flawed in some way or another. Insight was gained into how BEE policies are structured, the particular goals they are trying to achieve, and conclusions were drawn on how best these goals could be met. The study then provides an overview of the position and value of Small and Medium Enterprises in the South African economy and the particular issues that management of these enterprises face. The value of SME’s to the government’s policies of addressing massive unemployment in South Africa is examined, and certain conclusions are drawn around how effective these policies are. The various constraints and peculiar problems of the SME sector are examined, in order to place the topic of the dissertation in context. The dissertation then discusses the approach that was taken by the author in gathering the information and research material that was used to write the paper. These methods included meticulous research of the subject matter in the written press, internet sources, online libraries, as well as many personal interviews with leading industry and government personalities. This information is then used to discuss the effect of BEE in practice, with particular emphasis on impact that BEE has had and is having on the SME sector of the South African economy. Discussion is provided around the application of the BEE scorecard, as well as a section covering finance, both local and foreign, of BEE deals. The opinions of the industry leaders interviewed are discussed and particular issues raised by them are examined in the light of the previous discussions around BEE and SME’s. Lastly, the dissertation presents a set of conclusions drawn by the author, and backed up by industry comment. These conclusions provide a clear understanding of the impact that BEE is having on SME’s, as well as how SME’s will have an effect on the long-term success of BEE in South Africa. , Prof. S. Kruger
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- Authors: Van der Nest, Delrene
- Date: 2008-05-06T10:11:17Z
- Subjects: employee empowerment , small business management , affirmative action programs , black employment , South Africa
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:6776 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/319
- Description: The subject of this dissertation is a fairly contentious issue, with advocates on all sides debating the effectiveness and value of affirmative action, as defined in the Black Economic Empowerment legislature. The goal is to determine the affect of BEE on the management of Small and Medium Enterprises in South Africa, although SME’s have been found by this study to have an influence on the effectiveness of BEE. An overview of the origins and history of affirmative action policies, cumulating in BEE, are discussed, and the various policies and their effectiveness are examined. Special emphasis was placed on the study of the Black Economic Empowerment Commission, and the recent policies around the enforcing of BEE compliance on corporate South Africa. The biggest problem with the implementation of BEE was found to be financing. Many financial models have been attempted to provide the necessary funding for empowerment to happen, but all seem to be flawed in some way or another. Insight was gained into how BEE policies are structured, the particular goals they are trying to achieve, and conclusions were drawn on how best these goals could be met. The study then provides an overview of the position and value of Small and Medium Enterprises in the South African economy and the particular issues that management of these enterprises face. The value of SME’s to the government’s policies of addressing massive unemployment in South Africa is examined, and certain conclusions are drawn around how effective these policies are. The various constraints and peculiar problems of the SME sector are examined, in order to place the topic of the dissertation in context. The dissertation then discusses the approach that was taken by the author in gathering the information and research material that was used to write the paper. These methods included meticulous research of the subject matter in the written press, internet sources, online libraries, as well as many personal interviews with leading industry and government personalities. This information is then used to discuss the effect of BEE in practice, with particular emphasis on impact that BEE has had and is having on the SME sector of the South African economy. Discussion is provided around the application of the BEE scorecard, as well as a section covering finance, both local and foreign, of BEE deals. The opinions of the industry leaders interviewed are discussed and particular issues raised by them are examined in the light of the previous discussions around BEE and SME’s. Lastly, the dissertation presents a set of conclusions drawn by the author, and backed up by industry comment. These conclusions provide a clear understanding of the impact that BEE is having on SME’s, as well as how SME’s will have an effect on the long-term success of BEE in South Africa. , Prof. S. Kruger
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The importance of human capital in the manufacturing sector of the South African economy.
- Masuku, Samukelisiwe Desiree
- Authors: Masuku, Samukelisiwe Desiree
- Date: 2008-06-20T13:41:59Z
- Subjects: manufacturing industries , South Africa , human capital
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:3080 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/649
- Description: A country that is unable to develop the skills and knowledge of its people and to utilise them effectively in the national economy is unable to develop. No country can sustain economic development and international competitiveness if its human resources are not developed to contribute significantly to the economy. Human capital refers to the knowledge and skills that people in the work force acquire through education, on-the-job training and self-teaching. According to human capital theories, education and training enhance a person’s stock of human capital, increasing productive potential and leading to higher earnings. South Africa has a shortage of skilled workers and an oversupply of unskilled workers that resulted from bottlenecks in the labour market generated by apartheid. People play a crucial role in any company’s ability to produce products and services that will improve a country’s productivity and economic growth. The role of human capital and resources for development is of paramount importance in a country like South Africa, as its human resources are underdeveloped and the potential of people are not realised or taken into account. Experts agree that to maintain a relative standard of living, countries must upgrade the education and skill levels of the labour force. Labour plays an essential role in the economic growth of the country and it is important to develop manpower efficiently to be able to supply the necessary skills required by a growing economy. The SADC region should continuously improve its human capital to enhance high levels of productivity and, by employing modern technology, the standard of living will be harnessed. During 2001, 10,2 percent of the manufacturing labour force was classified as highly skilled. It is important for the manufacturing sector to keep up with technological advancement in order to compete globally. To increase exports, labour productivity, employment level and wages, the manufacturing sector should continuously train, retrain and educate its labour force. Without technological changes, growth would come to a standstill and education and training should therefore continue to meet these technological changes. The South African manufacturing sector is characterised by structural changes that are shifting from labour intensive, low technology and resource-based industries, to medium and high technology and sales-based industries. The manufacturing, finance and communications sectors have shifted from semi-skilled to highly skilled industries. In the secondary sector, skills that are in demand include an understanding of global markets and the regulations governing access to these markets. There should be better linkages with, and co-operation between education and training. Training is part of the world of work. Training should remain the responsibility of employers, the Departments of Labour and Education, training providers and government and should be at the heart of the new institutional regime for skills development. Therefore, it necessitates individual employers to improve the co-ordination of training and increases their investments in skills formation. Improving human capital should be regarded as a benefit with positive externalities. SETA’s are required to respond to the skills backlog and the enterprise training needs of the various stakeholders by overseeing designated skills training programmes and development initiatives. The guidelines of the Skills Development Act and the Skills Development Levy Act govern such requirements set for the SETA’s. , Prof. G. Van Zyl
