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Dlamini, Joe. "Rural malls changing the retail landscape in Limpopo." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/79341.
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Thesis (MDF)--Stellenbosch University, 2012.The influx of malls into townships and rural villages post-1994 is well-documented, and researchers such as McGaffen (2010) have attributed this influx to the rising buying power of the Black middle class and other poverty intervention programs created by the government. The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of establishing malls in rural Limpopo on spazas and general dealers. Furthermore, the study also evaluated the responses of both spazas and general dealers to competition from the malls. In this regard, 50 outlets composed of 25 spazas and 25 general dealers were interviewed face-to-face on their premises. These in-depth interviews were conducted using the semi-interview guidelines to gain the views of the store owners on the impact of malls in areas such profitability, employment, and the products sold in their outlets. The research further evaluated strategies employed by these outlets in order to cope with the competition from the malls. The main findings were that malls do have an impact on profitability, employment, and the products of both the spazas and general dealers. Similarly, the impact on customers was a mixed bag in that some establishments experienced a decline in the number of customers using their outlets, while at least one spaza shop saw an increase in the number of customers. Finally, the spazas and general dealers employed a number of strategies, such credit facilities, longer operating hours, and focusing on products generally not sold in the mall, in order to counter the impact of competition from the malls.
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Rhoda, Anthea. "The rehabilitation of stroke patients at community health centres in the Western Cape." Thesis, University of the Western Cape, 2010. http://etd.uwc.ac.za/index.php?module=etd&action=viewtitle&id=gen8Srv25Nme4_5654_1318838292.
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The rehabilitation of stroke patients can occur at different settings. These include in-patient settings, such as stroke units or general rehabilitation wards and out-patient settings, such as out-patient departments attached to hospitals, day hospital departments and the patientsâ home. In South-Africa, day hospitals have been upgraded and are now referred to as Community Health Centres which provide comprehensive health services to the population. In the Western Cape these centres are faced with the rehabilitation of stroke patients who have been discharged early from hospital during the acute stage or who have never been admitted to hospitals. To date there is a lack of best practice guidelines and formal evaluations in terms of efficacy and effectiveness of rehabilitation at these centres. The aim of the study was therefore to investigate the rehabilitation of stroke patients at Community Health Centres in the Metropole Region of the Western Cape. The structure, process and outcomes (SPO) model was used as a conceptual framework in this study.
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Magooa, Raphaahle Mavis. "Management challenges of Thusong Service Centres in Greater Tubatse Municipality of the Limpopo Province." Thesis, University of Limpopo (Turfloop Campus), 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10386/745.
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Thesis (M.Dev.) --University of Limpopo, 2011Thusong Service Centres, which were previously known as Multi Purpose Community Centres, have been established country wide to strengthen community access to both government and civil society partners’ information and services. The Thusong Service Centre approach purport to bring basket services to communities under one roof. The service basket includes application of vital documents such as birth and death certificates, primary health care services, business initiatives, information and communication technology, applications of pensions, benefits and grants. They assert to refocus government services to meeting the basic needs of the people particularly those in rural and other disadvantaged areas. The one stop programme follows the decentralised service delivery model of the government which ensures that people spend fewer resources to access information and services. To the contrary, people still travel distances to access government services and information despite the existence of these facilities. The focus of this study is on management challenges of Thusong Service centres in Greater Tubatse Municipality in Limpopo Province. The findings indicate amongst others, lack of proper handing over of the facilities from The Department of Public Works to Greater Tubatse Municipality, Lack of Human and Financial resources that the Municipality dedicated to the programme and general poor management and coordination of the programme. Communities are then subjected to infrequent and inconsistent service provision as a result.
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Mbowana, Padnah Thandekile. "An assessment of governmental interventions in maintaining victim empowerment centres." Thesis, University of Limpopo, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/10386/1538.
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Thesis (MPA.) -- University of Limpopo, 2016This study sought to investigate governmental intervention in maintaining the victim empowerment centres of the Bohlabela Municipality in Mpumalanga. The issue is contemporary and as a social worker the author can confirm that this scourge still affects our society today and understanding government interventions is useful in terms of ensuring that they work as effectively as possible to assist citizens in the discharge of their mandate. The study uses a qualitative approach. Data collection was through interviews and a questionnaire which had open-ended questions. This research design had been chosen because it has allowed to give solid descriptions and narratives to come out from the real life experiences of social workers and victims of domestic violence as well as the challenges associated with the implementation of the victim empowerment programme. To that end, a phenomenological paradigm was adopted to achieve that ambition. The findings of the study indicate that there are acute challenges which the three centres face and these include a lack of funding, poor structure and poor marketing. The recommendations provided are intended to contribute to the centres’ viability and provide effective services in the communities in which they operate. To that end, there is a need for the government to deploy more resources such as funds, infrastructure, equipment and permanent staff as well as the establishment of permanent structures at these centres to ensure their effectiveness. Additionally, the study found that there is a need for intensive and extensive publicity and marketing of the Victim Empowerment Programmes and Victim Empowerment Centres to increase their visibility and ultimately accessibility. The study found that the centres should ideally be managed by an administrator with clinical staff, a nurse and a police officer and/or a member from the judiciary and the centres should be attached to either hospitals or police stations working at extended hours.
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Snyman, Lourens F. "Optimising geographic accessibility in rural areas : a case study of the Thusong Service Centres in Limpopo province." Diss., University of Pretoria, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/61464.
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This research presents a novel method to assess the availability and geographic accessibility of Thusong Service Centres and Thusong Service Clusters in Limpopo province.
The distances that people in urban and rural areas travel to their nearest Thusong Service Centre or Cluster were compared. Accessibility in rural areas was optimised by identifying additional locations where accessibility was inadequate and where the establishment of additional Thusong Service Centres and Clusters could improve accessibility.
The novel method to measure geographic accessibility considers factors such as population size and density, as well as the availability of roads. Since rural areas in Limpopo province tend to have limited road infrastructure, people are likely to travel between settlements on unofficial trails and footpaths that are not mapped. To include an approximated representation of these trails and footpaths in the overall travel network, a triangular irregular network was created to connect rural settlements to each other, as well as to the road network. Natural barriers, such as mountain ranges and large rivers or dams were also considered.
Optimal locations were identified through different facility location procedures in a geographic information system. The objective was to identify the minimum number of additional locations for Service Centres that would maximise accessibility in the province.
Results emanating from this research indicate that accessibility to Thusong Service Centres and Clusters is uneven between urban and rural settlements. People in rural areas need to travel significantly further to their nearest Service Centre compared to those living in urban areas. In order to increase accessibility in rural areas and to achieve a more equitable distribution of Service Centres across the province, five optimal locations were identified.Dissertation (MA)--University of Pretoria, 2017.
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Sellschop, Ingrid. "Key factors impacting on the development of physically disabled athletes in Limpopo province." Thesis, Stellenbosch : University Stellenbosch, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/4607.
