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Brand, Andre, Hermanus Stephanus Geyer, and Hermanus Stephanus Jr Geyer. "Corridor development in Gauteng." Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/95736.
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CITATION: Brand, A., Geyer, H.S. & Geyer, H.S. 2015. Corridor development in Gauteng, South Africa. GeoJournal, doi:10.1007/s10708-015-9683-x.The original publication is available at http://link.springer.com/journal/10708
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The development corridor concept has been regarded as an important development instrument in spatial planning and geography for many decades. Expanding literature on the theme indicates that development centres or nodes play an important role in the establishment of such corridors. Flows of goods and information between such centres are key in creating conditions that are potentially favourable for further urban development along the communication axes connecting such centres. Combined, the various nodes form a unique flexible exchange environment allowing for dynamic synergies of interactive growth that can achieve scope economies aided by fast and reliable corridors of transport and communication infrastructure. In the South African development sphere, there is strong belief that functional relationships between nodes can play a decisive role in the establishment of development corridors. This research showed that the degree to which economic activities are concentrated in the greater Gauteng region; the resulting current or emerging multinodal structural composition; and the flows of economic activities between the various nodes result in the creation of developing corridors that channel and focus economic growth between networks of cities. This confirms the importance of corridors as spatial and economic development instruments. The research concluded that corridor development in Gauteng still favours monocentrism. Johannesburg and Pretoria feature as the most dominant nodes, exerting great forces of attraction on the distribution of development and economic growth in the region. The research also suggests a degree of polycentrism whereby economic growth is channelled between networks of cities, however development potential is most favourable in areas in close proximity to primary centres and tends to be functionality driven.
AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Die ontwikkelende korridor-konsep is oor baie dekades heen as ‘n belangrike instrument in ruimtelike en geografiese beplanning beskou. Uitgebreide literatuur dui aan dat nodusse ‘n belangrike rol in die vasstelling van korridors speel. Die vloei van goedere en inligting tussen nodusse is uiters belangrik in die samestelling van toestande wat gunstig is vir ontwikkeling rondom kommunikasie-asse wat nodusse verbind. Die kombinasie van nodusse vorm ‘n unieke vloeibare omgewing waarin medewerkende interaksie die omvang van ekonomiese groei bepaal en word ondersteun deur vinnige, betroubare vervoer- en kommunikasie-infrastruktuur. In die Suid Afrikaanse ontwikkelingskonsep, word sterk geglo dat funksionele verhoudings tussen nodusse ‘n belangrike rol kan speel in die vasstelling van korridors. Die navorsing toon dat die wyse waarop ekonomiese aktiwiteite binne die Gauteng-streek versprei is; die huidige of opkommende samestelling van meervoudige nodusse; en die vloei van ekonomiese aktiwiteite tussen nodusse die skepping van korridors wat ekonomiese groei tussen netwerke van stede kanaliseer tot gevolg het. Dit bevestig die belangrikheid van korridors as ruimtelike en ekonomiese beplanningsinstrumente. Die navorsing kom ook tot die gevolgtrekking dat korridorontwikkeling in Gauteng steeds die konsep van monosentrisme aanneem met Johannesburg en Pretoria as die mees dominante nodusse, wat groot aantrekkingskragte op die verspreiding van ontwikkeling en ekonomiese groei in die streek uitoefen. Die navorsing dui ook aan dat daar tog ‘n mate van polisentrisme is waardeur ekonomiese groei tussen netwerke van stede versprei word. Die mees gunstige ontwikkelingspotensiaal lê egter in gebiede wat in die nabyheid van primêre nodusse geleë is.
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Mohlakwana, Mokgadi Agnes Ursula. "Managing transformation in Gauteng secondary schools." Pretoria : [s.n.], 2002. http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-08082008-175204/.
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Korfias, Dimitri. "Business response to Gauteng s e-tolling." Diss., University of Pretoria, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/52425.
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Companies have been faced with the decision of whether or not to comply with e-tolling since its inception in 2013. Media coverage on e-tolling has reflected many negative opinions, though these are mostly from private citizens. Despite the dismissal of legal challenges against e-tolling s implementation, collections of e-tolls remain well short of SANRAL s budgeted figures. Responsible decision makers within companies ultimately make the compliance decisions.
This research aimed to investigate business compliance to e-tolling. Relevant academic literature was reviewed in order to form a basis for exploration of this topic. The constructs identified from the literature were fairness of the e-tolling system, the efficiency of public spending with respect to the construction of the upgraded freeways, the financial impact that e-tolling is having on companies and whether companies are complying with e-tolling. Quantitative research was conducted on the responses received from surveys sent to members of the RFA.
The findings reveal that e-tolling is perceived to be an unfair system. E-tolling was having a negative impact on company finances yet, companies displayed an overwhelming compliance toward e-tolling. The findings also revealed that much of the literature relevant to individuals was not applicable to companies.Mini Dissertation (MBA)--University of Pretoria, 2015.
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Hamnca, Ephraim Monde. "Venture capital and entrepreneurial development in Gauteng." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/29000.
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Venture capital as a source of finance and non-financial services has gained popularity among start-up and existing businesses worldwide in recent years. Venture capital has been synonymous with high technology start-ups in the United States and of late has emerged as a recognizable source of finance in South Africa. South Africa has a healthy VC industry and growing number of SMEs. The SMEs in the country however have a challenge when it comes to accessing financial resources for starting businesses and for expansion purposes despite the existence of VC companies. It would have been the popular belief that the emergence of VC companies in the country would have increased the alternatives to the financing sources for SMEs but this seems to not have been the case. The VC companies are still not popular among the small business sector and their services are still not accessible as well. The aim of the study was to explore the state of venture capital market in South Africa and find out how it can accelerate entrepreneurial development. The researcher selected VC companies who are associated to the South Africa Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (SAVCA) and SMEs based Johannesburg area to take part in the study. The target sample was 70 venture capital firms and 200 SMEs from the Johannesburg area. The response rate from the VC companies was 53% and it was 67% from SMEs. The results obtained from the study indicated that there was a need for VC companies to impart more information concerning their services to SMEs. The SMEs generally did not have much knowledge of venture capital, how and where ton access it hence the low accessibility of this finance source to South African SMEs. The empirical study revealed that only 17% of SMEs in the study had knowledge of VC financing and only 6% of the SMEs had approached VC companies in the past. It was also discovered that 85% of the VC companies believed that the conveyance of information relating to their services contributed to the challenges SMEs faced in accessing VC sector. Of the SMEs taking part in the study 45% strongly believed that the development of the VC sector will drive SME growth and survival in South Africa.
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Nota, Nomakhwezi Kumbuzile Constance. "Estimated environmental risks of engineered nanomaterials in Gauteng." Thesis, Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/6809.
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Kunniger, Daniel. "Diffusion of additive manufacturing in Gauteng, South Africa." Diss., University of Pretoria, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/52427.
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This study aimed to determine the status of additive manufacturing within the Gauteng province of South Africa and identify factors that are motivating or prohibiting its uptake.
The existing problem is that the South African manufacturing sector has experienced poor growth resulting in a contribution of 12 percent of GDP for the year 2014 (down from 19% in 1993). The comparatively poor performance of the manufacturing sector indicates its potential fragility and that some sort of intervention may be required. Experts are anticipating the global impact of additive manufacturing to be $550 billion by 2025 and as such, this could provide a solution. However, there is little information available about the adoption of additive manufacturing within South Africa.
A concurrent procedure mixed-method design intent on converging cross-sectional data was applied throughout this research. This enabled a comprehensive analysis of the possible constructs that affected the diffusion of additive manufacturing. A random-cluster sampling technique was applied which made use of a survey to sample reality.
The current state was evaluated based current theories of diffusion of innovation. It was evident that diffusion of additive manufacturing is occurring within the sample cluster however, a significant shortage of accurate information and knowledge is influencing the rate of diffusion. The research also found advertising to affect respondent s view of machine cost, opinion over machine brand and machine capability however, no dominant technology was found in the within the cluster. Information obtained from the survey was compiled with existing data to produce a Bass Model for the adoption of additive manufacturing machines within South Africa. The model predicts that the market will reach its full potential by 2040 with a peak in annual grow in 2023. The report concludes with a model incorporates existing theoretical frameworks and factors that are motivating or prohibiting the adoption of additive manufacturing.Mini-disseration (MBA)--University of Pretoria, 2015.
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Lefutso, David. "A study of current and potential future commuter transportation requirements in Kagiso township." Thesis, Rhodes University, 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1003886.
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This study is intended to unpack the current and potential future commuter transport requirements in Kagiso Township within the context of transport planning and the ongoing transformation of the transport sector in South Africa. In order to meet the above challenges, it was felt that an investigation of the socio-economic profile of transport users in Kagiso Township was required, which would be indicative of potential needs and requirements in terms of current and future travel infrastructure. This study is significant, as it considers the impact of socio-economic factors and transport interactions by fully examining the impact of accessibility, urban development patterns, local mobility and planning. Mogale City’s Kagiso Township was selected for in-depth study because it has seen one of the highest urbanization rates in Gauteng Province, with people from all over Gauteng relocating to this suburb, either buying relatively moderately priced housing via mortgaging or, alternatively, trying to gain access to government low-cost housing. The study investigates the connection between socio-economic characteristics of a local population (inter alia, age, gender, household size, and vehicles per household, employment status and income) and their transport requirements (travel demand forecasting), within an urban transport context. Socio-economic characteristics of a population are important in transport demand forecasting because there is a general belief in transport planning that the predisposition to travel and trip generation vary with the characteristics of the traveller. A travel demand forecasting model by Bussière and Rice (1999) is used for the purposes of simulating existing and future travel patterns. The forecasted household mobility and needs of commuters in Kagiso Township are compared with current municipal plans to see whether such plans are realistic and can address existing needs. The evaluation of the current municipal plans is included to test the responsiveness of public policy and practice towards the needs of the affected local community. This evaluation extracted information on whether the relevant municipality has identified the problems and issues affecting the local community of Kagiso Township. In addition, it assessed whether the municipality has identified possible solutions to these problems and issues and whether it has prioritised any projects to improve transportation in Kagiso Township.
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Parrock, Philip. "Mega project analysis : a case study of the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/97019.
