A content analysis of web-based reporting of corporate social responsibility in selected transport sector state owned entities
- Authors: Khomari, Jane
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Social responsibility of business -- South Africa , Business ethics Business communication
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/31262 , vital:31349
- Description: Organisations today are experiencing immense pressure to act responsibly, both socially and ethically. Stakeholders expect organisations to operate with integrity, whilst still being profitable. This pressure is due to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) becoming increasingly a mark of good governance. Corporate performance is no longer measured by only financial statements, but CSR is deemed a corporate imperative for financial performance. This non-financial reporting has forced organisations to take cognisance of environmental, social and governance reporting, a process called Integrated Reporting. The purpose of this research was to explore website reporting of State Owned Enterprises (SOEs) in the transport sector. The study explored the phenomenon through six questions: What are the titles used to communicate CSR on SOE websites? What are the CSR activities communicated on SOE websites? What are the similarities and differences of the CSR initiatives communicated on the websites? Who are the stakeholders reached through CSR? What are the reporting practices on the SOE website? What are the similarities and differences of the reporting practices on the SOE websites. This research study was carried out in two stages. The first phase was to examine the corporate websites of the SOEs. The second phase was to use the data collected from the websites to understand CSR representation in SOEs. The purpose is to explore the communication of CSR on the various websites of the SOEs. A key finding of the research is that SOEs use different strategies to communicate CSR on their websites. SOEs communicate CSR activities using multiple titles and use various media on their websites. Additionally, there are variances with the framing of information on the websites. The varying communication strategies indicate the multiple stakeholders targeted by the different CSR focus areas. The research concluded that the different titles made it difficult for stakeholders to access information on the websites. Standardisation of CSR terms and consistency of reporting would make it easier for readers to access information. Further research is recommended in the adoption of strategic communication models by SOEs, as this will assist in the framing of websites.
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- Date Issued: 2018
- Authors: Khomari, Jane
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Social responsibility of business -- South Africa , Business ethics Business communication
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/31262 , vital:31349
- Description: Organisations today are experiencing immense pressure to act responsibly, both socially and ethically. Stakeholders expect organisations to operate with integrity, whilst still being profitable. This pressure is due to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) becoming increasingly a mark of good governance. Corporate performance is no longer measured by only financial statements, but CSR is deemed a corporate imperative for financial performance. This non-financial reporting has forced organisations to take cognisance of environmental, social and governance reporting, a process called Integrated Reporting. The purpose of this research was to explore website reporting of State Owned Enterprises (SOEs) in the transport sector. The study explored the phenomenon through six questions: What are the titles used to communicate CSR on SOE websites? What are the CSR activities communicated on SOE websites? What are the similarities and differences of the CSR initiatives communicated on the websites? Who are the stakeholders reached through CSR? What are the reporting practices on the SOE website? What are the similarities and differences of the reporting practices on the SOE websites. This research study was carried out in two stages. The first phase was to examine the corporate websites of the SOEs. The second phase was to use the data collected from the websites to understand CSR representation in SOEs. The purpose is to explore the communication of CSR on the various websites of the SOEs. A key finding of the research is that SOEs use different strategies to communicate CSR on their websites. SOEs communicate CSR activities using multiple titles and use various media on their websites. Additionally, there are variances with the framing of information on the websites. The varying communication strategies indicate the multiple stakeholders targeted by the different CSR focus areas. The research concluded that the different titles made it difficult for stakeholders to access information on the websites. Standardisation of CSR terms and consistency of reporting would make it easier for readers to access information. Further research is recommended in the adoption of strategic communication models by SOEs, as this will assist in the framing of websites.
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- Date Issued: 2018
A critical discourse analysis of Nelson Mandela University’s Facebook page: a case of transformational communication
- Authors: Ndayi, Viwe
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Facebook (Electronic resource) , Online social networks Internet marketing Communication in management Nelson Mandela University Metropolitan University -- Communication
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/32815 , vital:32366
- Description: The South African Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) calls for all Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to develop, execute and establish strategies for achieving transformed racial truths - inside and outside the classroom. In HEIs, the social media platform, and most particularly, Facebook, is increasingly being used as a platform to critically and rigorously engage students and universities. The study presents Facebook as a social media platform that can contribute towards the transformation agenda. To illustrate this, the Nelson Mandela University was used as a single case study. Using a qualitative research approach, Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) was used to analyse the Facebook posts that were shared by the university in 2015. This was done in consideration of the national Higher Education transformation themes, the university’s Vision 2020 strategic goals, as well as the university’s values. It was found that the institution partially uses the platform to address transformation. In addition to this, it was found that race representation for posts relating to excellence, student recruitment and protests reinforce race-based stereotypes. To address the gaps, the study recommends that the university includes posts that enhance engagement, race literacy, and race representation. The study contributes to the developing literature on the use of social media towards race transformation in South African HEIs.
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- Date Issued: 2018
- Authors: Ndayi, Viwe
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Facebook (Electronic resource) , Online social networks Internet marketing Communication in management Nelson Mandela University Metropolitan University -- Communication
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/32815 , vital:32366
- Description: The South African Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) calls for all Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to develop, execute and establish strategies for achieving transformed racial truths - inside and outside the classroom. In HEIs, the social media platform, and most particularly, Facebook, is increasingly being used as a platform to critically and rigorously engage students and universities. The study presents Facebook as a social media platform that can contribute towards the transformation agenda. To illustrate this, the Nelson Mandela University was used as a single case study. Using a qualitative research approach, Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) was used to analyse the Facebook posts that were shared by the university in 2015. This was done in consideration of the national Higher Education transformation themes, the university’s Vision 2020 strategic goals, as well as the university’s values. It was found that the institution partially uses the platform to address transformation. In addition to this, it was found that race representation for posts relating to excellence, student recruitment and protests reinforce race-based stereotypes. To address the gaps, the study recommends that the university includes posts that enhance engagement, race literacy, and race representation. The study contributes to the developing literature on the use of social media towards race transformation in South African HEIs.
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- Date Issued: 2018
A sociological investigation of popular music consumption among Nigerian youths living at Summerstrand and Humewood
- Uwuoruya, Osabuohien Clifford
- Authors: Uwuoruya, Osabuohien Clifford
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Popular culture -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth , Music and youth -- Africa Africa -- In popular culture Music and globalization -- Africa Socialism
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/36738 , vital:34049
- Description: The focus of this research study is on investigating how certain Nigerian youths expression of their agency at consuming popular music as a cultural product could be constrained by certain identified institutions and their gender in Nigeria. Using General Systems Theory (GST) as a theoretical framework, the country is presented as a social system with identified institutions which function within it that guides and constrains the agency of the individuals who live in Nigeria. A review of academic narratives relevant to the research is presented in this dissertation to provide a context for the study. A critical realist epistemology is adopted for this exploratory study, within the qualitative research tradition. A sample of twenty Nigerian youths living at Summerstrand and Humewood, is selected by the researcher using purposive sampling, and semi-structured interviews are conducted with these participants to gather their opinions and experiences regarding the research study. The narratives are analysed using thematic analysis, and the researcher presents an interpretation of these narratives under various topics in the dissertation. The findings from this study shows how some of these Nigerian youths believe their expression of agency at consuming popular music in Nigeria, to be constrained by certain institutions, and their gender in the country which they are part of, although this constraint could sometimes prove to be positive for some individuals. The recommendations from this research study are relevant to improving youth agency at consuming popular music in Nigeria, and advancing sociological inquiry into popular music and youth agency within an African context.