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Thesis (MScMedSc)--University of Stellenbosch, 2009.Thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Medical Science. (rehabilitation) at the University of Stellenbosch
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: For physically disabled learners to achieve successful participation in sport requires the synergistic interaction of many diverse factors. The Limpopo province of South Africa produces fewer physically disabled athletes at the junior, senior and elite levels than any other province in South Africa. This study identifies and examines the key aspects that affected the development of physically disabled athletes in the Limpopo province in 2006/2007. Factors that both facilitate or inhibit the development of physically disabled athletes in the province are identified and discussed. This highlights aspects that need to be addressed in seeking to bridge the gap between current deficiencies and an optimised future for participants in disabled sport in Limpopo province. The study is descriptive, using a case-study design as part of a situational analysis. Physically disabled athletes from one school were selected using a convenience sample and key informants were selected through purposive sampling. Questionnaires were completed by ten physically disabled athletes as well as by staff involved in their athletic development. Interviews were also conducted among key informants from the sport and education sectors. The questionnaires were analysed quantitatively and the interviews underwent qualitative content analysis. The findings indicated that there are seven critical areas/key factors influencing the development of physically disabled athletes in Limpopo province. These are: 1. Support systems; 2. Sports participation; 3. Attitudinal facilitators and barriers; 4. Environmental accessibility; 5. Resources; 6. Education and training; 7. Politics. The above elements impacting on the development of physically disabled athletes in Limpopo province are compared with the five key areas of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Development Model. It was found that numerous challenges exist in Limpopo, namely: a lack of sufficient humanresource capacity, funding, sponsorships and the necessary financial resources for adequate infrastructure sustainability and support services. Therefore, in order for physically disabled athletes in Limpopo province to be successfully developed within the framework of the IPC Development Model, the challenges and key factors/critical areas identified by this study need to be addressed. The following recommendations were made following the outcomes of the study: 1. Establish a discussion forum for all stakeholders; 2. Take steps to elevate the status of sport for physically disabled athletes in Limpopo province; 3. Improve the co-operation between sports federations, government departments and disabled people’s organisations Limpopo province; 4. Educate stakeholders; 5. Improve coaching expertise and knowledge; 6. Have specialist rehabilitation expertise in the LSEN schools; 7. Monitor and evaluate sports programmes.
AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Die deelname van fisiek-gestremde leerders aan sport het verskeie aspekte wat wedersyds verband hou. Die interaksie van hierdie aspekte is noodsaaklik om ‘n suksesvolle uitkoms te verseker. Hierdie tesis identifiseer en ondersoek die sleutelaspekte wat ‘n impak het op die ontwikkeling van fisiek-gestremde atlete in die Limpopo provinsie van Suid-Afrika in 2006/2007. Dit is bekend dat hierdie provinsie heelwat minder fisiek-gestremde atlete op junior, senior en elite vlak lewer as enige ander provinsie in die land Faktore wat hierdie studiegroep se ontwikkeling bevorder, sowel as die faktore wat dit benadeel,, word in hierdie tesis geïdentifiseer en bespreek. Dié bespreking is van nut vir die identifisering van huidige probleemareas, wat spesifieke aandag sal verg om die vooruitsigte vir gestremde atlete in die provinsie te verbeter. Die tesis is beskrywend van aard en maak gebruik van ’n gevallestudieformaat en omstandigheidsontleding. ’n Gerieflikheidsteekproef van fisiek-gestremde atlete is by een skool gekies terwyl ’n versameling van sleutel inligtingsbronne doelgerig geïdentifiseer is. Vraelyste is deur tien fisiek-gestremde atlete, sowel as personeellede betrokke by hulle atletiese ontwikkeling, voltooi. Onderhoude is ook gevoer met sleutelinformante in die Sporten Onderwyssektore. Die vraelyste is kwantitatief ontleed met die hulp van Professor Nel van die Departement Statistiek aan die Universiteit Stellenbosch, terwyl transkripsies van die onderhoude kwalitatief geëvalueer is. Die bevindinge het daarop gedui dat daar sewe sleutelfaktore is wat die ontwikkeling van fisiek-gestremde atlete in hierdie provinsie beïnvloed: 1. Ondersteuningstelsels; 2. Sport deelname; 3. Omgewingstoeganglikheid; 4. Onderwys en opleiding; 5. Gesindhede en struikelblokke; 6. Bronne; en 7. Politiek. Die invloed wat hierdie aspekte op die ontwikkeling van fisiek-gestremde atlete in Limpopo provinsie uitoefen, word met die vyf sleutelgebiede van die Internasionale Paralimpiese komitee se Ontwikkelingsmodel vergelyk. Dit is bevind dat talle uitdagings Limpopo provinsie in die gesig staar, naamlik, ’n gebrek aan menslike hulpbronne, ’n tekort aan befondsing en borgskappe asook ontoereikende finansiële voorsiening om behoorlike infrastruktuur te verskaf. Dus, om fisiek-gestremde atlete in Limpopo provinsie die geleentheid te bied om binne die voorgeskrewe raamwerk van die Internasionale Paralimpiese Ontwikkelingsmodel te vorder, moet aandag geskenk word aan die sleutelfaktore en tekortkominge wat hierdie studie identifiseer. Die volgende aanbevelings word gemaak : 1. Vestig ‘n gespreksforum vir alle belanghebbendes; 2. Neem die nodige stappe vir die opheffing van die status van sport vir fisiek-gestremde atlete in die Limpopo provinsie; 3. Verbeter die samewerking tussen Sportfederasies, Staatsdepartemente en Organisasies vir Gestremde Persone in die Limpopo provinsie; 4. Lei alle belanghebbendes op; 5. Verbeter afrigtingskundigheid; 6. Sorg vir spesialis rehabilitasiekundigheid by die LSEN-skole; en 7. Moniteer en evalueer sportprogram.
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Biggs, Debbie Lynn. "Health promotion needs of stroke patients accessing community health centres in the metropole region of the Western Cape." Thesis, University of the Western Cape, 2005. http://etd.uwc.ac.za/index.php?module=etd&.
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Stroke is the third leading cause of death and a major cause of disability in most societies. Individuals with physical disabilities are at risk of secondary complications due to the impact of the disability, which may be exacerbated by poor lifestyle choices. Although disabled persons desire to engage in wellnessenhancing activities, limited programmes based on their health promotion needs&rsquoassessment have been developed. The aim of the present study is to determine the health promotion needs of stroke patients accessing selected Community Health Centres in the Metropole region of the Western Cape. A cross-sectional survey, utilizing a self-administered questionnaire and in depth interviews with a purposively selected sample was used to collect the data. The quantitative data was analysed using Microsoft Excel ®
. Means, standard deviations and percentages were calculated for descriptive purposes and the chi-square test was used to test for associations between socio-demographic and health-related variables. Audiotape interviews were transcribed verbatim, the emerging ideas were reduced to topics, categories and themes and finally interpreted. In order to qualify for between-method triangulation used in the study, complementary strengths were identified by comparing textual qualitative data with numerical quantitative results and vice versa. The quantitative analysis revealed that the participants were engaging in health risk behaviours such as physical inactivity, substance usage, non-compliance to medication use and inappropriate diet modification. Lack of financial resources, facilities and access to information predisposed them to involvement in risky health behaviours. In-depth interviews supported the quantitative findings and revealed that numerous participants&rsquo
suffered from depression and frustration as a result of having a stroke. The necessary ethical considerations were upheld. The outcome of the study could contribute to the need to develop, encourage and promote wellness-enhancing behaviours and activities to improve the participants&rsquo
health status and ultimate quality of life.
