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Ho i yaya na ya lila

- Kruger, Jaco (Recorded by), Venda Girls initiates (Performer), Composer not specified

Tshimphi ndi dobe Part II

- Kruger, Jaco (Recorded by), Richard Shonisani and Ephraim Randima (Performer), Composer unknown

Matshila nga zwandila Part I

- Kruger, Jaco (Recorded by), Thiba and Mashandule (Performer), Composer unknown

Dingaka tsa Basotho

- Botha, Karika (Recorded by), Sesotho woman and children (Performer), Composer unknown

Ndo loiwa

- Kruger, Jaco (Recorded by), Lukas Ramabanda (Performer), Composer unknown

Botho bafamelang

- Botha, Karika (Recorded by), Sesotho children (Performer), Composer unknown

Tsha ntshatana

- Kruger, Jaco (Recorded by), Malaudzi, Vele (Performer), Composer unknown

Rammbuda o vhuya nndwani Part I

- Kruger, Jaco (Recorded by), Shonisani, Randima and Mashandule (Performer), Composer unknown

Mulovhidzana

- Kruger, Jaco (Recorded by), Shonisani and Kruger (Performer), Composer unknown

Mbula dzanga Part I

- Kruger, Jaco (Recorded by), Shonisani and Mboi (Performer), Composer unknown

Vhoro tenda vhone

- Kruger, Jaco (Recorded by), Venda people (Performer), Composer unknown

Chibudu movement - 'O ufumile mukoma'

- Chopi players (Performer), Composer not specified

The Many Sides of African Music No. 7

- Tracey, Hugh, Tracey, Peggy

Tshamatshelo Part I

- Kruger, Jaco (Recorded by), Thiba and Mashandule (Performer), Composer unknown

Tshidudu

- Kruger, Jaco (Recorded by), Shonisani, Selina (Performer), Composer unknown

A value alignment smart city stakeholder model

- Van der Hoogen, Anthea Vivian

  • Authors: Van der Hoogen, Anthea Vivian
  • Date: 2021-12
  • Subjects: Port Elizabeth (South Africa) , Eastern Cape (South Africa) , South Africa
  • Language: English
  • Type: Master's theses , text
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/54129 , vital:46309
  • Description: The concept of a Smart City has evolved over the last three decades and has attracted the increasing interest of the scientific research community. Unfortunately, many Smart City projects and initiatives do not provide the value expected by all the stakeholders. Many of the reasons for this relate to a lack of data management, data integration, data access and stakeholder participation. People are an integral part of any city’s ecosystem, and the Smart City concept was introduced to address the challenges of an ever-growing global population leading to the risk of depletion of economic, environmental and social resources. The problem addressed in this study is based on the challenges preventing the creation of the value of smart cities or stakeholders. Limited research has been published on the status of Smart City initiatives or on the impact of various success factors on the potential value creation for stakeholders including citizens. Studies on initiatives in developing countries, such as South Africa are even less. Whilst some challenges and constraints related to smart cities in Africa have been reported, there are no studies reporting on initiatives across the data value chain that consider all types of stakeholders, nor the impact of these initiatives. This study addressed this gap in research and designed a theoretical Value Alignment Smart City Stakeholder (VASCS) Model based on a Systematic Literature Review and a review of related theories. The model has important components that should form part of any Smart City project or Smart City initiative. These five main components are: 1) nine Smart City dimensions with related success factors; 2) four stakeholder roles (enablers, providers, utilisers and users); 3) the data value chain; and 4) the five phases of stakeholder benefits/value realisation that can be linked to; 5) stakeholder value alignment. This study applied the VASCS Model to Smart City initiatives in two case studies in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa, which were the Nelson Mandela Bay and Buffalo City to investigate and understand the status of such initiatives and the alignment of value thereof. The stakeholder interviews were conducted in two rounds with various stakeholders of Smart City initiatives, referred to as cases in the two case studies. An expert review of the VASCS Model was conducted with eight experts in the field of Information Systems and Smart Cities. The findings of this review served to confirm the components of the model, with only minor improvements recommended. It was confirmed that all of the components need to be considered in planning Smart City projects. The first round consisted of six interviews with enablers and providers and the second round consisted of 22 interviews with users, utilisers and citizens. The interviews investigated the value and impact experienced by stakeholders of these initiatives, with a particular focus on the users, utilisers and citizens of the cases. The interview data was transcribed and qualitatively analysed by using Atlas.tiand Excel. The data was analysed according to the Technological, Organisational and Environmental theory constructs and other identified themes. The interview analysis findings revealed several drivers for these initiatives, which were primarily cost reduction, integration and quality assurance. The results also highlighted access to resources, such as technical skills as a challenge. Another challenge identified was connectivity related to access to data and the digital and physical divide that can impact decision making. The main benefits of Smart City initiatives highlighted were the provision of infrastructure, education and training and digitalisation. The theoretical contribution of this study is the VASCS Model, which can assist other researchers and practitioners with knowledge of the factors, drivers, challenges and value obtained in Smart City initiatives. The model has two supplementary components: A Stakeholder Classification Model and a Smart City Success Factor Evaluation Template. The practical contribution of this study is the potential use of the VASCS Model by practitioners, city management, researchers and other stakeholders, who can use the model, with the related model and template for planning and evaluating Smart City initiatives. The model can be used to classify the digital activities according to a Smart City’s success factors while evaluating the value created by these activities. The impact of these initiatives can then be assessed through value realisation and alignment for stakeholders. The scientific contribution is the adoption of the model to the cases in the Eastern Cape. To reveal in depth, rich, interview findings that provide important lessons learnt relating to the value created for the stakeholders and the addition of these findings to the body of knowledge. , Thesis (PhD) -- Faculty of Science, School of Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics and Statistics, 2021
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  • Date Issued: 2021-12