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Thesis (MA)--Stellenbosch University, 2015.ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Mega projects have fascinated human beings for as long as history can remember. The urge to build something bigger and better than has ever been done before has always been a driving force behind the human race’s relentless pursuit of technological advancement. It is in this vein that mega projects have evolved over time, as methods of construction improved, so did the scale on which people could attempt new projects. The Channel Tunnel between England and France, the Hoover Dam in America and the Millau Viaduct in the French countryside are some of the biggest examples of infrastructure projects in the world and these are all unequivocally, mega projects. Costing at least $ 250 million and incorporating major technological challenges, mega projects continue to inspire and motivate artists and engineers alike. This thesis seeks to expand people’s understanding of the analysis of these mega projects. Mega project analysis is a field that has struggled to differentiate itself ordinary project analysis. The Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project (GFIP) and the associated e-tolling mega project will be analysed in this thesis. The framework for analysis will be provided by the work of Flyvbjerg, Bruzelius and Rothengatter (2003), who seek to analyse mega project success or failure based on three key indicators of economic sustainability, environmental concerns and the effect of public support. This thesis will use the indicators of economic sustainability and the effect of public support to determine whether the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project (GFIP) can be viewed as a failed mega project or not. After an in-depth study of the data and material available, this descriptive and explanatory study shows that the GFIP and associated e-tolling mega project is indeed a failed mega project. This is because it has failed the analysis in both categories of economic sustainability and the effect of public support.
AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Megaprojekte het al eeue lank die mens gefasineer. Die neiging van die mens om iets groter en beter te maak as wat al ooit gemaak was het nog altyd baie dryfkrag verskaf vir die mens se strewe na tegnologiese verbetering. Dit is met hierdie idee in gedagte dat megaprojekte met tyd verander het, soos wat boumetodes verbeter het, so ook het die grootte van projekte verander wat mense kon aanpak. Die Channel Tonnel tussen Engeland en Frankryk, die Hoover Dam in Amerika en die Millau Brug in die Franse platteland is voorbeelde van die grootste infrastruktuur projekte ter wêreld en hierdie is al drie, sonder enige twyfel, megaprojekte. Teen ‘n koste van ten minste $ 250 miljoen en met grootskaalse tegnologiese uitdaging, hou megaprojekte aan om vir beide kunstenaars en ingenieurs te motiveer en uit te daag. Hierdie tesis poog om mense se kennis van die analise van megaprojekte te verbreed. Megaprojek analise is ‘n veld wat al jare lank sukkel om verskille te bewerkstellig tussen homself en gewone projek analise. Die “Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project” (GFIP) en die verwante e-toll megaprojek sal geanaliseer word in hierdie tesis. Die raamwerk vir analise sal deur Flyvbjerg, Bruzelius en Rothengatter (2003) verskaf word, waar die outeurs poog om megaprojekte se sukses of mislukking te bepaal gebaseer op die sleutel aanwysers van ekonomiese volhoubaarheid, omgewingskwessies en die effek van openbare ondersteuning. Hierdie tesis sal gebruik maak van die ekonomiese volhoubaarheid en openbare ondersteuning aanwysers om te bepaal of die GFIP beskou kan word as a mislukte megaprojek of nie. Na ‘n in-diepte study van die data en materiaal beskikbaar, sal hierdie beskrywende en verduidelikende studie wys dat die GFIP en verwante e-toll megaprojek inderdaad ‘n mislukte megaprojek is, as gevolg daarvan dat die GFIP megaprojek analise aandui dat die megaprojek misluk het in beide die ekonomiese volhoubaarheid en publieke ondersteunings aanwysers.
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Paton-Ash, Margaret Sanderson. "Issues and challenges facing school libraries: a case study of selected primary schools in Gauteng Province, South Africa." Thesis, Rhodes University, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1003543.
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Fewer than 8% of schools in South Africa have functioning libraries. There is no national policy for school libraries which compels School Governing Bodies and principals to have a library in their schools. This qualitative study, based on grounded theory, investigated ten primary schools in Gauteng that had libraries, or were in the process of setting up a library with the intention of providing a rich description of the issues and challenges facing these schools. The schools were chosen on the basis of location (Soweto and Johannesburg), and the school fees that were paid in a continuum from low/no fee paying schools to the fee paying ex Model-C schools. The resourcing of the school library, the operation of the school library and the role of the library were examined. The findings highlight the lack of a national policy, of school library posts, the theft of computers as a result of the lack of security, as well as the lack of understanding by teachers of the role the library in teaching and learning. Furthermore, there appears to be a disjuncture between the trends evident in the international literature on school libraries and what is actually happening in the primary school libraries in my study. Most significantly low/no fee paying schools with libraries were the exception and those that did have libraries were as a result of the enthusiasm and efforts of one or two individuals with the backing of the principal. Ex-Model C schools had the advantage in terms of the provision and staffing of school libraries as they had the funds to support them and, in some cases, a school librarian, provided that the principal supported the idea of a school library. In all the schools, the belief in the importance of the library regarding reading and literacy was the main motivating factor in establishing or maintaining the school library. A growing public awareness of the value of school libraries was an encouraging trend that emerged from my study.
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Gale, Faith Margaret Nola. "Dropouts from literacy : an analysis of the meanings which adult learners attach to the fact of abandoning their training programme." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 1998. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/17245.
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Summary in English.When considering their dropout, many described experiences of being a misfit, or feeling uncomfortable with discourse practices in which they were expected to engage. Some had logistical difficulties in attending, such as transport or small children, but even greater than these was the fact that they had been disappointed. These learners believe the "literacy myth" that literacy, as a set of skills one can acquire, will result in significant improvements in one's life. They also equate literacy with education, and although they experience none of the benefits that are supposed to accrue to the literate, they continue to say that they believe in its power. However, in practice, attendance at adult centres is relatively poor in comparison with numbers of potential students, those termed "illiterate." It may be deduced that adult "illiterates" regard literacy as some kind of "saviour", a panacea for all ills. Even if it is not directly accessed, the fact of its existence and the notion of its power is enough to provide hope for a better future and comfort in hard times.
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Lotter, Johan C. "Die fabriekswese in stedelike ontwikkeling : 'n institusioneel-ekonomiese perspektief op die Suid-Afrikaanse ervaring." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2000. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/51699.
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Thesis (DPhil)--Stellenbosch University, 2000.ENGLISH ABSTRACT:The historical Apartheid policy caused a lack ofinterest in metropolitan management in South Africa. Metropolitan management mainly focussed on limiting the accessibility ofthe non-white population to economic activities in urban areas. White institutions directed the intra-urban structure of urban areas to maintain their dominant economic, social and political position in the South African community. Increasing urbanization and constitutional changes in South Africa since 1991, together with international theoretical developments, necessitated a reconsideration of the nature of metropolitan management. For this purpose the objectives of metropolitan management were reformulated and industrial location was identified as an instrument in metropolitan management to increase the accessibility to economic activities. Itwas also determined that the non-establishment of industries intraditional non -white urban areas and the long distances between workplace and residential areas in North Gauteng limited the accessibility to non-whites. The New Institutional Approach, which serves as the theoretical starting point in this study, emphasises the role of rival individuals and interest groups in determining the intra-urban structure. An analysis of the role of primarily white individuals and interest groups, namely the community, the local and central governments, and the industrial entrepreneur, showed that the local and central governments played a determining role in establishing the intra-urban structure of the study area. The approach of the community and industrial entrepreneurs was mostly directed towards their own private interests and the inaccessibility of the study area for non-white population groups did not concern them. The institutions of the town councillors and officials of the local governments originated from exogenous institutions which were enforced on local governments from the central government and endogenic institutions which derived from a long tradition of urban planning. These institutions do not relate to the realities of the South African community and therefore a new institutional framework for decisionmaking on intra-urban structure was needed. Although this study only concerns one metropolitan area, the study area manifests all the characteristics of a typical Apartheid city in South Africa and the conclusions can be used in the reformulation of metropolitan management for most areas in South Africa.
AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Die historiese Apartheidsbeleid het veroorsaak dat metropolitaanse bestuur in Suid- Afrika nie veel aandag gekry het nie. Metropolitaanse bestuur was grootliks gerig op die beperking van die toeganklikheid van nie-blanke bevolkingsgroepe tot ekonomiese aktiwiteite in stedelike gebiede. Blanke instellings het die intra-stedelike struktuurvan stedelike gebiede gerig om huloorheersende ekonomiese, sosiale en politieke posisie in die Suid-Afrikaanse samelewing te handhaaf. Toenemende verstedeliking en konstitusionele verandering in Suid-Afrika sedert 1991, tesame met internasionale teoretiese ontwikkelinge, het 'n herbesinning oor die aard van metropolitaanse bestuur genoodsaak. Vir doeleindes hiervan is die doelstellings van metropolitaanse bestuur herformuleer en is fabrieksvestiging as 'n instrument in metropolitaanse bestuur geïdentifiseer om die toeganklikheid tot ekonomiese aktiwiteite te verhoog. Daar is bepaal dat die gebrek aan fabrieksvestiging in die tradisionele nie-blanke stedelike gebiede en die groot afstande tussen werks- en woonplek in Noord-Gauteng toeganklikheid vir nie-blankes beperk het. Die Nuwe Institusionele Benadering, wat as 'n teoretiese vertrekpunt vir die studie dien, beklemtoon die rol van mededingende indiwidue en belangegroepe in die bepaling van die intra-stedelike struktuur. In Ontleding van die rol van hoofsaaklik blanke indiwidue en belangegroepe, nl. die gemeenskap, die plaaslike en sentrale owerhede, en die fabrieksondernemer, het getoon dat die plaaslike en sentrale owerhede 'n bepalende rol gespeel het in die vasstelling van die intra-stedelike struktuur van die studiegebied. Die gemeenskap en fabrieksondernemers se benadering was grootliks gerig op hul eie partikuliere belang en die ontoeganklikheid van die studiegebied vir nie-blanke bevolkingsgroepe was nie vir hulle ter sake nie. Die instellings van die stadsraadslede en amptenare van plaaslike owerhede het lVontstaan uit eksogene instellings wat op plaaslike owerhede vanaf die sentrale owerheid afgedwing was en endogene instellings wat uit In lang stedelike beplanningstradisie ontstaan het. Dié instellings hou nie verband met die realiteite van die Suid-Afrikaanse gemeenskap nie en daarom word Innuwe institusionele raamwerk vereis waarbinne besluitneming oor die intra-stedelike struktuur kan plaasvind. Hoewel hierdie studie slegs In gevallestudie van een metropolitaanse gebied is, openbaar die studiegebied al die eienskappe van die tipiese Apartheidstad in Suid- Afrika en die gevolgtrekkings kan gebruik word in die herformulering van die aard van metropolitaanse bestuur vir die meeste gebiede in Suid-Afrika.
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Horn, Anele. "The life & death of urban growth management in the Gauteng Provcince : in memory of the Gauteng Urban Edge ... and everything else." Pretoria : [s.n.], 2009. http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-06242009-120018.
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Olusegun, Rachael Adebola. "Managing family-school partnerships in Gauteng secondary township schools." Diss., University of Pretoria, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/80499.
