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Agbobli, Edem Korku, Olabanji Oni, and Olawale Fatoki. "Market Orientation and Performance of Small Businesses in South Africa." Journal of Economics and Behavioral Studies 9, no. 5(J) (2017): 135–43. http://dx.doi.org/10.22610/jebs.v9i5(j).1915.
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The study focused on identifying the relationship between market orientation and performance of small businesses in Vryburg region of South Africa. It aimed to achieve the following objectives, (1) To determine the level of market orientation among small businesses in Vryburg region of South Africa, (2) To establish if there is any relationship between market orientation and performance of small businesses in Vryburg region of South Africa. The study was exploratory in nature and utilised the quantitative research method with a descriptive research design. 268 questionnaires were distributed to small businesses owners/managers in the Vryburg region of South Africa. 207 questionnaires were returned, 9 questionnaires out of the 207 returned were incorrectly filled. Simple random sampling, a probability sampling technique was used in the study. Data analysis included descriptive statistics, correlation and regression analysis. The Cronbach’s Alpha co-efficient was used to measure reliability. The findings revealed that the majority of small businesses in Vryburg region of South Africa are market oriented. The findings further show that there is a positive relationship between market orientation and the performance of small business in the Vrburg region of South Africa. The study proposed the formalisation of small businesses, the development of strategic cultures as well as entrepreneurship and business management training for small business owners and managers.
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Agbobli, Edem Korku, Olabanji Oni, and Olawale Fatoki. "Market Orientation and Performance of Small Businesses in South Africa." Journal of Economics and Behavioral Studies 9, no. 5 (2017): 135. http://dx.doi.org/10.22610/jebs.v9i5.1915.
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The study focused on identifying the relationship between market orientation and performance of small businesses in Vryburg region of South Africa. It aimed to achieve the following objectives, (1) To determine the level of market orientation among small businesses in Vryburg region of South Africa, (2) To establish if there is any relationship between market orientation and performance of small businesses in Vryburg region of South Africa. The study was exploratory in nature and utilised the quantitative research method with a descriptive research design. 268 questionnaires were distributed to small businesses owners/managers in the Vryburg region of South Africa. 207 questionnaires were returned, 9 questionnaires out of the 207 returned were incorrectly filled. Simple random sampling, a probability sampling technique was used in the study. Data analysis included descriptive statistics, correlation and regression analysis. The Cronbach’s Alpha co-efficient was used to measure reliability. The findings revealed that the majority of small businesses in Vryburg region of South Africa are market oriented. The findings further show that there is a positive relationship between market orientation and the performance of small business in the Vrburg region of South Africa. The study proposed the formalisation of small businesses, the development of strategic cultures as well as entrepreneurship and business management training for small business owners and managers.
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Tobias, Phillip V., John C. Vogel, H. Dieter Oschadleus, Timothy C. Partridge, and Jeffrey K. McKee. "New Isotopic and Sedimentological Measurements of the Thabaseek Deposits (South Africa) and the Dating of the Taung Hominid." Quaternary Research 40, no. 3 (1993): 360–67. http://dx.doi.org/10.1006/qres.1993.1089.
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AbstractEarlier attempts to date the Taung hominid type specimen of Australopithecus africanus Dart yielded conflicting results. Recent faunal studies pointed to an age of 2.3 myr. Radioisotopic results suggested 1.0 myr. New uranium studies reveal that the Thabaseek (the oldest Taung tufa) was not a closed system and that younger uranium entered the tufa after initial deposition, producing an apparent isotopic age younger than the age of deposition. The Thabaseek isotopic dates provide only a terminus ad quem and this technique is therefore not applicable to the older Taung tufas. Delson's dating (2.3 myr) of cercopithecoids from Hrdlicka's pinnacle ca. 50 m from the hominid site provides the best available approximation to the age of the hominid. In our new Taung excavation, stratigraphic analysis indicates that the hominid may somewhat predate most identified fauna. Sedimentologically the hominid matrix proves to be of fluvial deposition, and hence closely resembles one Hrdlicka deposit, both samples differing appreciably from all other Taung samples which bespeak eolian deposition. Thus, the conditions under which the hominid-bearing stratum was deposited were virtually identical to those pertaining to one of the Hrdlicka deposits. The newest results show that Taung was not the youngest South African australopithecine site and eliminate the discrepancy between the relative ages of the Taung A. africanus africanus and the Sterkfontein A. africanus transvaalensis.
