The Management of grey literature in academic libraries in the Eastern Cape: a case study of the theses and dissertations at Howard Pim library at the University of Fort Hare
- Mavuso, Mzwandile Lawrence https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7898-3965
- Authors: Mavuso, Mzwandile Lawrence https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7898-3965
- Date: 2015-09
- Subjects: Grey literature
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/25327 , vital:64145
- Description: The aim of this study was to investigate the management of grey literature in academic libraries in the Eastern Cape with special reference to the Howard Pim Library of Africana. The study intended to achieve the following objectives: describing to what extent is GL being acquired at UFH’s Howard Pim library; describing how the processing of GL is being done; explaining how access to GL is facilitated; assessing the preservation of the GL; explaining the importance of GL in research; determining how GL is shared among academic libraries within SEALS; and establishing challenges faced by the integration of GL in the SEALS consortium, all of which spring from a premise of how GL could be managed in academic libraries in the Eastern Cape. This investigation used a case study approach. The methodology used was a qualitative research approach which according to Leedy (1985: 101) and Merriam (2002) is used to answer questions about the complex nature of the phenomenon being studied. He further states that its purpose is to describe and understand the phenomenon from the point of view of the participants. The researcher used questionnaires, interviews, and observation processes to collect data in order to analyze it, and discuss the findings. The study revealed that the theses & dissertations collection are the only GL materials that were actively acquired and processed at the HPL and these were accessed by consulting the OPAC. However, other than T&D there is a bulk of unprocessed GL that remains inaccessible. Despite being invaluable research resource the GL is under threat of deterioration because of lack of preservation mechanisms. As a result of inaccessibility it cannot be shared or integrated within the SEALS consortium. Given the above, it is recommended that the library should lobby the university management for funding to establish the necessary infrastructure, training staff and users on management of GL and hire competent professionally qualified staff; to further research in this area as well as formulate and implement policies relevant to the efficient and effective management of GL. , Thesis (MLIS) -- Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, 2015
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- Date Issued: 2015-09
- Authors: Mavuso, Mzwandile Lawrence https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7898-3965
- Date: 2015-09
- Subjects: Grey literature
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/25327 , vital:64145
- Description: The aim of this study was to investigate the management of grey literature in academic libraries in the Eastern Cape with special reference to the Howard Pim Library of Africana. The study intended to achieve the following objectives: describing to what extent is GL being acquired at UFH’s Howard Pim library; describing how the processing of GL is being done; explaining how access to GL is facilitated; assessing the preservation of the GL; explaining the importance of GL in research; determining how GL is shared among academic libraries within SEALS; and establishing challenges faced by the integration of GL in the SEALS consortium, all of which spring from a premise of how GL could be managed in academic libraries in the Eastern Cape. This investigation used a case study approach. The methodology used was a qualitative research approach which according to Leedy (1985: 101) and Merriam (2002) is used to answer questions about the complex nature of the phenomenon being studied. He further states that its purpose is to describe and understand the phenomenon from the point of view of the participants. The researcher used questionnaires, interviews, and observation processes to collect data in order to analyze it, and discuss the findings. The study revealed that the theses & dissertations collection are the only GL materials that were actively acquired and processed at the HPL and these were accessed by consulting the OPAC. However, other than T&D there is a bulk of unprocessed GL that remains inaccessible. Despite being invaluable research resource the GL is under threat of deterioration because of lack of preservation mechanisms. As a result of inaccessibility it cannot be shared or integrated within the SEALS consortium. Given the above, it is recommended that the library should lobby the university management for funding to establish the necessary infrastructure, training staff and users on management of GL and hire competent professionally qualified staff; to further research in this area as well as formulate and implement policies relevant to the efficient and effective management of GL. , Thesis (MLIS) -- Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, 2015
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Transformation in the Ministry of Defence of South Sudan: An organizational change management approach
- Authors: Nyuon, Mayen Garang Malual
- Date: 2015-09
- Subjects: Organizational change , Reengineering (Management)
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/25338 , vital:64146
- Description: The purpose of this study assessed Transformation Strategy of 2012 - 2017 of the Ministry of Defence, which was developed as a set of objectives and principles to facilitate effective transformation and change management approach. Further, the effectiveness of public service reforms, public institutions restructuring and management of transformation policy in the Ministry of Defence is examined. This is to establish areas of compliance with existing structures in the public institutions of the government of South Sudan. Furthermore, this study examined practical experiences from South Sudan and the international experience of the public service reforms in some leading countries in Africa such as South Africa and Nigeria and also Rwanda public sector reform is assessed. In this study, the strengths and weakness of transformation process in the Ministry of Defence was analyzed. It is revealed that human resource management in Ministry of Defence enhanced knowledge in transformation process. The literature related to Transformation in the Ministry of Defence of South Sudan: organizational change and change management approach was reviewed, critically analyzing the knowledge gap that exists. Specifically the literature reviewed was in the areas of organizational change and importance of change management approach. The study was mainly quantitative though qualitative research paradigm was also engaged. It was cross sectional in nature involving a number of respondents who were in the Ministry of Defence. This study used exploratory design with the intention to explore and describe the public service transformation processes in Ministry of Defence. However, the research involved structured interviews and an in-depth investigation to understand the effect of public service transformation and change management strategy and its impact on the management and the structures of the Ministry of Defence. This was achieved through vital techniques and research instruments such as mixed research design. The findings of this study, the number shows that how transformation and reforms policies are formulated and implementation is the only problem facing the Ministry of Defence. This required Ministry to change the strategy of non-implementation of policies and to adapt effective implementation to ensure accountability and transparency to materialize change in the SPLA and Ministry as a whole. , Thesis (MPA) -- Faculty of Management and Commerce, 2015
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- Date Issued: 2015-09
- Authors: Nyuon, Mayen Garang Malual
- Date: 2015-09
- Subjects: Organizational change , Reengineering (Management)
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/25338 , vital:64146
- Description: The purpose of this study assessed Transformation Strategy of 2012 - 2017 of the Ministry of Defence, which was developed as a set of objectives and principles to facilitate effective transformation and change management approach. Further, the effectiveness of public service reforms, public institutions restructuring and management of transformation policy in the Ministry of Defence is examined. This is to establish areas of compliance with existing structures in the public institutions of the government of South Sudan. Furthermore, this study examined practical experiences from South Sudan and the international experience of the public service reforms in some leading countries in Africa such as South Africa and Nigeria and also Rwanda public sector reform is assessed. In this study, the strengths and weakness of transformation process in the Ministry of Defence was analyzed. It is revealed that human resource management in Ministry of Defence enhanced knowledge in transformation process. The literature related to Transformation in the Ministry of Defence of South Sudan: organizational change and change management approach was reviewed, critically analyzing the knowledge gap that exists. Specifically the literature reviewed was in the areas of organizational change and importance of change management approach. The study was mainly quantitative though qualitative research paradigm was also engaged. It was cross sectional in nature involving a number of respondents who were in the Ministry of Defence. This study used exploratory design with the intention to explore and describe the public service transformation processes in Ministry of Defence. However, the research involved structured interviews and an in-depth investigation to understand the effect of public service transformation and change management strategy and its impact on the management and the structures of the Ministry of Defence. This was achieved through vital techniques and research instruments such as mixed research design. The findings of this study, the number shows that how transformation and reforms policies are formulated and implementation is the only problem facing the Ministry of Defence. This required Ministry to change the strategy of non-implementation of policies and to adapt effective implementation to ensure accountability and transparency to materialize change in the SPLA and Ministry as a whole. , Thesis (MPA) -- Faculty of Management and Commerce, 2015
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An evaluation of intercultural communication challenges and their impacts on academic performance of the University of Fort Hare students
- Mgogo, Quatro https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3041-9753
- Authors: Mgogo, Quatro https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3041-9753
- Date: 2015-07
- Subjects: Intercultural communication--South Africa , Academic achievement , Communication--South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/25151 , vital:63982
- Description: This study aims to evaluate intercultural communication challenges and their impact on the academic performance of University of Fort Hare students. Intercultural communication has been an issue ever since nations started to link together, particularly in trading and job market. However, people have been looking at ways of fitting in and being able to meet halfway with regards to accommodating one another’s culture during the process of intercultural communication. Many scholars have given explicit definitions on intercultural communication, but some are not deep enough to make it clearer and more understandable. Scholars like Pinto (2000) define intercultural communication as communication between individuals or groups from distinctive cultures. , Thesis (MSoc) -- Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, 2015