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This study aimed to investigate how township secondary schools manage the family-school partnership for purposes of enhancing the quality of teaching and learning in township schools. A literature search on related subjects was followed by an empirical study to address the study aim. A qualitative research approach, adopting a case study design, was used to investigate the perspectives and experiences of stakeholders in this key partnership (principals, teachers, and parents) and to examine the strategies the schools employed to manage it, the challenges they encountered in the process and the solutions they employed. Two principals, two deputy principals, seven parents and ten teachers from two township secondary schools in the Tshwane West District (Gauteng Department of Education (GDE)) took part in the research process. The study findings indicate that, despite the disadvantaged circumstances of township schools, it was possible to effectively manage successful family-school partnerships in these schools, provided that all major stakeholders (principals, teachers, and parents) were committed to the process. The study furthermore shows that an effective family-school partnership in township secondary schools depended largely on the ability of the school management team to create and facilitate initiatives that promote effective family-school partnerships. It was, however, also evident from the study findings that even the commitment of all stakeholders to the family-school partnership could not always overcome the challenges posed to an effective partnership. Pro-active engagement by the stakeholders was encouraged to overcome the problems that challenged the family-school partnership. Since lack of cooperation from parents appeared to be main cause of these challenges, it was imperative for the schools to find more creative ways of attracting parents to the school environment. Schools need to collaborate with those parents who are already actively involved and brainstorm with them on strategies for reaching non-involved parents and drawing them into the partnership too. Schools should also consider organising platforms to educate parents on rules of engagement with the school over their children. The findings of my study further revealed a lack of formal policy on the partnership between school and family. Education policymakers therefore need to consider the formulation of a clear policy on the family-school partnership that will serve as a toolkit for schools in their engagement with families about the education of their children. Moreover, since I found that most parents were unable to assist their children with schoolwork at home, due to the ambiguity of the curriculum. Policymakers should consider introducing a curriculum handbook for parents on each subject and design it in such a simplified format that any average parent can relate with the content.Dissertation (MEd)--University of Pretoria 2020.
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Qatyana, Misa Sizipiwe. "Quality assurance of radiopharmacy in selected Gauteng Academic Hospitals." Thesis, University of Limpopo (Medunsa Campus), 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10386/534.
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Thesis (MSc (Med)(Pharmacy)) -- University of Limpopo (Medunsa Campus), 2010.Introduction: The aim of this study was to identify and assess compliance with published radiopharmacy procedures in the radiopharmacy units in the Departments of Nuclear Medicine at Steve Biko Academic Hospital, Pretoria and Dr. George Mukhari Hospital, Ga-rankuwa. Objectives: To identify current written SOPs in use by the selected hospitals and to compare them with the two selected audit documents. To describe the Operational Levels (OLs) according to the IAEA classification, staffing and workload of the selected radiopharmacy units. To assess the two selected radiopharmacy units for compliance with the South African Department of Radiation Control audit criteria and the International Atomic Energy Agency Operational Guidance on Hospital Radiopharmacy (IAEA IOG). To obtain the views of staff at operational, clinical and managerial level regarding constraints in the work situation and the potential implementation of „best practice‟ approaches. To identify the elements from the IAEA IOG (IAEA 2008), which are realistically achievable in the South African hospital setting. To compile a comparative report of the assessment and to make recommendations for practice improvement. Method: Quality assurance audit documents (local and international) for “Hot” Laboratories were sourced and compared. Only three radiopharmacy audit documents could be sourced (namely the South African Department of Radiation Control (DOH, 2007), the International Atomic Energy Agency, Operational Guidance on Hospital Radiopharmacy (IAEA, 2008) and United Kingdom Radiopharmacy Group, Radiopharmacy audit (United Kingdom, 2006). The most stringent of these documents the IAEA IOG was selected and was used to assess the equipment, facilities, practices and work flow in the selected radiopharmacy units. A pilot study was conducted at the Nuclear Medicine Department in Tygerberg Hospital to get a clear understanding of the IOG audit document and to develop a system with which to approach the audit of the two study sites. The numbers and qualifications of staff involved in preparation of radiopharmaceuticals were documented as part of the audit. The IOG audit was conducted in the Nuclear Medicine Departments of the two Gauteng Academic Hospitals. Key informants who included radiopharmacists with international experience, currently working in South Africa and the HODs of the Nuclear Medicine Departments audited. The IOG audit results together with the FGD and Key informant information were used to compile recommendations. Results: For anonymity, the hospitals are referred to as hospital X and Y in the results. In both hospitals the chief radiographer is responsible for the radiopharmacy unit. In Hospital X xiii this responsibility is shared with the medical physicist. The radiographers that work in both hospitals have had specific “hot” laboratory training. Neither hospital has a formal system of radiopharmaceutical record keeping, nor do they compile or review their SOPs in any formal or regular way. Neither hospital performs an annual performance review to check the competencies of their staff. Hospital X has equipment that was not in use at the time the research was conducted. Both hospitals are authorised to handle certain radionuclides and radiopharmaceuticals/kits. Hospital Y offers a wider range of Nuclear Medicine services as compared to Hospital X. Hospital Y had already conducted the IAEA Nuclear Medicine IOG Hospital Radiopharmacy audit on their facility, whereas Hospital X had not. Hospital Y, when assessed on verifiable items, met 70 to 100% the required standards for class A items for all components apart from staff at OL2, dispensing protocols and waste management. Hospital X met 70 to 100% of standards only for staff at OL1, facilities and purchasing. In the components of staff at OL2, dispensing, preparation, quality assurance and waste management, the percentages of items where standards were met were much lower at only 12.5 to 55%. In terms of the ease of administration of the IAEA IOG audit, the researcher found that some of the audit items (references) were difficult to interpret because they were presented as multiple questions, some were duplicated, and some lacked clarity. Conclusion: It can be concluded from the results that the one shortfall that both hospitals share is in terms of documentation and record keeping. Both the hospitals‟ waste management procedures need to be documented. Neither hospital has a radiopharmacists in charge of the radiopharmacy unit. Recommendations: Recommendations are made in terms of staff training, facility upgrades and the introduction of formal standard operating procedures (SOPs) and log books for batch traceability in both Hospitals. Radiopharmacist involvement is recommended. Since there are not enough trained radiopharmacists in South Africa, it could be a part-time function of those qualified or they could share responsibility for more than one radiopharmacy. The audit questions could be revised in order to eliminate factors that were noted by the researcher such as multiple questions, duplication and ambiguity. The IAEA is commended for its role in the promotion of Nuclear Medicine and Radiopharmacy training and audits. Regional summaries of audit results should be available from the IAEA to aid comparative benchmarking and monitoring of progress over time.
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Qatyana, Sizipiwe Misa. "Quality assurance of radiopharmacy in selected Gauteng Academic Hospitals." Thesis, University of Limpopo (Medunsa Campus), 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10386/458.
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Thesis (MSc(Med)(Pharmacy))University of Limpopo (Medunsa Campus), 2010Introduction: The aim of this study was to identify and assess compliance with published radiopharmacy procedures in the radiopharmacy units in the Departments of Nuclear Medicine at Steve Biko Academic Hospital, Pretoria and Dr. George Mukhari Hospital, Ga-rankuwa. Objectives: To identify current written SOPs in use by the selected hospitals and to compare them with the two selected audit documents. To describe the Operational Levels (OLs) according to the IAEA classification, staffing and workload of the selected radiopharmacy units. To assess the two selected radiopharmacy units for compliance with the South African Department of Radiation Control audit criteria and the International Atomic Energy Agency Operational Guidance on Hospital Radiopharmacy (IAEA IOG). To obtain the views of staff at operational, clinical and managerial level regarding constraints in the work situation and the potential implementation of „best practice‟ approaches. To identify the elements from the IAEA IOG (IAEA 2008), which are realistically achievable in the South African hospital setting. To compile a comparative report of the assessment and to make recommendations for practice improvement. Method: Quality assurance audit documents (local and international) for “Hot” Laboratories were sourced and compared. Only three radiopharmacy audit documents could be sourced (namely the South African Department of Radiation Control (DOH, 2007), the International Atomic Energy Agency, Operational Guidance on Hospital Radiopharmacy (IAEA, 2008) and United Kingdom Radiopharmacy Group, Radiopharmacy audit (United Kingdom, 2006). The most stringent of these documents the IAEA IOG was selected and was used to assess the equipment, facilities, practices and work flow in the selected radiopharmacy units. A pilot study was conducted at the Nuclear Medicine Department in Tygerberg Hospital to get a clear understanding of the IOG audit document and to develop a system with which to approach the audit of the two study sites. The numbers and qualifications of staff involved in preparation of radiopharmaceuticals were documented as part of the audit. The IOG audit was conducted in the Nuclear Medicine Departments of the two Gauteng Academic Hospitals. Key informants who included radiopharmacists with international experience, currently working in South Africa and the HODs of the Nuclear Medicine Departments audited. The IOG audit results together with the FGD and Key informant information were used to compile recommendations. Results: For anonymity, the hospitals are referred to as hospital X and Y in the results. In both hospitals the chief radiographer is responsible for the radiopharmacy unit. In Hospital X xiii this responsibility is shared with the medical physicist. The radiographers that work in both hospitals have had specific “hot” laboratory training. Neither hospital has a formal system of radiopharmaceutical record keeping, nor do they compile or review their SOPs in any formal or regular way. Neither hospital performs an annual performance review to check the competencies of their staff. Hospital X has equipment that was not in use at the time the research was conducted. Both hospitals are authorised to handle certain radionuclides and radiopharmaceuticals/kits. Hospital Y offers a wider range of Nuclear Medicine services as compared to Hospital X. Hospital Y had already conducted the IAEA Nuclear Medicine IOG Hospital Radiopharmacy audit on their facility, whereas Hospital X had not. Hospital Y, when assessed on verifiable items, met 70 to 100% the required standards for class A items for all components apart from staff at OL2, dispensing protocols and waste management. Hospital X met 70 to 100% of standards only for staff at OL1, facilities and purchasing. In the components of staff at OL2, dispensing, preparation, quality assurance and waste management, the percentages of items where standards were met were much lower at only 12.5 to 55%. In terms of the ease of administration of the IAEA IOG audit, the researcher found that some of the audit items (references) were difficult to interpret because they were presented as multiple questions, some were duplicated, and some lacked clarity. Conclusion: It can be concluded from the results that the one shortfall that both hospitals share is in terms of documentation and record keeping. Both the hospitals‟ waste management procedures need to be documented. Neither hospital has a radiopharmacists in charge of the radiopharmacy unit. Recommendations: Recommendations are made in terms of staff training, facility upgrades and the introduction of formal standard operating procedures (SOPs) and log books for batch traceability in both Hospitals. Radiopharmacist involvement is recommended. Since there are not enough trained radiopharmacists in South Africa, it could be a part-time function of those qualified or they could share responsibility for more than one radiopharmacy. The audit questions could be revised in order to eliminate factors that were noted by the researcher such as multiple questions, duplication and ambiguity. The IAEA is commended for its role in the promotion of Nuclear Medicine and Radiopharmacy training and audits. Regional summaries of audit results should be available from the IAEA to aid comparative benchmarking and monitoring of progress over time.
