Report of the multidisciplinary investigation of differentiation and potential hybridisation between two Yellowfish species Labeobarbus Kimberleyensis and L. Aeneus from the Orange-Vaal system
- Bloomer, Paulette, Villet, Martin H, Bills, Ian R, Van der Bank, F Herman, Jones, Nick, Walsh, Gina
- Authors: Bloomer, Paulette , Villet, Martin H , Bills, Ian R , Van der Bank, F Herman , Jones, Nick , Walsh, Gina
- Date: 2007
- Language: English
- Type: Report
- Identifier: vital:7162 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1011937
- Description: From the executive summary]: The relationships within and between two yellowfish species, Labeobarbus aeneus (smallmouth yellowfish) and L. kimberleyensis (largemouth yellowfish) from the Orange-Vaal system were investigated through three independently conducted studies of the same material collected from the Sak River (the type locality of L. aeneus), the upper Orange River at Aliwal North and the lower Orange River at Pella and Onseepkans.
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- Date Issued: 2007
- Authors: Bloomer, Paulette , Villet, Martin H , Bills, Ian R , Van der Bank, F Herman , Jones, Nick , Walsh, Gina
- Date: 2007
- Language: English
- Type: Report
- Identifier: vital:7162 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1011937
- Description: From the executive summary]: The relationships within and between two yellowfish species, Labeobarbus aeneus (smallmouth yellowfish) and L. kimberleyensis (largemouth yellowfish) from the Orange-Vaal system were investigated through three independently conducted studies of the same material collected from the Sak River (the type locality of L. aeneus), the upper Orange River at Aliwal North and the lower Orange River at Pella and Onseepkans.
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- Date Issued: 2007
Key issues in public service broadcasting (PSB) in Sub-Saharan Africa
- Authors: Banda, Fackson
- Date: 2006
- Language: English
- Type: Report
- Identifier: vital:532 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1008545
- Description: This background paper discusses some of the key issues associated with the phenomenon of public service broadcasting (PBS) in selected sub-Saharan African countries. These issues include (i) the conceptualisation of PSB (ii) the international politico-juridical context for PSB (iii) the regulatory-cum-policy models for PSB and (iv) the funding models for PSB.
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- Date Issued: 2006
- Authors: Banda, Fackson
- Date: 2006
- Language: English
- Type: Report
- Identifier: vital:532 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1008545
- Description: This background paper discusses some of the key issues associated with the phenomenon of public service broadcasting (PBS) in selected sub-Saharan African countries. These issues include (i) the conceptualisation of PSB (ii) the international politico-juridical context for PSB (iii) the regulatory-cum-policy models for PSB and (iv) the funding models for PSB.
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- Date Issued: 2006
Zambia African Media Development Initiative (AMDI) research report
- Authors: Banda, Fackson
- Date: 2006
- Language: English
- Type: Report
- Identifier: vital:533 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1008546
- Description: This report is one of 18 produced as part of the African Media Development Initiative Research Project, completed in 2006. Firstly, the study outlines the major media development initiatives that have taken place in the Zambian media and communication landscape since 2000. Secondly, it analyses how key actors view these initiatives, in the light of wider media development programmes unfolding on the African continent. Thirdly, it gives a case study of one particularly insightful media development activity in the country. On the whole, the study concludes that the radio sector has grown since 2000. Television has received little investment because the state has more control over this sector. The past five years have seen a growth in better-coordinated media development initiatives. The content of the media has itself become diversified, but there is still a prepoderance of urban-based, elite voices.
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- Date Issued: 2006
- Authors: Banda, Fackson
- Date: 2006
- Language: English
- Type: Report
- Identifier: vital:533 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1008546
- Description: This report is one of 18 produced as part of the African Media Development Initiative Research Project, completed in 2006. Firstly, the study outlines the major media development initiatives that have taken place in the Zambian media and communication landscape since 2000. Secondly, it analyses how key actors view these initiatives, in the light of wider media development programmes unfolding on the African continent. Thirdly, it gives a case study of one particularly insightful media development activity in the country. On the whole, the study concludes that the radio sector has grown since 2000. Television has received little investment because the state has more control over this sector. The past five years have seen a growth in better-coordinated media development initiatives. The content of the media has itself become diversified, but there is still a prepoderance of urban-based, elite voices.