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Bennett, Wm G., Maxine Diemer, Justine Kerford, Tracy Probert, and Tsholofelo Wesi. "Setswana (South African)." Journal of the International Phonetic Association 46, no. 2 (2016): 235–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0025100316000050.
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Setswana (also known as ‘Tswana’ or, more archaically, ‘Chuana’ or ‘Sechuana’) is a Bantu language (group S.30; ISO code tsn) spoken by an estimated four million people in South Africa. There are a further one million or more speakers in Botswana, where it is the dominant national language, and a smaller number of speakers in Namibia. The recordings accompanying this article were mostly produced with a 21-year-old male speaker from the area of Taung, North-West province, South Africa. Some of the accompanying recordings are of a 23-year-old female speaker from Kuruman (approximately 150 km west of Taung). The observations reported here are based on consulting with both these speakers, as well as a third speaker, from Kimberley. All three were speakers of South African Setswana varieties. For discussion of some differences between these varieties and more Northern and Eastern Setswana dialects – including those spoken in Botswana – see (Doke 1954, Cole 1955, University of Botswana 2001).
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Sebitloane, Tshegofatso K. J., Hendri Coetzee, Klaus Kellner, and Pieter Malan. "The socio-economic impacts of bush encroachment in Manthestad, Taung, South Africa." Environmental & Socio-economic Studies 8, no. 3 (2020): 1–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/environ-2020-0013.
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AbstractBush encroachment involves a widespread increase in, and abundance of, woody vegetation in grassland and savanna biomes. This phenomenon has a direct impact on the socio-economic well-being of rural communities and affects livestock owners and those who utilise the land for various other purposes. This study set out to evaluate and gain an understanding of how livestock owners and land users in a typical rural village in South Africa’s North West Province perceive bush encroachment and the impact it has on the community’s ecosystem services. A quantitative, non-experimental, cross-sectional design was used to document the perceptions of the participants regarding bush encroachment and bush control in an attempt to describe characteristics and to find answers to questions related to how local communities are affected by bush encroachment and the control thereof. The results show that encroachment has a significant impact on the socio-economic status of participants. Furthermore, it was found that the vast untapped knowledge of local livestock owners is vital to control bush encroachment, preserve the land for various types of usage and to conserve natural resources. Evaluating participants’ responses and perceptions also contributed significantly to gaining an understanding of how bush encroachment and the control thereof impact rural communities socio-economically. This led the contributors to conclude that raising awareness, actively engaging with the community, imparting skills and offering educational opportunities, creating jobs, merging biophysical activities and promoting active participation are key to the success of programmes aimed at bush control and the resultant improvement of ecosystem services.
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Kuman, Kathleen. "An Acheulean Factory Site with Prepared Core Technology near Taung, South Africa." South African Archaeological Bulletin 56, no. 173/174 (2001): 8. http://dx.doi.org/10.2307/3889024.
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Parker, Jennifer F., Philip J. Hopley, and Brian F. Kuhn. "Fossil Carder Bee's Nest from the Hominin Locality of Taung, South Africa." PLOS ONE 11, no. 9 (2016): e0161198. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0161198.
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Oni, Olabanji, Edem Korku Agbobli, and Chux Gervase Iwu. "Entrepreneurial Orientation and Performance of Small Business in Vryburg Region North West Province South Africa." Journal of Reviews on Global Economics 8 (February 1, 2019): 63–71. http://dx.doi.org/10.6000/1929-7092.2019.08.07.
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Wehner, Todd, James McCreight, Roger Ellis, and Mariana Jooste. "Germplasm Expedition to Collect Wild Cucurbits in the Republic of South Africa." HortScience 32, no. 3 (1997): 495D—495. http://dx.doi.org/10.21273/hortsci.32.3.495d.