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Cronje, Derik. "Business model innovation for residential property developers in Gauteng." Diss., University of Pretoria, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/64836.
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Companies constantly change their business models and invest in innovative techniques to increase their market share. Gauteng, as the economic hub of South Africa, struggles with an increasing housing shortage and an increasing population. Residential property developers deal with a sophisticated and diverse housing market. This study investigates business model innovation for residential property developers in Gauteng, determining how they can increase their competitive advantage.
Literature explains that financial institutions play a significant role in the success of residential property developersÕ businesses. The literature on sustainability and innovation covers business models in general. However, it does not cover how residential property developers implement these concepts in their business models. Consideration is also not given to South Africa as a developing country.
Therefore, this study aims to understand innovation in the business models of residential property developers and the challenges faced. For this qualitative study, ten semi-structured interviews were conducted with residential property developers in Gauteng.
The results of this study indicated that residential property developers prefer closed innovation processes and advances in technology supported these findings. The findings also discovered the value-adding factors applicable for sustainable residential development. A value-adding factor framework was developed to assist residential property developers to manage more profitable and sustainable businesses.Mini Dissertation (MBA)--University of Pretoria, 2017.
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Croll, Jennifer Anne. "Business information sources in Gauteng." Thesis, 2014.
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Thesis (M.M. (Research))--University of the Witwatersrand, Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management, Graduate School of Business Administration, 2013.This research investigated the way in which an academic library could add value to the research undertaken by the business community in Johannesburg. The research was qualitative and data was collected via interviews, both telephonic and face-to-face. Two research questions were examined: 1. Where does corporate South Africa access information? 2. Why does corporate South Africa access information? The results were collated and themes drawn to reach conclusions. It was initially thought that researchers in the business community used Google and social media extensively in order to trace information for innovation, the development of new products, and marketing. A significant theme that emerged during the research was that people actually prefer personal contact, either face-to-face or via conferences and telephonically. This contradicts the library literature which maintains that libraries need to maintain a profile in the social media since this is where people are looking for information. It was also discovered that while researchers are using Google extensively, they are not using libraries to any significant extent. It is recommended that libraries consider linking into communities of practice in order to ensure that they are part of the research process and, at the same time, part of the community of practice, and so are able to anticipate the research needs of their community. The research highlights the need for libraries to actively market their resources to their communities to increase their visibility in order to validate the value they can add to the bottom line of an organisation.
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Vosloo, Johannes Jacques. "Bestuursopleiding vir skolesport in Gauteng." Thesis, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10210/3029.
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M.Comm.The world-wide professionalisation of sport has created an increasing need for trained sport managers. In the South African context, a variety of Sport Management Programmes exist but guidelines and recommendations for training specifically of the South African school sport manager have neither been set nor implemented. In the view of scarce resources, demands and challenges posed by the holistic development in the new outcomes based education the school sport manager needs to be trained. Therefore, it is necessary that research be done in this area to identify and describe the competencies of the school sport manager. The aim of the study is to describe the competencies of the school sport manager in order to provide guidelines and recommendations for appropriate education and training. To find possible solutions, the historical development (longitudinal) of sport and other means of physical participation as well as the development of children and the role the school plays in that development is explored and described. Different sociological theories informed the conceptual framework for contextual description and analysis. The competencies of the school sport manager, within a commercialized context, are described with reference to its functional components and professional requirements. The methodology includes structured self-administrated interviews, preceded by a self-designed questionnaire that was completed by 12 secondary school representatives. The results indicated that the management of school sport is especially varied, politicized and complex. There is a statistically meaningful difference between the required competencies of school sport managers and what is currently in place. Relative small differences in the requirements of the management competencies of school sport managers exist according to the focus of various sport codes. Various potential shortcomings with varying scope in the competencies of the school sport manager were identified in the survey. It would be possible for the school sport manager to acquire the necessary competencies through fundamental, core and elective contents and learning outcomes during Sport Management training. Guidelines and recommendations for future training are offered.
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Tanfa, Denis Yomi. "Crimes against children in Gauteng." Diss., 2004. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/1310.
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The study provided a general orientation of crimes against children in South Africa to buttress the rationale of the research. A concise definition of crime, child, child abuse, sexual child abuse, physical child abuse, victims and perpetrators of sexual crimes against children. The research described the various forms of crimes against children in Guateng, the causes and explanations. An interpretation of the empirical study was provided in this research. It focussed on the perpetrators and victims of child sex crimes. The types of offenders, the motives and theoretical explanations of their behaviour. The modus operandi of the perpetrators found in the empirical study. The various characteristics of victims and perpetrators, the legal processes in the adjudication of child sexual offenders. The research examined some of the prevention strategies of child sexual crimes. Findings of the empirical research are provided.Criminology
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Malongane, Dikeledi Divine. "Challenges facing emerging contractors in Gauteng." 2014. http://encore.tut.ac.za/iii/cpro/DigitalItemViewPage.external?sp=1001379.
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M. Tech. Quantity Surveying (Structured)This research project was aimed at identifying challenges facing emerging contractors around Gauteng Province. The focus areas of the study included: to find out the success rates of emerging contractors; to contribute in assisting stakeholders in creation of monitoring and evaluation programmes and not only development programmes; to find out how some of the barriers can be eliminated in the procurement processes; to find out an easy access to construction projects within the industry, and to establish how government can ensure that payment processes are not delayed.
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Gilbert, Allison Elizabeth. "Forensic entomology on the Gauteng Highveld." Thesis, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10539/15218.
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Forensic Entomology utilises arthropods in legal investigations that involve death, neglect
and abuse of humans and animals and even civil cases like insurance claims. This study
aimed to make general observations on the decomposition of a pig carcass (Sus scofa
Linneaus) in relation to recorded temperatures of the carcass and the surrounding site
during both summer and winter on the Gauteng Highveld. The study also aimed to identify
the dominant blowfly species occurring in the region. Six species were identified:
Calliphora vicina, Chrysomya marginalis, Ch. albiceps, Ch. chloropyga, Lucilia sericata
and L. cuprina. The cephaloskeleton, anal spiracles and anterior spiracles were dissected
from the first, second and third larval instars of the flies to isolate the key features
currently used in morphological identifications. The ITS2 region was investigated for the
development of a multiplex PCR method to identify these species. The multiplex PCR
method did not include Chrysomya albiceps but does successfully differentiate between the
other five commonly occurring blowflies.
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Fong, Chong Melanie. "Stress and coping in Gauteng teachers." Thesis, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10539/10700.
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Fong, Chong Melanie. "Stress and coping in Gauteng teachers." Thesis, 1998. https://hdl.handle.net/10539/24676.
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I hereby certify that this dissertation is my own unaided work. It has been
submitted exclusively to the University of the Witwatersrand in partial fulfilment of
the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts (Industrial Psychology).Despite the increasing concerns regarding the levels of stress expenenced by teachers, and the potential resultant effects of this stress, relatively little is known about the potential effects of coping strategies and perceived social support in coping with teacher stressors. This study aimed to investigate whether both general and specific ways of coping (namely, problem focused, emotion-focused and escape-avoidance coping) heve the potential to moderate the relationship between stressors and strain experienced by individuals within the teaching profession. Furthermore, attempts were made to establish which of these types of coping strategies are most effective for coping with the typical stressors faced by teaching professionals. Similarty, this study investigated whether perceived social support has the potential to moderate the stressor-strain relationships experienced by teachers, and examined which types of social support (namely. perceived social support from famify, friends, supervisors, or colleagues) have the potential to effectively moderate this relationship. The data were collected using questionnaires, which were distributed amongst seventeen elementary schools within the Gauteng region, The sample for this study consisted of 188 English-speaking,elementary school teachers, employed on a full-time basis. Moderated multiple linear regressions were carried out in order to investigate whether coping strategies and social support have the potential to moderate the stressor-strain relationships, and analyses of variance were used to determine which of the three ways of coping (that is, problem-focused, emotion-focused, or escape-avoidance coping) has the potential to be the most effective for coping with teacher stressors. Generally, the use of coping strategies was found to Significantly moderate the investigated stressor-strain relationships of teachers, while the potential of specific ways of coping to moderate particular stressor-strain relationships appears to be specific to the situation. Similar results were found with regards to perceived social support. Problem-focused coping strategies were generally found to be the most effective method for coping with a range of teacher stressors. but its efficacy was also found to be situation-dependent.
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Mohlakwana, Mokgadi Agnes Ursula. "Managing transformation in Gauteng secondary schools." Thesis, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/27102.
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Mhlongo, Stanley. "Transformation of nursing colleges in Gauteng." Thesis, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10210/6930.
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M.Cur.Following the democratic elections that took place in 1994, South Africa is undergoing transformation. This transformation was initiated by the external and internal driving forces, of which, the political forces are the most significant. This political transformation led to the promulgation of the Constitution of the country, which impacted on the transformation of the health system, to ensure accessibility and equity. The promulgation of the Constitution was followed by many legislative and policy changes, such as a new Higher Education Act. The South African transition from apartheid to democracy, necessitated that all the existing policies, institutions and practices should be transformed and revised, according to the demands of the new era. With the new political dispensation of the country, many regional, national and local policies have changed. These changes have had an inevitable impact on higher education, which in turn impacts on nursing education. The change in the higher education system required the restructuring and rationalisation of nursing colleges in all the provinces. The need for the transformation of nursing colleges is unavoidable because of the development of the new legislation to readdress the imbalances of the past. Following the new political dispensation, it was however necessary to transform these nursing colleges through rationalisation/integration. The focus of this study is on the transformation of nursing colleges in Gauteng, which poses many challenges to the directors in terms of the management of transformation. The transformation process impacts directly on the directors of nursing colleges. This study is based on the transformation management of selected nursing colleges in Gauteng. The study is conducted in two phases. Phase one explores and describes the experiences and perceptions of directors regarding the transformation of nursing colleges in Gauteng. Phase two describes the formulation of transformation management standards which consists of two phases of standards formulation, namely, the development phase and the quantifying phase.
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Young, Christiaan Theunis. "Die bevordering van sporttoerisme in Gauteng." Thesis, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1342.
