Journal articles: 'Tshwane'

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Snyman, Jacques, and Kobus Vorster. "Sustainability of composting as an alternative waste management option for developing countries: A case study of the City of Tshwane." Waste Management & Research: The Journal for a Sustainable Circular Economy 29, no. 11 (October 11, 2010): 1222–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0734242x10385747.

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Excessive MSW production is a growing management problem for cities in developing countries, such as South Africa. This study addresses these challenges with particular focus on the City of Tshwane. A major problem in Tshwane is that all the MSW generated in the city, including garden waste, is currently being landfilled. A waste stream analysis of Tshwane reveals the largest fraction of MSW is organic and biodegradable, and therefore suitable for compost production. The study proposes that Tshwane will have to address composting the biodegradable fraction of the MSW stream. This study attempts to understand the economics of composting practices in Tshwane, whether composting in Tshwane is financially viable. A comparative study, applying the dome aeration technology on a conventional static windrow, was conducted with the objective of investigating and proposing alternative improved composting technologies for green waste. Although the study focused on Tshwane, it can be argued that the findings could be implemented in any other South African municipality, and even implemented in other emerging countries.

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Khale, Solomon, and Zeleke Worku. "Benefits of good corporate governance principles: A study of the city of Tshwane, South Africa." Corporate Ownership and Control 13, no. 1 (2015): 961–78. http://dx.doi.org/10.22495/cocv13i1c9p1.

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Annual reports issued by the City of Tshwane (2015) for the financial years 2010 to 2014 show that the City of Tshwane has received qualified audit reports from the South African Auditor General (2015). The two key causes of underperformance were lack of adherence to norms and standards that are applicable to municipal service delivery and lack of adherence to the fundamental principles of good corporate governance (King, 2009). A study was conducted in the City of Tshwane, South Africa in order to assess and evaluate the degree of adherence to good corporate governance principles stipulated by Mervin King (King, 2009) in the form of the King III report. Data was collected from a stratified random sample of size 1, 012 residents of the City of Tshwane. Stratification was done by geographical zone. Data was collected from respondents by using a structured, pre-tested and validated questionnaire of study consisting of 22 indicators of service quality. The study found that 84.37% of respondents who took part in the study were satisfied with the overall quality of municipal services that were provided to them by the City of Tshwane. Only 15.63% of respondents were not satisfied with the overall quality of services provided to them. The study showed that most of the respondents had a positive perception on the quality of routine municipal services such as water and lights and waste removal by employees of the City of Tshwane. The study showed that the degree of satisfaction of residents, ratepayers and stakeholders with the quality of municipal services that were provided to them was significantly influenced by the degree of motivation of employees of the City of Tshwane at work, the ability of employees of the City of Tshwane to treat all customers with respect, the ability of employees of the City of Tshwane to provide adequate answers promptly to queries raised by customers, and the degree to which employees of the City of Tshwane were skilled on technical issues, in a decreasing order of strength.

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Worku, Zeleke. "Predictors of efficiency in municipal waste management in Tshwane municipalities, South Africa." Environmental Economics 7, no. 3 (October 21, 2016): 45–51. http://dx.doi.org/10.21511/ee.07(3).2016.05.

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A survey was conducted in local municipalities in the Tshwane region of Gauteng Province in South Africa in order to assess and evaluate the efficiency with which municipal waste is collected, disposed of, processed and recycled by local municipalities in Tshwane based on data gathered from 1,035 businesses. Efficiency in waste management was assessed by using a structural time-based model designed for evaluating efficiency as a function of the length of time required to manage and process municipal waste. Adherence to municipal bylaws and procedures recommended for solid waste management by businesses by the City of Tshwane was graded based on ISO 14000 and ISO 14031 standards and guidelines. The study found that efficiency in waste management was adversely influenced by lack of adherence to municipal bylaws and regulations, wrong perception on the benefits of proper waste management, and failure to provide customers with waste disposal bins, in a decreasing order of importance. Keywords: Tshwane municipalities, waste management, efficiency, logit analysis. JEL Classification: Q53, C25

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Khale, Solomon. "Assessment of the quality of municipal services in the city of Tshwane, South Africa." Corporate Ownership and Control 13, no. 1 (2015): 678–95. http://dx.doi.org/10.22495/cocv13i1c6p6.