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- Date Issued: 2006
Learning support materials (LSMs) and Curriculum 2005 (C2005): a research paper on the role of learning support materials in Curriculum 2005.
- Czerniewicz, Laura, Murray, Sarah R, Probyn, Margie J
- Authors: Czerniewicz, Laura , Murray, Sarah R , Probyn, Margie J
- Date: 2000
- Language: English
- Type: Report
- Identifier: vital:7018 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1007172
- Description: The report examines the role of LSMs in bringing about the change envisaged in Curriculum 2005. It highlights three aspects of the new curriculum that are especially pertinent: resource-based learning, information literacy and lifelong learning. It argues that lifelong learning depends on information literacy, and this literacy can only be acquired through interaction with resources. The new curriculum thus requires resources. The report then examines the way in which LSMs are conceptualised in policy documents. It reveals a lack of clarity both with regard to the nature of LSMs and who is responsible for producing them. It proposes a framework for the description of LSMs, which distinguishes between resources (the ‘raw materials’) and LSMs (resources shaped to a pedagogical purpose). The question of access to resources is then considered. The report argues that access requires a minimum level of expenditure, and points to the fact that spending on LSMs has fallen dramatically over the past four years. To enable access, LSMs must be well-structured, well-prepared and appropriate. They must also reach schools on time and be well-managed when they get there. The report also considers access to libraries and computer technology, both of which are vital in resource-based learning. It reveals severe cutbacks in school and provincial library services, and disparities with regard to access to libraries and computer technology, in particular and to LSMs in general. In multilingual societies, language is a factor that determines access to LSMs. The report reveals that although policy advocates a multilingual approach, increasing numbers of School Governing Bodies are opting for education in English. This will influence publishing in all African languages. The report then turns to the situation in classrooms and finds wide disparities between teaching practices in well-resourced and under-resourced schools with the former being closer to the practices advocated by C2005 than the latter. The report suggests that change will not occur overnight. Resources construct practice and are necessary in order for real change to occur. Low levels of literacy, especially in rural schools are exacerbated by the fact that children are expected to read in an inadequately mastered second language. Consequently, teachers interpret textbooks that are often inaccessible to learners thus setting patterns of rote learning and dependency that persist throughout children’s schooling. Poor basic literacy is also a concern as it is fundamental to the development of more sophisticated literacies required by C2005. The report considers the teacher-textbook debate and challenges its polarity, arguing instead for a hand-in-hand approach: textbooks and other LSMs cannot on their own improve teaching; they must be accompanied by teacher development. It is this view which frames discussion of three important components of teacher competence: use of LSMs; design / production of LSMs; and evaluation of LSMs Research suggests that teachers mediate LSMs and adapt them to existing practice and that teachers do not always share the vision of materials writers nor understand their conceptual goals. They may not even use LSMs when they are available. Nevertheless, international research has shown that carefully designed LSMs can support curriculum change. While policy now requires that teachers produce some of their own LSMs, research reveals wide disparities in their ability to do so. For many the desire to produce their own LSMs does not translate into a practical competence. Some commentators believe that it is unrealistic to expect teachers to produce their own LSMs: they should rather make use of good quality textbooks (which provide the learning programme), and develop their own supplementary materials. However this highlights the importance of consistent, fair and competent book evaluation systems/ practices, an area which research has shown to be currently extremely problematic. In conclusion, the report re-emphasises the importance of resources and stresses their role in capacity building. Concern is expressed that policy documents do not always pay sufficient attention to this. The report also points to the need to increase efficiencies in the system and spend what funding there is wisely. Finally, it highlights the need for more systematic research on what happens in classrooms to inform curriculum planning and implementation.