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Maphutha, Murendeni. "Challenges faced by Community-Based Rehabilitation Caregivers for person with disabilities in Vhembe District, South Africa." Diss., 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/11602/726.
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Background: Globally, more than one billion people, or approximately 15% of the world’s population are living with some form of disability and 80% of them are found in developing countries. There are different types of disability; these include sensory, neurological, physical, intellectual, cognitive and psychiatric disabilities. Persons with disabilities may require specialized care, resources and commitment which place a very high demand of time and responsibilities on the one caring for them. Therefore, Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR) was promoted by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as a strategy to respond to the needs of persons with disabilities, through the provision of basic services at community level, particularly in developing countries with limited resources. Methodology: The purpose of this study was to explore and describe the challenges faced by Community-Based Rehabilitation caregivers for persons with disabilities in Vhembe District, South Africa. A qualitative phenomenological design was used to explore and develop an in-depth understanding of the CBR caregiver’s challenges. The study was conducted in three Community-Based Rehabilitation centres located within Vhembe District with a sample size of six caregivers who were purposively selected. An interview guide was developed as an instrument for data collection. Data was collected through in-depth individual interviews and analyzed using thematic analysis. Results: Six main themes emerged from the data which shed light on the CBR caregiver’s challenges, namely; Poor relationships between caregivers, government v department and families, unavailability of material and human resources, poor funding system, caregivers’ well-being, education and training and the coping strategies of CBR caregivers Conclusion: This study pointed out that there is a need for intervention from different stakeholders such as government departments, family members of persons with disability, and the community members as well for CBR caregiver’s challenges to be resolved or minimized.
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Ngoveni, Jamela. "The impact of the rehabilitation programme for cerebral palsy patients admitted into a care centre, Mopani, South Africa." Diss., 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1158.
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Worldwide there are millions of children and adolescents with adisability. The United Nations Children’s Fund estimates the worldwide prevalence to be 150 million children under 18 years older, the World Health Organization also estimates that there are 93 million children with impairment. This study focused at describing the impact of rehabilitation programme for the young adult living with cerebral palsy admitted in a care centre Mopani District, South Africa. The study utilized a quantitative, descriptive cross-sectional survey method. Data was collected using an observational check list. The target population is young adults’ aged 18- 35 yearswith cerebral palsy in a Care Centre. Sampling was not necessary in this study since the targeted population was small in number. Confidentiality of respondents’ information was maintained where study subjects wereidentifiedusing codes. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and the results of the analysis are presented in the form of tables and charts to enhance clarity. The results are presented according to the objectives. The conclusion and recommendationswere made based on the findings. The study results show that there were more females than males (ratio 3:1) and the range of age distribution was 20 to 37 years. The study also finds out that cerebral palsy condition was accompanied by other complications such as blindness, mental retardation, epilepsy and hydrocephalus. The study indicated that rehabilitation can only have minimal effects but it can improve the quality of life of the patient. With regard to communication outcome of the rehabilitation programme it indicates progress following rehabilitation between 57% and 80% could use expressive language and follow basic instructions. The study also observed that patients made a steady improvement right through from those who spent 4 to 8 years to those who had been there for long, 15 years and above. Since cerebral palsy can affect motor development as well as social development, the rehabilitation seems beneficial to focus on intervention programme on the cognitive stimulation of children and young adults with cerebral palsy.
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Gwatimba, Leah. "An evaluation of the effectiveness of the juvenile justice system in rehabilitating the youth in South Africa: a case study of Bosasa Youth Development Centre's Diversion Programmes in Polokwane." Diss., 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/11602/791.
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Boniface, Dean. "Productive minescape : the rehabilitative and productive relationship between architecture, an open cast mining landscape and the subsistence farming communities, Mogalakwena, Limpopo." Thesis, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10210/10305.
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M.Tech. (Architectural Technology)This project is an architectural response to a setting shared by an active open cast platinum mine and the surrounding rural traditional subsistence farming communities located in the Mogalakwena municipality, Limpopo Province. The area is characterised by its mine waste landscape and large open cast pits, all of which are remnants of the process of open cast mining. The Mogalakwena communities’ economic livelihood is largely dependent on agricultural land. This land is reducing, partly due to the establishment and expansion of the mine and partly to the increased growth rate of the surrounding communities. This project argues that the remnants of the mining industry (particularly open cast pits, mine waste rock and infrastructure) need not be redundant and can be reused and rehabilitated to result in productive outcomes by establishing the necessary systemic strategy for transposed use. It contends that the proposed reconfi gured mining infrastructure programs can be responsive to context (history, environment and communities), climate and natural processes of the area. In testing the strength of this argument, diff erent research investigations and theories were used as was appropriate to each area of research in this topic. These included, among others, investigations into the history and context of both the mining industry generally, including its legislative context, and the site specifi cally. Considerations of the embedded memory of the site were taken into account. Theories which assisted in leading to a proposed strategy for the site on a contextual scale included theories relating to contextual productive systems, continuous productive urban landscapes, permaculture and biomimicry, augmented landscapes, entropic architecture, architecture as a machine and the mortality of architecture. Ultimately, a proposed solution as an architectural product was sought. The following questions had to be answered in a eff orts to produce an appropriate architectural response to the site and its challenges: 1. How can the role of architecture reconfigure the redundant, disused mine waste landscape so as to harness a rehabilitative and productive system and how can that system be managed by the design? 2. How can contemporary rural agricultural projects be challenged to form new typologies that empower the communities to provide for their own present and future needs? 3. How can architecture as a system be designed to outlast the temporality of its program to transform a redundant open cast mining landscape into a productive landscape? The architectural intervention is a design of reconfi gured structures aimed at facilitating a productive and sustainable environment for agricultural advancement, in order to rehabilitate the existing “minescape” (industrially altered mining land), and reconcile the use of this land with the history of subsistence farming as practiced by members of the surrounding communities. The proposed architectural product strives to create a site and context responsive architectural program or system by fusing technological strategies into the body of architecture that are essentially environmental. It aims to employ air, water, sun, and earth to augment the productive relationship between architecture and the “minescaped” terrain, thereby creating a Productive Minescape, which yields tangible positive by-products such as agriculture, renewable energy, water treatment and harvesting systems, among others. Other productive by-products of the project are education and research facilities and facilities which aim to provide accessibility and reconciliation of the stakeholders of this area, to the site and to each other. The introduction of these systems and facilities will be phase one of the proposed architectural intervention. However, the intervention is networked, and therefore has a scalable logic which is envisaged to grow and develop at a much larger and more intensive scale, suggested to occur over the next 30 years, which are phases two, three and four (see figures 17 and 18).
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Nthangeni, Fhelisani. "An investigation into challenges faced by Thohoyandou Correction Centres in managing the correction of offenders, and monitoring parolees and its impact to the community." Diss., 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/11602/104.