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The purpose of the study was to identify and quantify differential factors that undermine the quality of municipal services that are provided to residents of the City of Tshwane. Data was collected from a stratified random sample of size 1, 012 residents of the City of Tshwane. Stratification was done by geographical zone. Data was collected from respondents by using a structured, pre-tested and validated questionnaire of study consisting of 22 indicators of service quality. The questionnaire of study consisted of 5 dimensions of expectation and perception (reliability, assurance, tangibles, empathy and responsiveness). Each of the 1, 012 respondents in the study had to provide answers to 22 questions related to expectations plus 22 questions related to perceptions. As such, each of the 1, 012 respondents had to provide answers to 44 questions (22 questions on expectation + 22 questions on perception). Measurements of expectations and perceptions were done by using a 5-point ordinal scale. Face validity was used for ensuring validity. The Cronbach Alpha test was used for ensuring reliability and internal consistency. The expected and perceived quality of emergency services provided to the general public by employees of the City of Tshwane was analyzed by using SERVQUAL analysis. This was done by estimating gap scores (the average difference between expected and perceived scores). The study found that 84.37% of respondents who took part in the study were satisfied with the overall quality of municipal services that were provided to them by the City of Tshwane. Only 15.63% of respondents were not satisfied with the overall quality of services provided to them. The study showed that most of the respondents had a positive perception on the quality of routine municipal services such as water and lights and waste removal by employees of the City of Tshwane. The study found that as many as 87.13% of respondents had a positive perception about the degree of commitment shown to them by employees of the City of Tshwane. Based on results obtained from SERVQUAL analysis, 20 of the 22 gap scores were found to be significant at the 5% level of significance. There were only 2 items (out of a total of 22 items) that did not produce significant gap scores. These 2 items were items 2 and 3 of the dimension on responsiveness. Item 2 of the dimension on responsiveness was an assessment on the degree of suitability of the equipment used by municipal employees for carrying out routine services. Item 3 of the dimension on responsiveness was an assessment on the degree of physical fitness of employees of the City of Tshwane for carrying out routine municipal services effectively. With the expectation of the 2 gap scores corresponding to these 2 items, all other gap scores (20 out of 22) were statistically significant at the 5% level of significance. Based on results obtained from factor analysis, the perception and expectation of respondents on the quality of municipal services that were provided to them were significantly influenced by 4 key predictors of perception. These 4 predictor variables were the degree of motivation of employees of the City of Tshwane at work, the ability of employees of the City of Tshwane to treat all customers with respect, the ability of employees of the City of Tshwane to provide adequate answers promptly to queries raised by customers, and the degree to which employees of the City of Tshwane were skilled on technical issues, in a decreasing order of strength. Similar results were obtained from logit analysis. The results showed that the perception and expectation of respondents were influenced by similar variables of study.

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Landman, Karina, and Nick Schuermans. "Op zoek naar veiligheid in Tshwane." AGORA Magazine 21, no. 5 (August 15, 2018): 35–37. http://dx.doi.org/10.21825/agora.v21i5.9005.

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Worku, Zeleke. "Factors That Affect Sustained Profitability In The Textile Industry Of Tshwane." Journal of Applied Business Research (JABR) 34, no. 2 (February 20, 2018): 295–308. http://dx.doi.org/10.19030/jabr.v34i2.10130.

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The textile industry of the City of Tshwane has been overwhelmed by cheap imports from countries such as China, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Malaysia, South Korea and Vietnam. Although support is provided to black entrepreneurs in the textile industry of Tshwane by institutions such as the South African National Department of Trade and Industry and the South African Small Enterprise Development Agency, local textile businesses are unable to compete favourably with foreign manufacturers, importers and distributors. The textile industry is a key contributor to the South African GDP and employs about 5% of the South African workforce. One of the key priorities of the City of Tshwane is to transform the textile industry of Tshwane so that it provides sustainable livelihood and career opportunities to black indigenous South Africans. A descriptive, cross-sectional study design was used for collecting data from a stratified random sample of size 250 textile businesses operating in the five geographical zones of Tshwane. One of the aims of the study was to assess the veracity of the theory proposed by Bansal and DesJardine (2014) in which the authors have argued that changing global circumstances would compel local industries to adapt to global changes at local level as a means of sustained survival. Data analysis was performed by using Structural Equations Modelling (SEM). The results showed that sustained viability in textile businesses was significantly influenced by the degree of entrepreneurial skills, the ability to secure loan needed for operation, and the ability to order merchandise in bulk on credit from suppliers, in a decreasing order of strength. About 32% of business operators had adequate entrepreneurial skills based on the composite index developed by Ács, Szerb and Autio (2011). A repeat of the same study as a 5-yearlong study is recommended in order to estimate theoretically reliable predictors such as hazard ratios for factors that are known to affect viability in the local textile industry.

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Chiloane-Tsoka, Evelyn. "An investigation into the financial barriers facing women entrepreneurs operating in SMMEs in Tshwane, South Africa." Journal of Economic and Financial Sciences 6, no. 2 (July 31, 2013): 347–58. http://dx.doi.org/10.4102/jef.v6i2.264.

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The South African women emancipation policy statement and gender equality are critical tools established by government to eradicate poverty among entrepreneurs operating in small business. Khula was established to act as a financial wholesaler to emerging entrepreneurs who needed finance to start and grow businesses. The Small Enterprise Development Agency was established to provide training needs to small business operators. Lack of finance is a major stumbling block to women entrepreneurs reaching their full economic potential in South Africa. Financial collaterals are barriers for women operating in SMMEs in Tshwane. The objective of the study was to investigate the financial barriers facing women entrepreneurs in Tshwane when starting or growing businesses. In order to achieve the results a structured questionnaire and interviews were used as method of collecting data. A sample of 300 women operating SMMEs in six townships of the Tshwane metropolitan area was analysed per a quota of 50 businesses per township. The results indicate that women entrepreneurs lack the financial collateral that is demanded by financial institutions when applying for finance to start or grow their business.

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Worku, Zeleke. "The impact of service quality on the viability of start-up businesses." Corporate Ownership and Control 13, no. 3 (2016): 518–22. http://dx.doi.org/10.22495/cocv13i3c3p10.