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A germplasm expedition was organized to collect seeds in the Republic of South Africa. There was an abundance of wild cucurbits there in 1996 because of an unusually rainy summer. Southern Africa is a major center of diversity for melons of Cucumis and Citrullus, and there were many plants with mature fruits along roadsides, and in other areas that had been recently disturbed. The team met in Johannesburg on 25 Apr. 1996, and covered 4213 km (passing through 35 cities and towns) located in four provinces in the northern half of the country. The expedition passed through Pretoria, Potgietersrus, Elisras, Zeerust, Bray, Van Zylsrus, Kalahari Gemsbok Nat. Park, Upington, Postmasburg, Vryburg, and Derdepoort, and visited areas bordering Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Namibia. In 9 days, 112 accessions were collected belonging to 10 species of six genera (Acanthosicyos, Citrullus, Coccinia, Cucumis, Momordica, and Zehneria). Plant, soil and geographic data were recorded for each accession. Data and seeds for the 112 accessions were added to the germplasm collections of the two countries, and can be obtained free from the USDA by interested researchers.
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Mphothulo, Ndiviwe, Supa Pengpid, and Karl Peltzer. "Factors Associated with Tuberculosis Reinfection and Treatment Failure in Taung Sub-District, South Africa." Studies on Ethno-Medicine 6, no. 1 (2012): 23–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09735070.2012.11886416.
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Thekisho, Geraldine Nomonde. "Attitudes to family planning in the Taung area of Bophuthatswana: a social work perspective." Thesis, Rhodes University, 1989. http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1004914.
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Emphasis in the study is on the prevalence of poverty especially in the so called third world developing countries. Poverty as a social problem is caused by a number of factors, viz: Over population, unemployment, illiteracy, etc. In the case of the study the focus is the rapid population growth or "population explosion" as it is commonly known. Family planning is sen as important, but not the only strategy in combatting the interrelated problem of population growth and development. The relevance and importance of social workers, as members of a multidisciplinary team in the delivery of family planning programmes is emphasised. There is evidence in the study to support the observation that Black African people in particular are reluctant to use family planning methods. Based on this evidence, the basic assumption arrived at is that there is a general unfavourable attitude to family planning in the Taung area. The research design used is exploratory-descriptive. Of the 75 areas in the district, 10 areas were included In the investigation. A stratified random sample was used, with a sample size of 200 respondents. The interview schedule was used to collect data. It was structured and consisted primarily of close-ended questions, and was analysed using the Biomedical Data Programme (B.M.D.P.). The problem is formulated from literature concerned with population growth in the Republic of South Africa as well as Bophuthatswana. The following sub-problems were described: illegitimacy; health and economic problems associated with large families; abortion; malnutrition and malnourishment; and the absence of services of the National Family Planning Programme In the Taung area. Compatibility between social work and family planning is a central concern, with community development as a significant method of intervention. The three important concepts in the study were broadly defined, viz: Overpopulation, family planning and attitude. It was established that: -the use of family planning follows rather than precedes the process of modernisation and rising economic standards; -no family planning programme can be practised universally - because of factors such as culture, need and habit. Attitudinal change is considered based on the basic assumption arrived at. Little has been done on the subject of family planning in south Africa. With regard to the role of social work in family planning, there have been impediments along the following lines: lack of firm tradition; emphasis on treatment rather than on preventive work; a view of family planning asa health measure and to be offered solely in the medical and health services. To be active in this field social workers need formal education and training. Taung: - the area of study is predominantly rural with almost all characteristics of rural areas, those of: Irregular transport services to and from remote areas; corrugated roads; primitive sanitary conditions; poor communication system; absence of electricity in villages; illiteracy and unemployment. On the other hand, development is evident especially in the health, education and welfare fields. The central findings in the study are those arising from resistances to family planning usage - politically; culturally; morally and psychologically. The general conclusions are: The high rate of unemployment is present in the sample and there is financial dependence on partners (men); the importance of social workers in family planning is emphasised; there is a desire to have large numbers of children (children feature prominently in the area and are regarded as an asset in various ways); and lastly, improved education does lead to an increase in motivation to adopt family planning practices. Against the highlighted findings, recommendations were made, viz that: Community development be used as a strategy for change; social workers be involved as team members in family planning - in policy formulation and planning of population programmes at various levels, using different methods of intervention; paramedical aides beused - because of inter alia shortage of qualified manpower and lastly formal education and training to be granted to prospective change agents in family planning delivery programmes.<br>KMBT_363<br>Adobe Acrobat 9.54 Paper Capture Plug-in
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Agbobli, Edem Korku. "The influence of entrepreneurial and market orientations on small scale agricultural enterprises in the Vryburg region." Thesis, Bloemfontein: Central University of Technology, Free State, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/11462/223.