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Mugwena, Thelma Mmbudzeni. "Patients' perceptions regarding health care services at Tshilidzini Hospital /|cby Mmbudzeni Thelma Mugwena." Diss., 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/11602/307.
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Mashao, Mmbangiseni Beauty. "Prevalence and molecular identification of candida oral infections in HIV patients attending treatment centres, Vhembe District, Limpopo Province." Diss., 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/11602/166.
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Mbedzi, Azwinndini. "Challenges faced by community caregivers rendering services to children in drop-in-centres in Musina Municipality, South Africa." Diss., 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/11602/266.
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Musekwa, Ofhani Prudance. "Exploring the effectiveness of rehabilitation: A phenomenological study of parole recidivists in Vhembe District, Limpopo Province." Diss., 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1465.
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MA (Psychology)Department of Psychology
Correctional Service inmate rehabilitation and rising issues of recidivism have been of interest within the Justice System with the mind to improve and ensure not only functionality but the effectiveness of every effort put toward rehabilitating inmates. Individuals are not convicted with the intention of closing them off from society completely, but to have their abnormal behavior corrected (this speaks to effective rehabilitation programmes and successful re-entry). Inevitably, this makes the parole period pivotal for assessing these programmes and why rehabilitation is not directly resulting in successful re-entry since parolees are more at risk to reoffend, making up the rising margin of recidivism of over 70% in South Africa. It then becomes significant to look into whether rehabilitative programmes are effective according to individuals who have practically been on the receiving end. This study investigated the lived experiences that recidivist parolees had of rehabilitation by taking a closer look at their lived experiences. This was qualitatively realized by employing to the study: interpretive phenomenological design. From a population of recidivist parolees residing in Vhembe District, after agreeing to participate in the study, a sample of 10 participants was interviewed (in accordance to data saturation) which were attained through the snowball sampling technique. From this sample, data was collected through the use of semi-structured open-ended interviews and analyzed through interpretive phenomenological analysis. This process yielded the following results. Generally, participants felt that rehabilitation programmes are not effective and play a very small role in influencing change. This is a similar case with re-entry into society. In light of this, participants reported that they have difficulty fitting into society as normal members because of social stigma, chronic trauma, not getting enough support after release and not being eligible for employment. Participants also reported irregular administration and accessibility of the programmes for all inmates. In light of these results, rehabilitation should be compulsory for all inmates and should also include post arrest programmes.
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Luruli, Rudzani Edward. "An improved model for provision of rural community-based health rehabilitation services in Vhembe District of Limpopo Province, South Africa." Thesis, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/11602/371.
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Mashau, Thendo Precious. "Antibiogram and molecular characterization of staphylococcus aureus isolated from gym equipment in public fitness centres in Thohoyandou, Vhembe District, Limpopo Province." Diss., 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/11602/792.
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Van, der Westhuizen Anna Elizabeth Maria. "A South African model of community corrections residential centres : a social work perspective." Thesis, 2003. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/26643.
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Mushwana, Mercy Dotty. "Development of a model to facilitate effective psychological services for offenders in long-term incarceration in Vhembe District, Limpopo Province, South Africa." Thesis, 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1243.
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The rate of incarceration is historically high. Increasingly, research points to the negative effects of incarceration among offenders, particularly in adult facilities. Literature published since 2000 suggests that incarceration fails to meet the developmental and criminogenic needs of offenders and is limited in its ability to provide appropriate rehabilitation. Incarceration often results in negative behavioural and mental health consequences such as suicidal thoughts and attempts. Suicide is often the single most common cause of death in correctional settings. The psychological impact of incarceration and its implications for post-prison, free world adjustments are substantial. The severe behavioural problems of offenders are a result of complex and interactive individual and environmental factors which elicit and maintain offending behaviour. The study sought to develop a model to facilitate effective psychological services among offenders in long-term incarceration correctional services. The study consisted of two phases, namely the empirical phase and conceptualisation phase. In phase one, which was the empirical phase, a qualitative approach was employed. The study utilised phenomenological, explorative, and contextual designs. The study population comprised of male offenders who were serving their long-term incarceration in the Vhembe District at Limpopo Province. Thirty offenders and one clinical psychologist were purposively selected. Data were collected from participants using semi-structured interviews. In-depth information about their experiences physical and mental risks of being incarcerated, as well as the coping mechanisms they used during incarceration was collected. Unstructured interviews were used to collect information about psychological services that are being rendered at correctional centres and their effectives from the only psychologist who participated in the study. Field notes as well as observations were also used methods of data collection. Data analysis was done using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis and Thematic data analysis. Relevant ethical principles were adhered to. Informed consent was sought from participants prior to the commencement of the study. The study further maintained the aspect of confidentiality and privacy since it was dealing with human subjects and sensitive issues. Issues of trustworthiness; credibility, dependability, transferability and conformability were ensured. The study findings revealed that most of the offenders were not very happy with the kind of mental health services they received from the correctional centres. They reported that correctional centres had a potential to make one totally insane. However, for one to make sense of what is happening at the correctional centres, one would need to receive mental vi health services. Furthermore, the study also discovered that one of the correctional centres is not providing offenders with mental health services and this makes it difficult for offenders to cope with their long-term incarceration since rehabilitation is not taking place. Findings also showed that offenders in one of the two centres were at a greater risk of contracting communicable diseases at the correctional centre due to overcrowding, poor health care system and poor hygiene. Concept analysis was done using Dickoff, James and Wiedenbach, (1968) guidelines. The framework adopted six guidelines that were used in theory development. A model was developed using the Walker and Avant (1995) framework to enhance the effectiveness of facilitation of psychological services at Thohoyandou correctional services and Kutama-Sinthumule Maximum correctional centre. The researcher recommends that mental health policies should be implemented to enhance and scale up mental health services in both correctional centres.
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Mhlongo, Sphiwe Emmauel. "Development of a modeling framework for design of low-cost and appropriate rehabilitation strategies for Nyala abandoned mine." Diss., 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/11602/96.
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Rule, Sarah Anne. "Towards a critical curriculum for mid-level community based rehabilitation training in South Africa." Thesis, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10413/1057.
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This study, conducted in Pietermaritzburg and surrounding rural and township areas,
is a critical exploration of the training of mid-level Community Based Rehabilitation
workers with a specific focus on the ability of course participants to understand and
address the oppression and empowerment of people with disabilities. The aim of the
study was to develop a conceptual framework for curriculum construction of a midlevel
Community Based Rehabilitation course, through examining a Community
Based Rehabilitation course and the changes that were made to it. The study was conducted within a critical theory paradigm. The social model of disability and an understanding of disability as a form of oppression were the key
constructs that guided the research. Participatory action research was used in the
initial phase of the research, followed by a second phase that adopted a life history
approach. The initial phase of the study consisted of one cycle of action research,
beginning with a reflection on the existing curriculum. The action research cycle then
moved through stages of planning changes to the curriculum, implementing the
changes, observing the effects of the changes and reflecting again. Data collection
comprised interviews with staff members, students and community rehabilitation
facilitators who had previously completed the Community Based Rehabilitation
course, as well as focus groups with people with disabilities and parents of children
with disabilities. Several participatory rural appraisal techniques were also used with
the students. The action research cycle raised further questions about how the life
experiences of the students influenced their responses to the changed curriculum.