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- Date Issued: 2015-07
- Authors: Mgogo, Quatro https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3041-9753
- Date: 2015-07
- Subjects: Intercultural communication--South Africa , Academic achievement , Communication--South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/25151 , vital:63982
- Description: This study aims to evaluate intercultural communication challenges and their impact on the academic performance of University of Fort Hare students. Intercultural communication has been an issue ever since nations started to link together, particularly in trading and job market. However, people have been looking at ways of fitting in and being able to meet halfway with regards to accommodating one another’s culture during the process of intercultural communication. Many scholars have given explicit definitions on intercultural communication, but some are not deep enough to make it clearer and more understandable. Scholars like Pinto (2000) define intercultural communication as communication between individuals or groups from distinctive cultures. , Thesis (MSoc) -- Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, 2015
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An assessment of the role of information and communication technology (ICT) in enhancing employee performance: a case-study of Nkonkobe local municipality
- Oyelana, Akeem Adewale https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7337-3260
- Authors: Oyelana, Akeem Adewale https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7337-3260
- Date: 2015-06
- Subjects: Municipal government , Internet in public administration
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/25157 , vital:63983
- Description: The operations and utilisation of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) are not well understood and have rarely been addressed both nationally and internationally. The aim of this study is therefore to establish a base level of understanding of the operational core values of ICT in Nkonkobe Local Municipality in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. The study used a qualitative research design that involved a desktop review methodology. Data was collected through the review of available published or existing documents. Data analysis included using document analysis which consist of the existing information reviewed from the literature or document containing information about various municipalities issues, journals and books as well as reviewed of various data analysis done in relation to the assessment of the role of ICT in enhancing employees performance with the aim of analyzing the organization structure of the municipality. Findings from previous literature revealed that there are constraints faced in the operations and utilisation of ICT. The study confirmed some of the operational hurdles to include lack of IT skills, and lack of clear understanding of ICT as well as training. The findings also identified the search for solutions to the challenges faced by the employees in Nkonkobe Local Municipality by providing an insight for further research regarding the institutional weaknesses and policy issues in this part of the world. The implications of the findings are that unless the limitations named above are resolved, ICT in Nkonkobe Local Municipality will continue to experience poor service delivery, poor economic growth and development. Recommendations to overcome these challenges are suggested. , Thesis (MPA) -- Faculty of Management and Commerce, 2015
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- Date Issued: 2015-06
- Authors: Oyelana, Akeem Adewale https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7337-3260
- Date: 2015-06
- Subjects: Municipal government , Internet in public administration
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/25157 , vital:63983
- Description: The operations and utilisation of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) are not well understood and have rarely been addressed both nationally and internationally. The aim of this study is therefore to establish a base level of understanding of the operational core values of ICT in Nkonkobe Local Municipality in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. The study used a qualitative research design that involved a desktop review methodology. Data was collected through the review of available published or existing documents. Data analysis included using document analysis which consist of the existing information reviewed from the literature or document containing information about various municipalities issues, journals and books as well as reviewed of various data analysis done in relation to the assessment of the role of ICT in enhancing employees performance with the aim of analyzing the organization structure of the municipality. Findings from previous literature revealed that there are constraints faced in the operations and utilisation of ICT. The study confirmed some of the operational hurdles to include lack of IT skills, and lack of clear understanding of ICT as well as training. The findings also identified the search for solutions to the challenges faced by the employees in Nkonkobe Local Municipality by providing an insight for further research regarding the institutional weaknesses and policy issues in this part of the world. The implications of the findings are that unless the limitations named above are resolved, ICT in Nkonkobe Local Municipality will continue to experience poor service delivery, poor economic growth and development. Recommendations to overcome these challenges are suggested. , Thesis (MPA) -- Faculty of Management and Commerce, 2015
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Application of the Lewis Labour Surplus Model in the smallholder agricultural sector of the Eastern Cape Province
- Mgwangqa, Noluchulumanco Petronella
- Authors: Mgwangqa, Noluchulumanco Petronella
- Date: 2015-06
- Subjects: Economic development -- Mathematical models , Labor economics , Surplus (Economics)
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/23969 , vital:62148
- Description: Rural-urban migration is historically connected to industrialization, urbanization and economic growth. The Lewis model is one of the development theories which provide a good framework of explaining the ways in which the fruits of economic development are spread. Previous studies done in Lewis model in South Africa are still minimal and are only related to the mining sector. Understanding the Lewis labour surplus model in the smallholder agricultural sector is very crucial as agriculture is one of the industries that contribute to the GDP of the country. The application of the Lewis model in the agricultural sector will contribute modestly to available knowledge on labour transition, clarify the ongoing argument on the broad application of the Lewis labour surplus model and more importantly is the need to tease out factors that confirm its validity to the given environment. Thus, the research examines the applicability of the Lewis labour surplus model in the smallholder agricultural sector of the Eastern Cape. It first describes the rate of rural urban migration, causes of rural-urban migration and determines the impact of rural-urban migration on agricultural production.The study was carried in Nkonkobe and Mnquma local Municipalities. Both local municipality were purposively selected because of the high numbers of youth known to have migrated to the urban centres.This study employed a cross-sectional research design. Data was collected at one point in time. Multistage random sampling technique was employed to arrive at the sample size of the study. Data was analysed using descriptive and econometric models. Linear regression model was used to examine the causes of rural urban migration and T-test was also used to test the wage rate difference between rural and urban areas. Lastly Cobb Douglas model was used to test the impact of rural-urban migration on agricultural production. The findings of this research showed that rural urban migration is caused by higher wages, employment opportunities, lack of infrastructure and access to productive land. The results also indicated that urban areas have higher wages than rural areas. Lastly this study provides evidence that the loss of labour through increases in the existing rural-urban migration following rapid urbanizations has an impact on agricultural production. The government should formulate effective policy making in tackling the problems that force people to leave their rural origin and narrowing the development gap between urban and rural areas through the introduction of rural development strategies and effective urban management. , Thesis (MSc) -- Faculty of Science and Agriculture, 2015
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- Date Issued: 2015-06
- Authors: Mgwangqa, Noluchulumanco Petronella
- Date: 2015-06
- Subjects: Economic development -- Mathematical models , Labor economics , Surplus (Economics)
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/23969 , vital:62148
- Description: Rural-urban migration is historically connected to industrialization, urbanization and economic growth. The Lewis model is one of the development theories which provide a good framework of explaining the ways in which the fruits of economic development are spread. Previous studies done in Lewis model in South Africa are still minimal and are only related to the mining sector. Understanding the Lewis labour surplus model in the smallholder agricultural sector is very crucial as agriculture is one of the industries that contribute to the GDP of the country. The application of the Lewis model in the agricultural sector will contribute modestly to available knowledge on labour transition, clarify the ongoing argument on the broad application of the Lewis labour surplus model and more importantly is the need to tease out factors that confirm its validity to the given environment. Thus, the research examines the applicability of the Lewis labour surplus model in the smallholder agricultural sector of the Eastern Cape. It first describes the rate of rural urban migration, causes of rural-urban migration and determines the impact of rural-urban migration on agricultural production.The study was carried in Nkonkobe and Mnquma local Municipalities. Both local municipality were purposively selected because of the high numbers of youth known to have migrated to the urban centres.This study employed a cross-sectional research design. Data was collected at one point in time. Multistage random sampling technique was employed to arrive at the sample size of the study. Data was analysed using descriptive and econometric models. Linear regression model was used to examine the causes of rural urban migration and T-test was also used to test the wage rate difference between rural and urban areas. Lastly Cobb Douglas model was used to test the impact of rural-urban migration on agricultural production. The findings of this research showed that rural urban migration is caused by higher wages, employment opportunities, lack of infrastructure and access to productive land. The results also indicated that urban areas have higher wages than rural areas. Lastly this study provides evidence that the loss of labour through increases in the existing rural-urban migration following rapid urbanizations has an impact on agricultural production. The government should formulate effective policy making in tackling the problems that force people to leave their rural origin and narrowing the development gap between urban and rural areas through the introduction of rural development strategies and effective urban management. , Thesis (MSc) -- Faculty of Science and Agriculture, 2015
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Assessment of the willingness-to-pay for indigenous animal products in Ngxakaxa households in Mbashe local municipality in Eastern Cape province of South Africa
