Experiences of psychological practitioners when working with Isixhosa speaking minors in the Eastern Cape.
- Authors: Matushe, Masakhane
- Date: 2023-12
- Subjects: language barriers -- Eastern Cape , Psychological practitioner
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/62884 , vital:73062
- Description: Language barriers continue to pose challenges in education and the health sector where psychological assessments and tests are administered in a language that is different from that of the client. The implication this has on the interpretations of test-taker scores may be bias against those whose first language is not English or Afrikaans, which are two of the primary languages majority of the tests currently used in the South Africa are normed against. This study aimed to explore the implications of the current language repertoires on test-taker performance. This was achieved through exploring the experiences of psychological practitioners who use English language psychological tests on isiXhosa speaking child clients in the Eastern Cape. The methodology followed an exploratory-descriptive, qualitative design, adopting Lincoln and Guba's model of trustworthiness. The researcher employed a qualitative method with an exploratory-descriptive research design, and participants were recruited by utilizing a purposive sampling strategy. Thematic analysis was used as a means of data analysis,and the following themes emerged and were discussed: The use of translators & interpreters, and the challenges thereof; practitioner’s own language proficiencies and limitations; cultutral influence and langaage exposure of clients; Adaptation as well as revision of decolonization of testing measures; and training psychological practitioners. , Thesis (Ma) -- Faculty of Health Science, 2023
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- Date Issued: 2023-12
The combating of gang activities in terms of the Prevention of Organised Crime Act 121 of 1998
- Authors: Lande,Sonwabise
- Date: 2021-04
- Subjects: Crime Prevention- South Africa , Law-- South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/55175 , vital:49580
- Description: This treatise discuses, the effectiveness of the Prevention of Organised Crime Act (POCA), specifically, Chapter Four of the Act. POCA was enacted for the purposes of tackling, inter alia, the threat posed by money laundering, racketeering and criminal gang activities. Moreover, POCA was enacted to supplement the common law, specifically the doctrines of common purpose, conspiracy, public violence as well as incitement. In this respect, the legislative framework in line with POCA- aimed at addressing money laundering and racketeering have contributed significantly in addressing such crimes. However, the same cannot be said about its effect on dealing with criminal gang activities. The criticisms which have been raised for the increase of criminal gang activities are that the sentences provided for in Chapter Four of POCA are viewed as inadequate in terms of deterrence because they are too lenient. The sentences do not hold gang leaders accountable but rather focus on foot soldiers. Likewise, POCA is similar to and does not expand the common law. This treatise aims to demystify the issues relating to criminal gang activities in South Africa. It investigates the extent to which Chapter Four of POCA adds significant value to the common law in respect of criminalising criminal gang related activities. It concludes and make recommendations on how criminal gang activities can be tackled while upholding South Africa’s constitutional values.bstract text. , Thesis (LLM) -- Faculty of Law, Criminal and Procedural Law, 2021
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- Date Issued: 2021-04
Investigating the role of the South African Schools Choral Eisteddfod in introducing learners to music career
- Authors: Sibene, Vuyelwa
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Choral music -- South Africa , Choral singing -- Instruction and study -- South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/26382 , vital:65298
- Description: This research investigates the role of South African Schools Choral Eisteddfod (SASCE) in introducing learners in high schools to music career. It attempts to identify learners in grade 12 who want to study music at university and students who were involved in SASCE and are now in university. These learners and students have limited music background and are/were involved in the South African Schools Choral Eisteddfod (SASCE) program. Within the study, I felt to also include a graduated music student to validate the study. The study proceeds with the investigation by exploring numerous areas such as SASCE as a music program, music education, music careers, national curriculum, music literacy etc. Also, I write about the background to the study in which I share my motivation and experiences about the SASCE programme and how it influenced me and other former SASCE participants’ decisions about musical careers. Data collection is executed through the involvement of the sampled learner and students through participating in semi-structured interview, document analysis and personal observations. Four interviews which were in qualitative method were conducted with 4 participants, one interview each participant was in a semi-structure form. Interviews were aimed in recognizing the current status of the learner/students in music literacy and are they coping in their respected places of study. The data is analyzed using a qualitative analyses technique. Further, the study outlines problems and one research question of the investigation, 'To which extent do University music students with limited music background succeed or fail to obtain their music degrees?’. , Thesis (BMUS) -- Faculty of Humanities, 2016
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- Date Issued: 2016