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A 3-year long survey was conducted in the Tshwane geographical region of Gauteng Province in South Africa in order to identify and quantify key predictors of adequate municipal services that are routinely provided to customers who operate newly established small businesses in the City of Tshwane, Pretoria, South Africa. Data was collected by using a structured, pre-tested and validated questionnaire of study from a stratified random sample of size 1, 058 small businesses. The key objective of study was to assess the relationship between viability in small businesses and the provision of quality municipal services by the City of Tshwane. The study was conducted against the background of a high failure rate among newly established small businesses in the City of Tshwane. The study was conducted over a 3-year period (2012 to 2014). Data was collected monthly during the three-year period of study on socioeconomic variables that are known to affect the perception of business operators on the quality of municipal services to business operators and the general public. Statistical procedures such as cross-tab analyses, panel data analysis, Markov Chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) algorithms and Bayesian methods were used for estimating parameters. The study showed that there was a significant association between positive perception of business operators on the quality of municipal services provided to them and viability of businesses. The results showed that 87% of viable businesses were satisfied with the quality of routine municipal services that were provided to them by the City of Tshwane. The corresponding figure for non-viable businesses was only 14%. The viability of businesses was significantly influenced by 3 predictor variables. These predictor variables were: lack of capacity for fulfilling the business and entrepreneurial needs of newly established businesses [Hazard Ratio = 3.58; P=0.000; 95% C. I. = (1.45, 5.46)], inappropriate policy [Hazard Ratio = 3.19; P=0.000; 95% C. I. = (1.39, 5.28)], and lack of tailor made training programmes directed at newly established small businesses [Hazard Ratio = 2.89; P=0.000; 95% C. I. = (1.24, 4.77)], in a decreasing order of strength. Similar findings were obtained from the analyses of in-depth interviews.

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van Scheers, Louise, and Maite Mashego. "Determine small farmers’ managerial skill needs in the Tshwane area of Gauteng, South Africa." Investment Management and Financial Innovations 13, no. 2 (June 3, 2016): 87–91. http://dx.doi.org/10.21511/imfi.13(2).2016.09.

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It seems that most small farmers focus on technical skills rather than on conceptual skills, as technical skills are seen to contribute most to the performance of the small farm. The need for this research came from this perception and, therefore, the aim of this article is to determine the small farmers’ managerial skills level in the Tshwane area of Gauteng. A quantitative survey was conducted amongst 50 small farmers in the Tshwane area of Gauteng. The conducted research established that most small farmers focus on technical skills rather than on conceptual skills. Small farmers also indicated that they need training in marketing and financial management which are conceptual skills

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Worku, Zeleke. "DETERMINANTS OF SATISFACTORY HEALTH SERVICES IN THE CITY OF TSHWANE." International Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation 24, no. 04 (February 28, 2020): 2660–69. http://dx.doi.org/10.37200/ijpr/v24i4/pr201374.

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van Scheers, Louise, Johan Botha, and Jacques van Scheers. "Small and medium enterprise (SME) internet marketing challenges in the Tshwane area, South Africa." Journal of Governance and Regulation 4, no. 4 (2015): 590–95. http://dx.doi.org/10.22495/jgr_v4_i4_c5_p3.

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The aim of this paper is to establish Internet marketing challenges of SMEs in the Tshwane area. It seems that the benefits of Internet marketing seem to be ignored by most SMEs however but unfortunately, Internet marketing challenges prevent SME owners from using these tools effectively. A survey study method of research design has been selected for the research. The sample for the study comprised 200 SMEs in the Tshwane area. Internet marketing usage in SMEs and the impact thereof is viewed as an essential part of modern day organisational operations for SMEs to promote their business both domestically and globally. ‘Unauthorised access to sensitive or proprietary information and limited verification of authorship of messages’ is mentioned as the largest challenges. The conducted research recommends that Internet marketing can be cost effective if the SMEs make use of their social networks and use best practises that enable them to get their adverts or posts shared across social networks. The conducted research also recommends that SMEs with limited resources start with social media and YouTube as a marketing tool, as the learning curve is low and cost involved almost nil. This paper conclude that Tshwane SMEs are using both Internet marketing and traditional marketing to promote their businesses.

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Cant, Michael Colin, Jan Wiid, and Catherine Mpolokeng Sephapo. "An exploration into the branding consumption patterns of consumers residing in townships of Tshwane: a South African case." Corporate Ownership and Control 11, no. 1 (2013): 332–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.22495/cocv11i1c3art4.

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The primary aim of this research paper is to investigate the branding patterns of consumers residing in townships (also referred to as underdeveloped areas/black urban areas) within the Tshwane area of South Africa. Households in black urban areas are already by far the largest group in the middle-income (LSM 5 to 8) market, where their figures continue to grow gradually (Chase, Legoete & van Wamelen, 2010:2). A quantitative approach was used for this study where a survey questionnaire was the method for collecting data. In order to satisfy research objectives of the study, a self-administered location based survey was distributed to the residents of Shoshanguve, Mamelodi and Attridgeville; black urban areas within the Tshwane region of South Africa.

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Peres, Edna, Chrisna du Plessis, and Karina Landman. "Unpacking a Sustainable and Resilient Future for Tshwane." Procedia Engineering 198 (2017): 690–98. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.proeng.2017.07.120.

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Mabin, Alan. "Tshwane and spaces of power in South Africa." International Journal of Urban Sciences 19, no. 1 (January 2, 2015): 29–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/12265934.2014.982689.

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Raper, Peter E. "Tshwane, a San Name for Pretoria, South Africa." Names 56, no. 4 (December 2008): 221–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.1179/175622708x381460.

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Frohmann, Bernd. "Assembling an African Information Ethics." International Review of Information Ethics 7 (September 1, 2007): 135–45. http://dx.doi.org/10.29173/irie15.

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The Tshwane Conference on African Information Ethics of 5-7 February 2007 forces the question, What is an African information ethics? This question is addressed with reference to the complexities of a distinctly African information ethics, taking into account the distinction between ethics and morality, and the assumptions of the language of the Tshwane Declaration on Information Ethics in Africa. Gilles Deleuze‘s concept of assem-blage, analyzed from the perspectives of Bruno Latour‘s concept of ?reassembling the social? and recent anthropological approaches to global assemblages are put to work to investigate possibilities of an African information ethics, with special attention to the concepts of universality and African identity. The task of assembling an African information ethics is then analyzed in terms of Latour‘s call for building ?livable collec-tives?.