- Authors: Lusawana, Nangamso
- Date: 2015-06
- Subjects: Willingness to pay , Animal products
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/24879 , vital:63667
- Description: The demand for animal products is projected to increase progressively due to extensive urbanization, rapid growth of the human population and income dynamics. The demand for indigenous animal products will increase due to increasing income levels and this will be happening at the time when the supply of indigenous product is reducing as a result urbanization. The purpose of the current study was to assess consumption and willingness to pay for indigenous animal products looking at chicken and pork. The study intended to determine the socio- economic determinants influencing consumer willingness and consumption. Multistage sampling was used to derive a sample of 120 consumers at households. Primary data were collected using a structured interview schedule. Data collected was on household consumer characteristics, responses to different bid levels for indigenous meat and socio-economic determinants. The study used a Contingent Valuation Method to assess consumers‟ mean WTP for indigenous meat and logit model to determine socio-economic determinants influencing consumers‟ WTP. Results indicated that consumers were willing to pay an average premium of 33percent above the current prevailing price of convectional meat. They also showed that about 87percent of consumers who were willing to pay for indigenous meat and about 12.8percent who are willing to pay if the price increases. Of those who were willing a greater proportions were females. About 64percent of those who are willing and aware of indigenous meat most of them obtained information from neighbours and friends, Age, level of education, consumer awareness and monthly household income had a positive and significant effect on WTP. Most of the consumers indicated that indigenous meats are affordable, healthier when compared conventionally-produced meat. The main significant barrier to the purchase of indigenous meat was identified as its limited availability at convenient locations. The study recommends policy intervention aimed at facilitating development of marketing infrastructure, creation of awareness of important nutritional and health benefits of indigenous meat, and boosting the development of animal production systems that can add value to indigenous meat, so as to capture existing market opportunities. This would enhance food security and income generation of the small-scale resource-constrained farmers. , Thesis (MSc) -- Faculty of Science and Agriculture, 2015
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- Date Issued: 2015-06
- Authors: Lusawana, Nangamso
- Date: 2015-06
- Subjects: Willingness to pay , Animal products
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/24879 , vital:63667
- Description: The demand for animal products is projected to increase progressively due to extensive urbanization, rapid growth of the human population and income dynamics. The demand for indigenous animal products will increase due to increasing income levels and this will be happening at the time when the supply of indigenous product is reducing as a result urbanization. The purpose of the current study was to assess consumption and willingness to pay for indigenous animal products looking at chicken and pork. The study intended to determine the socio- economic determinants influencing consumer willingness and consumption. Multistage sampling was used to derive a sample of 120 consumers at households. Primary data were collected using a structured interview schedule. Data collected was on household consumer characteristics, responses to different bid levels for indigenous meat and socio-economic determinants. The study used a Contingent Valuation Method to assess consumers‟ mean WTP for indigenous meat and logit model to determine socio-economic determinants influencing consumers‟ WTP. Results indicated that consumers were willing to pay an average premium of 33percent above the current prevailing price of convectional meat. They also showed that about 87percent of consumers who were willing to pay for indigenous meat and about 12.8percent who are willing to pay if the price increases. Of those who were willing a greater proportions were females. About 64percent of those who are willing and aware of indigenous meat most of them obtained information from neighbours and friends, Age, level of education, consumer awareness and monthly household income had a positive and significant effect on WTP. Most of the consumers indicated that indigenous meats are affordable, healthier when compared conventionally-produced meat. The main significant barrier to the purchase of indigenous meat was identified as its limited availability at convenient locations. The study recommends policy intervention aimed at facilitating development of marketing infrastructure, creation of awareness of important nutritional and health benefits of indigenous meat, and boosting the development of animal production systems that can add value to indigenous meat, so as to capture existing market opportunities. This would enhance food security and income generation of the small-scale resource-constrained farmers. , Thesis (MSc) -- Faculty of Science and Agriculture, 2015
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Children in conflict with the law: assessing the implementation of the Child Justice Act 75 of 2008 in the Eastern Cape province
- Authors: Chakuwamba, Kapesi Antony
- Date: 2015-06
- Subjects: South Africa. -- Child Justice Act, 2008 , Children -- Legal status, laws, etc
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/24945 , vital:63683
- Description: The study explored efforts made by various stakeholders involved in the implementation of the Child Justice Act (CJA). It is essential to get insight on the roles of stakeholders in the child justice and view how their efforts could or do not warrant an effective coordination of the child justice system. This study was inductive in nature. Primary data came from in-depth interviews with individuals and government officials as well as focus groups with children in conflict with the law. Various assumptions relating to delinquent behaviour were highlighted by a description of the various factors underlying or contributing to this behaviour. The theories discussed such as social disorganization and differential association are relevant to this study and help to understand juvenile delinquency. It is essential to look at the extent and causes of juvenile delinquency as well as the history of child justice in South Africa, so that this can be used as a yardstick to measure the development of the law on child justice and see if the coming of the new CJA has made improvements to address juvenile delinquency. This study showed that the development of international and regional norms and standards on juvenile justice such as the UN Convention on the Rights of a Child, the UN Minimum Rules for Administration of Juvenile Justice, the UN Standard Minimum Rules For the Protection of Juveniles Deprived of their Liberty the UN Guidelines for Prevention of Juvenile Delinquency and the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child provide a comprehensive framework at the international level within which the issue of child justice should be understood. The study also argued that although the CJA brought new innovations in the criminal justice system, challenges in various key provisions of CJA such as assessment, preliminary inquiry, diversion, sentencing, child and youth care centres are noted. Other key findings include lack of training or capacity building, unavailability of budget and public education awareness. There is a need to look at these challenges to improve the multi-sectoral implementation of the CJA. , Thesis (LLM) -- Faculty of Law, 2015
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- Date Issued: 2015-06
- Authors: Chakuwamba, Kapesi Antony
- Date: 2015-06
- Subjects: South Africa. -- Child Justice Act, 2008 , Children -- Legal status, laws, etc
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/24945 , vital:63683
- Description: The study explored efforts made by various stakeholders involved in the implementation of the Child Justice Act (CJA). It is essential to get insight on the roles of stakeholders in the child justice and view how their efforts could or do not warrant an effective coordination of the child justice system. This study was inductive in nature. Primary data came from in-depth interviews with individuals and government officials as well as focus groups with children in conflict with the law. Various assumptions relating to delinquent behaviour were highlighted by a description of the various factors underlying or contributing to this behaviour. The theories discussed such as social disorganization and differential association are relevant to this study and help to understand juvenile delinquency. It is essential to look at the extent and causes of juvenile delinquency as well as the history of child justice in South Africa, so that this can be used as a yardstick to measure the development of the law on child justice and see if the coming of the new CJA has made improvements to address juvenile delinquency. This study showed that the development of international and regional norms and standards on juvenile justice such as the UN Convention on the Rights of a Child, the UN Minimum Rules for Administration of Juvenile Justice, the UN Standard Minimum Rules For the Protection of Juveniles Deprived of their Liberty the UN Guidelines for Prevention of Juvenile Delinquency and the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child provide a comprehensive framework at the international level within which the issue of child justice should be understood. The study also argued that although the CJA brought new innovations in the criminal justice system, challenges in various key provisions of CJA such as assessment, preliminary inquiry, diversion, sentencing, child and youth care centres are noted. Other key findings include lack of training or capacity building, unavailability of budget and public education awareness. There is a need to look at these challenges to improve the multi-sectoral implementation of the CJA. , Thesis (LLM) -- Faculty of Law, 2015
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Concerning care in the context of the nursing profession: a phenomenological investigation
- O’Donnell, Neal Garth Mandy https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3534-6522
- Authors: O’Donnell, Neal Garth Mandy https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3534-6522
- Date: 2015-06
- Subjects: Nursing
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/26638 , vital:65684
- Description: This dissertation is concerned with the phenomenological question of lack of care in the face of Martin Heidegger’s placing care as a base for being. More specifically with the question: How is Heidegger’s ontological notion of care to be understood from within the contexts of healthcare, in general, and nursing in particular. Furthermore, deep within this notion of care there is always the option to not care which, although care is always contained in the various modes of Heidegger's Dasein, can be a contemporary enigma demanding investigation. In approaching the interpretation of what it is to care, the question will be confronted on three fronts a to interrogate, in the context of healthcare, Heidegger’s conception of the phenomenological situation of care in his writings up to and including his Being and Time; b then to delve into the phenomenon of lack of care that seems to have appeared in the provision of healthcare in recent times; and, in an attempt to explain this lack, c to expand on Heidegger’s early conception of care more broadly out into the world by postulating a diachronic emphasis by introducing elements from the developmental psychology of Erik Erikson. It is argued that this is necessary in order to begin to understand provenance of the notion of lack of care within the sphere of healthcare. As nursing is considered an epitome of caring, the profession will be used as a vehicle to illustrate the phenomenon of lack of care and how this is possible when care is the basis of Being in the world. Thus the final section will bring out through the lens of lack of care the predicates of caring as they apply to the healthcare professions, and, just as importantly, other areas of human endeavour, for that matter. Thes predicates, it is postulated, are an accretion of five elements: development of the care-of, assumption of some level of authority, introduction of curiosity into the engagement with the world of people and things, an understanding of the role of empathy, and, finally, advocacy in the face of disturbance. It is further postulated that none of these predicates are a given, that, in an enabling environment, they unfold out of each other to create a caring person. , Thesis (MSoc) -- Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, 2015