This stimulated the development of the second phase of the research which used life
history methodology, comprising in-depth interviews with four students. The study found that several changes occurred in the students’ attitudes and
understanding as well as in some of the activities they undertook. Some students
worked with rather than for people with disabilities, indicating a change in the power
relationship with their clients. The students were able to analyse their own oppression
and that of people with disabilities, unlike previous students. The students also
engaged in social action for the rights of people with disabilities. These findings
cannot be solely attributed to the changes in curriculum. However, they raise the
possibility that Community Based Rehabilitation personnel can work to address the
oppression of people with disabilities rather than focusing entirely on technical
rehabilitation, which is a common approach in the literature. An analysis of the life
histories revealed that those students identified as ‘activists’, more willingly engaged
in social action during the Community Based Rehabilitation course than other
students. This challenges the dominant discourse in the literature of Community
Based Rehabilitation personnel as rehabilitation workers rather than activists.
One key contribution of this thesis is to research methodology through its
combination of life history methodology and action research in the study. A second is
its proposed framework for curriculum construction that incorporates findings from
the action research and the life histories. This framework, with its macroenvironment, organisational and student influences on the curriculum, contributes to the under-theorised field of Community Based Rehabilitation training.Thesis (Ph.D.)-University of KwaZulu Natal, 2008.
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Shazi, Manqoba Allan. "The exploration of the relationship between social reintegration processes and the built form : a proposal for a reentry rehabilitation centre for released ex-prisoners." Thesis, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10413/7708.
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South Africa as a developing country faces the challenges of providing a better life for
all its citizens. The South African society is of two extremes, a small population of the
wealthy and a large portion of the poor. In a growing economy there is an increase in
the gap between rich and poor. The rich work to keep their wealth and the poor work
but struggle to provide the bare necessities for their families. The challenges facing
South Africa are of alleviating poverty, through providing adequate shelter, jobs,
education and health for all South Africans. These are essential elements that are
needed to create better communities and functional families. The solutions to these
problems are sometimes not thought through and integrated with other sectors of
society. This leads to quick fix solutions to deep routed problems which are isolated
to the countries’ developments.
South Africa has a deep history rooted in apartheid. Living within a post apartheid
society South Africans have inherited a built environment that was aimed for specific
segregated population groups. In a democratic society people have an opportunity of
“equal sharing” within the economy. This leaves a large portion of the population
struggling to rid themselves of poverty. These are the major issues which lead to
committing crime and consequently imprisonment. This research study specifically
deals with the correctional services institutions built form, rehabilitation and
reintegration processes for the ex-prisoner. The built forms role in society can be far
reaching and shape the life form of its inhabitants. It can facilitate a positive role in
deterring the social ills of society. Presently the built environments cannot
accommodate the growing and integrated population groups.
The role of the correctional facilities is important in providing safe communities by
removing those individuals harmful to society. A thorough approach to imprisonment,
rehabilitation and social reintegration of ex-prisoners will assist in keeping safe
communities. The understanding of prisons, their environment and the role of the built
form with regards to social reintegration processes is important. This will assist in
lessening the amount of recidivism of ex-prisoners once released. This research seeks
to establish the role in which the built form can support rehabilitation for ex-prisoners
in the view of reintegrating them back into society.Thesis (M.Arch.)-University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, 2010.
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Bvindi, Abidence. "Assessment of soil erosion hazard around the abandoned mine in formerly Mutale Municipality, Limpopo Province, South Africa." Diss., 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1350.
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MENVSC (Geography)Department of Geography and Geo-Information Sciences
Environmental degradation is a quite familiar factor of the mining industry that has been associated with South African mining industry from the beginning. The decommissioning of abandoned mines before the environment legislation, The National Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998 and the Minerals and Petroleum Resources Development Act 23 of 2002, was introduced is of great concern as the abandonment of mines without appropriate remediation and pollution monitoring was the result. Soil erosion has been recognised as an environmental hazard that emanates from abandoned mines. This study seeks to assess the soil erosion hazard around Nyala abandoned mine. The modified method of Soil Loss Estimation Model for Southern Africa (SLEMSA), for assessing soil erosion hazard, was used to estimate the spatial variation of erosion to achieve the goal of the study. Parameters that were considered for the model include relief (Slope steepness, S & slope length, L), soil erodibility (Fb), vegetation cover (C) and rainfall erosivity (E). Soil samples were collected from the field and; sieve and hydrometer analysis was conducted to determine the erodibility factor value of the study area. The model was run in a GIS environment (ArcGIS) and the parameters were multiplied to generate a soil erosion hazard map for the abandoned Nyala mine area. Results from the study indicated that 74.3 % of the watershed experiences low to moderate erosion hazard, with an estimated annual soil loss of 2.76 tons/ha/yr. The low rates of soil erosion in most parts of the watershed are associated with the low topographic ratio and low rainfall erosivity. The research demonstrated that the modified SLEMSA model used within GIS is a very useful tool as it enhances the capacity to assess and model the spatial variation of soil erosion hazard in a timeously and affordable manner.
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Mathye, Lethabo Violet. "Guidelines for parents, teachers and professionals in the handling of rebellious children." Diss., 2000. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/18170.
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Rebelliousness is the act of defying lawful authority or a resistant way of relating to authority.
It is seen by many as a normal way of development.
The development of rebellious behavior actually starts in childhood and progresses through
to adulthood.
The study focuses on the manner in which the family and school handle the rebellious child and the negative effects that these have on the child's development. These problems may manifest in truancy, delinquency, negativism, runaway, antisocial behavior, alcohol and substance abuse and gang involvement.
The results of the study prove that the environment in which the adolescent lives, contribute greatly to the development and the maintenance of rebellious
behavior.
Guidelines were written for parents, teachers and psychologists regarding the handling of the
rebellious child.Psychology of Education
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Petja, Brilliant Mareme. "Satellite-derived monitoring of asbestos mine rehabilitation in the post mining environments of Mafefe and Mathabatha, Limpopo Province, South Africa." Thesis, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10386/557.