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Thesis (D. Tech. (Business Administration )) - Central University of Technology, Free State, 2013.<br>A major concern for developing countries including South Africa is the high levels of
unemployment, poverty and inequity. Developing countries have accordingly been
pre-occupied with finding solutions to these problems. Drawing on the success of
small, micro and medium enterprises (SMMEs) from the developed countries such as
the US and the UK, developing nations have embraced the idea of promoting
development through SMMEs. But the overall performance of the small business
sector in most developing countries has rather been dismal and as such have not been
able to contribute optimally to the development agenda. Adopting a strategic
management perspective, this study hypothesised that an integration of
entrepreneurial orientation (EO) and market orientations (MO) glued together by
innovativeness (INNO) would yield superior outcomes than the stand-alone effects of
these strategic postures. To test the hypothesis, a sample of 198 small scale
agricultural enterprises (SSAEs) in the Vryburg region was surveyed. Descriptive and
inferential statistical analyses were performed on the data generated. The empirical
findings showed that EO + MO + INNO interactively exhibited positive and significant
correlation with the performance (sales growth and profitability) of SSAEs in the
Vryburg region. However, the inter-correlations of EO + MO + INNO with business
performance were practically moderate. The moderate correlations create
opportunities for strengthening the entrepreneurial and market orientations and
innovativeness of SSAES and in fact small businesses in general. An intensive and
co-ordinated intervention of government and NGOs in transforming the small business
sector into the real engine of growth of the economy is imperative. The study also
attempted to predict firm performance holding EO + EO + INNO as predictor variables.
Multi linear regression and multinomial logistic regression analysis however did not
yield significant predictions of performance of SSAEs. This outcome provides a launch
pad for further research into the proposed model in different settings because this
study was mainly exploratory and executed in a rural and agricultural environments.
Notwithstanding, the study made important contributions to the literature. It showed
that it was possible to integrate EO + MO + INNO (previously viewed by many authors
as exclusive constructs) into a single business model for the synergic enhancement
of small business performance. It is hoped this would stimulate economic growth and
development especially in developing countries.
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Botokeyande, J. B. Bosoko. "Factors Influencing Clinical Outcomes on Patients on Highly Active Antiretroviral Treatment (HAART) at Vryburg District Hospital, Northwest Province in South Africa." Thesis, University of Limpopo (Medunsa Campus), 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10386/507.
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Thesis M. Med.(Family Medicine))--University of Limpopo (Medunsa Campus), 2010.<br>Background
The use of HAART in HIV/AIDS patients has been recognised worldwide to improve the quality of life and survival prospects. Neverthess, factors such as WHO clinical stage III-IV, CD4< 200, VL> 100,000, anaemia, blood transfusion, malnutrition, male gender, intravenous drug use, drug toxicity, HAART experienced by patients, hospitalization, older age and depression have been reported to be associated with negative outcomes whereas, in contrast, white ethnicity, adherence > 90%, antiretroviral naïve subjects, longer period of viral suppression, younger age, and female gender have been reported to be associated with positive clinical outcomes.
Methods
The researcher conducted a descriptive retrospective study of 78 systematically selected patients who initiated HAART during the period of 5 June 2007 to 5 December 2008. Data regarding demographics, nutritional status, patients’ opportunistic infections, patients’ use of ARV drugs and HAART regimens, side effects and adverse events, baseline and follow up measurements of CD4 cell count, VL, ALT and Hb were collected at initiation, 6 and 12 months of HAART and analysed, utilizing descriptive statistics.