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- Date Issued: 2018
- Authors: Uwuoruya, Osabuohien Clifford
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Popular culture -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth , Music and youth -- Africa Africa -- In popular culture Music and globalization -- Africa Socialism
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/36738 , vital:34049
- Description: The focus of this research study is on investigating how certain Nigerian youths expression of their agency at consuming popular music as a cultural product could be constrained by certain identified institutions and their gender in Nigeria. Using General Systems Theory (GST) as a theoretical framework, the country is presented as a social system with identified institutions which function within it that guides and constrains the agency of the individuals who live in Nigeria. A review of academic narratives relevant to the research is presented in this dissertation to provide a context for the study. A critical realist epistemology is adopted for this exploratory study, within the qualitative research tradition. A sample of twenty Nigerian youths living at Summerstrand and Humewood, is selected by the researcher using purposive sampling, and semi-structured interviews are conducted with these participants to gather their opinions and experiences regarding the research study. The narratives are analysed using thematic analysis, and the researcher presents an interpretation of these narratives under various topics in the dissertation. The findings from this study shows how some of these Nigerian youths believe their expression of agency at consuming popular music in Nigeria, to be constrained by certain institutions, and their gender in the country which they are part of, although this constraint could sometimes prove to be positive for some individuals. The recommendations from this research study are relevant to improving youth agency at consuming popular music in Nigeria, and advancing sociological inquiry into popular music and youth agency within an African context.
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- Date Issued: 2018
A sociological investigation of the community perception of females involved in criminal activities in Rosedale, Uitenhage
- Authors: Swartbooi, Eden Rivonia
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Female offenders -- South Africa -- Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality -- Public opinion , Women and the criminal justice system Deviant behavior Crime -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth -- Public opinion
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/35807 , vital:33849
- Description: The purpose of this dissertation is to gather the community perception of females involved in criminal activities at Rosedale in Uitenhage. The main theory used in this study was the Poverty theory. The study was conducted by using the qualitative research design. Interviews were semi structured and conducted using an interview schedule.20 participants both male and female (youth and adults) were interviewed in Rosedale. The thematic data analysis method was used. The findings of this study revealed that the main reasons for female involvement in criminal activities in Rosedale is due to: drug and alcohol abuse there are too many people selling drugs in Rosedale which makes it easily accessible for the youth to purchase and practise use daily. There are too many shebeens and taverns in Rosedale and they allow under aged children to purchase and consume alcohol this causes negative toxic behaviour. Unemployment there are not enough employment opportunities available for the youth in Rosedale. Poverty, some families don’t have the basic needs to survive daily therefore they choose to turn to crime to support themselves and their families. Insufficient recreational activities, the youth do not have anything to do, there is a lack of recreational activities in the community therefore the youth turns to crime. The main challenges facing the youth in Rosedale is that there are a lot of drop outs or they choose not to attend school, unemployment was mentioned again, gangsterism, there are a lot of house breakings and robberies taking place to purchase drugs. All participants are against females being involved in criminal activities in Rosedale they do not agree with it and think that its’ unethical for a female to participate in criminal activities because females are the care givers, nurtures and providers of their families and the society. More police visibility, the death penalty and employment opportunities were highlighted as the main solutions.
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- Date Issued: 2018
- Authors: Swartbooi, Eden Rivonia
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Female offenders -- South Africa -- Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality -- Public opinion , Women and the criminal justice system Deviant behavior Crime -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth -- Public opinion
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/35807 , vital:33849
- Description: The purpose of this dissertation is to gather the community perception of females involved in criminal activities at Rosedale in Uitenhage. The main theory used in this study was the Poverty theory. The study was conducted by using the qualitative research design. Interviews were semi structured and conducted using an interview schedule.20 participants both male and female (youth and adults) were interviewed in Rosedale. The thematic data analysis method was used. The findings of this study revealed that the main reasons for female involvement in criminal activities in Rosedale is due to: drug and alcohol abuse there are too many people selling drugs in Rosedale which makes it easily accessible for the youth to purchase and practise use daily. There are too many shebeens and taverns in Rosedale and they allow under aged children to purchase and consume alcohol this causes negative toxic behaviour. Unemployment there are not enough employment opportunities available for the youth in Rosedale. Poverty, some families don’t have the basic needs to survive daily therefore they choose to turn to crime to support themselves and their families. Insufficient recreational activities, the youth do not have anything to do, there is a lack of recreational activities in the community therefore the youth turns to crime. The main challenges facing the youth in Rosedale is that there are a lot of drop outs or they choose not to attend school, unemployment was mentioned again, gangsterism, there are a lot of house breakings and robberies taking place to purchase drugs. All participants are against females being involved in criminal activities in Rosedale they do not agree with it and think that its’ unethical for a female to participate in criminal activities because females are the care givers, nurtures and providers of their families and the society. More police visibility, the death penalty and employment opportunities were highlighted as the main solutions.
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- Date Issued: 2018
A sociological investigation of the youth perceptions on HIV and aids in central, Port Elizabeth
- Authors: Sandi, Fundiswa
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: HIV infections -- Research -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth , HIV infections -- Social aspects -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth Sexual health -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/34821 , vital:33456
- Description: the study which was conducted in Central, Port Elizabeth, mainly focusing on the youth perceptions towards HIV and AIDS. This chapter also gives an overall of the study, the literature review which is used on the study and the theory of Social Action which is used as a theoretical framework for this study. The chapter also includes the objectives and aims of the study, so as the research question which guided throughout the research and be able to reach the goal of this study. This chapter has also mentioned what has led to this particular topic and the fact that HIV and AIDS is a problem among the youth of South Africa so as Africa as a continent which needs to be controlled. Geographic maps of the Eastern Cape, Port Elizabeth and Central which the youth situated in are included in this chapter. The ethical consideration which also guided this study as to how to deal with human beings, which is important is also mentioned.
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- Date Issued: 2018
- Authors: Sandi, Fundiswa
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: HIV infections -- Research -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth , HIV infections -- Social aspects -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth Sexual health -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/34821 , vital:33456
- Description: the study which was conducted in Central, Port Elizabeth, mainly focusing on the youth perceptions towards HIV and AIDS. This chapter also gives an overall of the study, the literature review which is used on the study and the theory of Social Action which is used as a theoretical framework for this study. The chapter also includes the objectives and aims of the study, so as the research question which guided throughout the research and be able to reach the goal of this study. This chapter has also mentioned what has led to this particular topic and the fact that HIV and AIDS is a problem among the youth of South Africa so as Africa as a continent which needs to be controlled. Geographic maps of the Eastern Cape, Port Elizabeth and Central which the youth situated in are included in this chapter. The ethical consideration which also guided this study as to how to deal with human beings, which is important is also mentioned.
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- Date Issued: 2018
A sociological investigation on the perceptions of the educational aspect of male initiation among amaXhosa in KwaZakhele Township, Port Elizabeth
- Authors: Jayiya, Ludwe
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Xhosa (African people) -- Rites and ceremonies , Initiation rites -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth Culture -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/30594 , vital:30973
- Description: People in different walks of life have previously and even currently trying hard to contribute in improving the situation regarding the longstanding tradition of male initiation. The expectation of the society, is that these young men should show that they have gone through the process of growth and they should reflect the education they received from the initiation school. The research objectives include, the investigation of the perceptions of people about male initiation in KwaZakhele, to contribute within the Sociology of Education particularly within the context of Xhosa culture in KwaZakhele and to come up with the recommendations with the view of addressing some of the problems pertaining to male initiation within the context of Xhosa culture in KwaZakhele. This study has followed the qualitative approach which included among others individual interviews using an interview schedule containing the research questions. To supplement the interviews, texts, books and other relevant material were used.