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Thesis (Ph.D. (Geography)(GIS and remote sensing)) --University of Limpopo, 2009Mining of the environment leaves scars of environmental damage and associated health consequences resulting from exploration, extraction and processing of minerals. These impacts tend to get worse during the post closure period on the abandoned derelict mines. The South African government is conducting environmental remediation on the mines which were abandoned by colonial mining companies. In this situation, monitoring and evaluation of such projects becomes a necessity to ensure sustainability of the mine rehabilitation process. However, the government did not have any plan and/or capacity to monitor the rehabilitation process. This study therefore utilizes remote sensing techniques to monitor the asbestos mine rehabilitation process at Mafefe and Mathabatha and to assess its effectiveness as short and long term strategies of environmental management. This research used Landsat Thematic Mapper (TM) images (1989 - 2004) to assess and monitor mine degradation and rehabilitation efforts in the study area. Two scenes were acquired for each year, representing both low peak and high peak growing periods. An image differencing method (NDVI) was used to assess the condition of vegetation in the study area.Results showed both positive and negative trends in vegetation growth. In order to understand the dynamics depicted from satellite images in the post mining phase, a field campaign was conducted to understand the reflective properties of the variables (vegetation species) used for mine rehabilitation. Results using leaf area index (LAI) and fraction of photosynthetically active radiation (fPAR) provides a proper reasoning for the type of positive environmental change reflected from satellite images. This therefore makes remote sensing an important tool for the limited field monitoring capacity for observing the dynamics of mining environments in the post closure phase. The image differencing method also helped in identifying areas that needs further rehabilitation.Despite the rehabilitation efforts, field evidence shows that traces of different asbestos minerals appear scattered even after the rehabilitation process has been conducted. This has not been properly reported since there was no effectively coordinated monitoring procedure in place to assess the progress of mine rehabilitation in mitigating asbestos pollution. This study therefore used in situ remote sensing techniques to spectrally differentiate various types of asbestos minerals with the aim of determining its potential in assessing asbestos pollution.Data generated from an X-Ray Diffraction and Scanning Electron Microscopy were also utilized for the identification and characterization of asbestos minerals in soil and water of the rehabilitated environments which were also examined using in situ remote sensing. An Analytical Spectral Devices (ASD) Field Spectrometer was used to collect spectra of asbestos minerals and that of soil and water samples for comparative analysis with laboratory results. Results showed that in situ remote sensing can play a significant role in monitoring the distribution of the asbestos minerals over rehabilitated surface areas. However, the spectral characteristics of asbestos minerals in the water bodies were not conclusive enough when compared to laboratory methods.Within the context of South Africa as a developing country, remote sensing is recommended as an important tool for periodic assessment and monitoring of mine rehabilitation. This will fill the gap created from the limited capacity within the government for monitoring and evaluation of asbestos mine rehabilitation. It is also the most cost effective method of conducting natural resource monitoring.
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Sigxashe, Sibulele. "Evaluation of strategies for rehabilitation of selected abandoned/historic mine sites in the Giyani Greenstone Belt, Limpopo Province of South Africa." Diss., 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1547.
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MENVSCDepartment of Ecology and Resource Management
Mining has historically been the mainstay of the South African economy and has both shaped its social and environmental fabric. However, it has left the country with a negative legacy of abandoned mines that present environmental problems, and public health and safety concerns. The common physical and environmental problems of most of these abandoned mines are associated with open shafts, unstable slopes of waste dumps and pits, and dilapidated mine infrastructure. Even though the problems of these abandoned mines are known, little has been done to rehabilitate these mines. Some attempts have been made to rehabilitate mine openings but efforts to rehabilitate features such as mine waste dumps and dilapidated infrastructure has been woefully inadequate. The reasons for ineffective rehabilitation measures may include inappropriate measures that are used in rehabilitation of the abandoned mines, lack of financial resources to carry out the rehabilitation and the need to prioritize abandoned mine features and mine sites for rehabilitation in view of the fact that there are many of these abandoned mines that require urgent attention and resources to rehabilitate them are limited. It is therefore important that practicable rehabilitation strategies are developed and used to rehabilitate mine features and sites to provide long-lasting solutions to the physical, environmental, and social problems. This study focused on the evaluation of strategies for rehabilitation of selected abandoned mine sites in the Giyani Greenstone Belt. The approach used in this study involved conducting a detailed field inventory and characterization to establish the nature and seriousness of the physical and environmental conditions of the selected abandoned/historic mining sites in Giyani Greenstone Belt. Field inventory and characterization involved traversing around the mine-site to locate and describe abandoned mine features. The Global Positioning System (GPS) was used in capturing the absolute location of the identified major abandoned mine features such as open mine shafts, tailings dump, and dilapidated infrastructure. Each of the identified mine features was critically analyzed by scoring and ranking the associated hazards. The scoring focused on the source of the hazard, exposure pathways, and possible damage that might be caused by the hazard. Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) and Pugh Matrix were used to devise a multi-criteria framework for evaluating mine site rehabilitation strategies. AHP method was utilized to evaluate the significance of the deciding factors and the Pugh Matrix to relatively compare the strategies for the selection of the appropriate rehabilitation options. The results of the study showed that the best approach to effectively address the physical and environmental hazards at Louis Moore and Klein Letaba abandoned mines of the Giyani Greenstone Belt was to give priority to extremely hazardous open mine shafts and tailings dumps. Mine shafts present a high risk of falling and drowning in water in the mine workings. Such risks are likely to lead to death with no hope of recovery of the body. The next mine features to be rehabilitated are the tailings dumps since they have relatively less physical hazards but extremely high environmental hazards. Abandoned mine infrastructure was found to be less hazardous and should, therefore, receive the least attention. The preferred rehabilitation strategies for abandoned mines features were evaluated after a comprehensive characterization of the site, this was done to ensure that the selected strategy addresses both physical and environmental problems identified on the site. Based on the results of evaluation, backfilling was selected to be the most suitable rehabilitation strategy for mine shafts as it has a very high potential to eliminate the risks of people falling into the mine shaft and the chances of water contamination by abandoned mine shafts. The most ideal rehabilitation option for tailings dumps was revegetation, since it ensures the safety of the site after implementation and minimizes the future environmental impacts such as the discharge of contaminants to the nearby environment. The most preferred rehabilitation strategy for dilapidated abandoned infrastructure in the study area was the demolition of the infrastructure, this strategy will improve the safety status of the mine sites and make the land they occupy available for other traditional post-mining land uses. It was concluded that the approach of prioritizing the extremely and moderately hazardous abandoned mine features is appropriate for use in developing countries where there are numerous abandoned mines and limited resources to rehabilitate them. This will go a long way in ensuring that characterization and rehabilitation of the abandoned mine features are effectively carried out within the constraints of resources.
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Nel, Sarah Lettie. "A critical analysis of gangsterism in South African correctional centres : the case of Barberton management area." Diss., 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/23132.
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Prison gangs are currently rife in South African correctional centres. Correctional officers and fellow offenders are frequently attacked by gang members, facilities are damaged and inmates are injured or killed in fights or during fires in correctional centres. Severe gang violence occurred at the Polls moor and Rustenburg correctional facilities at the end of 2016 and inexperienced correctional officers lacked the expertise to suppress the violence. This state of affairs necessitates further study into the management of prison gangs.
Given the above background, this study aimed to examine how correctional facilities can
suppress gang activity. The study provides an overview of the history of gangs in South Africa and shows how community gangs spread to prisons. This is followed by a meticulous documentation of the different elements of gang culture by means of observation in an effort to arm future correctional officers with knowledge regarding gangs. The findings of the observation revealed that gangs each have a unique way of greeting, using hand gestures, tattoos and verbal greetings. These communicative acts can be used as part of a strategy to prevent new offenders from becoming involved in gang activity.