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- Authors: O’Donnell, Neal Garth Mandy https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3534-6522
- Date: 2015-06
- Subjects: Nursing
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/26638 , vital:65684
- Description: This dissertation is concerned with the phenomenological question of lack of care in the face of Martin Heidegger’s placing care as a base for being. More specifically with the question: How is Heidegger’s ontological notion of care to be understood from within the contexts of healthcare, in general, and nursing in particular. Furthermore, deep within this notion of care there is always the option to not care which, although care is always contained in the various modes of Heidegger's Dasein, can be a contemporary enigma demanding investigation. In approaching the interpretation of what it is to care, the question will be confronted on three fronts a to interrogate, in the context of healthcare, Heidegger’s conception of the phenomenological situation of care in his writings up to and including his Being and Time; b then to delve into the phenomenon of lack of care that seems to have appeared in the provision of healthcare in recent times; and, in an attempt to explain this lack, c to expand on Heidegger’s early conception of care more broadly out into the world by postulating a diachronic emphasis by introducing elements from the developmental psychology of Erik Erikson. It is argued that this is necessary in order to begin to understand provenance of the notion of lack of care within the sphere of healthcare. As nursing is considered an epitome of caring, the profession will be used as a vehicle to illustrate the phenomenon of lack of care and how this is possible when care is the basis of Being in the world. Thus the final section will bring out through the lens of lack of care the predicates of caring as they apply to the healthcare professions, and, just as importantly, other areas of human endeavour, for that matter. Thes predicates, it is postulated, are an accretion of five elements: development of the care-of, assumption of some level of authority, introduction of curiosity into the engagement with the world of people and things, an understanding of the role of empathy, and, finally, advocacy in the face of disturbance. It is further postulated that none of these predicates are a given, that, in an enabling environment, they unfold out of each other to create a caring person. , Thesis (MSoc) -- Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, 2015
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Potential effects of different salinities on the survival of the mangrove crab, Uca urvillei and its associated chemoautotrophic bacterial symbionts
- Mbobo, Tumeka https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0159-6569
- Authors: Mbobo, Tumeka https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0159-6569
- Date: 2015-06
- Subjects: Mangrove ecology http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85080528 , Crabs--South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/19225 , vital:43033
- Description: The ability of natural populations to maintain fitness is important to their long-term persistence and has further relevance in the light of climate change scenarios. Fitness is however also influenced strongly by interactions with other species of the community. It is, therefore, important to focus on how environmental change can alter key biological interactions. The present study aimed to investigate the effects of different salinity levels on one species of mangrove crab, Uca urvillei and the associated chemoautotrophic bacterial symbionts, from the Mngazana estuary, South Africa. To examine the influence of different salinities over time on the symbiotic bacterial community, salinity experiments were set up, choosing three salinity exposures (5, 20 and 35percent) and four time exposures (3, 7, 14 and 21 days). The results showed that microbial community associated with U. urvillei was generally stable throughout the three salinity treatments, while the survival of the host (crab), was influenced by high salinities, particularly after day 14. Overall, the results of this study suggest that over time, environmental salinity (35percent) has the potential to affect significantly the physiology of U. urvillei, but this might not necessarily be the case for the associated microbial communities. The modes at which the significant symbionts are transferred from mother to offspring were also investigated by analysing the bacterial profiles from eggs, ovigerous and non-ovigerous females, along with mud. The results were fairly complex, but with significant differences in the bacterial communities of eggs from mud and females. These differences were driven mostly by two dominant phyla: Actinobacteria and Proteobacteria. The presence of both these phyla throughout the categories (even though in different percentages) suggest that U. urvillei might employ a mixed mode strategy of acquiring and maintaining the bacterial symbionts. Overall, this study contributes to further understand the dynamic and complex effects of environmental Abstract ii change on symbiotic communities, with overall potential cascading repercussions to the persistence of mangrove systems. , Thesis (MSc) (Zoology) -- Faculty of Science and Agriculture, 2015
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- Date Issued: 2015-06
- Authors: Mbobo, Tumeka https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0159-6569
- Date: 2015-06
- Subjects: Mangrove ecology http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85080528 , Crabs--South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/19225 , vital:43033
- Description: The ability of natural populations to maintain fitness is important to their long-term persistence and has further relevance in the light of climate change scenarios. Fitness is however also influenced strongly by interactions with other species of the community. It is, therefore, important to focus on how environmental change can alter key biological interactions. The present study aimed to investigate the effects of different salinity levels on one species of mangrove crab, Uca urvillei and the associated chemoautotrophic bacterial symbionts, from the Mngazana estuary, South Africa. To examine the influence of different salinities over time on the symbiotic bacterial community, salinity experiments were set up, choosing three salinity exposures (5, 20 and 35percent) and four time exposures (3, 7, 14 and 21 days). The results showed that microbial community associated with U. urvillei was generally stable throughout the three salinity treatments, while the survival of the host (crab), was influenced by high salinities, particularly after day 14. Overall, the results of this study suggest that over time, environmental salinity (35percent) has the potential to affect significantly the physiology of U. urvillei, but this might not necessarily be the case for the associated microbial communities. The modes at which the significant symbionts are transferred from mother to offspring were also investigated by analysing the bacterial profiles from eggs, ovigerous and non-ovigerous females, along with mud. The results were fairly complex, but with significant differences in the bacterial communities of eggs from mud and females. These differences were driven mostly by two dominant phyla: Actinobacteria and Proteobacteria. The presence of both these phyla throughout the categories (even though in different percentages) suggest that U. urvillei might employ a mixed mode strategy of acquiring and maintaining the bacterial symbionts. Overall, this study contributes to further understand the dynamic and complex effects of environmental Abstract ii change on symbiotic communities, with overall potential cascading repercussions to the persistence of mangrove systems. , Thesis (MSc) (Zoology) -- Faculty of Science and Agriculture, 2015
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The relationship between economic dependency and the reporting behaviours of victims of intimate partner violence: a case study of Bothaville in the Free State Province
- Mwatsiya, Innocent https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2845-5512
- Authors: Mwatsiya, Innocent https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2845-5512
- Date: 2015-06
- Subjects: Wife abuse , Abused women
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/24761 , vital:63549
- Description: This research study explored the relationship between economic dependency and the reporting behaviours of victims of intimate partner violence. The study was conducted using qualitative methods. Data was gathered using semi-structured interviews and a focus group discussion. Data analysis was done using thematic analysis where themes were allowed to emerge from the raw data findings. The study intended to explore the experiences; reporting behaviours; coping strategies and available sources of support for victims of intimate partner violence. The study drew mainly from literature and the tenets of the Resource Theory as well as the Learned Helplessness Theory. The study established that economic dependency supported the existence of intimate partner violence owing to the fact that victims of intimate partner violence feared financial vulnerability should they report the perpetrator resulting in his arrest. It was also established that the relationship between economic dependency and the reporting behaviours of victims of intimate partner violence was compounded by the number of children the victim had including the number of family members dependent on the victims besides her own children. More dependents were linked to a lesser likelihood of reporting intimate partner violence. This was due to the fact that more dependents translated into a greater financial burden in the absence of the source of income; the perpetrator. On the other hand, the study also established that even those victims who were employed, though earning lesser money than their partners (the perpetrators), did not leave abusive relationships. This was linked to the possibility of learned helplessness as well as the possibility of their individual incomes being too little to afford them a life away from the perpetrator. The study also established that victims of intimate partner violence experienced physical violence more than all other forms of violence. Availability of support, frequency and severity of abuse were identified as determinants of the timing for reporting. The study established that families were the most active sources of social support for victims of intimate partner violence whilst all professional networks of support were discovered to be functional. The study made several following recommendations including awareness raising, introduction of policy amendments and the inclusion of victims of intimate partner violence in income generating projects. Lastly the study concluded that little has been done and much needs to be done regarding the alleviation of the conditions of victims of intimate partner violence across the divide. , Thesis (MSoc) -- Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, 2015