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- Authors: Masuku, Samukelisiwe Desiree
- Date: 2008-06-20T13:41:59Z
- Subjects: manufacturing industries , South Africa , human capital
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:3080 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/649
- Description: A country that is unable to develop the skills and knowledge of its people and to utilise them effectively in the national economy is unable to develop. No country can sustain economic development and international competitiveness if its human resources are not developed to contribute significantly to the economy. Human capital refers to the knowledge and skills that people in the work force acquire through education, on-the-job training and self-teaching. According to human capital theories, education and training enhance a person’s stock of human capital, increasing productive potential and leading to higher earnings. South Africa has a shortage of skilled workers and an oversupply of unskilled workers that resulted from bottlenecks in the labour market generated by apartheid. People play a crucial role in any company’s ability to produce products and services that will improve a country’s productivity and economic growth. The role of human capital and resources for development is of paramount importance in a country like South Africa, as its human resources are underdeveloped and the potential of people are not realised or taken into account. Experts agree that to maintain a relative standard of living, countries must upgrade the education and skill levels of the labour force. Labour plays an essential role in the economic growth of the country and it is important to develop manpower efficiently to be able to supply the necessary skills required by a growing economy. The SADC region should continuously improve its human capital to enhance high levels of productivity and, by employing modern technology, the standard of living will be harnessed. During 2001, 10,2 percent of the manufacturing labour force was classified as highly skilled. It is important for the manufacturing sector to keep up with technological advancement in order to compete globally. To increase exports, labour productivity, employment level and wages, the manufacturing sector should continuously train, retrain and educate its labour force. Without technological changes, growth would come to a standstill and education and training should therefore continue to meet these technological changes. The South African manufacturing sector is characterised by structural changes that are shifting from labour intensive, low technology and resource-based industries, to medium and high technology and sales-based industries. The manufacturing, finance and communications sectors have shifted from semi-skilled to highly skilled industries. In the secondary sector, skills that are in demand include an understanding of global markets and the regulations governing access to these markets. There should be better linkages with, and co-operation between education and training. Training is part of the world of work. Training should remain the responsibility of employers, the Departments of Labour and Education, training providers and government and should be at the heart of the new institutional regime for skills development. Therefore, it necessitates individual employers to improve the co-ordination of training and increases their investments in skills formation. Improving human capital should be regarded as a benefit with positive externalities. SETA’s are required to respond to the skills backlog and the enterprise training needs of the various stakeholders by overseeing designated skills training programmes and development initiatives. The guidelines of the Skills Development Act and the Skills Development Levy Act govern such requirements set for the SETA’s. , Prof. G. Van Zyl
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The issue of communication in the construction industry: A case of South Africa
- Renault, Berenger Yembi, Justus,& Ngala Agumba
- Authors: Renault, Berenger Yembi , Justus,& Ngala Agumba
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Communication , Construction Industry (CI) , South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/93996 , uj:20417 , Citation: Renault, B.Y. & Justus, N.A. 2016. The issue of communication in the construction industry: A case of South Africa.
- Description: Abstract: Communication within construction presented exceptional problems. This is particularly evident within the construction sector, where interactions have the tendency to be characterised by unacquainted classes of people coming together for brief periods before dispersing to work on other ventures. Owing to its specific characteristics, the construction industry creates a complex communication environment. This paper sought to improve communication in construction. In order to define the problem in more detail and to achieve the purpose of the study, an exhaustive literature review on communication in construction was conducted, a total of ten experts on the practice of communication in construction in Gauteng (South Africa) were interviewed, through semi-structured, in-depth interviews. Findings revealed that the majority of issues regarding communication in construction were reported to be between demand and supply-side stakeholders. The robust interaction in construction projects between stakeholders seems to make construction projects very exposed to communication problems. Furthermore, a waste of time was revealed as a result of poor communication, a discrepancy in stakeholders ‘power and about poor consensus particularly in the public sector, and a lack of stakeholders’ ability to sympathise with the other parties involved.
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- Authors: Renault, Berenger Yembi , Justus,& Ngala Agumba
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Communication , Construction Industry (CI) , South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/93996 , uj:20417 , Citation: Renault, B.Y. & Justus, N.A. 2016. The issue of communication in the construction industry: A case of South Africa.
- Description: Abstract: Communication within construction presented exceptional problems. This is particularly evident within the construction sector, where interactions have the tendency to be characterised by unacquainted classes of people coming together for brief periods before dispersing to work on other ventures. Owing to its specific characteristics, the construction industry creates a complex communication environment. This paper sought to improve communication in construction. In order to define the problem in more detail and to achieve the purpose of the study, an exhaustive literature review on communication in construction was conducted, a total of ten experts on the practice of communication in construction in Gauteng (South Africa) were interviewed, through semi-structured, in-depth interviews. Findings revealed that the majority of issues regarding communication in construction were reported to be between demand and supply-side stakeholders. The robust interaction in construction projects between stakeholders seems to make construction projects very exposed to communication problems. Furthermore, a waste of time was revealed as a result of poor communication, a discrepancy in stakeholders ‘power and about poor consensus particularly in the public sector, and a lack of stakeholders’ ability to sympathise with the other parties involved.
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