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M.Comm.South Africa’s rich historical sporting background, its cultural attractions and political history make it one of the most attractive tourism attractions nationally and internationally. Demographically, South Africa is an adrenalin sport participant’s dream. Big facilities such as the Standard Bank Arena, Johannerburg Stadium and Mandeville Sport Arena are suited to host international sport tourists. To ensure that sport tourism develop in South Africa, it must be developed as a niche market. To describe the characteristics of tourism as well as sport and leisure tourism, it is necessary to identify and discuss traditional and commercial sport in Gauteng. This information could be used to make recommendations for the development of a sport tourism map and to introduce it to tourists in a form of a brochure.
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Steveni, Richard. "Reasons for declining maize consumption in Gauteng." Thesis, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/10413/1271.
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The effects of urbanisation on maize consumption are considered in the context of Gauteng as it is almost completely urbanized (96%) and would have data that would be more readily available and up to date. Anecdotal evidence of a per capita decline in maize consumption is based on an expected greater degree of employment of the population. A greater proportion of women in the workforce is also expected placing time constraints on households. The resulting expected increase of disposable income combined with time constraints would cause higher consumption rates of convenience foods. The envisaged declining trend of per capita maize consumption necessitated a need to discuss Engel's Law which states with rising incomes, the proportional share of expenditure on food declines (Engel, 1877). Bennett's Law is also discussed which is an empirical generalization of an inverse relationship between the percentage of total calories derived from cereals and other staple foods and per capita income (Bennett, 1954). The population demographics of Gauteng are analysed, the main reference being a detailed comparison between the 1996 and 2001 censuses. Where data is available trends are extrapolated using South African Statistical Services' mid-year population estimates for 2004 (STATS SA, 2004). The demographics of the black African population, as the dominant consumers of maize meal, are paid particular attention. It was revealed that unemployment and poverty rates are increasing placing considerable pressure on, in particular, black African households. It was also found that black African income levels had not increased to the degree of other population groups. The HIV/AIDS pandemic, affecting mainly the black African population and mostly of an employable age, is considered. Mortality rates attributed to AIDS are controversial but an irrefutable dramatic declining life expectancy of the national population was found placing additional strain on household budgets. Also considered are eating habits by population group and by region made available by the Bureau of Market Research.Thesis (MBA-University of KwaZulu-Natal, 2006.
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Pillay, Thirusha. "The outsourcing of dental prostheses in Gauteng." Thesis, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10321/811.
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Dissertation submitted in full compliance with the requirements of the
degree of Master of Technology: Dental Technology, Durban University of Technology, 2012.This study examined the perceptions of South African dental laboratory owners, dental technicians and dentists so as to understand their opinions and experiences regarding the outsourcing of dental prostheses in the industry. The study explored the legislative position of the South African Dental Technicians Council (SADTC). In addition, the study sought the Dental Technicians Association of South Africa (DENTASA) opinion regarding legislation and outsourcing practices in the dental laboratory industry. This is a post-positivist qualitative study conducted in the interpretive paradigm. The study was conducted in Gauteng as this province has the greatest concentration of technicians and dentists. Simple random sampling was used to select participants for individual semi-structured interviews. Interviews were conducted with three different groups of participants – laboratory owners, technicians and dentists. In addition, a representative of the SADTC and DENTASA, respectively, was interviewed. The data collected from interviews was analysed using thematic content analysis. Findings generated from the study revealed that where dental laboratory services are outsourced, no formal contractual relationship exists between parties. Contracts are verbal. The study concluded that the dental technology industry does not operate within clearly defined legal frameworks when outsourcing. It was established that offshore outsourcing occurs infrequently, therefore having minimal impact on the industry and labour market. Technicians interviewed failed to see the potential negative influence that enhanced outsourcing volumes could have on the labour market. The study established that domestic outsourcing is widely practised and dental laboratories receive significant quantities of imported work. The study briefly considered medical device legislation as the South African dental technician industry is reported to be required to comply with the International Standard of Operation (ISO 13485) which will legislate medical device legislation. Dentists stated, confirming a widely held dental technology industry belief that they did not believe that they were sufficiently qualified to carry out laboratory procedures. The study revealed that technicians regularly consult with patients with the consent of dentists. This is, currently, an illegal practice. Disclosure of who is doing the laboratory work does not always occur. It was established that economic consideration was not a driver when respondents considered outsourcing offshore. Quality was considered a more important factor than price. The study found that that no legislation exists in South Africa that regulates the dental laboratory materials used. Therefore, the possibility of inferior material filtering the South African market is real and the need for a regulatory body is indicated. Technicians felt that there is no need to regulate outsourcing in South Africa. Dentists, on the other hand, were ambivalent. In conclusion, it is postulated that dental technology industry is in a developmental stage and there is a need for the industry to understand itself better. This research showed that the dental technology industry has an inexperienced understanding of business practices. A greater emphasis on producing a well rounded dental technician with the knowledge and understanding of general business concepts and practices which include legislation, regulations and ethics related to the industry is indicated.
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Ponter, L. A., and E. Stack. "E-tolling in Gauteng: problems and perceptions." 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10962/2152.
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Spilka, Avri. "Gauteng-based Psychologists’ Constructions of Polyamorous Clients." Thesis, 2018. https://hdl.handle.net/10539/28611.
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Submitted in partial fulfilment of the degree Master of Community-Based Counselling in
Psychology at the University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, July 2018Polyamory is a relationship practice rooted in the belief that it is possible to pursue meaningful romantic, sexual, and/or emotional partnerships with more than one person simultaneously. This research sought to explore how South African psychologists construct polyamory, as international research suggests polyamory is produced as problematic within mental health contexts. Six Gauteng-based psychologists were recruited using purposive sampling. Data was collected using semi-structured interviews. Interview transcripts were analysed using Foucauldian informed critical discourse analysis. Findings reveal that a discourse of damage informs psychologists’ constructions of polyamory: Polyamorists are presented as pathological, primitive and infantile individuals. Their relationships are constructed as risky, complicated arrangements which oppress women and break up homes. These constructions justify the need for intervention and reproduce Western, Christian, cisgender and heterosexual monogamy as the pinnacle of ‘healthy’ and ‘real’ love. These findings form part of an initial critical engagement with polyamory in the South African context.
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Ndlovu, Petronella. "Crime mapping and spatial analysis in Gauteng." Thesis, 2020. https://hdl.handle.net/10539/31073.
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A research report submitted to the Faculty of Science, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing, 2020The study investigated the spatial distribution of five types of crimes (namely contact crimes, contact-related crimes, other serious crimes, property-related crimes and crime detected as a result of police action) in Gauteng using the traditional measure “crime count” and the five alternative measures of crimes namely: location quotient, Theil index, Herfindahl-Hirschman index, Specialisation index and Entropy index. The study found that the five types of crimes are differently distributed in the province. The five types of crimes tend to cluster in certain parts of the province. The contact crime cluster in the City of Johannesburg and the City of Tshwane municipality. The contact related crimes and property related crimes cluster in the City of Johannesburg and the West Rand District. The other serious crimes clustered in the City of Johannesburg and the City of Ekurhuleni municipality while the crimes detected as a result of police action specialisation clusters were found in West Rand District. The study found that police districts can be affected by two or more types of crimes e.g. The Johannesburg Central is affected by contact related crimes and other serious crimes. The investigation found that the five alternative measures of crime show similar spatial distribution of the five types of crimes in the Gauteng. The crime count shows a similar distribution with the Herfindahl-Hirschman index (HHI), while the location quotient (LQ), the Specialisation index (SI), the Theil index (TI), and the Entropy Index (EI) show a similar distribution of the five types of crimes. The LQ, TI, SI and EI are strongly related to each other while moderately related to the HHI. The study found that spatial autocorrelation was found present in all the five types of crimes, showing that the province has clusters of hot spots(high-high) and cold spots (low-low), and outlier hot spots and cold spots (high-low and low-high values) existing. The study also found that there are positive and negative changes in recorded crimes from the year 2014 to 2016. The contact crimes increased in recorded crimes, while the contact related crimes, property related crimes, other serious crimes and crimes detected as a result of police action decreased in recorded crimes. The five types of crimes decreased in the national effect. In contact crimes and property related crimes, decreased at the national level, and increased on the regional and industry mix. In contact related crimes, decreased at national level, increased on the industry mix and a decreased on the regional level. In other serious crimes and the crimes detected as a result of police action there is a decrease at the national level, industry mix and also on the regional shift
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Ismail, Ahmed Essop. "The management of funds in Gauteng schools." Thesis, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10210/4168.
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M.ed.This research focuses on the management of allocated funds in Gauteng schools. April 1994 witnessed the birth of a new and democratic South Africa. This birth has meant the need for changes in various areas in the efficient and effective governance of the new South Africa. Education is one area affected by this change. It poses a challenge that includes a range of problematic issues such as inadequate resources, the absence of a culture of learning and teaching, and most recently, the management of allocated funds to schools by the provincial education departments. The effective management of allocated funds is critical for the payment of services such as electricity, water and sewerage the purchase of learning material for teaching; and the maintenance of the school buildings. The aim of this research is to: • analyse the official documents for the management of allocated funds for section 21 schools; • critically evaluate the management of allocated funds m three countries (Botswana, Australia and Malawi) • evaluate and compare the management of school funds in schools that have section 21 functions, and those without these functions. The following research methods were employed to gather the relevant research data: (1) Literature study; (2) Focus group interviews and site analyses of two schools (one with Section 21 functions and one without) on how they manage the allocated funds. This included observations and interviews with the principals and chairperson of the fmance committee. The study concludes with recommendations and guidelines for the management of allocated funds for section 21 schools.
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Ndhlovu, Cynthia Sisiwe. "Absenteeism in the Gauteng Department of Health." Diss., 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/7656.
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The research is a quantitative descriptive survey. The sample is a stratified random sampling of the workforce (n=4,010) of the four hospitals in Gauteng that fall under the jurisdiction of Tshwane, Ekurhuleni and Johannesburg Metropolitan Councils. The research examines the extent of the impact of age, gender, occupation, salary level, tenure and race on workplace absenteeism. The data were collected in three phases involving auditing of hard copy files, structured interviews and information technology system.
The findings of the research reflect high workplace absenteeism in females by 83.2%, age group between 45 to 49 years by 22.35%, salary range of 2 to 3 by 35.3%, African race group by 96.3%, tenure of 11 to 20 years by 44.3%, nurses by 20.8% and administration support by 35.4%. The research found that the mature employee in age and of higher year of tenure presented comparatively with lower rate of absenteeism.Public Administration
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Maja, Todd Mamutle Mavis. "Contraceptive practices in Northern Tshwane, Gauteng Province." Thesis, 2002. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/880.
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Unwanted and unintended pregnancies pose major reproductive health challenges to women throughout
the world. Despite the availability of modern contraceptives, many women and men fail to use
contraceptives effectively. This research focussed on reasons for not using contraceptives
effectively in the Northern Tshwane area of the Gauteng Province of the Republic of South Africa
(RSA).