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- Date Issued: 2015-06
- Authors: Mwatsiya, Innocent https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2845-5512
- Date: 2015-06
- Subjects: Wife abuse , Abused women
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/24761 , vital:63549
- Description: This research study explored the relationship between economic dependency and the reporting behaviours of victims of intimate partner violence. The study was conducted using qualitative methods. Data was gathered using semi-structured interviews and a focus group discussion. Data analysis was done using thematic analysis where themes were allowed to emerge from the raw data findings. The study intended to explore the experiences; reporting behaviours; coping strategies and available sources of support for victims of intimate partner violence. The study drew mainly from literature and the tenets of the Resource Theory as well as the Learned Helplessness Theory. The study established that economic dependency supported the existence of intimate partner violence owing to the fact that victims of intimate partner violence feared financial vulnerability should they report the perpetrator resulting in his arrest. It was also established that the relationship between economic dependency and the reporting behaviours of victims of intimate partner violence was compounded by the number of children the victim had including the number of family members dependent on the victims besides her own children. More dependents were linked to a lesser likelihood of reporting intimate partner violence. This was due to the fact that more dependents translated into a greater financial burden in the absence of the source of income; the perpetrator. On the other hand, the study also established that even those victims who were employed, though earning lesser money than their partners (the perpetrators), did not leave abusive relationships. This was linked to the possibility of learned helplessness as well as the possibility of their individual incomes being too little to afford them a life away from the perpetrator. The study also established that victims of intimate partner violence experienced physical violence more than all other forms of violence. Availability of support, frequency and severity of abuse were identified as determinants of the timing for reporting. The study established that families were the most active sources of social support for victims of intimate partner violence whilst all professional networks of support were discovered to be functional. The study made several following recommendations including awareness raising, introduction of policy amendments and the inclusion of victims of intimate partner violence in income generating projects. Lastly the study concluded that little has been done and much needs to be done regarding the alleviation of the conditions of victims of intimate partner violence across the divide. , Thesis (MSoc) -- Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, 2015
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Witchcraft beliefs and fears in Malawi: an ethical-theological inquiry within the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian Blantyre Synod
- Authors: Chimenya, Austin Elias
- Date: 2015-06
- Subjects: Witchcraft -- Malawi , Presbyterian Church
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/25633 , vital:64345
- Description: Witchcraft beliefs and fear has been a problem for many years in many societies throughout the world. This problem mainly affect old, women and children as they are mostly accused of witchcraft practice in many societies. Witchcraft beliefs and fear is a major problem in Africa as compared to Europe and America. Although Malawi boasts of over 75% of Christians, but witchcraft beliefs and fear still poses a big challenge. There are so many factors that contribute to witchcraft beliefs and fear in Malawi. Some of the major factors include; cultural factors, legal factors, religious factors, social factors and economic factors. This study aimed at establishing a theological and ethical approach to witchcraft beliefs and fear within the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) Blantyre Synod in Malawi. The study established that old people particularly women and the children largely are the victims of witchcraft accusations in Malawi. This revealed that these victimised people needs security support, spiritual support, economic support, legal support as well as social support. The study also established that those that were victimised due to witchcraft accusations are stigmatized by the society and the church as well. As a result of this, there has been unnecessary loss of lives and property. Further, those that are stigmatized have resorted to stop going to church. The problem of witchcraft beliefs and fear has influenced other people to be involved mob justice against the suspected witches. Although the society has used other means to stop witchcraft beliefs and fear but it has failed to end the problem. The church has also used disciplining those suspected to be practising witchcraft among other ways but no solution came out of the problem. As a result, gossip, hatred, loss of trust, un-forgiveness spirit continued to prevail. The data for this research came up with major themes as; cultural, social, religious, legal and economic problems. There was interviews from fifty individuals who were full members of CCAP Blantyre Synod in Malawi from the Presbyteries of Mulanje and Blantyre City with the purpose of getting views from rural and urban areas within the church. In order to minimise or end the problem of witchcraft beliefs and fear, the study came up with other ways as follows: Sound Biblical teaching is needed, Deliverance prayers should be introduced in the church, Building effective Sunday schools, intensifying counselling, lobbying Malawi Parliament to amend the Witchcraft Act and Provide financial support. , Thesis (M.Th) -- Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, 2015
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- Date Issued: 2015-06
- Authors: Chimenya, Austin Elias
- Date: 2015-06
- Subjects: Witchcraft -- Malawi , Presbyterian Church
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/25633 , vital:64345
- Description: Witchcraft beliefs and fear has been a problem for many years in many societies throughout the world. This problem mainly affect old, women and children as they are mostly accused of witchcraft practice in many societies. Witchcraft beliefs and fear is a major problem in Africa as compared to Europe and America. Although Malawi boasts of over 75% of Christians, but witchcraft beliefs and fear still poses a big challenge. There are so many factors that contribute to witchcraft beliefs and fear in Malawi. Some of the major factors include; cultural factors, legal factors, religious factors, social factors and economic factors. This study aimed at establishing a theological and ethical approach to witchcraft beliefs and fear within the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) Blantyre Synod in Malawi. The study established that old people particularly women and the children largely are the victims of witchcraft accusations in Malawi. This revealed that these victimised people needs security support, spiritual support, economic support, legal support as well as social support. The study also established that those that were victimised due to witchcraft accusations are stigmatized by the society and the church as well. As a result of this, there has been unnecessary loss of lives and property. Further, those that are stigmatized have resorted to stop going to church. The problem of witchcraft beliefs and fear has influenced other people to be involved mob justice against the suspected witches. Although the society has used other means to stop witchcraft beliefs and fear but it has failed to end the problem. The church has also used disciplining those suspected to be practising witchcraft among other ways but no solution came out of the problem. As a result, gossip, hatred, loss of trust, un-forgiveness spirit continued to prevail. The data for this research came up with major themes as; cultural, social, religious, legal and economic problems. There was interviews from fifty individuals who were full members of CCAP Blantyre Synod in Malawi from the Presbyteries of Mulanje and Blantyre City with the purpose of getting views from rural and urban areas within the church. In order to minimise or end the problem of witchcraft beliefs and fear, the study came up with other ways as follows: Sound Biblical teaching is needed, Deliverance prayers should be introduced in the church, Building effective Sunday schools, intensifying counselling, lobbying Malawi Parliament to amend the Witchcraft Act and Provide financial support. , Thesis (M.Th) -- Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, 2015
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Reconciling the right to housing with the establishment of informal settlements in South Africa
- Authors: Dibela, Michael Mzwandile
- Date: 2015-05
- Subjects: Housing policy -- South Africa , Human rights -- South Africa , Social justice
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/25901 , vital:64562
- Description: After the advent of Democracy in 1994, the South African government prioritised the question of homelessness of the South African citizens in particular the previously disadvantaged people. Through its various departments nationally, provincially and locally, many legislations have been enacted in order to assuage this problem. The study seeks to find out what are the policies if any, and attempts which have been made by the government in eradicating this problem and whether sufficient funds are being channelled from the national and provincial government in an endeavour to eradicate the problem of homelessness and whether the government is winning the battle. , Thesis (MPhil) -- Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, 2015
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- Date Issued: 2015-05
- Authors: Dibela, Michael Mzwandile
- Date: 2015-05
- Subjects: Housing policy -- South Africa , Human rights -- South Africa , Social justice
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/25901 , vital:64562
- Description: After the advent of Democracy in 1994, the South African government prioritised the question of homelessness of the South African citizens in particular the previously disadvantaged people. Through its various departments nationally, provincially and locally, many legislations have been enacted in order to assuage this problem. The study seeks to find out what are the policies if any, and attempts which have been made by the government in eradicating this problem and whether sufficient funds are being channelled from the national and provincial government in an endeavour to eradicate the problem of homelessness and whether the government is winning the battle. , Thesis (MPhil) -- Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, 2015
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An evaluation on the impact of child support grant as a means of poverty alliviation: the case of the Eastern Cape Adelaide Social Development Centre - 2007-2010
- Authors: Lombo, Ntombizandile Gail
- Date: 2015-04
- Subjects: Child support--Government policy--South Africa , Economic assistance, Domestic--South Africa--Eastern Cape
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/24890 , vital:63668