The observational research was confirmed by means of qualitative research. The experiences of gang members were examined by means of questionnaires to better understand the dynamic. The qualitative study was conducted at four correctional facilities, namely a maximum, medium A and medium B facility and a town youth facility. These different facilities ensured that all age groups were represented. Questionnaires were distributed to offenders who voluntarily consented to participating in the research.
The literature study showed that South Africa has good legislature and policies in place, but that they have to be implemented more strictly and that the correctional officers have to be empowered by an increase in human resources and funding.
In addition to capacity building, the strategic framework presented as part of the study suggests that supervision of gang members should be sharpened by for instance reconsidering the lay-out of correctional facilities. Gang members should be involved in rehabilitation programmes, which are frequently available, but not implemented. Correctional officers should be trained to manage gang members and legislation and policies should be revised frequently, as criminals tend to adjust their modus operandi continuously.
The suggested framework can be of great value to the Department of Correctional Services, as managing gang activity in correctional centres can greatly change the efforts of the department to rehabilitate offenders.Corrections Management
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Kiggundu, Edith Mwebaza. "How do rural abet centres address the challenges of HIV/AIDS prevention and support? A view from the Limpopo province of South Africa." Thesis, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/10539/236.
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Doctor of Education - Adult EducationDespite numerous intervention strategies, HIV/AIDS continues to spread and to pose a threat to the socio-economic transformation of South Africa. There is a need for fresh approaches to HIV/AIDS education for adults and youth in South Africa, particularly for those marginalized by society, such as rural black women. The challenge is to devise appropriate, affordable, socially acceptable and sustainable strategies to help people living with HIV/AIDS, especially in the rural communities. The broad objective of the study was to examine ways in which rural ABET centres address the challenges of HIV/AIDS prevention and support in the Limpopo Province of South Africa. A case study approach was used to investigate the ways in which five operational ABET centres addressed the epidemic in their communities. The intentions and actions of the ABET District Co-ordinator (1), Circuit Area Managers (5), Centre Managers (5), educators (10) and learners (80) were studied. Methods used in the collection of data were in-depth, semi-structured interviews, focus groups, critical incident review, and participant observation. The research investigated ways in which ABET centres dealt with HIV/AIDS-related issues, and the attitudes, beliefs and practices of ABET practitioners and learners with respect to HIV/AIDS prevention practices and care issues and how these impacted on the centres’ ability to address HIV/AIDS. The research results show that the human, social, structural and infrastructure constraints currently faced by the centres hinder their ability to play an effective and meaningful role in dealing with the epidemic. Access to knowledge, participation in social networks and entrenched cultural practices all play a role in defining the manner in which the communities have responded to HIV/AIDS. Through an analysis of the environment in which the ABET centres operate, and the varied success of their programmes in addressing HIV/AIDS, recommendations have been drawn up to assist ABET centres to address the pandemic more effectively. The study concludes that ABET centers, through acknowledgment of their role and effective use of resources in collaboration with the available networks can make a meaningful contribution in curtailing the spread of HIV/AIDS and supporting the people affected by HIV/AIDS in the communities in which they operate.
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Mhlungu, Sabelo Albert. "Exploring the perceived effectiveness of cognitive behavioural therapy as a treatment model for substance use disorders with co-occurring disorders at substance abuse rehabilitation centres in Gauteng." Diss., 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/24942.
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Text in EnglishAgainst the background of high prevalence of substance abuse in the globe generally and South Africa in particular, research has shown an association between substance abuse and other mental disorders or vice-versa. With most rehabilitation centres offering separate diagnosis and treatment for the two disorders, the problem of relapse has been significant. The purpose of this study is to explore the perceived effectiveness of CBT as a treatment model for substance use disorders with co-occurring disorders. Subsequently, the research will add to the already existing research evidence. The study was conducted in five rehabilitation centres in Gauteng Province. The qualitative descriptive research approach was used to conduct the study. Both purposive and snowball sampling were used to recruit participants in this study. The sample consisted of CBT specialist participants from diverse race, gender, ethnicity, and age ranging from 30 to 65 years, with at least a minimum of five years’ experience. A pilot study with two specialist participants was conducted, and this enhanced trustworthiness and authenticity of the study. The primary method of qualitative data collection employed in this study was semi-structured individual interviews for specialist participants. Grounded theory analysis was employed to analyse data. The findings of the study emphasised a need to not separate treatment of substance use disorders and psychiatric pathologies. More importantly, the effectiveness of CBT in treating both disorders was established by the study. The study further encourages more time in therapy as the way to increase effective results accompanied by less relapse rate. Accordingly, the findings of this study encourage more research and use of CBT treatment for substance use disorders with co-occurring disorders in South Africa. This study found that the most used substances are both legal and illegal, and they are further classified as depressants, stimulants, opioids, and new psychoactive substances. A vulnerable population to abuse substances includes adolescent and young adults, individuals with co-occurring disorders, and low socio-economic status. The disorders that normally co-exist with substance use disorder ranges from depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, sleeping disorder, impulsivity, antisocial behaviour, borderline disorder, paranoia, panic disorder, and suicide behaviour. The study found that genetic predisposition, depression, parental neglect and financial problems, experimentation with substances for relaxation, peer group pressure, and co-occurring disorders are high risk causes for substance abuse. The experience of participants in treating substance use disorder with co-occurring disorders involves which disorders get treated first, and the mental state of patients for effective treatment. The various substance abuse treatment models includes person centred approach, bio-psychosocial approach, holistic approach, eclectic therapy, integrated approach, resilient approach, rational emotive behavioural therapy, family therapy, motivational interviewing, 12-step programme, and cognitive behavioural therapy. The participants’ experience with CBT entails its usability in both individual and group therapy, the use of CBT skills after therapy, and CBT effectiveness in relapse prevention. Accessibility and affordability of CBT treatment is influenced by access to rehabilitation centres and cost of rehabilitation centres. Lastly, individual factors, family factors, and environmental factors are part of the contributing factors towards high relapse rates.
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Masina, Joseph. "The transformation of South African Correctional Centres of Excellence through equitable unit management." Diss., 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/27034.
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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the implementation of the Unit Management into the South African Correctional Centres of Excellence. The focal point is based on the case management, multi-disciplinary approach, monitoring, and human rights of offenders. Unit Management was adopted into South African correctional system in 1995 under the leadership of the former Minister of Correctional Services Dr Sipho Mzimela. Unit Management was firstly practiced at Goodwood Correctional Centre of Excellence in the Western Cape. The concept of Unit Management was viewed as a strategic change by the Department in ensuring the core business of the Department and the rehabilitation of offenders. In an effort to examine the application of Unit Management into the Correctional Centres of Excellence and how Unit Management influences the rehabilitation of sentenced offenders, a study was conducted to acquire knowledge and perspective from the available literature. In ensuring good and proper work, the researcher employed a qualitative methodology. The researcher collected data by means of structured questionnaires. Data were analysed using SPSS system for statistical reasons. Frequency tables were used to simplify the analysis per section and category. The findings from this study revealed that there is no monitoring of Unit Management taking place into the Correctional Centres of Excellence from management, there is no management involvement. It also revealed that the human rights of offenders are not respected during the implementation of Unit Management. The findings revealed that multi-disciplinary approach is dysfunctional owing to lack of professional staff. The findings also indicate that efforts to implement Unit Management into the Correctional Centres of Excellence are a failure owing to the abovementioned factors.Corrections Management
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Haynes, Anthony Robert. "An architectural plan for preventative care of the aged : addressing the need for a holistic centre for the aged, merging rehabilitation and well-being, in South Africa." Thesis, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10413/7710.
