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Majikijela, Mziwoxolo. "Service delivery and service payment at Emfuleni local municipality / M. Majikijela." Thesis, North-West University, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/10394/2532.

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De, Swardt Guillaume. "Obstacles towards small business development in the Emfuleni district / Guillaume de Swardt." Thesis, North-West University, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/10394/1712.

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Small businesses are essential for stimulating growth and alleviating poverty. The main aim of this study is to gather information regarding obstacles that withhold the small business sector from further development. This implies that attention will be given to the role of the entrepreneur, the small business sector and the role that business planning plays, in order to identify, minimise and possibly overcome the identified obstacles. Although small business is not an absolute distinctly defined sector, it has a particular role to play in the sustainability of the economy. Whatever the past,
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Slabbert, T. J. C. (Tielman Johannes Christian). "An investigation into the state of affairs and sustainability of the Emfuleni economy." Thesis, University of Pretoria, 2004. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/27369.

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In this study, the sustainability of the Emfuleni economy is measured in terms of its ability to reduce the levels of unemployment and poverty over a period of time. An input-output model was used to determine the impact of several proposed projects on the level of household income and employment in Emfuleni. An economic impact assessment model was developed and used to measure the impact of a change in household income on the level of poverty. A sectoral analysis of the economy and a household analysis were used to portray the state of affairs and trends in unemployment and poverty. Taking in
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Ludidi, Nompazamo Alma. "Community participation in waste minimization : the case of Emfuleni Local Municipality / Nompazamo Alma Ludidi." Thesis, North-West University, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10394/3091.

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The purpose of this research is to understand factors contributing to successes and challenges in community participation especially in waste minimization initiatives; in order to inform policies and contribute to improve the design of the initiative. The objectives of the research are: firstly, to understand the current state of public participation in waste minimization at Emfuleni Local Municipality. Secondly, it is to determine the extent of willingness of the community to participate in waste minimization initiatives. Thirdly, to determine strategies on how to promote public participation
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Mampane, PM, and EP Ababio. "Imperatives of on-the-job training for service delivery at the Emfuleni Local Municipality." Journal of Public Administration, 2010. http://encore.tut.ac.za/iii/cpro/DigitalItemViewPage.external?sp=1001175.

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On-the-job training, the inculcation and development of skills of employees at the workplace, is a sine qua non for increased productivity and morale. These latter attendant attributes are the bedrock of the broader human resource management strategy, to enable municipalities to improve governance systems. The government has created an enabling environment through the enactment of legislations such as the Skills Development Act, 1998 (Act 97 of 1998) and the White Paper on Public Service Training and Education (Notice 422 of 1997) amongst others, to ensure that municipalities are able to reali
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Mahloko, Maainini Annette. "Fiscal decentralization as efficiency tool for supply chain management at Emfuleni Local Municipality / M.A. Mahloko." Thesis, North-West University, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10394/10290.

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Decentralization is a buzzword in current discussions on Public Management and its debate has always been a contentious one. The concept involves the restructuring or reorganization of authority so that there is a system of co-responsibility between institutions of governance at the central, provincial, regional and local levels according to the principle of subsidiary, thus increasing the overall quality and effectiveness of the system of governance, while increasing the authority and capacities of sub-national levels. The dispersal of financial responsibility is a core component of decentral
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Van, Vuren Lennard Clifford. "Local economic development in the Emfuleni municipal area : a critical analysis / Lennard Clifford van Vuren." Thesis, North-West University, 2003. http://hdl.handle.net/10394/2436.

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Mosia, Stilalla Paulus. "Employee assistance programmes as mechanism for enhancing performance at Emfuleni Local Municipality / Stilalla Paulus Mosia." Thesis, North-West University, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/10394/2545.

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Sefuli, Dimakatso Innocentia. "The impact of e-government on enhanced community participation at Emfuleni local municipality / D.I. Sefuli." Thesis, North-West University, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10394/10356.