Structured interviews were conducted with 83 women and 71 men about their contraceptive practices.
Age, religion, educational level and residential areas influenced clients' contraceptive
practices. These results were categorised for adult males and females as well as for adolescent
males and females. Adolescents encountered problems in accessing contraceptive services. Adult
females knew most about traditional contraceptives, although men knew about some of these methods,
and adolescents used some of them. All respondents could gain additional knowledge about modern
contraceptives. The respondents' knowledge about · emergency contraceptives was extremely
limited. Although most respondents knew about legalised choice on.termination of pregnancy (CTOP)
services in the RSA, they did not know when nor how to access these services.
Nurses working in contraceptive health services, revealed during a focus group discussion that
a lack of resources (including shortages of malcondoms, contraceptive injections and oral
contraceptives) hampered the quality of services that could be rendered. Of particular
concern was the nonavailability of Norplant implants and female condoms. Nurses expressed a need
for pecific national policy guidelines about supplying contraception to adolescents. Although most
nurses knew about emergency contraceptives, they did not promote its use
because they assumed that clients would misuse emergency contraceptives.instead of using
contraceptives regularly. The nurses indicated that very few facilities offered CTOP services.
The nurses regarded women who obtained repeated CTOPs to be misusing these services and
suggested that limitations should be placed on the number-of times any woman could obtain
such services. The negative attitudes of community members and of colleagues towards
persons working in CTOP services caused hardships for them. Recommendations address ways in which
contraceptive services could be improved.Health Studies
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Moeng, Motsoka William. "The impact of eco-tourism on land-use patterns: The case of Dinokeng eco-tourism pilot project in Gauteng Province." Diss., 2004. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/24964.
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The objective of this study is to look into the changes in land-use patterns on the mostly private land properties brought about by the envisaged Dinokeng Pilot Project on State-owned land properties since it was introduced in 1995. This is a critical parameter for the success of otherwise of the implementation of the broader project on the mostly private properties earmarked for inclusion in the project surrounding the pilot site. The method employed entailed analyzing progress indicators to gauge whether adequate progress was made between 1995 and 2001 in implementing the project. Indicators used were the finalization of the project process by DACEL, large scale sales and consolidation of affected properties and applications to the Metsweding District Municipality for change of land use by the present landowners. Several procedures were employed to determine whether there was adequate progress or not. The initial programme of Dinokeng Project Concept was studied and envisaged progress was compared with the implementation phase the project was in as at December 2001. The records of the Metsweding District Municipality were studied to find out the types and number of land use change applications by private landowners. The deeds records were also sampled to detect any large scale property sales and consolidations that can be ascribed to the envisaged project. The response of DACEL to criticism by affected landowners was also studied. A literature review of similar projects was undertaken to understand the methods employed to achieve desired results. The study found that there is lack of adequate progress on the finalization of the precise site for the project and agreements with present landowners on the tenure issue and other administrative matters that are a prerequisite for the proclamation of the project. Proclamation is necessary to restrict the land use activities within and around the proposed project site so as to make all affected stakeholders to be committed to the implementation of the project. The failure by the project to achieve the desired results of being in whole or partially up and running within five years of its inception is ascribed to the initial adopted strategy of depending on complementary changes in land use patterns in the privately owned land properties to consolidate the properties into a contiguous ecological area large enough to accommodate the Big Five. This shows that although the political developmental framework has changed, certain old order strategies and procedures are still as effective as ever. It is recommended that the project area be subdivided into phases without any regard to land ownership. The core area should consist of land properties ecologically suitable and forming a large enough area to contain the proposed Big Five. The total project area should be proclaimed with provision being made for a phased implementation approach with definite timetables and concrete deliverables. This will separate the totally unwilling landowners from the others who want to be part of the project on condition that that their minimal interests and requirements are met.Dissertation (M Inst Agrar (Rural Development Planning))--University of Pretoria, 2006.
Agricultural Economics, Extension and Rural Development
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Phogole, Kedibone Solomon. "Post-mining ground instability due to natural re-watering of dolomitic aquifer in the Merefong area." Thesis, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10210/12123.
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M.Tech. (Extraction Metallurgy)The discovery of gold at Langlaagte in 1886 led to the development of gold mining in the Far West Rand in 1934. When shafts were sunk, water from the dolomites posed a serious threat to mining. Despite cementation that sealed the many fissures, water still found its way into the underground workings. This led to the “uniform” policy of dewatering. The farming communities in the area that were dependent on the ground water had to be considered, as they had lost their livelihood. As the water levels lowered, dolines and sinkholes were formed, posing a serious threat to life and property. When the mines eventually cease to operate, be it due to high working costs, or the declining grade of the ore body, the re-watering of the dolomitic compartments will occur as a natural consequence. When water comes to within six metres of the original water level, ground instability, the formation of dolines and sinkholes, both new and existing, will occur, threatening the important rail link between Pretoria and Cape Town as it passes through Far West Rand, as well as the N12 between Johannesburg and Potchefstroom, as well as the N14 which lies to the east connecting the Gauteng Province and the North West Province. The dewatering of the compartments caused the soil which formed the roof of the cavities to dry. Re-watering will cause this dry, stable material to become wet and unstable. Where mixtures of slime and/or other material, which is not part of the geological composition of that area was used, the same phenomenon will apply. A further complication is caused by the slimes dams which are unlined. In fact, some of the slime dams were deliberately constructed over cavernous dolomite. This large mass of mine tailings over the dolomitic aquifers will “liquefy”. If the re-watering is not carefully managed the rising water table will undoubtedly trigger a rash of new sinkholes, with catastrophic consequences for unsuspecting communities that may have been established in sensitive areas. The results of previous investigations by the Departments Minerals, Energy and Water Affairs who, due to the loss of institutional memory, might not be able to find the relevant information. Other organizations such as the Council for Geoscience could be using the results for consultancy. The information should be digitized and be available to the broader South African public. FWRDWA is currently in charge of monitoring events in the area. Levelling observations have been carried out quarterly and, so far the movement of ground is minimal. The potential hazard of ground instability will recur with the re-watering of the dolomitic compartments of the Far West Rand. To support what could happen, reference is made to events which took place in the late seventies when the Far West Rand had an above average rainfall. The Donaldson Dam overflowed into the Wonderfontein Spruit and into the dewatered Venterspost compartment. As a result, the water level of the Venterspost Compartment rose rapidly which led to the re-activation of sinkholes and the formation of new ones in the Venterspost area. In the present work levelling has been carried out along most of the loops affected and the results of the levelling give an impression that the surface is currently relatively stable. This Dissertation is presented as an attempt to alert the authorities to the potential dangers if the post mining period is not carefully monitored and insufficient provision made to deal with potential contingencies.
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Bester, Adriaan. "Utilisation of payment instruments at a retail chain in Gauteng." Thesis, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/10210/13687.
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M.Com. (Business Management)Payment instruments are commodities which are very common in our everyday life. The research sets out to determine which payment instrument is the payment instrument of choice by consumers at point of sale when paying for goods at a retail store in Gauteng, Pretoria. The conceptual model makes use of attributes associated with payment instruments to determine which payment instrument is more preferable by consumers at pay point. Empirical results shows a strong support for card as payment instrument of choice whilst secondary scanner data offers rich raw data with results showing strong support for cash as payment instrument.
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Wolhuter, Caroline. "Prospects for global city development in central Gauteng." Thesis, 1995. https://hdl.handle.net/10539/26629.
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DISCOURSE
submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree
MASTER OF SCIENCE
in Development Planning
at the
UNIVERSITY OF THE WITWATERSRANDThis discourse investigates nature and the needs of global city development. It does this, through both theoretical and empirical research into this phenomenon, peculiar to the late twentieth century. The first part of the work explores the theoretical underpinnings of 'global city thesis'. and its host dominant critique, the 'dual city thesis'. Following this, an empirical assessment of the concept's relevance to Southern Africa's development is performed. For this purpose, the most dominant locality in the region, Central Gauteng, is analysed in terms of its potential for, and the problems involved with global city development in a middle-income country. It is found that global city development here would be desirable for both Central Gauteng and the greater SADC. By establishing Central Gauteng as a global city, the region would be empowered to take greater control over its economic destiny. The path this development would, by necessity take, is the promotion of the locality as the 'Gateway to Africa'. Based on this orientation several development planning proposals are presented.
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Mojela, Tlou Wilda. "Assessment of the effectiveness of public schools infrastructure maintenance system in the Gauteng province." Thesis, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10210/8747.
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M.Tech. (Construction Management)Focusing on the dilapidated state of public schools infrastructure in the Gauteng Province of South Africa, this study presents findings on the current state of public schools infrastructure, why public schools infrastructure is in a dilapidated state, various factors which contribute to the dilapidated state of public schools infrastructure, an overview of measures which have been undertaken to improve the state of public schools infrastructure and subsequently proposes a multi stakeholder framework for the maintenance of public schools infrastructure. To achieve the objectives of the study, a detailed literature review of Botswana, Nigeria, United States of America and South Africa were compiled on public schools infrastructure. A set of multiple questionnaires were designed to collect data from 34 public schools in Gauteng Province of South Africa. The field survey comprised of Department of Education Officials, maintenance contractors, school governing body members, school Teachers, school principals and community members. There are multiple factors which when they occur lead to the dilapidation of public schools infrastructure. The primary factors include that maintenance works are undertaken in a disjointed manner with no clear strategy, inadequate government intervention, no sense of ownership for the schools by learners, teachers, parents and community members, inadequate funds allocated to schools, vandalism, lack of maintenance, funds not allocated based on individual school needs, neglect, deferred maintenance and overcrowding. The study is restricted to the Gauteng Province of South Africa. The selection of Gauteng as a case study has been mainly influenced by accessibility to the researcher and its high rate of overcrowding in schools which is also accompanied by high public schools infrastructure backlog. The findings of the research will be taken as representative for the entire country.The study provides a detailed comprehension on the various factors which contribute to the dilapidated state of public schools infrastructure and further proposes a multi stakeholder framework for the proper maintenance of public schools infrastructure.The study provides an understanding of the various factors so as to enhance maintenance of existing public schools infrastructure and the capability of the government to build new schools or extend the existing schools to meet the demand.
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Brink, A. (Annekie). "The marketing perception of grocery store retailers belonging to black business associations in Gauteng." Thesis, 1997. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/15957.
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This study investigates the marketing perception of grocery store retailers
belonging to black business associations in Gauteng. In determining what the
black grocery store retailer should know about marketing in order to be successful,
an extensive literature study was undertaken on the basic components of
marketing, namely the marketing concept, marketing environment and target
market selection, and the retail marketing mix and strategy.