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The purpose of this research document is to understand the social issues that are generated
from a globally ageing demographic, which relate to the aged identity and the current care
environments available to them. Research will be conducted under the hypothesis that the
design of a strategically sited care facility which, grouped with facilities that pertain to the
care of the aged, could improve the quality of life for the elderly whilst promoting
intergenerational connectivity. It is also hoped that ageist stereotypes could be abridged by
lowering the dependency of the elderly on care providers by providing preventative and post
operative rehabilitative care.
The scope of the work is limited to the urban context of South Africa's ageing population
primarily based on the current trend of mass urbanisation, after the abolition of the Apartheid
government, which is creating a new family dynamic within South Africa where the care of
the elderly is shifting onto medical institutions and care facilities. The demand for aged care
facilities and the lack of resources in the field of aged care potentially create a situation
where medical facilities are unnecessarily overburdened.
An architectural response was generated through an investigation of current literature, case
studies, precedent studies and personally conducted interviews with a number of aged care
professionals. The research was conducted from a global standpoint and then focused
towards issues that affect the aged individuals identity and care.
The goal of this research was ultimately to inform the design of a care facility within
Pietermaritzburg that is responsive to the needs of the elderly whilst being innovative
towards its approach of aged care within a community.Thesis (M.Arch.)-University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, 2010.
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Bootsma, Antoinette Alexandra. "Natural mechanisms of erosion prevention and stabilisation in a Marakele Peatland ; implications for conservation management." Diss., 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/23115.
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The Matlabas mire, an actively peat accumulating wetland, is located in the headwaters of the Matlabas River, Marakele National Park, Limpopo Province, South Africa. Various seepage zones and artesian peat domes are contained in this peatland that consists of two tributaries of which the western one is partially channelled.
The occurrence of decaying peat domes and desiccated areas with terrestrial vegetation, as well as the apparent erosion on the western tributary, have raised concerns on the health of this wetland.
A network of piezometers was installed in the mire and results confirm that the system is fed primarily from seepage from the slopes of the catchment. Chemical analysis and temperature recorded indicate an isolated groundwater source of which the water does not mix with surface water. This is linked with isotope analysis of the age of peat in various sections of the mire.
Erosion was attributed to anthropogenic changes in the catchment. Management recommendations include rehabilitation and reinstating the driving forces that support the mire.Environmental Sciences
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Twine, Rhian. "Number of people with difficulty seeing detected by community rehabilitation workers in the Limpopo Province of South Africa, with special reference to cataracts." Thesis, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10539/12783.
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Magodi, Rofhiwa. "Assessment and management of environmental and socio-economic impacts of small-scale gold mining at Giyani Greenstone Belt." Diss., 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/11602/893.
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MENVSC (Geography)Department of Geography and Geo-Information Science
Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) has devastating impacts on different parts of the environment and is a source of environmental degradation and contamination. ASGM degrades water resources, contaminate soil, sediments and water and lead to serious land degradation problems. ASGM activities are also associated with socio-economic issues such as child labour, prostitution and health and safety concerns. Insufficient understanding of the environmental and social problems of ASGM in Giyani Greenstone Belt has led to lack of mitigation strategies to reduce such problems. The main aim of this research was to assess and manage the environmental and socio-economic impacts of ASGM in Giyani Greenstone Belt. Remote sensing and GIS and Normalised Differential Vegetation Index were used to assess the effects of mining activities on vegetation cover. Assessment of the effects of ASGM on water, sediments and soil quality involved collection of samples in order to establish their physical and chemical properties. The concentration of toxic and trace metals were determined using Atomic Absorption Spectrometer (AAS) and X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) instruments. The pH meter was used to determine the pH level of the collected samples. Questionnaires, interviews and SPSS were used to assess socio-economic impacts of ASGM. The study culminated in devolvement of NDVI maps and this was used to assess the effects of ASGM on vegetation cover. Results showed that the mining activities in the area had caused extensive environmental degradation due to serious removal of vegetation cover in the site. ASGM had serious effects on soil, water and sediments quality such as environmental contamination by toxic and trace elements. Soil samples were found with high concentration of As, Cr, Cu, Ni, Pb and Zn as compared to the recommended South African Soil Quality and WHO threshold values for plants. It was found that Klein Letaba had high concentration of Ba, La, V, and Ce above the World Soil Averages for plants. Sediments were heavily contaminated with Cr, Ni, Pb, Zn, As and Ba as compared to the recommended standards prescribed by US EPA and WHO. The pH of water, soil and sediments samples collected from both mining sites were found to be strongly alkaline which affects the plants growth as well as aquatic flora and fauna. Socio-economic issues such as child labour, injuries, educational problems, health and safety issues, police disturbance, creation of jobs and income generation were identified at mine sites. ASGM had serious effect on vegetation cover through environmental degradation. ASGM also had serious environmental contamination by toxic and trace elements. ASGM had both positive and negative socio-economic issues at mining site which include employment opportunities, income generation, occupational health and safety, police disturbance and arrests and the use of child labour. Mine site rehabilitation is recommended in this study to reduce environmental degradation. The remediation of contaminated area by concentrated toxic and trace elements should be applied at both mining sites. ASGM should be legalised to enhance positive aspects of the mining such as increase in income generation and creation of more employment opportunities. However, there should be enforcement of mining policies to reduce social and environmental problems.
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Mthembu, Joel. "An analysis of the nature, extent and causes of smuggling at selected correctional centres in Gauteng." Diss., 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/21511.
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Text in EnglishThis research is aimed at analysing the nature, extent and cause of smuggling at selected Correctional Centres in Gauteng with the aim to provide appropriate strategies to combat smuggling. Smuggling is seen as a chain of command that reflects predisposition of an organised crime. Smuggling in correctional centres is an ongoing concern. Unauthorised items that are smuggled into the correctional centres have an adverse effect into the lives of people and death is an ultimate price. The Department of Correctional Services is also experiencing a severe shortage of officials due to The Seven Days Establishment and the Occupation Specific Dispensation (OSD) policies of Centre- Based and Non-Centre- Based staff. The study shows an increase of smuggling of items such as dangerous weapons, dagga, cellular phones and sim card over a three-year period at the three Correctional Centres. Various recommendations are made to combat smuggling in correctional centres including going back to the basics of proper searching of visitors, offenders, cells and staff when entering the facilities.
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Dlodlo, Andreas. "The Influence of Government policy of sentences in Magistrates' courts : as reflected in sentences relatng to certain sections of the Immorality Act 23 of 1957, dealing in and possession of dagga in contravention of the Abuse of Dependence-producing Substances and Rehabilitation Centres Act 41 of 1971 and the Stock Theft Act 57 of 1959." Thesis, 1987. http://hdl.handle.net/10413/5298.
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