Results
Of the 78 patients recruited for the study, 60 (77%) were females and 18 (23%) males, 77 (98.8%) black and 1 (1.2%) coloured. The majority of patients belonged to the two age-groups 26-35 years (35.9%), and 36-45 (37.2%). The majority of patients [73/78 (93.4%)] were unemployed and residents of Vryburg town. Nutritionally, 17/78 (21.8%) patients were underweight. Clinically, 79.4% were classified as WHO clinical stage III - IV. The mean weight improved in both sex at 6 and 12 months of HAART respectively, from 57.5kg (SD 8.0) to 63.0kg (SD 13.0) and 65.2kg (SD 4.5) for males.
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Conclusion
The administration of HAART to patients attending ARV clinic at Vryburg District Hospital was followed by better clinical outcomes in terms of weight gain, correction of anaemia, increase in CD4 and achievement of virological suppression. Female gender, VL > 100,000 copies/ml, Younger age
(< 46 years) and good adherence were found to have positive influence on clinical outcomes.
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Belana, AK, FD Dakora, and J. Asiwe. "Assessment of N2 fixation in 32 cowpea (Vignacunguiculata L. Walp) genotypes grown in the field at Taung in South Africa, using 15N natural abundance." Symbiosis, 2011. http://encore.tut.ac.za/iii/cpro/DigitalItemViewPage.external?sp=1001477.
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The aim of this study was to evaluate plant growth, grain yield and symbiotic N contribution by 32
cowpea genotypes, at Taung in South Africa. The data from a 2-year field study conducted in 2005 and
2006 showed that genotypes Fahari, Pan 311 and Glenda exhibited the highest dry matter yield and N
contribution as they produced 2.9-, 2.7- and 3.5-fold more dry matter than cv. ITH98-46 and yielded 2.7-,
2.2- and 3.2-fold more N than cultivar ITH98-46 from IITA. Except for Benpila, all the 32 cowpea
genotypes derived between 52.0 and 80.9% of their N nutrition from symbiotic fixation in 2005, with
IT82D-889, Botswana White, IT93K-2045-29 and Ngonji exhibiting the highest %Ndfa values. The
genotype Fahari showed the highest amount N-fixed (182 kg N-fixed/ha), followed by Pan 311, Glenda,
TVu11424 and Mamlaka which contributed 160, 146, 130 and 125 kg N/ha, respectively. Genotypes Pan
311, Fahari and Glenda were among those that produced highest grain yield in 2005 and except for
CH14 and IT86S-2246 (which produced 131 kg N/ha each), Fahari, Glenda and Pan 311, were again the
highest in symbiotic N contribution (112, 106 and 105 kg N/ha, respectively). Grain yield was similarly
high in Glenda, Pan 311 and Fahari (3.3, 3.1 and 2.9 t/ha, respectively) in 2006. In general, these data
show that genotypes that fixed more N also produced more biomass and grain yield and are therefore,
the best candidates for inclusion in cropping systems as biofertilizers.
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Belane, AK, J. Asiwe, and FD Dakora. "Assessment of N2 fixation in 32 cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp) genotypes grown in the field at Taung in South Africa, using 15N natural abundance." African Journal of Biotechnology, 2011. http://encore.tut.ac.za/iii/cpro/DigitalItemViewPage.external?sp=1000159.
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The aim of this study was to evaluate plant growth, grain yield and symbiotic N contribution by 32
cowpea genotypes, at Taung in South Africa. The data from a 2-year field study conducted in 2005 and
2006 showed that genotypes Fahari, Pan 311 and Glenda exhibited the highest dry matter yield and N
contribution as they produced 2.9-, 2.7- and 3.5-fold more dry matter than cv. ITH98-46 and yielded 2.7-,
2.2- and 3.2-fold more N than cultivar ITH98-46 from IITA. Except for Benpila, all the 32 cowpea
genotypes derived between 52.0 and 80.9% of their N nutrition from symbiotic fixation in 2005, with
IT82D-889, Botswana White, IT93K-2045-29 and Ngonji exhibiting the highest %Ndfa values. The
genotype Fahari showed the highest amount N-fixed (182 kg N-fixed/ha), followed by Pan 311, Glenda,
TVu11424 and Mamlaka which contributed 160, 146, 130 and 125 kg N/ha, respectively. Genotypes Pan
311, Fahari and Glenda were among those that produced highest grain yield in 2005 and except for
CH14 and IT86S-2246 (which produced 131 kg N/ha each), Fahari, Glenda and Pan 311, were again the
highest in symbiotic N contribution (112, 106 and 105 kg N/ha, respectively). Grain yield was similarly
high in Glenda, Pan 311 and Fahari (3.3, 3.1 and 2.9 t/ha, respectively) in 2006. In general, these data
show that genotypes that fixed more N also produced more biomass and grain yield and are therefore,
the best candidates for inclusion in cropping systems as biofertilizers.