- Description: The purpose of the study was to examine the perceptions of families receiving the Child Support Grant in the area of Adelaide, Eastern Cape and to establish whether or not the Child Support Grant contributes to poverty alleviation. The investigation also went further to find whether people who receive the Child Support Grant are able to meet the needs of their children and the recipients believe that the quality of their lives have improved after receiving the Child Support Grant. Both qualitative and quantitative methods of research were used. Interview schedules that were used were the questionnaires. The findings of the study revealed that the majority of the respondents experienced hardships in terms of employment, education, training and skills development, emotional and financial support. This is a challenge for government and the community at large. Lack of basic facilities such as health care and early child development programmes and social development programmes designed to supplement the grant are all social necessities that they have rights to, according to the Bill of Rights enshrined in the Constitution of 1996. The study also hold a strong view that the government should make an effort on job creation and the community should also make and effort on partaking on self-development projects in order to supplement the Child Support Grant. Teenagers must be encouraged to get educated so that they can get decent jobs and be able to look after their families. , Thesis (MPA) -- Faculty of Management and Commerce, 2015
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- Date Issued: 2015-04
- Authors: Lombo, Ntombizandile Gail
- Date: 2015-04
- Subjects: Child support--Government policy--South Africa , Economic assistance, Domestic--South Africa--Eastern Cape
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/24890 , vital:63668
- Description: The purpose of the study was to examine the perceptions of families receiving the Child Support Grant in the area of Adelaide, Eastern Cape and to establish whether or not the Child Support Grant contributes to poverty alleviation. The investigation also went further to find whether people who receive the Child Support Grant are able to meet the needs of their children and the recipients believe that the quality of their lives have improved after receiving the Child Support Grant. Both qualitative and quantitative methods of research were used. Interview schedules that were used were the questionnaires. The findings of the study revealed that the majority of the respondents experienced hardships in terms of employment, education, training and skills development, emotional and financial support. This is a challenge for government and the community at large. Lack of basic facilities such as health care and early child development programmes and social development programmes designed to supplement the grant are all social necessities that they have rights to, according to the Bill of Rights enshrined in the Constitution of 1996. The study also hold a strong view that the government should make an effort on job creation and the community should also make and effort on partaking on self-development projects in order to supplement the Child Support Grant. Teenagers must be encouraged to get educated so that they can get decent jobs and be able to look after their families. , Thesis (MPA) -- Faculty of Management and Commerce, 2015
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An investigation into the causes of high demand for leave at B. J. Vorster Hospital
- Authors: Mene, Xolani Stephen
- Date: 2015-04
- Subjects: Port Elizabeth (South Africa) , Eastern Cape (South Africa) , South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/53312 , vital:45140
- Description: Due to the high demand for leave at B.J. Vorster Hospital; staff members, especially the nursing staff, tend to be on leave for long periods and sometimes be absent without leave. In some instances they request extensions to their leaves when they are already on leave. They do not report back for duties at the end of the leave period instead they provide reasons which warrant that the leave be extended. Subsequently, nurses who are on duty have to continue working because there is no-one to relieve the mand work needs to be done. A threatening situation which could lead to patients being left unattended tends to emerge under these circumstances. Hence in some instances nurses are called from other clinics to assist. Some employees absent themselves without leave and management does not appear to be taking action against such conduct. This leads to poor quality of health care in nursing which is a matter of concern to the community, to management and to the policy-makers. A qualitative research method was used in this study, in order to investigate the cause for high demand for leave at B.J. Vorster Hospital. Data collection was undertaken through interviews. The study found that the high demand for leave is attributed to fatigue resulting from huge workloads, claims of entitlement to leave, need to extend weekends due to family responsibilities. The study recommends that the management of leave and the current amount of leave days allocated to staff be reconsidered taking into account the relevant legislation including the Basic Conditions of Employment Act and the prevailing conditions in the hospital. , Thesis (MA) -- Faculty of Humanities, School of Governmental and Social Sciences, 2015.
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- Date Issued: 2015-04
- Authors: Mene, Xolani Stephen
- Date: 2015-04
- Subjects: Port Elizabeth (South Africa) , Eastern Cape (South Africa) , South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/53312 , vital:45140
- Description: Due to the high demand for leave at B.J. Vorster Hospital; staff members, especially the nursing staff, tend to be on leave for long periods and sometimes be absent without leave. In some instances they request extensions to their leaves when they are already on leave. They do not report back for duties at the end of the leave period instead they provide reasons which warrant that the leave be extended. Subsequently, nurses who are on duty have to continue working because there is no-one to relieve the mand work needs to be done. A threatening situation which could lead to patients being left unattended tends to emerge under these circumstances. Hence in some instances nurses are called from other clinics to assist. Some employees absent themselves without leave and management does not appear to be taking action against such conduct. This leads to poor quality of health care in nursing which is a matter of concern to the community, to management and to the policy-makers. A qualitative research method was used in this study, in order to investigate the cause for high demand for leave at B.J. Vorster Hospital. Data collection was undertaken through interviews. The study found that the high demand for leave is attributed to fatigue resulting from huge workloads, claims of entitlement to leave, need to extend weekends due to family responsibilities. The study recommends that the management of leave and the current amount of leave days allocated to staff be reconsidered taking into account the relevant legislation including the Basic Conditions of Employment Act and the prevailing conditions in the hospital. , Thesis (MA) -- Faculty of Humanities, School of Governmental and Social Sciences, 2015.
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Humanitarian intervention in conflict management in Africa: selected case study analysis of Sudan and Libya
- Authors: Muruviwa, Tapiwa Gladmore
- Date: 2015-04
- Subjects: Humanitarian intervention , Conflict management -- Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/24772 , vital:63550
- Description: The study investigates the effectiveness of humanitarian intervention as a strategy in conflict management in Africa drawing from case studies in Sudan and Libya. The research utilized an interaction of both primary and secondary data sources. Primary sources used are African Union (AU) official reports, United Nations Security Council (UNSC) official reports as well as official International Commission on Intervention and State Sovereignty (ICISS) reports. Secondary sources used include journal articles, newspapers, books and other online publications. Among others, the study found out that humanitarian intervention in Sudan by the AU from 2004 until 2006 lacked the capacity and political will to effectively manage the conflict. At the same time, an analysis of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization‟s (NATO) military intervention in Libya in 2011 reveals that western-led interventions in Africa are often driven by geostrategic interests rather than the need to save people in danger. Against this backdrop, the study recommends amongst others that the AU should have a capacitated standby-force that will rapidly respond to manage conflicts in Africa. Also, UN peacekeeping operations in Africa should be coordinated by the African Union. , Thesis (MSoc) -- Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, 2015
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- Date Issued: 2015-04
- Authors: Muruviwa, Tapiwa Gladmore
- Date: 2015-04
- Subjects: Humanitarian intervention , Conflict management -- Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/24772 , vital:63550
- Description: The study investigates the effectiveness of humanitarian intervention as a strategy in conflict management in Africa drawing from case studies in Sudan and Libya. The research utilized an interaction of both primary and secondary data sources. Primary sources used are African Union (AU) official reports, United Nations Security Council (UNSC) official reports as well as official International Commission on Intervention and State Sovereignty (ICISS) reports. Secondary sources used include journal articles, newspapers, books and other online publications. Among others, the study found out that humanitarian intervention in Sudan by the AU from 2004 until 2006 lacked the capacity and political will to effectively manage the conflict. At the same time, an analysis of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization‟s (NATO) military intervention in Libya in 2011 reveals that western-led interventions in Africa are often driven by geostrategic interests rather than the need to save people in danger. Against this backdrop, the study recommends amongst others that the AU should have a capacitated standby-force that will rapidly respond to manage conflicts in Africa. Also, UN peacekeeping operations in Africa should be coordinated by the African Union. , Thesis (MSoc) -- Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, 2015
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The Effectiveness of Eskom’s transmission project team lationships in the delivery process
- Authors: Mpetshwa, Noninzi
- Date: 2015-04
- Subjects: Port Elizabeth (South Africa) , Eastern Cape (South Africa) , South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/53318 , vital:45137
- Description: Eskom Holding is a public limited liability company that supplies electricity. It supplies approximately ninety-nine percent of the electricity used in South Africa, and approximately forty-five percent of that used in Africa. Eskom generates, transmits and distributes electricity to its customers. The Project Execution Department is a department in the Transmission Division that executes the capital and refurbishment of projects. The objective of the study was to discover the opinion of the project team members, on whether there is a lack of project-team efficiency in delivering the projects on time, and within the budget. Descriptive research methodology was used to investigate the objectives of the research. The data were obtained through the structured questionnaires that were hand-delivered and emailed. The research is limited to the Project Execution and Procurement Department in the Transmission Division. The research excludes the Capital Expansion Department (CED) project (Medupi, Kusile and Power Development Projects). The findings of the study showed that, Eskom’s Transmission Project Execution and Commercial Departments need to work hand-in-hand. This will avoid any unnecessary procurement delays which would have an impact on project delivery time. Continuous communication among the project team members could improve the efficiency and serve to build good relationships. Currently, projects are delivered late and over budget. This situation could lead to the outsourcing of departments or even to the redeployment of Senior Management. It would also have a negative impact on the cost and supply of electricity to the country. , Thesis (MSc) -- Faculty of Engineering, the Built Environment and Information Technology, School of the Built Environment and Civil Engineering, 2021
