NUM Education strategic plan
- Authors: NUM
- Date: 2002-2005
- Subjects: NUM
- Language: English
- Type: text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/113988 , vital:33867
- Description: The Education Department believes it is important that when assembling a strategic education plan for the next three years, a thorough discussion needs to take place within the Union as a whole about the context that we find ourselves in, and the challenges, which emerge, for our members. What follows are the observations of the Education Department informed by the Unions Ten Year plan and other policy engagements. It is not an exhaustive survey that is offered here, but what are considered key points.
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- Date Issued: 2002-2005
New Unity Movement Bulletin
- Date: 2002-12
- Subjects: Government, Resistance to -- South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: text , article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/31897 , vital:31859 , Bulk File 7
- Description: The Bulletin was the official newsletter of the New Unity Movement. It was published about twice a year and contained articles reflecting the organisation's views on resistance to the Apartheid government.
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- Date Issued: 2002-12
The Educational Journal
- Date: 2002-12
- Subjects: Education – South Africa , South Africa – Economic conditions , South Africa – Social conditions
- Language: English
- Type: text , Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/38660 , vital:34865 , Bulk File 7
- Description: The Educational Journal was the official organ of the Teachers' League of South Africa and focussed on education within the context of a racialized South Africa. From the 2000s, the journal was published by the National Union of Public Service and Allied Workers (NUPSAW), a trade union formed in August 1998 from the amalgamation of militant and moderate trade unions and also operated in the education sphere.
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- Date Issued: 2002-12
The advantages and disadvantages of long-term collective bargaining within the Metal & Engineering Industry and Mining Industry
- Authors: Labour Research Service (LRS)
- Date: 2002-11
- Subjects: Uncatalogued
- Language: English
- Type: book , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/60190 , vital:27745
- Description: This report highlights the advantages and disadvantages of long-term collective bargaining within the Metal & Engineering and Mining industries. It does not aim to set standards but to provide useful information on the experiences of negotiators bargaining for multi-year agreements. To this end a questionnaire was designed to draw commentary from various role-players within the abovementioned industries on the issue under investigation.
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- Date Issued: 2002-11
The advantages and disadvantages of long-term collective bargaining within the Metal & Engineering Industry and Mining Industry
- Authors: Labour Research Service (Cape Town, South Africa)
- Date: 2002-11
- Subjects: Collective bargaining , Labour unions
- Language: English
- Type: text , pamphlet
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/111475 , vital:33465
- Description: In 1924 the Industrial Conciliation Act was passed setting up a system of centralised collective bargaining for white workers. Black employees were excluded from this legislation. The Act allowed for the establishment of industrial councils that set wages and conditions of sendee for white workers. The 1970’s was marked by a rapid increase in the number of black workers especially in the manufacturing industries. This led to the rise in militant black trade unions fighting against low wages and poor working conditions of black employees. The state then passed the Black Labour Relations Act of 1973 through which liaison and works committees were set up at plant level. These committees were however, rejected by black trade unions as they did not ensure any improvements in the working conditions of black workers. As the militancy of black trade unions began to grow, a new Industrial Conciliation Act was legislated in 1979 that included all black workers (although migrant workers were initially excluded). The Act allowed for the registration of black unions and participation in centralised bargaining within the industrial councils. The new law still did not protect the rights of black workers and the trade unions instead adopted a strategy of strengthening plant level negotiations as opposed to centralised bargaining. In the late 1980’s as the trade unions strengthened their power base on the shopfloor, they once again changed their strategy and opted for industry wide collective bargaining. This move came about as trade unions realised the potential of industry wide industrial action to ensure improved wages and working conditions of black workers. This move also allowed for the bargaining of non-wage benefits such as maternity benefits, provident funds, health and safety issues, etc. Employers were now opposed to centralised bargaining and reintroduced plant level negotiations by closing several key industrial councils. The 1990’s was characterised by increased pressure from trade unions to legislate centralised bargaining. The Labour Relations Act (LRA) of 1995 was enacted to allow for the establishment of bargaining councils, which replaced industrial councils. However, the LRA only facilitates and promotes centralised bargaining but does not make it compulsory. With the push for increased centralised bargaining came the expansion of the bargaining agenda to include industry' and sector policies, workplace and sector restructuring. HIV/AIDS policies, employment equity, skills training, etc. Employers then began to argue for the introduction of multi-year agreements so that sufficient time could be given to incorporate not only'wage issues but also other socio-economic concerns raised by workers. With the onset of globalisation came the pressures towards increased international competition, restructuring of workplaces, retrenchments, casualisation, privatisation, etc. Collective bargaining is thus being conducted under difficult economic pressures as workers lose their jobs and inflation rates are escalating. Within this climate employers are set to push for the reintroduction of enterprise level bargaining especially in sectors where trade union militancy is strongest. International trends show an increase in - enterprise level bargaining where individual contracts are negotiated. In addition, where centralised bargaining is set to continue, employers will fight to introduce multi-year agreements to allow for more time to phase in non-wage socio-economic demands placed on the negotiating table by workers.