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- Date Issued: 2018
- Authors: Jayiya, Ludwe
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Xhosa (African people) -- Rites and ceremonies , Initiation rites -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth Culture -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/30594 , vital:30973
- Description: People in different walks of life have previously and even currently trying hard to contribute in improving the situation regarding the longstanding tradition of male initiation. The expectation of the society, is that these young men should show that they have gone through the process of growth and they should reflect the education they received from the initiation school. The research objectives include, the investigation of the perceptions of people about male initiation in KwaZakhele, to contribute within the Sociology of Education particularly within the context of Xhosa culture in KwaZakhele and to come up with the recommendations with the view of addressing some of the problems pertaining to male initiation within the context of Xhosa culture in KwaZakhele. This study has followed the qualitative approach which included among others individual interviews using an interview schedule containing the research questions. To supplement the interviews, texts, books and other relevant material were used.
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- Date Issued: 2018
A systematic review of intervention effectiveness for problem anger in an adult outpatient population
- Authors: von Ruben, Adriana
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Anger , Anger -- Treatment , Rational emotive behavior therapy , Personality assessment , Social psychology
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/36059 , vital:33886
- Description: Increasing levels of anger are becoming one of the major social problems of modern society, yet anger is one of the least understood emotions. Given the long-term consequences and the seriousness of the negative outcomes associated with anger, there is a pressing need for effective anger management interventions targeted at different populations experiencing various types of problem anger.The purpose of this dissertation was to conduct a systematic review of current qualitative and quantitative research regarding the status of anger reducing interventions within outpatient populations. The aim was to explore the efficacy of various psychological approaches utilised to reduce problem anger. Eligibility criteria included studies with samples that had problem anger defined psychometrically. The search of available literature revealed 16 relevant reports containing 15 studies. All located studies utilised intervention modalities derived from cognitive and behavioural approaches. Results indicated large to moderate improvements in problem anger for the participants receiving the treatment. Cognitive and behavioural anger interventions were found to produce reductions in trait anger, general anger, the negative expression and suppression of anger, anger related physiological arousal, and increased the positive, controlled anger experience. More large-scale studies are needed implementing other psychological approaches to test their effectiveness in reducing maladaptive anger. The dearth of anger research conducted within outpatient populations is discussed in the context of the emerged themes.
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- Date Issued: 2018
- Authors: von Ruben, Adriana
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Anger , Anger -- Treatment , Rational emotive behavior therapy , Personality assessment , Social psychology
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/36059 , vital:33886
- Description: Increasing levels of anger are becoming one of the major social problems of modern society, yet anger is one of the least understood emotions. Given the long-term consequences and the seriousness of the negative outcomes associated with anger, there is a pressing need for effective anger management interventions targeted at different populations experiencing various types of problem anger.The purpose of this dissertation was to conduct a systematic review of current qualitative and quantitative research regarding the status of anger reducing interventions within outpatient populations. The aim was to explore the efficacy of various psychological approaches utilised to reduce problem anger. Eligibility criteria included studies with samples that had problem anger defined psychometrically. The search of available literature revealed 16 relevant reports containing 15 studies. All located studies utilised intervention modalities derived from cognitive and behavioural approaches. Results indicated large to moderate improvements in problem anger for the participants receiving the treatment. Cognitive and behavioural anger interventions were found to produce reductions in trait anger, general anger, the negative expression and suppression of anger, anger related physiological arousal, and increased the positive, controlled anger experience. More large-scale studies are needed implementing other psychological approaches to test their effectiveness in reducing maladaptive anger. The dearth of anger research conducted within outpatient populations is discussed in the context of the emerged themes.
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- Date Issued: 2018
Agricultural development and emerging small-scale farmers in Mbizana Local Municipality
- Authors: Nxitywa, Nosithembiso
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Farmers -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape , Farms, Small --South Africa -- Eastern Cape Agricultural development projects -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape Agriculture -- Economic aspects -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/33726 , vital:33006
- Description: The agricultural sector is among one of the sectors that contribute to the economy of the country, in job creation and food security to mention a few aspects. The Eastern Cape Province is one of the poorest provinces in the country where most people depend on small-scale agriculture as their major source of livelihood, particularly in the rural areas. This is mainly due to the challenges of poverty and unemployment. Small-scale farming is a key activity to eliminate poverty and unemployment. However, mainly obstacles prevail and this includes access to markets, support and skills development. This research study aims to investigate the sustainability of small-scale farmers. The data was collected by means of in depth interviews from Mbizana local Municipality. A total of 12 respondents were selected as a sample for this investigation as well as ensuring that data quality is attained. Causal layered analysis was used to analyse the results. The results indicate that small-scale farmers are faced with several challenges which include, finance, skilled contractors and land ownership. Furthermore, it is evident that small-scale farmers are struggling to obtain a sustainable economic return. Farmers can participate in high-value markets by obtaining the required food safety certifications, which otherwise would be inaccessible to them individually but as groups or cooperatives to enhance them to easily access markets. In local informal markets, for instance, smallholders often find their prices undercut by produce that informal traders buy from large-scale commercial farmers. Supermarket chains, on the other hand, provide a lucrative niche market for smallholders but these downstream linkages are limited to smallholders that meet product variety and quality standards.
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- Date Issued: 2018
- Authors: Nxitywa, Nosithembiso
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Farmers -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape , Farms, Small --South Africa -- Eastern Cape Agricultural development projects -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape Agriculture -- Economic aspects -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/33726 , vital:33006
- Description: The agricultural sector is among one of the sectors that contribute to the economy of the country, in job creation and food security to mention a few aspects. The Eastern Cape Province is one of the poorest provinces in the country where most people depend on small-scale agriculture as their major source of livelihood, particularly in the rural areas. This is mainly due to the challenges of poverty and unemployment. Small-scale farming is a key activity to eliminate poverty and unemployment. However, mainly obstacles prevail and this includes access to markets, support and skills development. This research study aims to investigate the sustainability of small-scale farmers. The data was collected by means of in depth interviews from Mbizana local Municipality. A total of 12 respondents were selected as a sample for this investigation as well as ensuring that data quality is attained. Causal layered analysis was used to analyse the results. The results indicate that small-scale farmers are faced with several challenges which include, finance, skilled contractors and land ownership. Furthermore, it is evident that small-scale farmers are struggling to obtain a sustainable economic return. Farmers can participate in high-value markets by obtaining the required food safety certifications, which otherwise would be inaccessible to them individually but as groups or cooperatives to enhance them to easily access markets. In local informal markets, for instance, smallholders often find their prices undercut by produce that informal traders buy from large-scale commercial farmers. Supermarket chains, on the other hand, provide a lucrative niche market for smallholders but these downstream linkages are limited to smallholders that meet product variety and quality standards.
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- Date Issued: 2018
An analysis of the roles of the media and various interest aggregations in the social construction of the obesity epidemic
- Authors: Kriel, Daneel
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Obesity in mass media , Identity (Psychology) and mass media Mass media Discourse analysis Social constructionism
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/31434 , vital:31381
- Description: The regularly shifting positions between frames of individual responsibility and environmental impact characterising the obesity discourse in the media raises suspicion that the purported ‘obesity epidemic’ may be a social construction as opposed to a bona fide public health concern. Should this be the case, it prompts the question, who would go to the lengths of creating a global perception of being overweight as a life-threatening disease and constructing a global ‘epidemic? Additionally, what could be the possible justifications for doing so? This study is an effort to determine whether the ‘obesity epidemic’ is indeed a social construction. This is of concern, because public representations of obesity not only inform the public of medical or biomedical statistics but endorse shame-based narratives that may impact negatively upon the social identities and lives of people by creating meanings that influence cultural understandings of fatness and health. This study employs frame analysis, conceptualizing media frames as independent variables influencing the nature of the obesity discourse. By employing set criteria, eighty articles were selected from various high-profile South African English news sources with an online presence, representing a broad cross-section of the daily news provided to the South African population. A coding frame of key discourses was developed and coded for frame analysis in the QDA Miner software program. The study found that not only is the ‘obesity epidemic’ a social construction, but the result of propaganda executed through the media by large corporations in the ‘health-industrial complex’ for the sake of economic gain. Continued presentation of the ‘obesity epidemic’ as a global public health crisis, serves to reinforce societal myths and stereotypes, while shaping community beliefs, values and behaviour on behalf of corporate institutions.