An empirical study was conducted to determine the black grocery store retailer's
present knowledge and practices of the basic components of marketing. In the
study, grocery store retailers who are members of Nafcoc in Gauteng, were
interviewed by using a structured questionnaire which covered the basic
components of marketing.
The research results reveal various prominent gaps in the black grocery store
retailer's marketing perception of the marketing concept, marketing environment
and target market selection, and the retail marketing mix and strategy. The most
significant findings are that successful black grocery store retailers have certain
unique characteristics and perceptions and follow specific marketing practices:
they care what customers think of their stores and they see it as their responsibility
to conduct marketing research on a regular basis; they are more sensitive to the
diverse cultural backgrounds and needs of the customers and infrastructural
problems of the townships in which they live; they do not focus only on providing
the basic necessities but also keep an expanded product range, including shopping
and emergency products; they use the self-service store concept to sell to their
customers; they add value by providing after-sales services such as attending to
defective goods; they have a broader perception of competitors and do not focus
only on intratype competition inside the townships; they use more advanced
accounting and financial management techniques; they accept their role as a
socially responsible retailing business in the township community; they eliminate
the middlemen in the distribution system whenever possible by buying directly from
manufacturers and the fresh produce market; and they use more marketing
communication elements to promote their stores and range of products and
services.Business Management
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Bafo, Pumla Sithandiwe. "Challenges in the implementation of the upgrading of informal settlements programme (UISP): an evaluation of two Gauteng Metropolitan Municipalities." Thesis, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/10539/21027.
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A Research Report submitted to the Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of the Witwatersrand, in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of the Built Environment in Housing.
APRIL 2016One of the most critical housing issues of concern today is the continued proliferation of informal settlements and the failure of government to meet the housing demand. Party to the United Nations Millennium Development Goals, which includes the goal to improve the lives of at least 100 million slum dwellers by 2020 introduced the Upgrading of Informal Settlements Programme (UISP). Despite the introduction of this new paradigm shift, its implementation has been minimal. This report investigates: if metropolitan municipalities are implementing the programme and the underlying challenges faced by municipalities in implementation. The study points to the importance of the 5 crucial variables: Policy content, context, commitment, capacity and coalitions and clients in implementation. The research made use of qualitative methods, which included literature review of books, academic and media articles. The people interviewed comprised of political leaders, both senior and junior officials of the Municipalities and former employees of the City of Johannesburg, all tasked with informal settlement intervention implementation. The data collected was analysed using cross comparison between the various municipal officials’ responses, evaluating officials’ interpretation against policy interpretation, analysing the complexities of the policy, teasing out the comparisons, summarising data in order to make sense of what has been collected, identifying and classifying key concepts that emerge from the interviews, sorting data obtained through semi-structured interviews into smaller units in order to interpret how the two municipalities interpret and implement the programme (Gray, 2004:210), categorising data in order to understand the funding mechanisms used by the various municipalities and using the key concepts for descriptive analysis. Based on the findings of the study it was concluded that the Municipality has not been implementing UISP as per the housing code, however it has been utilising formalisation as an intervention in its informal settlement. The findings of the current study provide answers to the guiding research questions on whether municipalities are implementing UISP and interventions within the two municipalities. The conclusion is that both municipalities are not implementing UISP. However they have their own interventions which are biased toward the realities of project managers rather than the organized informal settlement communities thus disconnecting from the premise of UISP. The envisaged limitation was getting hold of municipal officials as this research was conducted in the first quarter of the new financial year and municipal officials were engaged in strategic meetings. This is an unfortunate limitation that could not be avoided therefore interviews especially in EMM were not carried out as planned but as and when the contact persons were available. This resulted in only 5 officials being interviewed as compared to the anticipated number. Secondly, one of the municipalities that the research was conducted on was reluctant to give out information.
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Bayer, Jeremy. "A phenomenological study of a sample of young Black players in the transformation process of cricket in Gauteng." Thesis, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10530/555.
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Submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree
MA (Counselling Psychology) at the University of Zululand, 2010.This South African study used a phenomenological approach which researched lived experiences of twenty Black cricketers in the Gauteng region who have been or are currently involved in the transformation process. Data was collected in the form of one-on-one tape recorded interviews from a pre-determined list of qualitative questions. This study explores the factors that are motivating Blacks in Gauteng to take up and play cricket and subsequently persist or drop out; how they have experienced the transformation process; whether or not they consider that they have progressed in the transformation process. The study provides an insight into these young Black Gauteng cricketers‟ perspectives of how Gauteng Cricket Board could make transformation work more effectively and efficiently and contribute meaningfully to the transformation process. This will aid in finding additional explanations to the challenges surrounding meaningful transformation in Gauteng cricket and could hopefully bring a more holistic approach to the issue of transformation. Five themes emerged from the participants‟ responses, namely: Theme one: Dearth of support and resources There are different aspects that are important in the development of a cricketer. A player may have the technical cricketing skills and the talent but a holistic perspective is also necessary. With insufficient off-field requirements that they are experiencing - such as family and community support, cricketing facilities, good cricketing equipment, and independence to travel to and from games - participants say their success in the game is affected negatively. Theme two: Frustration, hopelessness and despair Participants were critical of the transformation process in Gauteng. Relocating to, for example, the Eastern Cape appears to be for many participants their only hope of progression within cricket teams. This continues to entrench their attitude of hopelessness, despair and hurt towards the Gauteng Cricket Board, because the participants‟ views are that there is strong Black cricketing talent in Gauteng. Their frustration is that they contend that transformation in Gauteng is only window dressing. Theme three: Lack of commitment by Gauteng Cricket Board The participants believe there is less focus by the Gauteng Cricket Board on older Black players; they evidence the Gauteng Cricket Board buying players, specifically Coloured players, from other provinces; they experience poor communication and a lack of opportunities; they believe Gauteng Cricket is not doing enough to help Black players progress within the cricket structures; according to them, transformation is not taking place in Gauteng Cricket and is weak in the under-19 structures; they believe Gauteng Cricket does not have enough faith in Black Gauteng cricketers; they feel the Gauteng Cricket structures are weak and are not working efficiently and; Gauteng Cricket is in need of good leadership. Theme four: Increasing racial divide instead of unifying Thirteen participants made ongoing comparisons with their White counterparts, whom these Black players position as being more privileged than them in cricketing terms - even though the directive from the South African Government is to progress transformation. These Black players see the racial integration of the game of cricket more as a comparison and competition between themselves and their White counterparts rather than as unification. Theme five: Value of cricket in personal development and adding value to one’s life The participants cited their learning experiences in cricket as affording them the following: Interacting with people of all races; learning to set a good example; greater self-awareness; learning to make wise decisions; persistence; self-discipline; confidence; tolerance; strengthening of character; self-respect; commitment; aspiring to a greater lifestyle; acquiring leadership skills and educational opportunities; being empowered and empowering others and working together; playing for the team and; acquiring the ability to trust others. The findings of this research allow for a holistic framework that could be developed in conjunction with the Gauteng Cricket Board to help progress transformation in cricket in Gauteng and, therefore, South Africa.
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Opaleye, Oladele Solomon. "Identifying labour risks on construction sites in Gauteng." 2014. http://encore.tut.ac.za/iii/cpro/DigitalItemViewPage.external?sp=1001378.
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M. Tech. Construction ManagementSemi-skilled labourers are group of construction workers that are more prone to risks especially falls from heights, which is the basic motive for this study. Falls from heights could be classified as a safety risk compared to other risks that workers experienced in other economic disciplines. The purpose of this study is to identify the major risks encountered by semi-skilled labourers on construction sites in Gauteng and to make recommendations to mitigate the adverse impacts thereof.
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Steynberg, P. J. "A new terminal at Lanseria International Airport, Gauteng." 2008. http://encore.tut.ac.za/iii/cpro/DigitalItemViewPage.external?sp=1000843.
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Thesis (MTech. degree in Architecture Applied Design)--Tshwane University of Technology, 2008The need for upgrading Lanseria International Airport is becoming increasingly important; not only to lighten the load of the overflowing OR Tambo International Airport, but also to establish a viable alternative commercial airport facility for the Gauteng region. This study was started by analysing the most recent statistical data relevant to the context of the project, augmented by the studying of three diverse international precedents. These revealed and highlighted the major design challenges inherent in designing a new terminal servicing both domestic and international air traffic. The process of sizing accurately, and planning and designing this facility appropriately, resulted in uncovering a proliferation of related architectural issues to be researched as generators for the design of this specific building typology.
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Mabena, Confidence. "Drug delivery problems to TB patients in Gauteng." Thesis, 2014.
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After declining for many years, the incidence of tuberculosis (TB) is on the increase
again. With TB resurgence there is also resistance of some TB strains to the commonly
used TB drugs. This condition is kno wn as multi-drug resistance tuberculosis (MDR TB).
Among all factors that increase TB and MDR TB, treatment compliance and completion
is the greatest challenge. MDR TB is mainly caused by poor adherence to TB treatment
by either the patient or the prescriber.
In order to improve patient adherence to treatment. Directly Observed Therapy (DOT)
has been implemented in many countries including South Africa. DOT means that each
consumption of TB drugs by the patient is observed by a reliable person. Even with DOT
in place, many patients still do not adhere to the prescribed treatment.
This study aimed at determining from health workers the following:
• Problems experienced by the health workers when giving treatment to TB patients,
• causes for non-adherence to TB treatment, and
• what could be done to make DOT more effective.
A questionnaire was used to gather information. Ail clinics rendering TB services in
Gauteng were considered in this study. Two questionnaires were sent to each of
the 138 participating clinics and had to be completed by any two health workers involved
in the treatment of TB patients. Only 69 of the 276 questionnaires sent, were returned
completed (25%).
Information gathered from the questionnaires revealed that patients seen at TB clinics in
Gauteng came from various residential areas including townships, suburban rural and
informal settlement. The Pearson chi squared test showed that there was no association
between the percentage of patients who completed treatment and the number of patients
seen at a clinic, or between the percentage of patients who completed treatment and the
working hours at a particular clinic.
The main cause of non-compliance shown by the results of this study was that patients
discontinued treatment as soon as they felt better. Other causes of non-compliance
mentioned by health workers included patient denial of having TB, ignorance, long
treatment periods and many drugs that were to be taken during treatment. Health workers
revealed that the main problem experienced in giving treatment to TB patients was that of
deiaulting. The majority of these respondents suggested education as one way of making
DOT more effective.
In terms o f this study, it can be concluded that education on TB at various levels namely
the patient, the health care worker and the community, is recommended. Education on the
disease TB and its optimal treatment will improve patient compliance, decrease
defaulting in delivering TB drugs to patients and make DOT more effective.