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- Date Issued: 2002-11
The Educational Journal
- Date: 2002-10
- Subjects: Education – South Africa , South Africa – Economic conditions , South Africa – Social conditions
- Language: English
- Type: text , Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/38714 , vital:34882 , Bulk File 7
- Description: The Educational Journal was the official organ of the Teachers' League of South Africa and focussed on education within the context of a racialized South Africa. From the 2000s, the journal was published by the National Union of Public Service and Allied Workers (NUPSAW), a trade union formed in August 1998 from the amalgamation of militant and moderate trade unions and also operated in the education sphere.
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- Date Issued: 2002-10
The Educational Journal
- Date: 2002-08
- Subjects: Education – South Africa , South Africa – Economic conditions , South Africa – Social conditions
- Language: English
- Type: text , Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/38409 , vital:34743 , Bulk File 7
- Description: The Educational Journal was the official organ of the Teachers' League of South Africa and focussed on education within the context of a racialized South Africa. From the 2000s, the journal was published by the National Union of Public Service and Allied Workers (NUPSAW), a trade union formed in August 1998 from the amalgamation of militant and moderate trade unions and also operated in the education sphere.
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- Date Issued: 2002-08
New Unity Movement Bulletin
- Date: 2002-07
- Subjects: Government, Resistance to -- South Africa , South Africa -- History -- 20th century , South Africa -- Politics and government
- Language: English
- Type: text , article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/31942 , vital:31864 , Bulk File 7
- Description: The Bulletin was the official newsletter of the New Unity Movement. It was published about twice a year and contained articles reflecting the organisation's views on resistance to the Apartheid government.
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- Date Issued: 2002-07
The land is crying for justice: a discussion document on Christianity and environmental justice in South Africa
- Authors: Ecumenical Foundation of Southern Africa (EFSA)
- Date: 2002-06
- Subjects: Environmental justice -- Religious aspects -- Christianity , Social justice -- South Africa , Economics -- Religious aspects
- Language: English
- Type: text , book
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/68865 , vital:29333 , ISBN 187491723X
- Description: South Africa is a land of extraordinary beauty, ecological diversity and abundance. However, the land that God has entrusted to us is crying for justice. During the years of struggle against apartheid several ecumenical documents addressed the issues of the day. The Letter to the People of South Africa (1968), the Kairos Document (1985), the Evangelical Witness in South Africa (1986), the Road to Damascus (1989) and the Rustenburg Declaration (1990) may be mentioned in this regard. In the same ecumenical and prophetic spirit, this document seeks to address the escalating destruction of our environment that results in immense suffering for people, for other living species and for our land as a whole. In responding to this challenge Christians in South Africa may recognise, acknowledge and learn from the many voices and contributions on environmental concerns coming from all over the world — from churches and ecumenical movements, from the Earth Charter movement, from other religious traditions and from environmental organisations. The World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD) - 26 August to 4 September 2002, Johannesburg - also challenges the churches in South Africa to respond to these concerns. , 1st ed , Ecumenical Foundation of Southern Africa (EFSA)
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- Date Issued: 2002-06
The Educational Journal
- Date: 2002-05
- Subjects: South Africa – Social conditions , South Africa – Economic conditions , Education – South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: text , Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/41159 , vital:36368 , Bulk File 7
- Description: The Educational Journal was the official organ of the Teachers' League of South Africa and focussed on education within the context of a racialized South Africa. From the 2000s, the journal was published by the National Union of Public Service and Allied Workers (NUPSAW), a trade union formed in August 1998 from the amalgamation of militant and moderate trade unions and also operated in the education sphere.