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- Date Issued: 2000
- Authors: Czerniewicz, Laura , Murray, Sarah R , Probyn, Margie J
- Date: 2000
- Language: English
- Type: Report
- Identifier: vital:7018 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1007172
- Description: The report examines the role of LSMs in bringing about the change envisaged in Curriculum 2005. It highlights three aspects of the new curriculum that are especially pertinent: resource-based learning, information literacy and lifelong learning. It argues that lifelong learning depends on information literacy, and this literacy can only be acquired through interaction with resources. The new curriculum thus requires resources. The report then examines the way in which LSMs are conceptualised in policy documents. It reveals a lack of clarity both with regard to the nature of LSMs and who is responsible for producing them. It proposes a framework for the description of LSMs, which distinguishes between resources (the ‘raw materials’) and LSMs (resources shaped to a pedagogical purpose). The question of access to resources is then considered. The report argues that access requires a minimum level of expenditure, and points to the fact that spending on LSMs has fallen dramatically over the past four years. To enable access, LSMs must be well-structured, well-prepared and appropriate. They must also reach schools on time and be well-managed when they get there. The report also considers access to libraries and computer technology, both of which are vital in resource-based learning. It reveals severe cutbacks in school and provincial library services, and disparities with regard to access to libraries and computer technology, in particular and to LSMs in general. In multilingual societies, language is a factor that determines access to LSMs. The report reveals that although policy advocates a multilingual approach, increasing numbers of School Governing Bodies are opting for education in English. This will influence publishing in all African languages. The report then turns to the situation in classrooms and finds wide disparities between teaching practices in well-resourced and under-resourced schools with the former being closer to the practices advocated by C2005 than the latter. The report suggests that change will not occur overnight. Resources construct practice and are necessary in order for real change to occur. Low levels of literacy, especially in rural schools are exacerbated by the fact that children are expected to read in an inadequately mastered second language. Consequently, teachers interpret textbooks that are often inaccessible to learners thus setting patterns of rote learning and dependency that persist throughout children’s schooling. Poor basic literacy is also a concern as it is fundamental to the development of more sophisticated literacies required by C2005. The report considers the teacher-textbook debate and challenges its polarity, arguing instead for a hand-in-hand approach: textbooks and other LSMs cannot on their own improve teaching; they must be accompanied by teacher development. It is this view which frames discussion of three important components of teacher competence: use of LSMs; design / production of LSMs; and evaluation of LSMs Research suggests that teachers mediate LSMs and adapt them to existing practice and that teachers do not always share the vision of materials writers nor understand their conceptual goals. They may not even use LSMs when they are available. Nevertheless, international research has shown that carefully designed LSMs can support curriculum change. While policy now requires that teachers produce some of their own LSMs, research reveals wide disparities in their ability to do so. For many the desire to produce their own LSMs does not translate into a practical competence. Some commentators believe that it is unrealistic to expect teachers to produce their own LSMs: they should rather make use of good quality textbooks (which provide the learning programme), and develop their own supplementary materials. However this highlights the importance of consistent, fair and competent book evaluation systems/ practices, an area which research has shown to be currently extremely problematic. In conclusion, the report re-emphasises the importance of resources and stresses their role in capacity building. Concern is expressed that policy documents do not always pay sufficient attention to this. The report also points to the need to increase efficiencies in the system and spend what funding there is wisely. Finally, it highlights the need for more systematic research on what happens in classrooms to inform curriculum planning and implementation.
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- Date Issued: 2000
Social Responsibility Report For Unity Incorporation
- Labour Research Service (LRS)
- Authors: Labour Research Service (LRS)
- Date: 1994-11-23
- Subjects: Labour Unions -- South Africa Food & Allied Workers' Union South African Catering, Commercial & Allied Workers' Union Paper Printing & Allied Workers' Union African Clothing & Textile Workers' Union
- Language: English
- Type: Report , Text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/4852 , vital:20736
- Description: A feature of the social responsibility research carried out by the Labour Research Service during the year to September 1994 has been an increased emphasis on the monitoring of companies previously assessed by the board of Unity Inc. This trend is expected to continue as the Community Growth Fund expands and more companies are approved.