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Geyer, Stephan, Liana Le Roux, and Herna Hall. "EXPOSURE TO SUBSTANCE USE IN THE SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT: THE EXPERIENCES OF ADOLESCENTS IN THE TSHWANE METROPOLE." Southern African Journal of Social Work and Social Development 27, no. 3 (December 7, 2015): 322–43. http://dx.doi.org/10.25159/2415-5829/722.

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The premise of this study is that if exposure to substance use in the social environment of adolescents is understood, macro interventions could be recommended to promote adolescents’ right to live in a safe and sustainable environment. The aim of the study was to explore adolescents’ experiences of exposure to substance use in their social environment, other than the home. A qualitative research approach was adopted and 40 semi-structured interviews were conducted. Adolescent participants, of both genders between 11 and 18 years, were recruited across the Tshwane Metropole. The Social Learning Theory (SLT) underpinned this study as it offers concepts and principles for understanding how social environmental factors impact on adolescents’ behaviour. Key findings indicated that exposure to substance use are highly prevalent amongst adolescents in the Tshwane Metropole and could be normalised in their social reality. Recommendations are offered for appropriate macro interventions in line with a developmental approach.

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Worku, Zeleke. "The impact of poor quality municipal services on small enterprises." Investment Management and Financial Innovations 13, no. 3 (September 23, 2016): 274–79. http://dx.doi.org/10.21511/imfi.13(3-1).2016.14.

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A survey was conducted (2012 to 2014) in the City of Tshwane in order to assess and evaluate determinants of adequate municipal services that are routinely provided to operators of start-up business enterprises. Data used in the report come from 1.058 small businesses. The aim of research is to assess and evaluate the relationship between the quality of services and sustained viability in small business enterprises. The study was conducted against the background of a high failure rate among newly established small businesses in the City of Tshwane. The study showed that there was a significant association between positive perception of business operators on the quality of municipal services provided to them and viability of businesses. The percentage of viable business enterprises that were satisfied with the quality of services provided to them was 87%. The percentage of non-viable business enterprises that were satisfied with the quality of services provided to them was only 13%. Profitability in business enterprises was significantly affected by lack of capacity for fulfilling the business and entrepreneurial needs of newly established businesses [hazard ratio = 3.58; P = 0.000; 95% C. I. = (1.45, 5.46)], inappropriate policy [hazard ratio = 3.19; P = 0.000; 95% C. I. = (1.39, 5.28)], and lack of tailor made training programs directed at newly established small businesses [hazard ratio = 2.89; P = 0.000; 95% C. I. = (1.24, 4.77)]. In-depth interviews conducted with business operators led to similar findings. Keywords: city of Tshwane, small businesses, municipal services, perception, hazard ratio. JEL Classification: L26, H7, L8

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Mabuza, L. H., G. A. Ogunbanjo, K. E. Hlabyago, and M. Mogotsi. "Awareness of Health Care Practitioners About the National Health Insurance in Tshwane District, South Africa." Open Public Health Journal 11, no. 1 (March 30, 2018): 93–103. http://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1874944501811010093.

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Background: In 2012, the National Department of Health of South Africa launched the National Health Insurance (NHI) pilot program in 11 districts, towards universal health coverage for all South Africans. Health Care Practitioners (HCPs) are important role-players in its implementation. We decided to evaluate to what extent the HCPs were aware of the NHI program after three years of the pilot phase. Objective: To evaluate the awareness of HCPs about the NHI in the pilot Tshwane district of South Africa. Method: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 1753 HCPs in Tshwane district. At 95% confidence level and 5% error margin, the sample size was 315 HCPs, but we over-sampled to 480. The study was conducted in 25 health facilities within the district. A pre-tested self-administered questionnaire was used. Results: A high proportion of HCPs were unaware of the objectives of the NHI program (p < 0.001); number of NHI pilot sites [(281; 59.4%) versus (145; 30.7%), p < 0.001]; rationale used to select pilot sites [(223; 46.9%) versus (193; 40.5%), p = 0.047]; role of the Integrated School Health Services (ISHP) [(250; 52.7%) versus (70; 14.8%), p < 0.001]; and specialists constituting the District Clinical Specialist Team (DCST) (p < 0.001). However, awareness regarding the Ward-Based Outreach Team (WBOT) leader was high [(236; 49.9%) versus (135; 28.5%), p < 0.001]. Conclusion: HCPs in Tshwane district demonstrated poor awareness of the NHI. This reveals that any awareness effort towards the NHI has not taken effect among the HCPs in this district.

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Kassangoye, Wilfried Ndiaye, and Robert Rugimbana . "Digital Inequality amongst University Students in the Tshwane Region." Journal of Education and Vocational Research 4, no. 1 (January 30, 2013): 18–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.22610/jevr.v4i1.96.

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Whilst the main objective of this paper is to investigate the digital divide amongst the university students in the Tshwane region of South Africa, the purpose is to determine a generalisable profile that would characterize their Internet usage behaviour. The research design consisted of a descriptive design. The convenience sampling method was applied and the research instrument was a structured questionnaire, which was employed to collect the final data amongst a total of 300 university students (selected from two universities in South Africa, TUT and UP by way of self-administration questionnaires. Male and female students were almost equally distributed. The significance of the results obtained was then tested through analytical tools embedded in the computer software STATA 11. The analytical tools were used to quantitatively analyze the data, out of which different inferences were drawn. The main findings were that the university students in the Tshwane region can be profiled on the basis of the results obtained over and above specific situational and personal characteristics, provides important opportunities for marketers for better understanding the needs and expectations of the university students; and by extension, to those of the youth market, since the sample elements belonged to the 18 to 34 years old age group. A proper segmentation would present an important mean by which marketers can keep in touch with their consumersâ€™ expectations.