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E-government is the advanced form of digitalized government that provides services at a faster rate; offers the public with internet tools to communicate with their representatives; develop a dialogue between the government and the governed promoting the notion of citizen participation; and assists in combating maladministration through transparent of procedures. Community participation (also known as citizen participation and public participation), can be defined as a process that involves the community members in the affairs of governance. The community members through their involvement in t
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Mathe, Isidore Paul Nkosiyezwe. "Institutional capacity for implementing an integrated development plan (IDP)the Emfuleni Local Municipality / Isidore Paul Nkosiyezwe Mathe." Thesis, North-West University, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10394/8112.

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Institutional Capacity has been a hidden factor that has not been given much attention in the service delivery protests that have seen many residents of the townships taking to the streets. The year 2005 saw the beginning of these protests right up to 2010. South Africa`s Constitution of 1996, has empowered municipalities through the developmental goals set out in chapter 7as well as the Bill of Rights. The Municipal Systems Act 32 of 2000 and the Municipal Finance Management Act of 2003 empowered all the municipalities to embark on a developmental agenda that is guided by the Integrated Devel
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Moleli, Letsatsi James. "The impact of project management on road construction and maintenance at Emfuleni Local Municipality / L.J. Moleli." Thesis, North-West University, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10394/10317.

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The study is contextualized within the framework of project management, and the significant role it plays in road projects, specifically on road construction and maintenance in Emfuleni Local Municipality (ELM), South Africa. South Africa is rapidly changing, and with change comes development and improvement with regard to the economy and infrastructure. With special reference to road construction and maintenance, The South African road network saw a vast improvement, from national highway lanes and roads being added and constructed, to local municipality road networks such as those of ELM bei
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Mkumbeni, Jeany Noma. "Performance management as a mechanism for effective service delivery at Emfuleni Local Municipality / by Jeany Noma Mkumbeni." Thesis, North-West University, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10394/2862.

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Section 38 of the Local Government Municipal Systems Act (32 /2000) tasks municipalities to establish a performance management system that corresponds with resources, circumstances, objectives, indicators and targets as stated in the municipalities integrated development plan. The Act further states that a culture of performance management should be promoted amongst all stakeholders. Thus, the Emfuleni Local Municipality (ELM) has the statutory obligation to provide an effective and efficient people cantered administration that will ensure quality and sustainable service delivery. The Emfuleni
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Gqiba, Mzwakhe Christopher Sydney. "Using the balanced scorecard to manage customer relations in the Emfuleni Local Municipality / Mzwakhe Christopher Sydney Gqiba." Thesis, North West University, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10394/13122.

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This study concentrates on the field of customer relationship management (CRM) for enhancing customer satisfaction in local government affairs. The motivation behind this study results from the service delivery protests which brought tension and lack of trust among community members with regard to public services. These protests are unmanageable and disrupt the principles of a democratic government and for restoring citizen participation in local governance. The role of a customer in the public sector has received much attention in the democratic state of South Africa as it is practiced in the
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Mokoena, Naledi S. "The business value of information technology in local government : case studies from Sedibeng and Emfuleni / Naledi S. Mokoena." Thesis, North-West University, 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/10394/2464.

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Makhoba, Xolani Simphiwe. "A study of informal sector entrepreneurial activity within the townships in Emfuleni Local Municipality / by Xolani Simphiwe Makhoba." Thesis, North-West University, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10394/4579.

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Past research has established that South Africa has a problem of high unemployment rate. This is accompanied by a low entrepreneurship activity that tends to lag far behind that of other developing countries as measured over the years by the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) research. Entrepreneurship and small business are well recognised for their role in both economic growth and job creation. This study set out to investigate the informal sector entrepreneurial activity in Emfuleni Local Municipality which has experienced large scale retrenchments over the past decade. A literature surv
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Mampane, Peter Motwa. "The effects of on-the-job training on service delivery at Emfuleni local municipality / by Peter Motwa Mampane." Thesis, North-West University, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10394/1785.