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- Date Issued: 2018
- Authors: Kriel, Daneel
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Obesity in mass media , Identity (Psychology) and mass media Mass media Discourse analysis Social constructionism
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/31434 , vital:31381
- Description: The regularly shifting positions between frames of individual responsibility and environmental impact characterising the obesity discourse in the media raises suspicion that the purported ‘obesity epidemic’ may be a social construction as opposed to a bona fide public health concern. Should this be the case, it prompts the question, who would go to the lengths of creating a global perception of being overweight as a life-threatening disease and constructing a global ‘epidemic? Additionally, what could be the possible justifications for doing so? This study is an effort to determine whether the ‘obesity epidemic’ is indeed a social construction. This is of concern, because public representations of obesity not only inform the public of medical or biomedical statistics but endorse shame-based narratives that may impact negatively upon the social identities and lives of people by creating meanings that influence cultural understandings of fatness and health. This study employs frame analysis, conceptualizing media frames as independent variables influencing the nature of the obesity discourse. By employing set criteria, eighty articles were selected from various high-profile South African English news sources with an online presence, representing a broad cross-section of the daily news provided to the South African population. A coding frame of key discourses was developed and coded for frame analysis in the QDA Miner software program. The study found that not only is the ‘obesity epidemic’ a social construction, but the result of propaganda executed through the media by large corporations in the ‘health-industrial complex’ for the sake of economic gain. Continued presentation of the ‘obesity epidemic’ as a global public health crisis, serves to reinforce societal myths and stereotypes, while shaping community beliefs, values and behaviour on behalf of corporate institutions.
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- Date Issued: 2018
An anthropological investigation on the effectiveness of participatory tools: the case of the valley trust organisation in Durban, Kwazulu – Natal
- Authors: Mabaso, Celuzuze Gugulethu
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Educational anthropology , Adult learning -- South Africa -- Durban , Learning, Psychology of
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/30865 , vital:31184
- Description: This is an anthropological study of the effectiveness of participatory tools and the Valley Trust Organization in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. The research aim was to investigate the relationship between adult learning and the usage of participatory tools and to find out the influence/effectiveness of participatory tools on adult learning. The research objectives was to investigate how the adults at the Valley Trust Organization feel about the programme in relation to their intermediate needs, to contribute within the anthropology of education within the context of South Africa with specific reference to KwaZulu-Natal Province and to come up with the recommendations with the view of addressing the challenges facing adult education. The research techniques employed in this study include among others, individual interviews using an interview schedule. To supplement the interviews, secondary sources ranging from scholarly journals, books were used. In the final analysis the researcher has made some recommendations with the view to address some of the challenges.
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- Date Issued: 2018
- Authors: Mabaso, Celuzuze Gugulethu
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Educational anthropology , Adult learning -- South Africa -- Durban , Learning, Psychology of
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/30865 , vital:31184
- Description: This is an anthropological study of the effectiveness of participatory tools and the Valley Trust Organization in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. The research aim was to investigate the relationship between adult learning and the usage of participatory tools and to find out the influence/effectiveness of participatory tools on adult learning. The research objectives was to investigate how the adults at the Valley Trust Organization feel about the programme in relation to their intermediate needs, to contribute within the anthropology of education within the context of South Africa with specific reference to KwaZulu-Natal Province and to come up with the recommendations with the view of addressing the challenges facing adult education. The research techniques employed in this study include among others, individual interviews using an interview schedule. To supplement the interviews, secondary sources ranging from scholarly journals, books were used. In the final analysis the researcher has made some recommendations with the view to address some of the challenges.
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- Date Issued: 2018
An assessment of the extent to which community based planning is effectively used to identify viable and sustainable local economic development projects as part of municipal integrated development planning in Buffalo City Municipality
- Authors: Ngamlana, Mncedi
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Economic development projects -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape , Sustainable development -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape Local government -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/22857 , vital:30111
- Description: The aim of this study is to investigate public participation mechanisms employed by Buffalo City Municipality and the extent to which these mechanisms influence municipal planning. The study highlights the extent to which the municipality’s development processes and programs are informed by the views of its citizens. This study also provides some useful insights into the extent to which the municipality is complying with legislative requirements for public participation in community-related projects. The approach was designed to respond to two major challenges that were identified at the time, namely: An analysis of the institutional challenges in attempts to promote sustainable livelihoods; and a realisation that decentralisation has concentrated on local government itself and has limited impact on citizens. The research methodology used is both qualitative and quantitative. Furthermore, face-to-face interviews were conducted in order to provide an accurate presentation of information (Leavitt and Bahrami, 1998),. The study revealed that a lack of an integrated approach to planning and program implementation between different departments within BCM even though these should essentially be planning and implementing in one accord. Community based planning (CBP) is one way in which municipalities encourage ward communities to participate in planning with an intended intention that the ward-based plans will feed into bigger strategies of the municipality. What had been uncovered through this study is that in BCM, CBP is not done, and therefore does not influence the development of the IDP and the LED strategy. This means that there is little meaningful community participation in BCM in the development of the IDP and the LED strategy, and therefore the municipality has no guarantee that its development initiatives are targeted towards the real needs of its citizens. Also, the study revealed that ward communities in BCM have no direct influence or control over their own development and over development priorities that are budgeted for by the municipality.
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- Date Issued: 2018
- Authors: Ngamlana, Mncedi
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Economic development projects -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape , Sustainable development -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape Local government -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/22857 , vital:30111
- Description: The aim of this study is to investigate public participation mechanisms employed by Buffalo City Municipality and the extent to which these mechanisms influence municipal planning. The study highlights the extent to which the municipality’s development processes and programs are informed by the views of its citizens. This study also provides some useful insights into the extent to which the municipality is complying with legislative requirements for public participation in community-related projects. The approach was designed to respond to two major challenges that were identified at the time, namely: An analysis of the institutional challenges in attempts to promote sustainable livelihoods; and a realisation that decentralisation has concentrated on local government itself and has limited impact on citizens. The research methodology used is both qualitative and quantitative. Furthermore, face-to-face interviews were conducted in order to provide an accurate presentation of information (Leavitt and Bahrami, 1998),. The study revealed that a lack of an integrated approach to planning and program implementation between different departments within BCM even though these should essentially be planning and implementing in one accord. Community based planning (CBP) is one way in which municipalities encourage ward communities to participate in planning with an intended intention that the ward-based plans will feed into bigger strategies of the municipality. What had been uncovered through this study is that in BCM, CBP is not done, and therefore does not influence the development of the IDP and the LED strategy. This means that there is little meaningful community participation in BCM in the development of the IDP and the LED strategy, and therefore the municipality has no guarantee that its development initiatives are targeted towards the real needs of its citizens. Also, the study revealed that ward communities in BCM have no direct influence or control over their own development and over development priorities that are budgeted for by the municipality.