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- Date Issued: 2002-05
Towards qualifications for environmental practitioners: a study of roles and competencies of entry level environmental managers
- Authors: Dingela, Mcebisi Sidwell
- Date: 2002-04
- Subjects: Environmental management South Africa , Environmental policy South Africa , Environmental education South Africa , Vocational qualifications South Africa , Educational equalization South Africa , Occupational training South Africa , Training needs South Africa , National Qualifications Framework (NQF)
- Language: English
- Type: Master's thesis , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/245616 , vital:51388
- Description: The decision by the previous apartheid governments to deprive the black population of quality education and training has dealt both the people (student and workers) and the economy of this country a severe blow. That blow is demonstrated by the current lack of skills among the majority of people of this country, particularly the black workers who constitute the majority of the workforce. The post-apartheid government is making a strong attempt at redressing the past injustices in all its forms, of particular interest in this research project, the endeavours in the education and training sphere, specifically developments associated with the National Qualifications Framework. The passing into law of the South African Qualifications Act of 1995 and the formulation of the National Qualification Framework represent significant milestones towards redressing current education and training imbalances. In order to actualise the promises of these policies and laws, new qualifications will have to be developed. This research project explores training needs of environmental practitioners in three different contexts employing a combination of research methods, i.e. Case Study and a Survey. The research project sought to identify the roles and training needs of environmental management practitioners in fulfilling their job demands as well as for career advancement. The research also sought to identify through a survey training courses currently on offer in South Africa in the environmental management field. The cases revealed a range of roles and competencies required by 'entry-level' environmental managers. Of note was the observation that these roles were broader than what the traditional perspectives on environmental management might suggest, and competencies required included several social skills, in addition to various technical skills. The survey revealed a strong leaning towards technical competence among the majority of available training courses in environmental management; and that technical emphasis remained the case even among those courses that appeared to include at least one 'social' dimension. It thus seems that this emphasis on technical competence is not consistent with the job demands of the three studied environmental management practitioners. The research identified a need for an encompassing (broad) course or qualification at 'entry level' that would take into account the realities on the ground as they confront these practitioners on a daily basis. Such training will provide practitioners with the necessary competencies to function in this seemingly evolving field of environmental management. Suggestions to inform the development of an entry-level qualification or training programme are made as part of the recommendations flowing from the research findings. The suggested qualification 'framework' is based on generic areas identified among the research participants. More work is needed though in order to translate the suggestion into an accredited qualification. , Thesis (MEd) -- Faculty of Education, Education, 2002
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- Date Issued: 2002-04
New Unity Movement Bulletin
- Date: 2002-03
- Subjects: Government, Resistance to -- South Africa , South Africa -- History -- 20th century , South Africa -- Politics and government
- Language: English
- Type: text , article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/32069 , vital:31947 , Bulk File 7
- Description: The Bulletin was the official newsletter of the New Unity Movement. It was published about twice a year and contained articles reflecting the organisation's views on resistance to the Apartheid government.
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- Date Issued: 2002-03
New Unity Movement Presidential Address
- Date: 2002-03
- Subjects: Government, Resistance to -- South Africa , South Africa -- History -- 20th century , South Africa -- Politics and government
- Language: English
- Type: text , article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/32510 , vital:32121 , Bulk File 7
- Description: Presidential Addresses were delivered at each Annual conference of the New Unity Movement. This collection, though incomplete, has 18 items ranging from 1989 to 2013.
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- Date Issued: 2002-03
The Educational Journal
- Date: 2002-03
- Subjects: Education – South Africa , South Africa – Economic conditions , South Africa – Social conditions
- Language: English
- Type: text , Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/38359 , vital:34737 , Bulk File 7
- Description: The Educational Journal was the official organ of the Teachers' League of South Africa and focussed on education within the context of a racialized South Africa. From the 2000s, the journal was published by the National Union of Public Service and Allied Workers (NUPSAW), a trade union formed in August 1998 from the amalgamation of militant and moderate trade unions and also operated in the education sphere.
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- Date Issued: 2002-03
A comparison of anthropogenic and elephant disturbance on Acacia xanthophloea (fever tree) populations in the Lowveld, South Africa
- Authors: Botha, Jenny , Witkowski, Ed T F , Shackleton, Charlie M
- Date: 2002
- Subjects: To be catalogued
- Language: English
- Type: text , article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/181629 , vital:43753 , xlink:href="https://doi.org/10.4102/koedoe.v45i1.10"
- Description: Acacia xanthophloea (the ‘fever tree’) is a popular medicinal species that is traded widely in South Africa. Although it occurs throughout southern Africa, there is increasing pressure on its riverine and marshy habitats. This study compares the impact of harvesting on an A. xanthophloea population located on private land near Komatipoort, Mpumalanga, with two protected populations situated within the Kruger National Park. The densities of the harvested and protected populations were similar (84±8 trees/ha and 85±20 trees/ha, respectively). There were fluctuations in the quotients between frequencies of trees in successive diameter classes, which is common in savanna where high levels of fire, mega-herbivore and anthropogenic disturbance are experienced. The extent of stem damage (stripping of bark and breakage) by elephants in the protected area was significantly higher than the extent of harvesting on private land, although the degree of damage was relatively low, with only 7 % of the populations having been damaged at rates >26 %. The degree of harvesting on private land was relatively low, with the majority of trees having been harvested at rates of less than 10 % of the stem below 2 m. Despite this, ringbarking had occurred (4 %). The basal diameters and heights were significantly lower in the protected population than in the harvested one, suggesting that over time elephant impact was the more severe disturbance. Acacia xanthophloea exhibited high resilience to disturbance, with all the elephant damaged trees and harvested individuals surviving. However, the mean bark thickness measured in local markets (6.3±1.4 mm) was significantly lower than that measured in either the harvested (12.4±1.0 mm) or the KNP (10.3±0.8 mm) populations. As harvesters tend to select the largest individuals in a population to maximise their financial returns, this could mean that smaller individuals are being harvested, and/or bark is not being given sufficient time to grow back after harvesting. Acacia xanthophloea outside protected areas thus need to be monitored and the management improved, preferably in conjunction with the resource users. In addition, traditional healers, those selling medicinal plants and other members of the community need to continue to be encouraged to cultivate this fast growing species.