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For the Emfuleni Local Municipality to successfully realize its fiduciary mandate of providing service. effectively and efficiently to the public, it is of paramount importance that the employee of the municipality have to possess the necessary skills, knowledge and understanding on the theoretical aspect of on-the -job training. The government has created an enabling environment through the enactment of legislation such as the Skills Development Act and the White paper on Public Service Training and Education to ensure that the municipality is able to realize this. mandate. The role of the tr
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Koloko, Mapolo Belina. "The effect of working capital management on the profitability of small retail businesses within the Emfuleni local municipality." Thesis, Vaal University of Technology, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/10352/384.

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Managing cash flow and cash conversion cycle is a crucial component of the overall financial management within businesses, particularly small businesses. A business is required to maintain a balance between its liquidity and profitability while conducting its day-to-day operations. Monitoring of cash as an indicator of financial health is important in the view of its crucial role within businesses. This requires a business to run an effective working capital management efficiently and profitably. Hence, efficient working capital management includes decisions on how much to invest in customers,
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Mocheki, Kate. "The role of non-governmental organizations in promoting sustainable livelihoods at Evaton in Emfuleni Local Municipality / Kate Mocheki." Thesis, North West University, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10394/12823.

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Development has been one of the highly contested phenomenons yielded by various conflicting perspectives on what it entails, how it should be implemented and who should be its delivery agents and beneficiaries. Against this backdrop, various local and international institutions have engaged in discussions at various levels since 1994 to ensure that the strives benefit the poorest and vulnerable sectors of society who live in conditions of abject poverty, some deprived of access to even basic resources thereby adopt a shift in approach from a welfarist to social development perspective. The lat
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Skosana, Vusi Right Peter. "A critical evaluation of the link between integrated development planning and the budget at Emfuleni local municipality / V.R.P. Skosana." Thesis, North-West University, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/10394/2486.

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Moss, Ncamile Edward. "The impact of community-based organisations on waste management service delivery : the case of Emfuleni Local Municipality / N.E. Moss." Thesis, North-West University, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10394/10619.

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Waste reprocessing is a growing trend in different communities around South Africa which has become influential to the socio-economic liberalism of the people that are recycling at source in their respective areas. The focus of the research study is on the contributions of community-based organisations involved in recycling towards the social and environmental sustainability. The study explores (i) work done by community-based organisations in recycling, (ii) how the organisations turn unwanted products in to something usable and manage to sustain themselves and provide for their families, and
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Moletsane, Annie Mojaesi. "Community expectations and perceptions of municipal service delivery : a case study in the Emfuleni local area / Annie Mojaesi Moletsane." Thesis, North-West University, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10394/10321.

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The lack of service delivery by South African municipalities has received much attention in recent years. In South Africa, service quality within local government is perceived as being generally poor. According to the South African Constitution, the mandate of a municipality is to ensure service deliveries through satisfying citizens‟ basic needs. Therefore, an understanding of customers‟ expectations and perceptions is vital for any service organisation’s success. The research undertaken in this study was deemed necessary, given that service delivery by South African municipalities is widely
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Chaane, Sylvia Thandi. "Implementation of the perinatal problem identification programme at public health facilities in the Emfuleni sub-district of Gauteng Province." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/10222.

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Includes bibliographical references (leaves 71-76).<br>The aim of this study is to implement Perinatal Problem Identification Programme (PPIP) at public health facilities in the Emfuleni Sub-district, this will document the medical conditions that led to perinatal deaths and describe the avoidable factors, missed opportunities and sub-standard care.
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Ngwenya, Sipho Jeffrey. "Performance management system as a tool for promoting effective waste control : the case of Emfuleni Local Municipality / Sipho J. Ngwenya." Thesis, North West University, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10394/13221.

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This study aimed at evaluating the degree to which Performance Management System is being executed at Waste Management Unit within the Emfuleni Local Municipality hence the topic “Performance Management System as a tool for promoting effective waste control: The case of the Emfuleni Local Municipality.” The Performance Management System issues a structure for establishing development needs, determining suitable resources, and making the recommendations regarding suitable PMS of which managers in an accountable manner can utilize to enable the Waste Management Unit to be economical, effective a
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Musa, Cornelius Tsotang. "Perceptions of informal settlement residents on water supply and sanitation : the case of Boiketlong in Emfuleni Local Municipality / Cornelius Tsotang Musa." Thesis, North West University, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10394/13211.