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- Date Issued: 2018
An exploration of the romantic experiences of young female adults raised by single mothers
- Authors: Masinyane, Anita
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Single-parent families , Single mothers -- South Africa Intimacy (Psychology)
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/22343 , vital:29945
- Description: Family units have seen significant changes over the last decades, from more traditional to non-traditional family structure. South African literature has since seen a rise in single-parent family studies, however, has been geared towards the outcome of paternal absence on the male child. The paternal absence on young women and their romantic experiences remains largely unexplored. Historically, young women without fathers have been found to experience damaging effects on their well-being. Specifically, adversities pertaining to their identity, academic performance, relationships with and attitudes towards men and career and future prospects are evident in literature. This study was conducted with young female adults from the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan, raised by single mothers to explore their perceptions and experiences of romantic relationships growing up without the paternal figure. This study utilizes a feminist psychology and social learning theoretical framework to conceptualise these experiences. The study uses a qualitative methodology and phenomenological design approach. The sample was identified through non-probability purposive sampling, and the data collected through semi-structured interviews. The data is analysed using a thematic analysis framework. The eight young women who participated in this study, collectively constructed themselves to be resilient to the experiences of fatherlessness, they portrayed themselves as self-sufficient, empowered in their identities, driven in their academic performance and career development and future aspirations.
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- Date Issued: 2018
- Authors: Masinyane, Anita
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Single-parent families , Single mothers -- South Africa Intimacy (Psychology)
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/22343 , vital:29945
- Description: Family units have seen significant changes over the last decades, from more traditional to non-traditional family structure. South African literature has since seen a rise in single-parent family studies, however, has been geared towards the outcome of paternal absence on the male child. The paternal absence on young women and their romantic experiences remains largely unexplored. Historically, young women without fathers have been found to experience damaging effects on their well-being. Specifically, adversities pertaining to their identity, academic performance, relationships with and attitudes towards men and career and future prospects are evident in literature. This study was conducted with young female adults from the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan, raised by single mothers to explore their perceptions and experiences of romantic relationships growing up without the paternal figure. This study utilizes a feminist psychology and social learning theoretical framework to conceptualise these experiences. The study uses a qualitative methodology and phenomenological design approach. The sample was identified through non-probability purposive sampling, and the data collected through semi-structured interviews. The data is analysed using a thematic analysis framework. The eight young women who participated in this study, collectively constructed themselves to be resilient to the experiences of fatherlessness, they portrayed themselves as self-sufficient, empowered in their identities, driven in their academic performance and career development and future aspirations.
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- Date Issued: 2018
An investigation into the role of ethics and morality in translation with particular reference to English and isiXhosa
- Authors: Ntantiso, Nobuntu Faith
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Translating and interpreting -- Research , Language -- Moral and ethical aspects English language -- Moral and ethical aspects Xhosa language -- Moral and ethical aspects
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/33780 , vital:33028
- Description: Translation is one of the oldest professions in the world. It is also a unique profession because most of the time translation professionals work in isolation. They work in their private spaces without any supervision. This means that the decision on how to translate lies solely on the translator, and on his or her individual ethical and moral integrity. As a result, translators have a responsibility to produce translations that are ethically and morally acceptable. This study will consequently investigate the role of ethics and morality in translation with particular reference to English and isiXhosa. This study will discuss how ethics and morality play a role in translation. It will first state the objectives, define the relevant terminology and provide a list of abbreviations that will be used in the study. It will also explain the significance of the study, analyse and state the problem, do a literature review and indicate the methodology that it will use. In addition, it will mention how the chapters have been structured and the topics that will be covered in each chapter.
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- Date Issued: 2018
- Authors: Ntantiso, Nobuntu Faith
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Translating and interpreting -- Research , Language -- Moral and ethical aspects English language -- Moral and ethical aspects Xhosa language -- Moral and ethical aspects
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/33780 , vital:33028
- Description: Translation is one of the oldest professions in the world. It is also a unique profession because most of the time translation professionals work in isolation. They work in their private spaces without any supervision. This means that the decision on how to translate lies solely on the translator, and on his or her individual ethical and moral integrity. As a result, translators have a responsibility to produce translations that are ethically and morally acceptable. This study will consequently investigate the role of ethics and morality in translation with particular reference to English and isiXhosa. This study will discuss how ethics and morality play a role in translation. It will first state the objectives, define the relevant terminology and provide a list of abbreviations that will be used in the study. It will also explain the significance of the study, analyse and state the problem, do a literature review and indicate the methodology that it will use. In addition, it will mention how the chapters have been structured and the topics that will be covered in each chapter.
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- Date Issued: 2018
An investigation into the translation of Isixhosa kinship lexical items into English
- Authors: Majikija, Sandisiwe
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Sociolinguistics , Communication -- Language Xhosa (African people) -- Kinship -- Language Lexicology -- Kinship
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/22607 , vital:30024
- Description: This study investigates the problem of non- equivalence in the translation of IsiXhosa kinship lexical items or concepts into English. Venuti (2012:5) says translation can be seen as ‘a set of changing relationships between the relative autonomy of the translated text…and…equivalence and function.’ Equivalence, of which non- equivalence is the antithesis, includes “accuracy,’ adequacy,’ ‘correctness,’ ‘correspondence,’ or ‘identity’. A variable notion, it indicates how translation is connected to the source text. A break in that connection results in non-equivalence. Therein lies the problem. The current study examines these notions, among other things, as they apply to the translation of isiXhosa kinship lexical items into English. As Venuti (2010) points out translation rests on particular assumptions about language use. These assumptions draw on two particular, emerging theories or approaches namely, the ‘instrumental and the hermeneutic’ as will be discussed. Isicatshulwa Olu phando lumalunga nengxaki yokungafani kwentsingiselo yamagama okanye ingqikelelo xa kuguqulelwa esiNgesini amagama okuzalana esiXhoseni. UVenuti (2012:5) uthi inguqulo ingajongwa njengokujika konxulumano oluguqukayo phakathi kokungaxhomekeki kwesiqendwana esiguqulwayo nonxulumano. Unxulumano oluphikisana nokunganxulumani, lubandakanya ‘ukuchaneka,’ ‘ukufanela,’ ‘ukulunga,’ ukungqinelana,’ okanye ‘ukufana twatse.’ Le ngcingane iguquguqukayo ibonisa indlela inguqulo ihambelana ngayo nesiqendwana esiguqulwayo. Xa oko kuhambelana kuthe kwangabikho, loo nto izala ukunganxulumani. Ilapho ke ingxaki. Olu phando luphonononga ezi ngcingane, phakathi kwezinye zezinto, njengoko zisebenza kwinguqulelo esiNgesini kwamagama okuzalana esiXhoseni. Njengoko uVenuti (2010) abonisayo, inguqulo ingqiyame ngeengcinga ezithile ezimbini malunga nokusetyenziswa kolwimi. Ezi ngcinga ziphenjelelwa ziinkcazo eziziingcingane ezithile zamva nje. Zibizwa ‘i-instrumental,’ ‘ne- hermeneutic,’ njengoko uphando olu luza kuxoxa ngazo.