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Cant, Michael Colin, and Catherine Mpolokeng Sephapo. "Consumers’ expenditure patterns and shopping preferences in underdeveloped urban areas: The critical case of Tshwane." Corporate Ownership and Control 10, no. 1 (2012): 455–65. http://dx.doi.org/10.22495/cocv10i1c4art6.

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This paper investigates the household expenditure patterns and shopping preferences of consumers residing in underdeveloped blackurban areas in the Tshwane area. Black households are already by far the largest group in the middle-income (LSM 5-8) market, where their numbers continue to grow steadily (Chase, Legoete& van Wamelen, 2010:2). Past research provides oddments of general spending patterns in South Africa among the population at large; however, this study focuses specifically on the area of Tshwane. Although the sample size was not representative of the entire population, the results provide a picture of what and how black consumers residing in this area spend their household income. A quantitative approach was used for this study where a survey questionnaire was used as a method for collecting data. The results showed that although the income of the sample population was not high, basic needs were fulfilled and the concept of keeping costs low did not come at the expense of the quality of goods and services.

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Cant, Michael Colin, Jan Wiid, and Catherine Mpolokeng Sephapo. "An investigation into consumers’ apparel purchase patterns within black urban areas of Tshwane, South Africa." Corporate Ownership and Control 10, no. 2 (2013): 274–81. http://dx.doi.org/10.22495/cocv10i2c2art7.

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The primary aim of this research paper is to investigate the clothing expenditure patterns of consumers residing in black urban areas in the Tshwane area of South Africa. Housing, food and clothing are generally perceived as the most basic needs that people have throughout their lives. Demand for these items is generally expected to increase over time as consumer income increases and expenditure is expected to increase as income increases (Dyer, Hou & Dyer, 2004). Households in black urban areas are already by far the largest group in the middle-income (LSM 5-8) market, where their figures maintain to growth gradually (Chase, Legoete & van Wamelen, 2010:2). A quantitative approach was used for this study where a survey questionnaire was used as a method for collecting data. In order to satisfy research objectives of the study, a self-administered location based survey was distributed to the residents of Shoshanguve, Mamelodi and Attridgeville; Black urban areas within the Tshwane region of South Africa.

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Shai, Taola Simon, Zeleke Worku, and Mammo Muchie. "Fiscal Discipline and the Successful Completion of Municipal Projects: The Case of City of Tshwane." Enterprise Risk Management 5, no. 1 (August 5, 2019): 1. http://dx.doi.org/10.5296/erm.v5i1.15214.

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Kaiser, Crother, Kelly, Luiselli, O’Shea, Ota, Passos, Schleip and Wuster (2013) have shown the relationship between fiscal discipline and the successful completion of municipal projects in Sub-Saharan African countries. The study aims to assess and evaluate the degree of fiscal discipline exercised by employees of the City of Tshwane on municipal finance. Financial practitioners working in the City of Tshwane are required to comply with regulations and guidelines stipulated in the South African Municipal Finance Management Act (Act number 56 of 2003). Data was collected from a stratified random sample of 146 employees of the City of Tshwane who were responsible for providing financial services to customers. Data was collected by using a structured, pre-tested and validated questionnaire of study. Statistical methods such as frequency tables, cross-tab analyses and ordered probit regression were used for performing data analyses. Efficiency in financial management was assessed by assessing the degree of adherence of employees to the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA) based on a composite index defined by Kaiser, Crother, Kelly, Luiselli, O’Shea, Ota, Passos, Schleip & Wuster (2013). The study showed that 89% of the 146 employees who were selected for the study demonstrated adequate adherence to the Act, whereas 11% of employees failed to do so by the same standards. The study found that the degree of adherence of employees to the MFMA was significantly influenced by 3 factors. These 3 factors were degree of skills in financial accounting and auditing, duration of service, and degree of job satisfaction, in a decreasing order of strength. The results indicated a robust association between fiscal discipline and the successful completion of municipal projects.

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Molepo, John Ntshaupe. "Global Town to Town Relations: An Exploratory Study of the City of Tshwane in South Africa." Journal of Business and Economics 9, no. 12 (December 22, 2018): 1034–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.15341/jbe(2155-7950)/12.09.2018/003.

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The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 describes its government as national, provincial and local sphere which are distinctive, interdepend and interrelated. The national and provincial government, by legislative and other measures must support and strengthen the capacity of the municipalities (Local Government) to manage their affairs, to exercise power and to perform their functions. Towns across the world make relationships with other towns. International relation is a complex field, its practice and scope involves numerous role players whether in government or non-governmental organizations. City of Tshwane is like other towns which seek investment opportunities for its citizens. City of Tshwane has several relations with different countries. The paper seeks to examine the impact of the relations, whether they are beneficial for the city or not. For the purpose of this paper, the study used qualitative research approach. The views and opinions of the officials were directly and indirectly captured by means of interviews and observations. The study adopted the use of data triangulation approach.

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Cohn, Ellen G., and Gregory D. Breetzke. "The Periodicity of Violent and Property Crime in Tshwane, South Africa." International Criminal Justice Review 27, no. 1 (December 20, 2016): 60–71. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1057567716681637.