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- Date Issued: 2015-04
- Authors: Mpetshwa, Noninzi
- Date: 2015-04
- Subjects: Port Elizabeth (South Africa) , Eastern Cape (South Africa) , South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/53318 , vital:45137
- Description: Eskom Holding is a public limited liability company that supplies electricity. It supplies approximately ninety-nine percent of the electricity used in South Africa, and approximately forty-five percent of that used in Africa. Eskom generates, transmits and distributes electricity to its customers. The Project Execution Department is a department in the Transmission Division that executes the capital and refurbishment of projects. The objective of the study was to discover the opinion of the project team members, on whether there is a lack of project-team efficiency in delivering the projects on time, and within the budget. Descriptive research methodology was used to investigate the objectives of the research. The data were obtained through the structured questionnaires that were hand-delivered and emailed. The research is limited to the Project Execution and Procurement Department in the Transmission Division. The research excludes the Capital Expansion Department (CED) project (Medupi, Kusile and Power Development Projects). The findings of the study showed that, Eskom’s Transmission Project Execution and Commercial Departments need to work hand-in-hand. This will avoid any unnecessary procurement delays which would have an impact on project delivery time. Continuous communication among the project team members could improve the efficiency and serve to build good relationships. Currently, projects are delivered late and over budget. This situation could lead to the outsourcing of departments or even to the redeployment of Senior Management. It would also have a negative impact on the cost and supply of electricity to the country. , Thesis (MSc) -- Faculty of Engineering, the Built Environment and Information Technology, School of the Built Environment and Civil Engineering, 2021
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An investigation into employment-readiness perceptions of University of Fort Hare students
- Chigbu, Bianca Ifeoma https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4029-9580
- Authors: Chigbu, Bianca Ifeoma https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4029-9580
- Date: 2015-02
- Subjects: Universities and colleges -- Graduate work , College graduates -- Employment
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/25709 , vital:64472
- Description: The aim of this study is to establish the employment-readiness perception of prospective University of Fort Hare Alice campus graduates. To do this, the study determined the capability of these prospective graduates to face the demands of the labor market. In addition, the study also wanted inter alia to find out whether there exist a relationship between prospective graduates perceived level of skills and their readiness to engage in the work environment. Astin’s Input-Environment-Outcome model of student development, which posits that students’ academic development in universities is affected by their own inputs as learners in addition to the institutional environment, has been utilized as the theoretical framework for this study. Hence a number of hypothesis informed by Astin’s model about whether there exist a relationship between perceived output, skills and readiness of prospective graduates for the workplace, on the one hand, and university education/training, on the other, were derived. To test these hypotheses the study utilized a quantitative research approach anchored around a survey design. In fact ample studies, which have investigated the issues of employability skills and prospective graduates’ readiness for work, have adopted this type of research design with a questionnaire as a preferred research instrument. After collecting data through the use of a mainly Likert scale based survey questionnaire, the findings of the study indicated inter alia that the university environment has a direct influence on the input of students to their study and skills acquisition in addition to the fact that faculty influence is directly correlated to students’ output, skills and readiness for employment. Hence the conclusion that for any tertiary institution like the University of Fort Hare to function effectively or optimally, the institutional environment, faculty influence and student input have to satisfy the best assessment criteria at the exit level, such that an output of quality prospective graduates imbued with all employment readiness characteristics can be guaranteed. Self-driven individuals with willingness to involve themselves in lifelong learning, who are capable of self-improvement and of taking advantages of innovative opportunities, are what the country’s economy need. These findings are in agreement with Astin’s model, which proposes that learning development is an interacting system of student input, institutional settings, and the students’ output. Results and conclusions of a significant number of other empirical studies concur with the results of this study. Furthermore the findings of the current study contribute to the graduate work readiness literature in a number of ways. For instance, the work process in modern organizations has been greatly transformed and as such that only high levels of skills, abilities and talented graduates are qualified to fit in such a labor market. The changing demands of the education competitive market have generated a belief that the educational sector will react in ways that are innovative with the aim of both the learning needs and the career objectives for its learners to be reached. Hence it is proposed that tertiary institutions in South Africa make it mandatory for learners to at least have three weeks work placement as one of their requirement for graduation. , Thesis (MSoc) -- Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, 2015
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- Date Issued: 2015-02
- Authors: Chigbu, Bianca Ifeoma https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4029-9580
- Date: 2015-02
- Subjects: Universities and colleges -- Graduate work , College graduates -- Employment
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/25709 , vital:64472
- Description: The aim of this study is to establish the employment-readiness perception of prospective University of Fort Hare Alice campus graduates. To do this, the study determined the capability of these prospective graduates to face the demands of the labor market. In addition, the study also wanted inter alia to find out whether there exist a relationship between prospective graduates perceived level of skills and their readiness to engage in the work environment. Astin’s Input-Environment-Outcome model of student development, which posits that students’ academic development in universities is affected by their own inputs as learners in addition to the institutional environment, has been utilized as the theoretical framework for this study. Hence a number of hypothesis informed by Astin’s model about whether there exist a relationship between perceived output, skills and readiness of prospective graduates for the workplace, on the one hand, and university education/training, on the other, were derived. To test these hypotheses the study utilized a quantitative research approach anchored around a survey design. In fact ample studies, which have investigated the issues of employability skills and prospective graduates’ readiness for work, have adopted this type of research design with a questionnaire as a preferred research instrument. After collecting data through the use of a mainly Likert scale based survey questionnaire, the findings of the study indicated inter alia that the university environment has a direct influence on the input of students to their study and skills acquisition in addition to the fact that faculty influence is directly correlated to students’ output, skills and readiness for employment. Hence the conclusion that for any tertiary institution like the University of Fort Hare to function effectively or optimally, the institutional environment, faculty influence and student input have to satisfy the best assessment criteria at the exit level, such that an output of quality prospective graduates imbued with all employment readiness characteristics can be guaranteed. Self-driven individuals with willingness to involve themselves in lifelong learning, who are capable of self-improvement and of taking advantages of innovative opportunities, are what the country’s economy need. These findings are in agreement with Astin’s model, which proposes that learning development is an interacting system of student input, institutional settings, and the students’ output. Results and conclusions of a significant number of other empirical studies concur with the results of this study. Furthermore the findings of the current study contribute to the graduate work readiness literature in a number of ways. For instance, the work process in modern organizations has been greatly transformed and as such that only high levels of skills, abilities and talented graduates are qualified to fit in such a labor market. The changing demands of the education competitive market have generated a belief that the educational sector will react in ways that are innovative with the aim of both the learning needs and the career objectives for its learners to be reached. Hence it is proposed that tertiary institutions in South Africa make it mandatory for learners to at least have three weeks work placement as one of their requirement for graduation. , Thesis (MSoc) -- Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, 2015
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Smallholder tobacco production and sustainable agriculture: A case of the Karoi district, Zimbabwe
- Authors: Serima, Joseph
- Date: 2015-02
- Subjects: Agriculture -- Economic aspects -- Zimbabwe , Sustainable development -- Zimbabwe , Farms, Small
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/25370 , vital:64233
- Description: Over the past decades, cash cropping had been dominant in many developing economies. In Zimbabwe, tobacco has been an important cash crop for the majority of smallholder farmers. The crop generates large profits as compared to the next best alternative cash crop and it is an important source of government revenue. Many smallholder farmers have thus resorted into tobacco farming because of accrue benefits attached to the crop. In addition to large profits, the availability of incentives which support production of this crop has also been a motive for many smallholder farmers in Zimbabwe. Contrary to the availability of incentives to support tobacco production, the lack of government subsidies has discouraged smallholder farmers to engage into food crop productions. However, despite their increased interest in tobacco farming, many smallholder farmers have remained poor. They continue to live in poverty, even though they produce an important cash crop for export. Food security in the country has been deteriorated because of concentrations in cash cropping. Therefore, this study has been undertaken to investigate whether the commercialization of the peasant farmer has been responsible for the food crisis that the country is experiencing at present. The study utilized the neo-classical theory of farm production to clarify the reasons why peasant producers engage into certain types of production. However, to balance this study with an attempt of promoting sustainable agriculture, the study also employed the sustainable development approach. , Thesis (MSoc) -- Faculty of Management and Commerce, 2015