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- Date Issued: 2018
- Authors: Majikija, Sandisiwe
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Sociolinguistics , Communication -- Language Xhosa (African people) -- Kinship -- Language Lexicology -- Kinship
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/22607 , vital:30024
- Description: This study investigates the problem of non- equivalence in the translation of IsiXhosa kinship lexical items or concepts into English. Venuti (2012:5) says translation can be seen as ‘a set of changing relationships between the relative autonomy of the translated text…and…equivalence and function.’ Equivalence, of which non- equivalence is the antithesis, includes “accuracy,’ adequacy,’ ‘correctness,’ ‘correspondence,’ or ‘identity’. A variable notion, it indicates how translation is connected to the source text. A break in that connection results in non-equivalence. Therein lies the problem. The current study examines these notions, among other things, as they apply to the translation of isiXhosa kinship lexical items into English. As Venuti (2010) points out translation rests on particular assumptions about language use. These assumptions draw on two particular, emerging theories or approaches namely, the ‘instrumental and the hermeneutic’ as will be discussed. Isicatshulwa Olu phando lumalunga nengxaki yokungafani kwentsingiselo yamagama okanye ingqikelelo xa kuguqulelwa esiNgesini amagama okuzalana esiXhoseni. UVenuti (2012:5) uthi inguqulo ingajongwa njengokujika konxulumano oluguqukayo phakathi kokungaxhomekeki kwesiqendwana esiguqulwayo nonxulumano. Unxulumano oluphikisana nokunganxulumani, lubandakanya ‘ukuchaneka,’ ‘ukufanela,’ ‘ukulunga,’ ukungqinelana,’ okanye ‘ukufana twatse.’ Le ngcingane iguquguqukayo ibonisa indlela inguqulo ihambelana ngayo nesiqendwana esiguqulwayo. Xa oko kuhambelana kuthe kwangabikho, loo nto izala ukunganxulumani. Ilapho ke ingxaki. Olu phando luphonononga ezi ngcingane, phakathi kwezinye zezinto, njengoko zisebenza kwinguqulelo esiNgesini kwamagama okuzalana esiXhoseni. Njengoko uVenuti (2010) abonisayo, inguqulo ingqiyame ngeengcinga ezithile ezimbini malunga nokusetyenziswa kolwimi. Ezi ngcinga ziphenjelelwa ziinkcazo eziziingcingane ezithile zamva nje. Zibizwa ‘i-instrumental,’ ‘ne- hermeneutic,’ njengoko uphando olu luza kuxoxa ngazo.
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- Date Issued: 2018
Attitudes and perceptions of retail workers towards trade unions: the case of SACCAWU members in KwaZakhele Shoprite-Checkers
- Authors: Majola, Ezekiel
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Retail trade -- Labor unions -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth , Labor unions -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth Retail trade -- Employees -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth South African Commercial Catering and Allied Workers Union (SACCAWU)
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/31499 , vital:31496
- Description: The South African trade union movement faces challenges, that are negatively affecting their role and relevance to their members. It is argued that the use of contract workers in the labour market has significantly reduced the bargaining power of the unions, mainly because the unions are finding it difficult to mobilize contract workers and the workers themselves are believed to be reluctant to join trade unions (Mathekga, 2009). This research project investigated and sought to provide an account of the attitudes and perceptions of the retail workers towards their retail trade union in South Africa. South African Commercial Catering and Allied Workers Union (SACCAWU) is one of the trade unions that is representing these workers in the retail sector and thus also affected by the use of flexible employment arrangements, global work insecurity, and poorly organized labour worldwide. Globally, trade unions are not exempted from the impact of the use flexible labour. Lynch, Pyman, Bailey & Price (2009) pointed out that workers in the European retail sector are employed mainly as contract workers and these workers are rarely involved in trade union activities, consequently the number of unionized workers in the workplace is declining. This context speaks to the changing of attitudes of workers towards their unions. This research study explores the attitudes and perceptions of SACCAWU members towards their union in the retail sector, South Africa. The study was conducted in Port Elizabeth, using in-depth interviews, focus group discussions and observations to ascertain the worker participation and perceptions about their union, SACCAWU. The study seems to confirm most of the labour studies scholars work on disconnection between labour unions and their members, while increasing ‘precarity’ forces workers to stay on unionized despite the negative attitude prevailing.
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- Date Issued: 2018
- Authors: Majola, Ezekiel
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Retail trade -- Labor unions -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth , Labor unions -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth Retail trade -- Employees -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth South African Commercial Catering and Allied Workers Union (SACCAWU)
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/31499 , vital:31496
- Description: The South African trade union movement faces challenges, that are negatively affecting their role and relevance to their members. It is argued that the use of contract workers in the labour market has significantly reduced the bargaining power of the unions, mainly because the unions are finding it difficult to mobilize contract workers and the workers themselves are believed to be reluctant to join trade unions (Mathekga, 2009). This research project investigated and sought to provide an account of the attitudes and perceptions of the retail workers towards their retail trade union in South Africa. South African Commercial Catering and Allied Workers Union (SACCAWU) is one of the trade unions that is representing these workers in the retail sector and thus also affected by the use of flexible employment arrangements, global work insecurity, and poorly organized labour worldwide. Globally, trade unions are not exempted from the impact of the use flexible labour. Lynch, Pyman, Bailey & Price (2009) pointed out that workers in the European retail sector are employed mainly as contract workers and these workers are rarely involved in trade union activities, consequently the number of unionized workers in the workplace is declining. This context speaks to the changing of attitudes of workers towards their unions. This research study explores the attitudes and perceptions of SACCAWU members towards their union in the retail sector, South Africa. The study was conducted in Port Elizabeth, using in-depth interviews, focus group discussions and observations to ascertain the worker participation and perceptions about their union, SACCAWU. The study seems to confirm most of the labour studies scholars work on disconnection between labour unions and their members, while increasing ‘precarity’ forces workers to stay on unionized despite the negative attitude prevailing.
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- Date Issued: 2018
Bone mineral density of female long distance runners in Nelson Mandela Bay
- Authors: Meier, Catherine Anne
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Running -- Physiological aspects , Marathon running -- South Africa -- Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Bones -- Metabolism Mineral metabolism Running -- South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/22946 , vital:30153
- Description: Long distance running may present positive and negative effects on the bone mineral density (BMD) of such participants. The advantage of high impact loads placed on the body of these runners may be neutralised or reversed, as too high a load may cause a decreased BMD. Furthermore, competitive female runners are generally considered to be leaner than their peers due to the nature of the sport. Therefore, it is expected that the majority of these runners would have a low body fat percentage (BF%) and body mass index (BMI) which may negatively affect the BMD, resulting in impaired bone quality. Due to the general inaccessibility of BMD assessments because of the cost involved, the incidence of risk for lowered BMD among long distance runners and particularly female runners are not readily known. The primary aim of the present study was therefore to determine the BMD rating and its association with body composition (BF% and BMI) and other selected factors among female long distance runners in Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB). The study utilized a quantitative approach and was exploratory, descriptive and non-experimental in nature. Non-probability, convenience sampling was implemented. A total of 40 female long distance runners between the age of 25 and 68 years (with a mean age of 43.6 ± 9.67 years) who have completed at least two marathon events were included in the study. The study utilized a questionnaire to collect demographic and other relevant information from the participants; a stadiometer and an electronic scale to measure height and weight and ultimately calculate BMI; and a bone densitometer with Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA) (Hologic Discovery W) to determine the various BMD variables required as well as the BF%. Three densitometry scans were performed by a qualified radiographer which presented four analyses namely that of the relevant BMD variables for the hip, lumbar spine and total body, respectively, as well as of the BF% for the total body. The results of the study in respect of the overall BMD profile of the female long distance runners was considered to be normal except for the lumbar spine, found to be osteopenic when considering the mean T-score for this region of those 50 years and older. Overall the participants had an ‘average’ BF% (26.71 ± 6.33%) classification according to the ACSM classification rating system and were classified as ‘normal’ (22.80 ± 2.58 kg/m²) in respect of the BMI category rating. Significant correlations (r ≥ 0.312) were found between BMI and BMD related Z-scores for the hip, lumbar spine and total body, respectively. When considering the effect of selected variables on the various BMD variables, BF% and BMI, respectively, the following significant (p < .05; d > 0.2) results were found: (1) BMD (one or more rating and or Z-score) was positively influenced (had higher ratings) in runners who were overweight, consumed alcoholic beverages of five or less per week and who ran less than 51 km/week, respectively; (2) BMD (one or more rating and or Z-score) was negatively influenced (had lower ratings) in runners who had more full-term pregnancies and among those who were menopausal, respectively; (3) BF% and BMI were both found to be lower in runners who: were not menopausal, competed in six or more ultra-marathon events, completed marathons in less than or equal to three hours and 50 minutes, had an incidence of breaking a bone due to a traumatic event, and engaged in an average weekly running distance of more than 50 km/week, respectively.