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In this article, we identify and analyze the periodicity of violent and property crimes committed in Tshwane, South Africa, from 2001 to 2006. This is done using Fourier analysis, an advanced explorative mathematical technique commonly used in the physical sciences to detect the presence of a frequency or periodicity in a large time-series data set. The use of this technique in criminology is in its infancy, and in this study, Fourier analysis is used to identify periodic moments in time at which the risk of being a victim of violent and property crime in the city of Tshwane is heightened. Results indicated that violent crime peaks roughly every 7 and 75 days over the 5-year study period, with a marginal peak every 150 days. Property crimes peak every 75 days and every 150 days. Periodic peaks of crime observed in this study are explained using the central tenets of routine activities theory. Fourier analysis is an underused, powerful data-driven mathematical tool that should be added to the methodological arsenal available to criminologists when analyzing the temporal dimension of crime.

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Kriel, Johann D. "International responses to homelessness: Lessons for the City of Tshwane." Development Southern Africa 34, no. 4 (May 2, 2017): 399–413. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/0376835x.2017.1310027.

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Yudah, Omondi Aguok, and Geoffrey Maweu. "Tshwane Declaration: A new dawn for Information ethics in Africa." International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications (IJSRP) 9, no. 4 (April 12, 2019): p8851. http://dx.doi.org/10.29322/ijsrp.9.04.2019.p8851.

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van Scheers, Louise, and Jacques van Scheers. "Determine small and medium enterprise social media activities: A community engagement project in the Tshwane community." Journal of Governance and Regulation 4, no. 4 (2015): 79–91. http://dx.doi.org/10.22495/jgr_v4_i1_p7.

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The aim of this paper is to determine small and medium enterprise (SME) social media activities and promote CE scholarship engagement. It is a community engagement project conducted in the Tshwane community. Community engagement (CE) as a planned process with the specific purpose of working with identified groups of people in the community to address issues affecting their well-being. The CE project SME skills transfer workshops are aimed at expanding involvement with the community. The benefits of social media seem to be ignored by most SMEs however; challenges prevent SME owners from using the tool effectively. A survey study method of research design has been selected for the research. The sample for the study comprised 200 SME owners who currently manage small businesses in the Tshwane area. The conducted research recommends that social media can be cost effective if the SMEs make use of their social networks and use best practises that enable them to get their adverts or posts shared across social networks. The conducted research also recommends that SMEs with limited resources start with social media and YouTube as a marketing tool, as the learning curve is low and cost involved is almost nil.

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Cant, Michael Colin, and Leanne Lauren Spolander. "Investigation into consumers’ perceptions of advertised retail brands within black urban areas of South Africa." Corporate Ownership and Control 10, no. 1 (2012): 162–69. http://dx.doi.org/10.22495/cocv10i1c1art1.

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The main aim of this study was to investigate the perceptions consumers’ of Black urban areas of Tshwane, South Africa hold in relation to advertised retail brands and branding. The importance of Black urban area consumers’ perceptions in relation to advertised retail brands is that in the era before independence these communities were generally regarded as being lower income and not brand loyal due to financial constraints. The number of shopping malls and branded stores were limited in these areas but since 1994, when South Africa became a democracy, things have changed. The income in these communities has steadily risen thereby attracting the attention of retail developers (Ligthelm, 2008:37; Tustin & Strydom, 2006:48-49). With the increased retail development in these communities, consumers residing in these areas have become more exposed to branded merchandise and the advertising thereof. This has led to new perceptions towards brands being formed and in the process opening possible new opportunities for retailers. In order to satisfy the research objectives of the study, a self-administered location based survey was distributed to the residents of Shoshanguve, Mamelodi and Attridgeville; Black urban areas within the Tshwane region of South Africa.

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Mudau, Naledzani, Dennis Mwaniki, Lesiba Tsoeleng, Morwapula Mashalane, Donatien Beguy, and Robert Ndugwa. "Assessment of SDG Indicator 11.3.1 and Urban Growth Trends of Major and Small Cities in South Africa." Sustainability 12, no. 17 (August 29, 2020): 7063. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su12177063.

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Geospatial technologies play an important role in understanding and monitoring of land cover and land use change which is critical in achieving Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 11 and related goals. In this study, we assessed SDG Indicator 11.3.1, Ratio of Land Consumption Rate to Population Growth Rate (LCRPGR) and other urban growth trends of four cities in South Africa using Landsat 5 TM and SPOT 2&5 satellite images and census data collected in 1996, 2001 and 2011. The 2011 built-up areas were mapped using South Africa’s SPOT 5 Global Human Settlements Layer (GHSL) system whereas the 1996 and 2001 built-up areas were extracted from Landsat 5 and SPOT 2 satellite imagery using a kNN object-based image analysis technique that uses textural and radiometric features. We used the built-up area layer to calculate the land consumption per capita and total urban change for each city, both of which have been identified as being important explanatory indicators for the ratio of LCRPGR. The assessment shows that the two major cities, Johannesburg and Tshwane, recorded a decline in the ratio of LCRPGR between the periods 1996–2001 and 2001–2011. In contrast, the LCRPGR ratios for secondary cities, Polokwane and Rustenburg increased during the same periods. The results further show that Tshwane recorded an increase in land consumption per capita between 1996 and 2001 followed by a decrease between 2001 and 2011. Over the same time, Johannesburg experienced a gradual decrease in land consumption per capita. On the other hand, Polokwane and Rustenburg recorded a unique growth trend, in which the overall increase in LCRPGR was accompanied by a decrease in land consumption per capita. In terms of land consumption, Tshwane experienced the highest urban growth rate between 1996 and 2001, whereas Johannesburg and Polokwane experienced the highest urban growth rates between 2001 and 2011. The information derived in this study shows the significance of Indicator 11.3.1 in understanding the urbanization trends in cities of different sizes in South Africa and creates a baseline for nationwide assessment of SDG 11.3.1.