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Informal settlements in South Africa face common challenges of inadequate services delivery or none. The basic services which most informal settlement residents need for survival are water supply and sanitation. The state of affairs in informal settlements with regard to water supply and sanitation is that the infrastructure for such services is of poor quality, and requires urgent improvement in order to meet international standards. In many informal settlements people still travel long distances to collect water, while the majority still use pit latrines. The objective of the study is to est
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Tshabalala, Moji Jacquiline Prudence. "Ward committees as mechanism for public participation on local government level : the case of Emfuleni local municipality / by Moji Jacquiline Prudence Tshabalala." Thesis, North-West University, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/10394/2498.

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Malise, Nthabeleng. "The role of a quality assurance programme in promoting patient satisfaction and safety in community health centres of Emfuleni Local Municipality / Nthabeleng Malise." Thesis, North-West University, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10394/10642.

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This study concentrates on the strategic framework of quality assurance in the South African health sector. The study focused the Community Health Centres (CHCs) situated in the Emfuleni Local Municipality (ELM). The study aimed to analyse the administrative issues of a quality assurance programme for promoting patient satisfaction and safety in the CHCs of the ELM. The position of patients in the health services emanates from the provision made by the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa Act of 1996 (hereafter „the Constitution‟). Two of the objectives of the Constitution are to “prov
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Mokone, Mamasondo Rebecca. "Intergrated [i.e. Integrated] development planning (IDP) as a tool for promoting sustainable development : the case of Emfuleni Local Municipality (ELM) / by Mamasondo Rebecca Mokone." Thesis, North-West University, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/10394/2265.

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The government has taken constructive steps to address the issue of poverty in South Africa. The principal strategy on the government, and for that matter municipalities for poverty alleviation is to promote sustainable development (better quality of life for all) through the process of integrated development planning (IDP). Municipalities are, by virtue of legislation, required by the Government to use Integrated Development Planning as the vehicle to improve and fast-track service delivery and development. One of the main objectives of the IDP is to promote sustainable development. The objec
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Ludidi, Nompazamo Alma. "Public participation as a mechanism for promoting sustainable waste management service delivery in Sedibeng District Municipality / Nompazamo Alma Ludidi." Thesis, North-West University, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10394/10168.

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The purpose of this research is to determine the extent of public participation in waste management, willingness of the community to assist the municipality in waste management and how the officials involve the community as partners in waste management. Waste management has become a big environmental challenge in Sedibeng District Municipality due to rural- urban drift leading to population increase in the region. In cities and towns where there is population increase there is excessive generation of waste which demands new methods of waste management including public engagement and participat
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Sekatane, Mmapula Brendah. "The role of clothing manufacturing co-operatives in job creation and poverty alleviation in Sharpeville / Mmapula Brendah Sekatane." Thesis, North-West University, 2004. http://hdl.handle.net/10394/2381.

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Mofokeng, Tshwinyane Jayson. "The role of the agricultural and agro-processing sectors in reducing unemployment and poverty in the townships of Lesedi / Tshwinyane Jayson Mofokeng." Thesis, North-West University, 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/10394/2359.

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Masoka, Mbuiswa. "The role of education and training in job creation and poverty alleviation in the Sicelo township of Midvaal municipality / Mbuiswa Masoka." Thesis, North-West University, 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/10394/2454.

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Maluleke, Tiyeselani Clara. "The relationship between poverty and inflation in Sharpeville / Tiyeselani Clara Maluleke." Thesis, North-West University, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10394/10303.

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All over the world, the level of poverty is increasing. In South Africa it is mainly concentrated in rural areas and differs significantly from whether considering race, sex, provinces or community areas. This dissertation studies the relationship between poverty and inflation in Sharpeville by determining the impact of rising prices on the poor households in Sharpeville. The study focuses on three areas, namely the theoretical background of poverty and inflation, the impact of rising prices in expenditure patterns and the relationship to poverty. There are different approaches in defining pov
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Modibedi, Thabo Phillip. "The contribution of urban agriculture to food security in Emfuleni Local Municipality, Gauteng Province." Diss., 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/24971.