Mngoma

- Group of young Hlangwini men (Performer), Composer not specified

  • Authors: Group of young Hlangwini men (Performer) , Composer not specified
  • Subjects: Baca dance song , Indigenous folk music , Stamping , Clapping , Matatiele , Eastern Cape Province , South Africa
  • Type: Sound , Music
  • Identifier: vital:15190 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1017311 , MOA13-02 , MOA13
  • Description: English translation of title: 'Hallo, where do you come from' , Baca dance song by a group of young Hlangwini men, with stamping and clapping , This recording is held at the International Library of African Music. For further information contact ilamlibrary@ru.ac.za , This recording was digitised by the International Library of African Music , Original format: 15ips reel , Equipment used in digitisation: Studer B 67 Tape Recorder; Nagra III , Software: Sound Forge V.6 , Sample rate: 44100Hz 16Bit Stereo
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Maguado o rema nwana ahee hu wele

- Kruger, Jaco (Recorded by), Venda people (Performer), Composer unknown

Kwabase sabulawa nguDingane

- Princess Constance Magogo KaDinuzulu (Performer), Composer not specified

Employee Value Proposition (EVP) and employee engagement in a leading South African car rental company

- Mtati, Yanela

  • Authors: Mtati, Yanela
  • Date: 2014-12
  • Subjects: Port Elizabeth (South Africa) , Eastern Cape (South Africa) , South Africa
  • Language: English
  • Type: Master's theses , text
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/53330 , vital:45134
  • Description: The car rental industry in South Africa is a highly competitive sector. The industry’s players are constantly faced with the challenge of finding ways in which to enhance their competitiveness. One of the most important challenges for organisations operating in this industry is to deliver the best service to their customers, hence ensuring they retain customer loyalty, growth and securing future profitability. While a number of competitors may rely on various competitive strategies such as lower prices, it could become increasingly challenging for others to adopt similar approaches without comprising profitability. To overcome this challenge, together with Barloworld, Avis has implemented various employment engagement strategies with the aim of attracting, empowering, and retaining an engaged workforce. Research has shown that employees provide organisations with sustainable competitive advantage. More specifically, it has shown that engaged employees outperform disengaged employees. The differentiating factor for organisations in the pursuit of competitive advantage would therefore be an engaged workforce. In order to remain competitive, Avis realised that their employees area source of competitive advantage. In the year 2013, Avis packaged and introduced EVP as a human resources strategy towards winning an engaged workforce. Some of the objectives for taking on this strategy were to increase job satisfaction and motivation amongst employees and thus result in higher job performance. The main purpose of this study was to measure the impact that the introduction of EVP had on employee engagement at Avis. Introducing a structured EVP plan within this organisation was aimed to increase employee engagement and thus, this study aimed to measure the impact of this intervention. A literature review was conducted to expand on the various definitions of EVP, employee engagement and the elements that influence and impact these variables. This research revealed that engaged employees make positive contributions to key business outcomes such as financial performance, productivity and customer satisfaction. An empirical study was conducted by means of a survey with a questionnaire as data collecting tool. The purpose of the structured questionnaire was to validate the findings obtained from the theoretical overview and to assess employees’ perceptions of the EVP elements, engagement factors and the impact of engagement on the organisational success. The population comprised of 142employeesand 65% a response rate was obtained. The key findings of the study indicated that in general employees are engaged and committed to the vision of the organisation. It also indicated that the introduction of EVP improved the manner in which employees’ viewed their leaders and created a leadership culture that was conducive to the success of the organisation. Furthermore, the study validated the existence of a strong positive relationship between EVP, employee motivation, leadership culture, employee retention, compensation and employee engagement. This study provided direction and feedback in the organisation’s attempt to improve engagement levels and ultimately in the pursuit of competitive advantage. , Thesis (MBA) -- Faculty of Business and Economic Sciences, NMMU Business School, 2014.
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  • Date Issued: 2014-12
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