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- Date Issued: 2018
- Authors: Meier, Catherine Anne
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Running -- Physiological aspects , Marathon running -- South Africa -- Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Bones -- Metabolism Mineral metabolism Running -- South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/22946 , vital:30153
- Description: Long distance running may present positive and negative effects on the bone mineral density (BMD) of such participants. The advantage of high impact loads placed on the body of these runners may be neutralised or reversed, as too high a load may cause a decreased BMD. Furthermore, competitive female runners are generally considered to be leaner than their peers due to the nature of the sport. Therefore, it is expected that the majority of these runners would have a low body fat percentage (BF%) and body mass index (BMI) which may negatively affect the BMD, resulting in impaired bone quality. Due to the general inaccessibility of BMD assessments because of the cost involved, the incidence of risk for lowered BMD among long distance runners and particularly female runners are not readily known. The primary aim of the present study was therefore to determine the BMD rating and its association with body composition (BF% and BMI) and other selected factors among female long distance runners in Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB). The study utilized a quantitative approach and was exploratory, descriptive and non-experimental in nature. Non-probability, convenience sampling was implemented. A total of 40 female long distance runners between the age of 25 and 68 years (with a mean age of 43.6 ± 9.67 years) who have completed at least two marathon events were included in the study. The study utilized a questionnaire to collect demographic and other relevant information from the participants; a stadiometer and an electronic scale to measure height and weight and ultimately calculate BMI; and a bone densitometer with Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA) (Hologic Discovery W) to determine the various BMD variables required as well as the BF%. Three densitometry scans were performed by a qualified radiographer which presented four analyses namely that of the relevant BMD variables for the hip, lumbar spine and total body, respectively, as well as of the BF% for the total body. The results of the study in respect of the overall BMD profile of the female long distance runners was considered to be normal except for the lumbar spine, found to be osteopenic when considering the mean T-score for this region of those 50 years and older. Overall the participants had an ‘average’ BF% (26.71 ± 6.33%) classification according to the ACSM classification rating system and were classified as ‘normal’ (22.80 ± 2.58 kg/m²) in respect of the BMI category rating. Significant correlations (r ≥ 0.312) were found between BMI and BMD related Z-scores for the hip, lumbar spine and total body, respectively. When considering the effect of selected variables on the various BMD variables, BF% and BMI, respectively, the following significant (p < .05; d > 0.2) results were found: (1) BMD (one or more rating and or Z-score) was positively influenced (had higher ratings) in runners who were overweight, consumed alcoholic beverages of five or less per week and who ran less than 51 km/week, respectively; (2) BMD (one or more rating and or Z-score) was negatively influenced (had lower ratings) in runners who had more full-term pregnancies and among those who were menopausal, respectively; (3) BF% and BMI were both found to be lower in runners who: were not menopausal, competed in six or more ultra-marathon events, completed marathons in less than or equal to three hours and 50 minutes, had an incidence of breaking a bone due to a traumatic event, and engaged in an average weekly running distance of more than 50 km/week, respectively.
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- Date Issued: 2018
Bybelse verwysings in die poësie van Petra Müller
- Jacobus, Jason Clarence Jeremy
- Authors: Jacobus, Jason Clarence Jeremy
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Afrikaans poetry -- 20th century , Bible -- New Testament -- Criticism, interpretation, etc , Bible -- Old Testament -- Criticism, interpretation, etc , Allusions in literature
- Language: Afrikaans
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/30419 , vital:30941
- Description: In this dissertation, the Biblical allusions in Petra Müller’s poetry will be analysed. Biblical figures as well as specific scenes from the Bible often form the basis of her poems. At first, her poetry will be contextualised within the tradition of Afrikaans religious poetry and subsequently the theory of transtextuality or textual transcendence coined by Genette (1992) will be discussed – particularly those concepts that will be relevant to the analysis of the relationship between Müller’s poetry and the original Biblical text or textual fragment. How does Petra Müller utilise the Bible as a source and inspiration for her poetry? How does she engage with the original Biblical text alluded to in her work?
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- Date Issued: 2018
- Authors: Jacobus, Jason Clarence Jeremy
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Afrikaans poetry -- 20th century , Bible -- New Testament -- Criticism, interpretation, etc , Bible -- Old Testament -- Criticism, interpretation, etc , Allusions in literature
- Language: Afrikaans
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/30419 , vital:30941
- Description: In this dissertation, the Biblical allusions in Petra Müller’s poetry will be analysed. Biblical figures as well as specific scenes from the Bible often form the basis of her poems. At first, her poetry will be contextualised within the tradition of Afrikaans religious poetry and subsequently the theory of transtextuality or textual transcendence coined by Genette (1992) will be discussed – particularly those concepts that will be relevant to the analysis of the relationship between Müller’s poetry and the original Biblical text or textual fragment. How does Petra Müller utilise the Bible as a source and inspiration for her poetry? How does she engage with the original Biblical text alluded to in her work?
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- Date Issued: 2018
Challenges experienced by the Sarah Baartman District Municipality in the rendering of environmental health services
- Authors: Somi, Zoleka
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Environmental health -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape , Public health -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/35469 , vital:33735
- Description: This study highlights challenges experienced by the Sarah Baartman District Municipality in the rendering of environmental health services. Although the Sarah Baartman District Municipality (SBDM) is primarily responsible for the rendering of environmental health services, the local municipalities that have environmental health practitioners within their areas of jurisdiction were appointed to act as its agents in the rendering of municipal health services. Sarah Baartman District Municipality therefore currently utilises the external service delivery mechanism. In 2004 the Sarah Baartman District Municipality was allocated powers and functions for the rendering of municipal health services which were previously a shared responsibility between the Eastern Cape Department of Health, the district municipality and local municipalities. In terms of section 78 (1) of the Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (Act 32 of 2000), on the allocation of new powers and functions, a municipality is required to assess conditions and capacity to deliver the service. In 2008 Sarah Baartman District Municipality appointed the Klyveld, Peat, Marwick and Groerdeler (KPMG) accounting firm to assess these conditions. The assessment identified a number of challenges regarding the current external service delivery mechanism. Based on the outcomes of this section 78 assessment, it was quite clear that the current external service delivery mechanism is the foundation for challenges in the effective rendering of Environmental Health Services at Sarah Baartman District Municipality. The aim of this study was to identify, explore and describe the challenges experienced by the Sarah Baartman District Municipality in the rendering of environmental health services in terms of its current external service delivery mechanism. The study was qualitative, with explorative and descriptive designs by nature. It was conducted at Sarah Baartman District Municipality which is made up of seven local municipalities. The target population for this study was 21 environmental health practitioners practicing within the SBDM (N=21). A purposive sample of eight (n=8) environmental health practitioners were identified to participate in the study. In-depth interviews and focus group discussions were used to collect data. A semi-structured interview guide was used to conduct the in-depth interviews and a focus group. Data was analysed using Tesch’s method of data analysis. The study revealed that the current external service delivery mechanism is the foundation for challenges in the effective rendering of environmental health services at SBDM. This study proposes that Sarah Baartman District Municipality should bring back the function of environmental health from the local municipalities and utilise the internal service delivery mechanism in the rendering of environmental health services.