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This study evaluated the contribution of urban agriculture (community gardens) to food security in Emfuleni Local Municipality in Gauteng province. The objectives were to determine the socio-demographic characteristics of farmers in urban community gardens; followed by determining contribution of urban community gardens to food security with specific reference to food availability, food accessibility, food utilisation and food stability; evaluating the factors that influence food utilisation of the farmers in urban community gardens and lastly conducting SWOT analysis of urban community
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Mutasa, Daniel. "HIV and AIDS: Knowledge, attitudes and practices of counsellors at NGOs in Emfuleni Municipality." Thesis, 2018. https://hdl.handle.net/10539/26534.

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A research report submitted to the Faculty of Human and Community Development, University of Witwatersrand in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Masters of Arts in the field of Social Development, 2018<br>Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), which leads to Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), is one of the world’s greatest health threats and leads to death of millions of people. In 2016, an estimated one million people died of AIDS related causes globally. An estimated 36,7 million people in the world are living with HIV and AIDS. HIV counselling is regarded an
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Nana, Keshni. "Uses, challenges and training needs regarding business skills for fashion entrepreneurs in the Emfuleni Local Municipality." Thesis, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10352/407.

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Fashion entrepreneurs with no formal fashion-related education or training are hereafter referred to by the acronym FEWFFET (fashion entrepreneurs without formal fashion-related education or training). Entrepreneurship provides a feasible means of employment in a country where national unemployment rates are alarmingly high. To succeed, entrepreneurs require business knowledge and skill to operate profitable and sustainable businesses. However, entrepreneurs who were previously disadvantaged often possess only low levels of education, limited qualifications and training. This applies to s
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Adams, Lindall Elaine. "The contribution of library programmes at the Emfuleni Library and Information Services in creating social capital to reduce poverty." Thesis, 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/25176.

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The thesis is intended to assess the contribution of the public library service to the creation of social capital to reduce poverty. However, in research studies targeting this subject, the lack of empirical research is continuously mentioned or suggestions are made that more qualitative studies could shed more insight on the creation of social capital in public libraries. The concept of social capital or rather how it is created in public libraries leads to the complexity of understanding the creation thereof in public libraries, while continuous suggestions are that more qualitative s
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Mello, David Mbati. "Investigation into the administration of primary health care services in South Africa with specific reference to the Emfuleni Local Authority." Diss., 2002. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/1566.

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Primary health care represents a change from curative approach to preventive approach to rendering health care services. The study analyses the problems encountered in the administration of primary health care in South Africa with specific reference to the Emfuleni Local Authority. The study describes the role of international institutions in the administration of primary health care in South Africa. Furthermore, the historical development, the role of the National Department of Health in the administration of primary health care services is outlined. The study also investigates the role of th
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Mukwevho, Hulisani Cedric. "An evaluation of the effectiveness of the Integrated Development Plan on service delivery with reference to the Emfuleni Local Municipality in Gauteng." Thesis, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10386/711.

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Thesis (M.Dev.) -- University of Limpopo, 2012<br>The study has been prompted by the initiative of the Local Government of South Africa in introducing the Integrated Development Plan in local municipalities in 1998 as an interim integrated plan. Local Municipalities in South Africa have to use “integrated development planning” as a method of planning for future developments in their areas. Apartheid planning left South Africa with cities and towns that have racially divided business and residential areas; are badly planned to cater for the poor; have long travelling distances to work and
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Marais, Christel. "Labour legislation in Emfuleni's domestic worker sector: awareness and compliance." Thesis, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/10352/126.

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Thesis (M. Tech. (Labour Relations Management)--Vaal University of Technology<br>Sectoral Determination 7: Domestic Worker Sector was proclaimed by the Minister of Labour, Membathisi Mdladlana, and has stipulated the minimum employment conditions for the domestic worker sector since 1 September 2002. The purpose of this study evolved from the problem statement which clearly indicated the need for the assessment of awareness and compliance within the domestic worker sector. A detailed literature review enabled the researcher's orientation to the historical context of the sector as well as
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