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- Date Issued: 2015-02
- Authors: Serima, Joseph
- Date: 2015-02
- Subjects: Agriculture -- Economic aspects -- Zimbabwe , Sustainable development -- Zimbabwe , Farms, Small
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/25370 , vital:64233
- Description: Over the past decades, cash cropping had been dominant in many developing economies. In Zimbabwe, tobacco has been an important cash crop for the majority of smallholder farmers. The crop generates large profits as compared to the next best alternative cash crop and it is an important source of government revenue. Many smallholder farmers have thus resorted into tobacco farming because of accrue benefits attached to the crop. In addition to large profits, the availability of incentives which support production of this crop has also been a motive for many smallholder farmers in Zimbabwe. Contrary to the availability of incentives to support tobacco production, the lack of government subsidies has discouraged smallholder farmers to engage into food crop productions. However, despite their increased interest in tobacco farming, many smallholder farmers have remained poor. They continue to live in poverty, even though they produce an important cash crop for export. Food security in the country has been deteriorated because of concentrations in cash cropping. Therefore, this study has been undertaken to investigate whether the commercialization of the peasant farmer has been responsible for the food crisis that the country is experiencing at present. The study utilized the neo-classical theory of farm production to clarify the reasons why peasant producers engage into certain types of production. However, to balance this study with an attempt of promoting sustainable agriculture, the study also employed the sustainable development approach. , Thesis (MSoc) -- Faculty of Management and Commerce, 2015
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Traditional healing as social practice: an ethnographic study of communicative practices in engagements between traditional healers and their clients in Maseru, Lesotho
- Authors: Molefe, Stanley
- Date: 2015-02
- Subjects: Ethnology -- Lesotho , Healers -- Lesotho
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/26152 , vital:64926
- Description: Practices of traditional healing may be studied as an accomplishment of healers and their clients in talk-in-interaction together. An ethnomethodological perspective on traditional healing brings the researcher to focus on the taken-for-granted ‘folk methods’, or ‘ethnomethods’ that participants in healing practices use to understand each other, and so to bring about the social practice that is conventionally recognized as traditional healing. This thesis analyses transcripts of three Sesotho healers’ (bo-makherenkhoa) consultations with their clients in Maseru, Lesotho. The researcher adopted an ethnographic approach to studying the situations in which participants performed each ritual; and having made field notes and recorded these sessions on an audio device, used ethnomethodological conversation analysis to reveal in what way these sessions constitute and represent practices of Sesotho traditional healing. Despite the apparently dissimilar procedures used by each healer, the analysis found each session to comprise of a diving sequence and a consultation sequence. Each session was also remarkably ordered, using recognized patterns of talk discovered by conversation analysis. Traditional healing is a practical accomplishment between its participants. A practice can be defined as an established social pattern of ‘doings and sayings’. While the three sessions were found to have different uses of divining bones and uttering of prayers to ancestors, the conversation analyses demonstrate that sufficient similarity exists between these sessions to identify them as instances of a Sesotho traditional healing. While paradigm ethnomethodology and the method of conversation analysis are both referred to as forming part of the social constructionist perspective in Communication Studies, there are very few examples of studies that actually use the method or the paradigm. This thesis attempts to demonstrate the value of using these in the field of Communication. , Thesis (MSoc.C) -- Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, 2015
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- Date Issued: 2015-02
- Authors: Molefe, Stanley
- Date: 2015-02
- Subjects: Ethnology -- Lesotho , Healers -- Lesotho
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/26152 , vital:64926
- Description: Practices of traditional healing may be studied as an accomplishment of healers and their clients in talk-in-interaction together. An ethnomethodological perspective on traditional healing brings the researcher to focus on the taken-for-granted ‘folk methods’, or ‘ethnomethods’ that participants in healing practices use to understand each other, and so to bring about the social practice that is conventionally recognized as traditional healing. This thesis analyses transcripts of three Sesotho healers’ (bo-makherenkhoa) consultations with their clients in Maseru, Lesotho. The researcher adopted an ethnographic approach to studying the situations in which participants performed each ritual; and having made field notes and recorded these sessions on an audio device, used ethnomethodological conversation analysis to reveal in what way these sessions constitute and represent practices of Sesotho traditional healing. Despite the apparently dissimilar procedures used by each healer, the analysis found each session to comprise of a diving sequence and a consultation sequence. Each session was also remarkably ordered, using recognized patterns of talk discovered by conversation analysis. Traditional healing is a practical accomplishment between its participants. A practice can be defined as an established social pattern of ‘doings and sayings’. While the three sessions were found to have different uses of divining bones and uttering of prayers to ancestors, the conversation analyses demonstrate that sufficient similarity exists between these sessions to identify them as instances of a Sesotho traditional healing. While paradigm ethnomethodology and the method of conversation analysis are both referred to as forming part of the social constructionist perspective in Communication Studies, there are very few examples of studies that actually use the method or the paradigm. This thesis attempts to demonstrate the value of using these in the field of Communication. , Thesis (MSoc.C) -- Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, 2015
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Detriments associated with substance abuse among out - of - school youth in Ntselamanzi, village, Alice Town
- Authors: Chatikobo, Nyasha
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Substance abuse--South Africa--Eastern Cape , Drug abuse--South Africa--Eastern Cape , Youth--Substance use--South Africa--Eastern Cape
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/19442 , vital:43087
- Description: The main aim of the study was to investigate the detriments associated with substance abuse among the out- of- school youth of Ntselamanzi Village in Alice. This study intended to achieve the following objectives. (i) to establish the causes of increased indulgence in substance abuse in Ntselamanzi village, Eastern Cape. (ii) to identify the various kinds of drugs abused by the society of Ntselamanzi (iii) to identify the consequences of substance abuse to the lives of the out-of-school youth. (iv) to suggest the strategies that can be used to reduce substance abuse in order to enhance the youth‟s socio-economic growth and societal bliss. Using the quantitative method ninety-eight questionnaires were administered to the out-of-school youth in Ntselamanzi village and eighty questionnaires were returned fully answered. The major findings of the study outlined that dominating factors of substance abuse in Ntselamanzi village were family drug use, increased drug accessibility, lack of recreation and peer influence. As a result drug abuse among the out of school youth has indicated that the youth end up dropping out of school, unemployed, facing health complications and committing anti-social activities in the village which causing family conflicts and rifts in the community. These all affected the out-of-school youths‟ well-being, academic future and their quality of life was lowered due to all related issues with drug abuse. It can be concluded that drug use among rural outof-school youth is detrimental to the out-of-school youths, their families destroyed and their community crippled from the anti-social activities that take place. The future of the youths‟ education is hampered; the quality of persons in the community and families is lowered. Having unproductive out-of-school youth as a result of drug abuse is not good for the development of the village and all the persons therein. , Thesis (M Soc Sc) (Social Work) -- University of Fort Hare, 2015
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- Date Issued: 2015
- Authors: Chatikobo, Nyasha
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Substance abuse--South Africa--Eastern Cape , Drug abuse--South Africa--Eastern Cape , Youth--Substance use--South Africa--Eastern Cape
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/19442 , vital:43087
- Description: The main aim of the study was to investigate the detriments associated with substance abuse among the out- of- school youth of Ntselamanzi Village in Alice. This study intended to achieve the following objectives. (i) to establish the causes of increased indulgence in substance abuse in Ntselamanzi village, Eastern Cape. (ii) to identify the various kinds of drugs abused by the society of Ntselamanzi (iii) to identify the consequences of substance abuse to the lives of the out-of-school youth. (iv) to suggest the strategies that can be used to reduce substance abuse in order to enhance the youth‟s socio-economic growth and societal bliss. Using the quantitative method ninety-eight questionnaires were administered to the out-of-school youth in Ntselamanzi village and eighty questionnaires were returned fully answered. The major findings of the study outlined that dominating factors of substance abuse in Ntselamanzi village were family drug use, increased drug accessibility, lack of recreation and peer influence. As a result drug abuse among the out of school youth has indicated that the youth end up dropping out of school, unemployed, facing health complications and committing anti-social activities in the village which causing family conflicts and rifts in the community. These all affected the out-of-school youths‟ well-being, academic future and their quality of life was lowered due to all related issues with drug abuse. It can be concluded that drug use among rural outof-school youth is detrimental to the out-of-school youths, their families destroyed and their community crippled from the anti-social activities that take place. The future of the youths‟ education is hampered; the quality of persons in the community and families is lowered. Having unproductive out-of-school youth as a result of drug abuse is not good for the development of the village and all the persons therein. , Thesis (M Soc Sc) (Social Work) -- University of Fort Hare, 2015
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- Date Issued: 2015