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- Date Issued: 2018
- Authors: Somi, Zoleka
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Environmental health -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape , Public health -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/35469 , vital:33735
- Description: This study highlights challenges experienced by the Sarah Baartman District Municipality in the rendering of environmental health services. Although the Sarah Baartman District Municipality (SBDM) is primarily responsible for the rendering of environmental health services, the local municipalities that have environmental health practitioners within their areas of jurisdiction were appointed to act as its agents in the rendering of municipal health services. Sarah Baartman District Municipality therefore currently utilises the external service delivery mechanism. In 2004 the Sarah Baartman District Municipality was allocated powers and functions for the rendering of municipal health services which were previously a shared responsibility between the Eastern Cape Department of Health, the district municipality and local municipalities. In terms of section 78 (1) of the Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (Act 32 of 2000), on the allocation of new powers and functions, a municipality is required to assess conditions and capacity to deliver the service. In 2008 Sarah Baartman District Municipality appointed the Klyveld, Peat, Marwick and Groerdeler (KPMG) accounting firm to assess these conditions. The assessment identified a number of challenges regarding the current external service delivery mechanism. Based on the outcomes of this section 78 assessment, it was quite clear that the current external service delivery mechanism is the foundation for challenges in the effective rendering of Environmental Health Services at Sarah Baartman District Municipality. The aim of this study was to identify, explore and describe the challenges experienced by the Sarah Baartman District Municipality in the rendering of environmental health services in terms of its current external service delivery mechanism. The study was qualitative, with explorative and descriptive designs by nature. It was conducted at Sarah Baartman District Municipality which is made up of seven local municipalities. The target population for this study was 21 environmental health practitioners practicing within the SBDM (N=21). A purposive sample of eight (n=8) environmental health practitioners were identified to participate in the study. In-depth interviews and focus group discussions were used to collect data. A semi-structured interview guide was used to conduct the in-depth interviews and a focus group. Data was analysed using Tesch’s method of data analysis. The study revealed that the current external service delivery mechanism is the foundation for challenges in the effective rendering of environmental health services at SBDM. This study proposes that Sarah Baartman District Municipality should bring back the function of environmental health from the local municipalities and utilise the internal service delivery mechanism in the rendering of environmental health services.
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- Date Issued: 2018
Challenges facing Ubomi Obutsha gardening project in kwazakhele, Port elizabeth
- Authors: Malangeni, Silindile Portia
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Community development -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth , Economic development projects -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth Poverty -- Economic aspects -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/22453 , vital:29971
- Description: Food gardening projects are mostly grappling with access to seeds, water and suitable equipment in developing communities. Such projects are a direct and effective way to enhance food availability and access and strengthen the resilience of local food systems. This study has investigated the challenges facing food gardening project in KwaZakhele Township, Port Elizabeth. The study followed qualitative approach which include individual interviews using an interview schedule. To supplement the interviews, secondary data was gathered from relevant journals, books and other sources. The research objectives of this study include among others, to investigate the challenges experienced by the members of Ubomi Obutsha gardening project in KwaZakhele Township, to contribute within the body of knowledge in poverty alleviation discourse and to come up with the recommendations with the view to resolve some of the problems pertaining to Ubomi Obutsha gardening project in KwaZakhele Township.
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- Date Issued: 2018
- Authors: Malangeni, Silindile Portia
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Community development -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth , Economic development projects -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth Poverty -- Economic aspects -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/22453 , vital:29971
- Description: Food gardening projects are mostly grappling with access to seeds, water and suitable equipment in developing communities. Such projects are a direct and effective way to enhance food availability and access and strengthen the resilience of local food systems. This study has investigated the challenges facing food gardening project in KwaZakhele Township, Port Elizabeth. The study followed qualitative approach which include individual interviews using an interview schedule. To supplement the interviews, secondary data was gathered from relevant journals, books and other sources. The research objectives of this study include among others, to investigate the challenges experienced by the members of Ubomi Obutsha gardening project in KwaZakhele Township, to contribute within the body of knowledge in poverty alleviation discourse and to come up with the recommendations with the view to resolve some of the problems pertaining to Ubomi Obutsha gardening project in KwaZakhele Township.
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- Date Issued: 2018
Children in conflict with the law - constructions of their family environment
- Mtshutshwane, Anda Sweetgirl, Terblanche, Susan
- Authors: Mtshutshwane, Anda Sweetgirl , Terblanche, Susan
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Juvenile delinquency -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape , Child development -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape , Problem children -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape , Children -- Legal status, laws, etc. -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape , Crime and age -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/32960 , vital:32480
- Description: The studies reviewed for this project indicate that there is an interplay of family and social factors that affect the development of the child. Furthermore, some studies postulate that there is a relationship between children’s engagement in criminal behaviour and their family environment. The present study aimed to explore, describe and interpret how children who have been in conflict with the law construct their family environment. A qualitative research approach that was embedded in an explorative, descriptive and contextual research design was employed in order to achieve the objectives of the study. The research population was constituted of children from a Child and Youth Care Centre. A non-probability purposive sampling technique was employed to select children aged 14 to 17 years who have been in conflict with the law. Individual semi-structured interviews were conducted with the selected children and this data was analyzed using Tesch’s thematic analysis. Ethical considerations that were applicable for the involvement of children and vulnerable groups in research were adhered to. The trustworthiness of the research process, and the findings of the study, were enhanced by employing a variety of data verification strategies. Data was verified using: member checking, peer debriefing, clarifying bias by the researcher, and dense description of the application of the selected methods used in research suggested by Creswell. The major findings of this study include: positive and negative experiences of children prior to involvement to crime in their internal family environment. The external family environment was dominated by gangsterism and crime in the community, police corruption and their interaction with drugs. Furthermore, the study findings revealed positive and negative school experiences and posited several reasons why children break the law. It is hoped that the research will contribute to the knowledge base of Social Work and Practice interventions in the field of child protection services in general and, more specifically, on the criminal justice system.
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- Date Issued: 2018
- Authors: Mtshutshwane, Anda Sweetgirl , Terblanche, Susan
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Juvenile delinquency -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape , Child development -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape , Problem children -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape , Children -- Legal status, laws, etc. -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape , Crime and age -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/32960 , vital:32480
- Description: The studies reviewed for this project indicate that there is an interplay of family and social factors that affect the development of the child. Furthermore, some studies postulate that there is a relationship between children’s engagement in criminal behaviour and their family environment. The present study aimed to explore, describe and interpret how children who have been in conflict with the law construct their family environment. A qualitative research approach that was embedded in an explorative, descriptive and contextual research design was employed in order to achieve the objectives of the study. The research population was constituted of children from a Child and Youth Care Centre. A non-probability purposive sampling technique was employed to select children aged 14 to 17 years who have been in conflict with the law. Individual semi-structured interviews were conducted with the selected children and this data was analyzed using Tesch’s thematic analysis. Ethical considerations that were applicable for the involvement of children and vulnerable groups in research were adhered to. The trustworthiness of the research process, and the findings of the study, were enhanced by employing a variety of data verification strategies. Data was verified using: member checking, peer debriefing, clarifying bias by the researcher, and dense description of the application of the selected methods used in research suggested by Creswell. The major findings of this study include: positive and negative experiences of children prior to involvement to crime in their internal family environment. The external family environment was dominated by gangsterism and crime in the community, police corruption and their interaction with drugs. Furthermore, the study findings revealed positive and negative school experiences and posited several reasons why children break the law. It is hoped that the research will contribute to the knowledge base of Social Work and Practice interventions in the field of child protection services in general and, more specifically, on the criminal justice system.
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- Date Issued: 2018