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- Date Issued: 1994-11-23
- Authors: Labour Research Service (LRS)
- Date: 1994-11-23
- Subjects: Labour Unions -- South Africa Food & Allied Workers' Union South African Catering, Commercial & Allied Workers' Union Paper Printing & Allied Workers' Union African Clothing & Textile Workers' Union
- Language: English
- Type: Report , Text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/4852 , vital:20736
- Description: A feature of the social responsibility research carried out by the Labour Research Service during the year to September 1994 has been an increased emphasis on the monitoring of companies previously assessed by the board of Unity Inc. This trend is expected to continue as the Community Growth Fund expands and more companies are approved.
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- Date Issued: 1994-11-23
Motor Transport Undertaking Industrial Council: wage analysis for the Transport & General Wokers' Union
- Labour Research Service (LRS)
- Authors: Labour Research Service (LRS)
- Date: 1987-10-12
- Subjects: Motor Transport Industrial Council (South Africa) Trucking -– South Africa Wages -- Transport workers -- South Africa Collective bargaining -- Transportation -- South Africa Inflation (Finance) -- South Africa Turnover (Business) -- South Africa Transportation -- South Africa -- Finance Profit -- South Africa Labour unions -- South Africa South African Transport and Allied Workers' Union Industrial Council for the Motor Transport Undertaking (South Africa)
- Language: English
- Type: Report , Text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/3060 , vital:20356
- Description: The industrial council agreement for Motor Transport Undertaking (Goods) in the Transvaal will be in force until 1990. Wages are negotiated annually, for implementation in January, but a compulsory arbitration provision comes into effect if there is a deadlock. This document is prepared to assist the Transport & General Workers Union in providing factual information to the arbitrator to back up the demand for a substantial wage increase. The union has rejected a final offer from the employers of an eight and a half percent increase in January 1988. Unfortunately, we have not received the wage demands of the union, so our report is not as focused as it should be.
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- Date Issued: 1987-10-12
- Authors: Labour Research Service (LRS)
- Date: 1987-10-12
- Subjects: Motor Transport Industrial Council (South Africa) Trucking -– South Africa Wages -- Transport workers -- South Africa Collective bargaining -- Transportation -- South Africa Inflation (Finance) -- South Africa Turnover (Business) -- South Africa Transportation -- South Africa -- Finance Profit -- South Africa Labour unions -- South Africa South African Transport and Allied Workers' Union Industrial Council for the Motor Transport Undertaking (South Africa)
- Language: English
- Type: Report , Text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/3060 , vital:20356
- Description: The industrial council agreement for Motor Transport Undertaking (Goods) in the Transvaal will be in force until 1990. Wages are negotiated annually, for implementation in January, but a compulsory arbitration provision comes into effect if there is a deadlock. This document is prepared to assist the Transport & General Workers Union in providing factual information to the arbitrator to back up the demand for a substantial wage increase. The union has rejected a final offer from the employers of an eight and a half percent increase in January 1988. Unfortunately, we have not received the wage demands of the union, so our report is not as focused as it should be.
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- Date Issued: 1987-10-12
Motor Transport Undertaking Industrial Council: wage analysis for the Transport & General Wokers' Union
- Labour Research Service (LRS)
- Authors: Labour Research Service (LRS)
- Date: 1987-10-12
- Subjects: Motor Transport Industrial Council (South Africa) Trucking -- South Africa Wages -- Transport workers -- South Africa Collective bargaining -- Transportation -- South Africa Inflation (Finance) -- South Africa Turnover (Business) -- South Africa Transportation -- South Africa -- Finance Profit -- South Africa Labour unions -- South Africa South African Transport and Allied Workers' Union Industrial Council for the Motor Transport Undertaking (South Africa)
- Language: English
- Type: Report , Text
- Identifier: vital:2155 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/2155
- Description: The industrial council agreement for Motor Transport Undertaking (Goods) in the Transvaal will be in force until 1990. Wages are negotiated annually, for implementation in January, but a compulsory arbitration provision comes into effect if there is a deadlock. This document is prepared to assist the Transport & General Workers Union in providing factual information to the arbitrator to back up the demand for a substantial wage increase. The union has rejected a final offer from the employers of an eight and a half percent increase in January 1988. Unfortunately, we have not received the wage demands of the union, so our report is not as focused as it should be.