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Patrick, Ebong Ebewo, Shambare Richard, and Rugimbana Robert. "Entrepreneurial intentions of Tshwane University of Technology, Arts and Design students." African Journal of Business Management 11, no. 9 (May 14, 2017): 175–82. http://dx.doi.org/10.5897/ajbm2017.8253.

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Cant, Michael Colin, Jan Wiid, and Claudette van Niekerk. "The perception of employees regarding ethical misdemeanours in small Tshwane businesses." Corporate Ownership and Control 10, no. 2 (2013): 217–25. http://dx.doi.org/10.22495/cocv10i2c2art1.

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With the world wide focus on large corporations and the ethical conduct of specifically the top managers it has become clear that ethics are part and parcel of all businesses. This however does not mean that only large corporations will be screened – it also applies to smaller businesses. The small business sector plays a vital role in the economic development and job creation in the Republic of South Africa. It is important to consider the perception employees have towards their ethical responsibilities in the business sector in order to ensure the successful development of the small business sector of South Africa. The main purpose of the study is therefore to determine the perception employees have towards their ethical responsibilities as well as the types of ethical misconduct employees of small businesses have experienced in the business environment. The research followed a quantitative approach where a survey questionnaire was used as the data collection method. The results indicated that employees of small businesses have a positive view regarding their responsibilities as an employee to acting ethically. Respondents also indicated the most encountered misconduct is observing unethical behaviour and wanting to tell someone regarding unethical misconduct observed. The study also found that employees mostly turn to family members for advice on ethical misdemeanours. The study also found that employees mostly turn to family members for advice on ethical misdemeanours

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Nawa, Lebogang Lance, and Mzo Sirayi. "Digital Technology and Cultural Heritage Sites in the City of Tshwane." Journal of Arts Management, Law, and Society 44, no. 4 (October 2, 2014): 246–57. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10632921.2014.964384.

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Galla, Amareswar. "The Tshwane Declaration: Setting Standards for Heritage Tourism in South Africa." Museum International 50, no. 4 (October 1998): 38–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1468-0033.00175.

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Snyman, Jacques, and Kobus Vorster. "Towards zero waste: a case study in the City of Tshwane." Waste Management & Research 29, no. 5 (September 21, 2010): 512–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0734242x10382947.

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Mangayi, Lukwikilu Credo. "‘Not just numbers!’ Homeless people as potential economic contributors in Tshwane." Development Southern Africa 34, no. 4 (May 3, 2017): 450–67. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/0376835x.2017.1310023.

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Kruger, Annelet, and Christie Bezuidenhout. "Factors influencing female doctors’ career decisions at Tshwane District Hospital, Pretoria." South African Family Practice 57, no. 1 (January 2, 2015): 12–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/20786190.2014.976971.

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Razwiedani, LL, and PGD Rautenbach. "Epidemiology of Organophosphate Poisoning in the Tshwane District of South Africa." Environmental Health Insights 11 (January 2017): 117863021769414. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1178630217694149.

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Akeju, Oluwafunmilayo Olabisi, Susanna C. D. Wright, and Todd M. Maja. "Lived experience of patients on tuberculosis treatment in Tshwane, Gauteng province." Health SA Gesondheid 22 (December 2017): 259–67. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hsag.2017.03.001.

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Prinsloo, Reineth, and Corlie Van der Berg. "Strengths-based services offered to the homeless by non-governmental and faith-based organisations in Tshwane Region Three, South Africa." Social Work and Social Sciences Review 19, no. 2 (February 20, 2018): 6–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.1921/swssr.v19i2.1060.

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Homelessness is a global phenomenon that is escalating for economic, social, structural and political reasons. Many organisations render services to the homeless in the inner city of Tshwane (Region Three), but these services have not been explored. This article discusses a qualitative research study focusing on the social services rendered to the homeless in Tshwane Region Three. Beneficiaries of the services include men, women and children. Individual, family, group and community services are rendered. Services focus on basic needs, skills training and socio-emotional needs and are rendered from a strengths perspective. Research results indicate that the homeless are often involved in planning, assessing and implementing services. Service-rendering may be hindered by poor funding opportunities and ignorance of service providers regarding the content of policies and guiding documents. The lack of coordinated efforts can be ascribed to unawareness about the services rendered by other organisations. Recommendations include fostering collaboration between the government, Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and Faith-Based Organisations (FBOs). Specific policy related to the homeless must be formulated to guide service providers to provide a legislative framework for funding, service delivery and the development of training and financing for staff and volunteers of NGOs.Keywords: homelessness; social services; strengths perspective; developmental welfare approach

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Schockaert, Liesbeth, Emilie Venables, Maria-Teresa Gil-Bazo, Garret Barnwell, Rodd Gerstenhaber, and Katherine Whitehouse. "Behind the Scenes of South Africa’s Asylum Procedure: A Qualitative Study on Long-term Asylum-Seekers from the Democratic Republic of Congo." Refugee Survey Quarterly 39, no. 1 (February 20, 2020): 26–55. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/rsq/hdz018.