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"The management of football development programmes in Gauteng." Thesis, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10210/3061.
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M.Comm.South Africa are the proud hosts of the FIFA 2010 Football World Cup™, and deservedly so. A significant effort has been placed in winning the bid and continues this continues to be the situation as construction and infrastructure are being put in place for event. Time is fast becoming limited, now with just less than three years to go, proper development is essential. Outside the rush and pressure to be ready for this event and the economic benefits that that are attached, the opportunity exists to divert some of that momentum into something that will last way beyond 2010 – sustainable youth development programmes and football clubs. This entails that grassroots development and youth football development programs are structured and sustainable in order for well-rounded, well-developed players to graduate from it for many years to come. This study set out to ascertain the extent to which business management principles are applied in the management of football, as well as to explore the availability and applicability of policies and programmes provided by government and the national federation. The exact population size was extremely challenging to determine, largely due to insufficient and non-centralised record keeping by national and regional administrators. A sample size of 30 (n=30) that was geographically representative of Gauteng, was drawn. Researcher-administered interviews, with questionnaires, were used in the investigation. Meaningful insight was provided in the fact that only 33% of the respondents were aware of the White Paper on Sport and Recreation South Africa and indicated that there was a degree of alignment to it. The study highlighted the fact that while this document, and other policies regulating and supporting sport and sport development nationally are available, the respondents indicated a general lack of knowledge of these tools made available by the South African Department for Sport and Recreation and its partners. The National Federation, SAFA, devote little effort to football development programmes and while strides are being made in this regard, the increments of success are very small and potential benefits do not materialise. One further aspect concluded from the study was the lack of a clear understanding of what sport development, and football in particular, encompasses, and thus what a development programme should include. Current football programmes were found to be lacking with regard to the holistic development of players, as well as coaches, administrators and officials, in areas that extend beyond the tactical and technical aspects of football.
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"Self-esteem in delinquent-prone adolescents in Gauteng." Thesis, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1960.
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D.Ed.Delinquent-prone behaviour amongst the adolescent school population has become a serious problem in South Africa. From the reports in the media, it would seem that many adolescents cannot conform to the demands of society and, consequently, become involved in acts, which may be punishable by law. These acts include illegal substance abuse, stealing, fighting, aggravated assault and bullying of both educators and learners. In this respect, it must be noted that, although society at large tends to highlight delinquent acts of adolescents, very little is discussed about adolescents’ self-esteem or the factors that may have influenced them to perform these acts. Therefore, in order to prevent delinquent behaviour from escalating in our society and perpetuating the vicious cycle, educational psychologists will have to devise ways to understand and identify self-esteem and its contribution to violent behaviour in adolescents, and to prevent these behaviours before they become too ingrained in youths at risk. Taking the above into account, the research problem focused on the nature of self-esteem in delinquent-prone adolescents and how it manifests in their behaviour. Furthermore, the question arose as to what intervention programme could be developed for educational psychologists to render assistance and support to delinquent-prone adolescents, in order to prevent or to change problematic behaviour. This research aimed at exploring and describing the nature of self-esteem in delinquent-prone adolescents, how the self-esteem manifests itself in their behaviour, and to examine the factors that influence the self-esteem of delinquent-prone adolescents. Based on the findings of the study, an intervention programme was developed for educational psychologists to render assistance and support to delinquent-prone adolescents in order to prevent or change problematic behaviour. The research was done through the use of qualitative research strategies, which included a literature review, delinquent-prone adolescents’ written life stories, their responses to an incomplete sentence questionnaire and interviews conducted with participants, and which included the delinquent-prone adolescents themselves, their parents/guardians and housemothers, their educators and principal, the social worker and other parents/guardians of delinquent-prone adolescents who were not selected for this study. For this study, a sample of twenty adolescents, who were between the ages of fourteen and eighteen years, was selected from two secondary schools for this study. The only criteria that were used in the selection of these secondary school adolescents were that they presented with delinquent-prone behaviour. This sample was selected by the social worker at the orphanage and the principal of one of the schools, because they knew these adolescents well. Five categories were identified through data analysis, namely the nature of the self-esteem, feelings, internalised thoughts, delinquent-prone behaviour and significant relationships. The findings indicated that these delinquent-prone adolescents do have low self-esteem. Their feelings and internalised thoughts revealed attitudes and experiences commonly linked with low self-esteem in relevant literature. This low self-esteem manifested itself in their delinquent-prone behaviour, which was categorised as disobedient, covert and overt behaviour. The significant relationships highlighted that, although their peers influenced them to some extent, it was the significant adults in their lives, namely their housemothers, parents/guardians, caregivers and educators who were mentioned mostly in their responses. These significant adults do not appear to have fulfilled their responsibilities adequately, either because they do not know how to or because they do not have sufficient time, or because they themselves are overwhelmed with problems surrounding these adolescents. The findings of this study may not be generalised to other delinquent-prone adolescents, due to the small sample size. However, the research-design chapter did provide an audit trail, which may enable other researchers to determine to what extent their situation is similar to that in this study. What was significant to note was that primary caregivers of these adolescents (housemothers and parents/guardians) and educators seem to be in an ideal position to improve the adolescents’ internal and external environment, in order to enhance their self-esteem. A school-based intervention programme, based on the findings, was developed for educational psychologists to render assistance and support to delinquent-prone adolescents, their primary caregivers (parents/guardians, housemothers or caregivers) and educators in order to prevent or change the adolescents’ delinquent-prone behaviour. The principal areas aimed at enhancing self-awareness, motivation and empowerment, communication, assertiveness, conflict resolution and anger management skills. Other important areas aimed at helping adolescents with grieving and improving emotional intelligence. There are not many (if any) school-based intervention programmes for primary caregivers, educators and delinquent-prone adolescents, to assist the latter to enhance their self-esteem. While the implementation of the suggested programme may be costly, schools need to take the initiative in finding practical solutions at little or no cost by using the voluntary services of social workers or psychologists completing their internships. Measures are needed urgently to curb delinquent-prone behaviour in adolescents. What also became clear, however, was that many delinquent-prone adolescents experience a lack of love, and rejection. It seems justified to argue that support for, and acceptance of, children, maintained constantly, would prevent unacceptable behaviour, at least in some instances. One should not have to hear any child say, “I am tired of looking for love”.
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"Perceptions of change at motor dealerships in Gauteng." Thesis, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10210/3452.
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M.Comm.Change is inevitable in today’s world. Multinational companies are constantly being forced to adapt in order to survive. When companies are not able to adjust to the changing environment they run the risk of becoming obsolete. When General Motors (GM) returned to South Africa and bought back Delta Motors Corporation (DMC) in 2004, dealers were faced with new procedures, policies and management styles. This study aimed to establish how GM dealers viewed change, by exploring their views on the Delta Motors takeover in 2004. Five dealerships participated in the study and 15 employees were interviewed. The results were analysed through content analysis. Recommendations are made with regard to addressing the change process and the difficulties that accompany it. The study reinforces the importance of communication, planning and employee development in a change process. By encouraging involvement, people own the change process and do not feel that change is being forced upon them. Although change is critical, research shows that it is a complex process that needs to be planned thoroughly. This research includes lessons learned from the change process that GM went through when it took over from DMC.
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Matsoma, Ntombizodwa Jolinah. "Demand planning practices in the Gauteng clothing industry." Diss., 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/22324.
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The clothing industry is multifaceted and is characterised by garments with a short life cycle, unstable customer needs and varying fashion styles. This affects the accuracy of demand planning. In SA, the clothing industry has experienced a decline in the number of clothing manufacturers and manufacturing outputs as well as fluctuations in employment. This study investigates demand planning practices in the Gauteng clothing industry. A descriptive and exploratory study was conducted based on a semi-structured questionnaire. The structured data was descriptively analysed using SPSS and inferentially analysed using the Kruskal‒Wallis test as well as content analysis for the unstructured questions. The findings revealed that demand planning practices in the Gauteng clothing industry are conducted using the hierarchical and optimal demand planning approaches. The results also revealed that there are certain factors which affect the way demand planning is conducted in the clothing industry in Gauteng. These factors includes: scheduling, fashion clothes, point of sale system, imports, estimation, recession and lead time. Furthermore, the study revealed that there are differences in the factors affecting demand planning regarding the three key clothing stakeholders (fabric suppliers, clothing manufacturers and fashion designers). The study revealed that key demand planning practices employed in the Gauteng clothing industry are production planning, uncertainty prevention, forecasting and production machine capabilities. These practices are important attributes of the hierarchical and optimal demand planning approaches. The study recommends that the hierarchical demand planning approach is more effective when planning for basic clothes (which involved planning horizon of twelve months), while the optimal demand planning approach is effective when planning for fashion clothes (which involved planning horizon of six months). The study recommends that the Gauteng clothing industry should consider factors which affect demand planning when planning for customers' needs as they affect the level of productivity in the organisation.Entrepreneurship Supply Chain Transport Tourism and Logistics Management
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Bayingana, Blaise. "Evaluation of anaesthetic services in selected Gauteng hospital." Thesis, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10539/23261.
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A research report submitted to the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Medicine in the branch of Anaesthesiology.
Johannesburg, 2017Anaesthesia is an important aspect of clinical medicine. The quality, safety, education and training in anaesthesia have an impact on the outcome of patient care. The overall aim of the study was to evaluate anaesthetic services in selected Gauteng hospitals. This study was done in two parts. Part 1 evaluated the level of training of doctors administering anaesthesia, the range of procedures performed and the perception of training adequacy for the anaesthesia they administered. Part 2 of the study reviewed a total number of 585 procedures performed over a two week period in August 2015. Procedures performed and type of anaesthesia employed as well as the length of stay post the procedure were analysed. The majority of doctors, 72.4%, administering anaesthesia had neither an anaesthetic postgraduate qualification nor any recognised resuscitation certificate such as ACLS or ATLS. Although 58.6 % of doctors felt that the training they had received was adequate for the type of surgical cases they were expected to anaesthetise, some junior doctors highlighted inadequate supervision. The majority of procedures, 47.4%, were obstetrics caesarean sections, of which 96.0% were performed under spinal anaesthesia. There was no statistically significant difference in length of stay between obstetric patients who had either a general or spinal anaesthesia. Anaesthetic records were retrieved in 97.8% of the cases. Post-operative observations were recorded prior to discharge from the recovery room in 97.2% of patients. There were no anaesthetic related complications reported or noted during the two week study period. The majority of doctors were not trained in anaesthesia, however no complications occurred during the study period. Furthermore, the majority of procedures done were obstetrics using spinal anaesthesia. This is in contrast to the Green-Thompson (1) study that found that the majority of obstetric cases were done under general anaesthesia. There was also a substantial improvement in record keeping.
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