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Ngoma, Sibusisiwe. "The relationship between self-concept and academic achievement of grade 10 pupils in the Taung Central Circuit of Vryburg District in the North West Province of South Africa / Sibusiwe Ngoma." Thesis, 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/10394/11404.
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between self-concept and
academic achievement. The subjects were 10th grade male and female pupils in the
Taung Central Education circuit in the Northwest Province of South Africa. All the eight
secondary schools in the circuit participated in this study. The researcher administered a
self-designed 5-point Likert type self-concept scale to a sample of 296 respondents, to
measure of both general and academic self-concept. The subjects' academic scores were
extracted from the schools' examination records. The Pearson product-moment
coefficient of correlation was used to measure the size of the relationship between the
research variables. Research findings revealed that:
There is a positive relationship between academic achievement and self-concept.
There is a positive relationship between academic achievement and academic self-concept.
The relationship between academic achievement and general self-concept is stronger
than the relationship between academic achievement and general self concept.<br>Theses (M. Ed.) North-West University, Mafikeng Campus, 2005
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Quan-Baffour, Kofi Poku. "The role of school governing bodies in improving school performance in Taung rural areas." Diss., 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/1708.
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The South African Schools' Act No 84 (SASA 1996) replaced Parents, Teacher and Students' Associations ( PTSAs) with School Governing Bodies whose members are democratically elected to perform mandated duties. The study focused on the role of SGBs in improving school performance in rural areas. The purpose was to investigate the role SGBs play in improving school performance in the rural areas of Taung.
The SGB, as a concept and praxis, emanated from the need to involve communities, especially parents, in education. The assumption was that school improvement is dependent on responsibilities delegated to community members, especially parents, in the affairs of public schools. The study investigated the topic by a literature review on school governance, observation and interviews conducted with SGB members in three selected schools. Six focus group interviews were conducted on parents and educator components of the SGBs. The principals of the three selected schools were interviewed individually for the views on the topic. The data collected were arranged under selected themes and manually analysed and interpreted.
The study reveals that
* community members, particularly parents, caregivers and guardians are beginning to see themselves as equal partners with educators in education of children
* the improvement in learner performance is the co-responsibility of the home and the school
* community members (parents and guardians) must be empowered with relevant skills to enable them perform their tasks as school governors.
The study recommends further research into greater representivity and involvement in Education.<br>Educational Studies<br>M. Ed (Education Management)
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Owusu-Mensah, James. "Mentoring as a professional development for mathematical literacy teachers in the Greater Taung area." Thesis, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/9479.
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The study seeks to examine the role of mentoring and how it could be used in the process of professional development of mathematical literacy teachers in the Greater Taung area. The study attempts to flag the importance of mentoring in professional development, especially for mathematical literacy teachers. To obtain data for the study sixteen mathematical literacy teachers from Taung area (within Ruth Mompati District) were purposively selected. Questionnaires and interviews were used to collect relevant data. Literature review, based on previous studies on mentoring also provided data for the study. The following findings emerged from the study: a) that mentoring has over the years has been an effective process for developing early-career teachers’ practices b) that there are no formal mentoring programmes to assist mathematical literacy teachers in the Greater Taung area c) there is a need for effective communication between the mentor and the mentee, since the learning that takes place in a mentoring relationship is usually through regular interaction.From the findings, a collaborative form of mentoring is recommended.Both parties in this relationship are considered as a source of knowledge that can contribute to the learning that occurs within the context of mentoring.<br>Mathematics Education<br>Ph. D. (Mathematics Education)
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Taole, Elias Khethisa. "Phenomenological investigation into the decentralisation of primary health care services in Bophirima District, Northwest Province." Thesis, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/4911.