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- Date Issued: 2002
A workers handbook on HIV and AIDS
- Authors: COSATU
- Date: 2002
- Subjects: COSATU
- Language: English
- Type: text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/135270 , vital:37253
- Description: AIDS is a trade union issue and must be discussed and placed on the agendas of all union meetings. We have committed ourselves to campaign for HIV prevention, care and treatment with the same determination and energy with which we fight many other working class struggles. COSATU has also committed to work in partnership with other trade unions, government, business and organs of civil society in the fight against the disease.”
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- Date Issued: 2002
Advanced organiser development course
- Authors: DITSELA
- Date: Sep 2002
- Subjects: DITSELA
- Language: English
- Type: text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/137055 , vital:37483
- Description: We acknowledge Karen Hurt for the material development of the Report Writing section, Martin Jansen of the Labour Research for his contribution on the Wage Policy in Relation to the Macro economy, Saccawu's contribution on the Parental Rights and the Solidarity Center for HIV/AIDS. Thanks to all those who participated in the 2001 programme, without whom the redevelopment of this Block would not have been possible. These notes are developed to provide a support to facilitators when preparing to facilitate this course. They are not prescriptive! Please use them in a spirit of sharing ideas with other facilitators of this course and if you have insights and reflections from your facilitation experience, please let us have your comments to add to these notes!
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- Date Issued: Sep 2002
An assessment of the efficacy of two lysine microencapsulation techniques to determine the quantitative lysine requirement of the South African abalone, Haliotis midae L
- Authors: Shipton, Thomas A , Britz, Peter J , Walker, Roderick B
- Date: 2002
- Subjects: To be catalogued
- Language: English
- Type: text , article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/184289 , vital:44197 , xlink:href="https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2095.2002.00204.x"
- Description: The quantification of the essential amino acid requirements of a species is a prerequisite to the formulation of biologically optimized diets. In this study, crystalline L-lysine was used in an attempt to determine the quantitative lysine requirement of juvenile Haliotis midae. Two microencapsulation techniques [gelatine/acacia and cellulose acetate phthalate (CAP)] were used to retard leaching of crystalline L-lysine incorporated into semipurified test diets. An assessment of the efficacy of the encapsulation techniques, revealed that despite effective lysine supplementation, H. midae fed semipurified test diets containing encapsulated crystalline L-lysine failed to promote significant improvements in either growth, feed or protein efficiency (P > 0.05). The failure of the crystalline L-lysine to illicit growth and nutritional responses is discussed.
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- Date Issued: 2002
An investigation into multimedia service creation using sip
- Authors: Hsieh, M , Okuthe, J , Terzoli, Alfredo , Wentworth, Peter N
- Date: 2002
- Language: English
- Type: text , article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/427533 , vital:72445 , https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Alfredo-Ter-zoli/publication/267852929_An_investigation_into_multimedia_service_creation_using_SIP/links/5523cb990cf2b351d9c338c9/An-investigation-into-multimedia-service-creation-using-SIP.pdf
- Description: This paper investigates two sip architectures and how services creation works in those two environments. The two architectures are SIPCOMM (www. sipcomm. com) and VOCAL (www. vovida. org). As a concrete example we look at how the voicemail service is implemented in both environments and then at how we could implement an alarm service.
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- Date Issued: 2002
Asthenospheric and lithospheric sources for Mesozoic dolerites from Liberia (Africa): trace element and isotopic evidence
- Authors: Dupuy, C , Marsh, Julian S , Dostal, J , Michard, A , Testa, S
- Date: 2002
- Language: English
- Type: text , article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/140422 , vital:37887 , https://doi.org/10.1016/0012-821X(88)90067-2
- Description: Combined elemental, and Sr and Nd isotopic data are presented for Mesozoic dolerite dikes of Liberia (Africa) which are related to the initial stage of opening of the Atlantic Ocean.
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- Date Issued: 2002