- Full Text:
- Date Issued: 1987-10-12
- Authors: Labour Research Service (LRS)
- Date: 1987-10-12
- Subjects: Motor Transport Industrial Council (South Africa) Trucking -- South Africa Wages -- Transport workers -- South Africa Collective bargaining -- Transportation -- South Africa Inflation (Finance) -- South Africa Turnover (Business) -- South Africa Transportation -- South Africa -- Finance Profit -- South Africa Labour unions -- South Africa South African Transport and Allied Workers' Union Industrial Council for the Motor Transport Undertaking (South Africa)
- Language: English
- Type: Report , Text
- Identifier: vital:2155 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/2155
- Description: The industrial council agreement for Motor Transport Undertaking (Goods) in the Transvaal will be in force until 1990. Wages are negotiated annually, for implementation in January, but a compulsory arbitration provision comes into effect if there is a deadlock. This document is prepared to assist the Transport & General Workers Union in providing factual information to the arbitrator to back up the demand for a substantial wage increase. The union has rejected a final offer from the employers of an eight and a half percent increase in January 1988. Unfortunately, we have not received the wage demands of the union, so our report is not as focused as it should be.
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- Date Issued: 1987-10-12
Associated Manganese Mines of SA Ltd: Bargaining Report for the National Union of Mineworkers, 19 August 1987
- Labour Research Service (LRS)
- Authors: Labour Research Service (LRS)
- Date: 1987-08-19
- Subjects: Associated Manganese Mines of South Africa Ltd. -- Finance Manganese mines and mining -- South Africa Wages -- Mineral industries -- South Africa Collective bargaining -- Mines and Mining -- South Africa Inflation (Finance) -- South Africa Turnover (Business) -- South Africa Profit -- South Africa Labour unions -- South Africa National Union of Mineworkers (South Africa) Mineral industries -- South Africa -- Finance
- Language: English
- Type: Report , Text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/2947 , vital:20345
- Description: The Associated Manganese Mines of SA Ltd (called Assmang in this report) mine manganese and iron in the Northern Cape. This report is to assist the union in the first ever wage negotiations with this company. The union has 800 members in the mines at Black Rock, Gloria, Beeshoek and Kururnan. No information is presently available on the current wage rates for the workers. They ordinarily work a 48 hour, 5 day week at 9.6 hours per day. In 1986 a very small wage rise was given. Negotiations will begin on Monday 24 August for wages for the year July 1987 to July 1988.
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- Date Issued: 1987-08-19
- Authors: Labour Research Service (LRS)
- Date: 1987-08-19
- Subjects: Associated Manganese Mines of South Africa Ltd. -- Finance Manganese mines and mining -- South Africa Wages -- Mineral industries -- South Africa Collective bargaining -- Mines and Mining -- South Africa Inflation (Finance) -- South Africa Turnover (Business) -- South Africa Profit -- South Africa Labour unions -- South Africa National Union of Mineworkers (South Africa) Mineral industries -- South Africa -- Finance
- Language: English
- Type: Report , Text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/2947 , vital:20345
- Description: The Associated Manganese Mines of SA Ltd (called Assmang in this report) mine manganese and iron in the Northern Cape. This report is to assist the union in the first ever wage negotiations with this company. The union has 800 members in the mines at Black Rock, Gloria, Beeshoek and Kururnan. No information is presently available on the current wage rates for the workers. They ordinarily work a 48 hour, 5 day week at 9.6 hours per day. In 1986 a very small wage rise was given. Negotiations will begin on Monday 24 August for wages for the year July 1987 to July 1988.
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- Date Issued: 1987-08-19
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