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Abstract Despite the difficulties experienced by asylum-seekers in South Africa, little research has explored long-term asylum applicants. This exploratory qualitative study describes how protracted asylum procedures and associated conditions are experienced by Congolese asylum-seekers in Tshwane, South Africa. Eighteen asylum-seekers and eight key informants participated in the study. All asylum-seekers had arrived in South Africa between 2003 and 2013, applied for asylum within a year of arrival in Tshwane, and were still in the asylum procedure at the time of the interview, with an average of 9 years since their application. Thematic analysis was used to analyse the data. The findings presented focus on the process of leaving the Democratic Republic of Congo, applying for asylum and aspirations of positive outcomes for one’s life. Subsequently, it describes the reality of prolonged periods of unfulfilled expectations and how protracted asylum procedures contribute to poor mental health. Furthermore, coping mechanisms to mitigate these negative effects are described. The findings suggest that protracted asylum procedures in South Africa cause undue psychological distress. Thus, there is both a need for adapted provision of mental health services to support asylum-seekers on arrival and during the asylum process, and systemic remediation of the implementation of asylum procedures.

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Cant, Michael Colin, and Cindy Erdis. "Incorporating customer service expectations in the restaurant industry: The guide to survival." Corporate Ownership and Control 8, no. 1 (2010): 485–93. http://dx.doi.org/10.22495/cocv8i1c4p7.

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With the remarkable growth and economic contributions of the services industry, companies are finding that they need to focus on service to keep up with rising customer expectations and to compete effectively. Thus excellent customer service in a restaurant has the potential of differentiating the restaurant from competing ones and could lead to creating a competitive advantage. Thus, if a restaurant becomes well known for its superior customer service, this can be used as a way of outmanoeuvring competing restaurants. This article examines customer service in selected restaurants in the Tshwane area. It is aimed at establishing criteria for excellent customer service in restaurants, which can serve as the basis for building good relationships with customers. An empirical study was conducted to namely to investigate customer service in selected restaurants in the Tshwane Area, with the aim to establish criteria for excellent customer service as a benchmark for establishing relationships with customers, by means of an exploratory study. A self-administered survey was conducted whereby questionnaires were handed to restaurant patrons with the restaurant bill folder. Based on the research results, criteria were developed for excellent customer service which can be used as a benchmark for establishing relationships with customers, by providing customer satisfaction, which leads to customer retention, loyalty and ultimately profitability for an organisation.

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Shava, E., and C. Hofisi. "Cooperatives as Strategies of Local Economic Development in the City of Tshwane." Journal of Contemporary Management 16, no. 2 (December 31, 2019): 23–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.35683/jcm18028.0025.

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Ngcobo, Ntombenhle Judith, and Mercy G. Kamupira. "The status of vaccine availability and associated factors in Tshwane government clinics." South African Medical Journal 107, no. 6 (May 24, 2017): 535. http://dx.doi.org/10.7196/samj.2017.v107i6.12149.

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van Scheers, Louise, and Ernest Whitehead. "Investigating alternative access to start-up capital for Tshwane built environment SMMEs." Corporate Ownership and Control 12, no. 3 (2015): 561–72. http://dx.doi.org/10.22495/cocv12i3c5p7.

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The aim of this study was to investigate alternative access to start-up capital for Built Environment SMMEs from established support and developmental institutions in South Africa. The aim and objectives of the study have been met. The study has shown that Built Environment SMMEs accessing start-up capital from alternative funding institutions and the perceived challenges associated with accessing the finance includes the following: 1) More than half of the sample population did not apply to commercial institution for start-up capital, which may indicate that the SMMEs did not meet the financial requirements of the commercial institution; 2) More than 80% of respondents did not apply to any alternative funding institution to access start-up capital; 3) Approximately 80% of respondents made use of savings and other sources of funding for start-up capital; 4) Most SMMEs are not aware of alternative funding institutions, and that alternative funding institutions are not easily accessible.

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Fubah, Mathias Alubafi. "The changing nature of statues and monuments in Tshwane (Pretoria) South Africa." Ethnography 21, no. 4 (December 30, 2018): 438–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1466138118815515.

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This paper examines the changing nature of statues and monuments in post-apartheid South Africa with special focus on newly constructed statues and monuments at the Groenkloof Nature Reserve (GNR) in Tshwane. The paper highlights the extraordinary fascination of the African National Congress (ANC) government with statues and monuments in honour of anti-colonial and anti-apartheid icons. It demonstrates that by embarking on the construction of statues and monuments in honour of struggle icons, these icons have become the embodiment of a new iconography for South Africa. More importantly, the paper will demonstrate how the newly constructed statues, though still in line with the pre-1994 iconography, are also disruptive of the country’s cultural landscape, much to the advantage of the government.

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Ditsele, Thabo, and Charles C. Mann. "Language contact in African urban settings: The case of Sepitori in Tshwane." South African Journal of African Languages 34, no. 2 (July 3, 2014): 159–65. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02572117.2014.997052.

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Jansen van Vuuren, M., W. B. Van Averbeke, and M. M. Slabbert. "Urban home garden design in Ga-Rankuwa, City of Tshwane, South Africa." Acta Horticulturae, no. 1279 (June 2020): 117–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.17660/actahortic.2020.1279.18.

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Kriel, Inge. "Engaging with homelessness in the City of Tshwane: Ethical and practical considerations." Development Southern Africa 34, no. 4 (April 28, 2017): 468–81. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/0376835x.2017.1310026.

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Kemp, Nicolas, Gregory D. Breetzke, and Antony Cooper. "Modeling the risk of robbery in the city of Tshwane, South Africa." Cartography and Geographic Information Science 48, no. 1 (September 10, 2020): 29–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15230406.2020.1814872.

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