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Since 1994 a number of health reforms took place in furthering democracy. These changes included the decentralisation of Primary Health Care Services. This study is a phenomenological research that chronicles the Primary Health Care decentralisation experiences in the Bophirima District of the North-West Province.
Using a descriptive phenomenological orientation, the purpose of this study was to describe the experiences of participants associated with decentralisation in the Bophirima District. Also, to illustrate how the participants perceive these experiences in relation to Primary Health Care services. Furthermore, to provide scientific evidence regarding factors related to the decentralisation of PHC services in the Bophirima District. These and other issues remain of paramount importance given the current state of health care in the South Africa.
This study took place in the outskirts of the semi-rural area of Bophirima and Central District in the North-West Province. The investigation followed qualitative research design that was descriptive, exploratory, contextual and phenomenological in nature. The sampling procedure involved non-probability purposive, sampling technique with a sample size of five participants. Data was collected by using an unstructured interview technique. The modified Giorgi method of analysis was used for qualitative data analysis. These are contained in Burns and Grove (2001:596) and Polit and Beck (2004:394) are fully explicated in Chapter Four.
Guba model (in Babbie & Mouton, 2001:180) was utilised to ensure the trustworthiness of the study. Ethical requirements were considered throughout and these are reflected in chapter four of the thesis.Three forms of decentralisation: deconcentration, delegation and devolution were identified in the findings. The investigation further indicated that the integration of primary health care services was also underway at the time of decentralisation. This integration triggered different psychological and emotional states amongst research participants. Most importantly, the research revealed that the interest of leadership across three spheres of government played a key role in the decentralisation of PHCs and integration of PHCs, while highlighting the importance of community participation in health service delivery (CP). In conclusion, the decentralisation process was generally perceived as empowering although, nationally, leadership needs to be strengthened to support provinces and districts regarding major policy issues such decentralisation. Key recommendations were made and further research was suggested.<br>Health Studies<br>D. Litt. et Phil. (Health Studies)
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Molebiemang, Kaone. "The effects of the underutilisation of the restored farmlands in Taung: North West province." Diss., 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/26892.
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The purpose of the study was to investigate the effects of the underutilisation of the restored farmlands in the Taung area of the North West province, South Africa. The study was based on the two communal property institutions: the Sebuemang-Khaukhwe Communal Property Association (CPA) and Rethabile Mosimane Trust. This study was grounded in the theory of the Sustainable Livelihoods Framework (SLF). A qualitative research methodology was used to guide the study, while the SLF was used to guide the study, relevant data gathering methods, and the selection of measuring instruments led to the acceptable findings.
The findings of the research study have confirmed that there were some effects of the underutilisation of the land in the two communal property institutions (CPIs). The underlying factors of the underutilisation of the land were found to be the institutional weaknesses of the state, and to a lesser extent, the institutional weaknesses of the CPIs. Furthermore, the findings revealed that the effects on the beneficiaries of the two CPIs, were not as massive as contemplated due to the contribution of the state’s social welfare programme on the livelihoods of the beneficiaries. Some of the effects identified were namely: no farm production, no sale and income of farm production, no home consumption of farm produce surplus and no employment. Additional to that host of the factors of vulnerability there are that rose from them i.e.: poverty, destitution, and emotional effects (frustration and anger) and ultimate conflict eruption in the CPIs.
In conclusion, the study made recommendations based on key issues which some are: Adequate livelihoods and technical support by state, state’s policies review, retention of the state’s social welfare support, requesting of the private sector to contribute to land reform and rehabilitation of the old gravel road by a relevant state organ (Dept: Public works).<br>Development Studies<br>M.A. (Development Studies)
Books on the topic "Taung (Vryburg, South Africa)"
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Taung Diamond Jubilee International Symposium (1985 Johannesburg and Mmabatho, South Africa). Hominid evolution: Past, present, and future : proceedings of the Taung Diamond Jubilee International Symposium, Johannesburg and Mmabatho, South Africa, 27th January-4th February 1985. A.R. Liss, 1985.
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