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Obesity in Children: Environmental and Parental Influences. The Case Study of Khayelitsha in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)Overweight and Obesity are conditions of excessive fat accumulation in the body of an individual. Due to the growing prevalence of the obesity epidemic, obesity has become a global public health concern. Overweight among ... -
Obstacles to universal voter access? The impact of the 2013 Tlokwe municipal by-elections and related court decisions on voter access in South Africa
(University of Western Cape, 2021)This thesis provides an in-depth explorative case study of the relationship between electoral management and civil rights, using the 2013 Tlokwe By-Elections in South Africa as a case study. The central question in this ... -
Occupational stress amongst lecturers with specific reference to a further education and training college in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)Research on stress has indicated that people in the helping professions dealing with people, especially those in the teaching profession, are particularly prone to emotional distress. However, information regarding the ... -
Ocean governance in South Africa: Policy and implementation
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)Ocean Governance in South Africa has gained momentum over the last decade with the publication of the Green and White Papers on the National Environmental Management of the Ocean in 2012 and 2014, and the promulgation ... -
Operationalising the Capability Approach for Non-Government Organisations : Evidence from the SEEDS Consortium
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)The idea that the development of people's capabilities lies at the heart of all community and social development has gained support internationally over the past decades. This reflects a significant shift in community and ... -
Opportunities for and constraints on crop production within Zimbabwe's fast-track resettlement programme: a case study of fair Range Estate, Chiredzi District, South Eastern Zimbabwe
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)The government of Zimbabwe started implementing its fast track resettlement programme in July 2000, the objective being to accelerate both land acquisition and land redistribution. This programme witnessed a massive movement ... -
Organisational readiness for the adoption of smart delivery management systems for last mile delivery
(University of Western Cape, 2021)Last mile delivery is one of the most expensive and challenging processes within the supply chain for organisations. The last mile delivery component of logistics has also become a very competitive space within the supply ... -
Organization management challenges of national heritage institutions in South Africa : a case study of the Robben Island Museum (RIM)
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)In January 1997, Robben Island Museum (RIM) opened its doors to the public as a tourist destination. This was done without any formal management structure or strategic planning, to cope not only with its mandate as the ... -
Organization management challenges of national heritage institutions in South Africa: a case study of the Robben Island museum (RIM)
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)In January 1997, Robben Island Museum (RIM) opened its doors to the public as a tourist destination. This was done without any formal management structure or strategic planning, to cope not only with its mandate as the ... -
An outcome assessment of a developmental project : a case study of the Dotito-Muchenje irrigation project in Mount Darwin district, Mashonaland Central Province, Zimbabwe
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)The establishment of the Dotito-Muchenje irrigation project was an endeavour initiated by the Government of Zimbabwe, to empower local people. It was done to improve the livelihoods of the people. However, despite the ... -
The paradox of decentralization in Namibia
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)It was the purpose of this study to demonstrate that the government of Namibia has been seeking to adopt structures and procedures that will contribute to the realization of general national development. Decentralization ... -
Participatory approach an opportunity or a hurdle to water reforms: " Experiences from save catchment council, Zimbabwe
(University of the Western Cape, 2002)For generations, participation has been a mainstay of academic writing and teaching. By the 1970's, the policy statements of the major international donors and implementing agencies all emphasize the importance of ... -
Participatory development in social funds: a case study of the Peruvian Social Fund
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)This research aims to assess the role of Social Funds' organizational and institutional characteristics for community participation processes in development projects. The research is based on a case study of the Peruvian ... -
Participatory monitoring and evaluation for improved service delivery: The case Of C3 notification system in site C Khayelitsha
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Participatory monitoring and evaluation today, gives a whole new approach to participation. Local communities can now fully participate and be involved from the initiation of a project or from the beginning of a project, ... -
Passive versus active applications of industry exchange traded funds (ETFs) : an empirical investigation on the S&P Global 1200 Index
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)The notion of market efficiency posits that stock prices fully reflect all available information in a timely manner. The efficient market hypothesis (EMH) proposed by Fama (1970) systematically rules out the profitability ... -
Patient perceptions of the quality of public healthcare in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)The South African democratic government is mandated by the constitution to provide quality healthcare services to the citizens of the country. Therefore, healthcare in South Africa is considered as a basic human right. ... -
People’s understanding of TB in a setting of high HIV/TB prevalence: case studies in Gugulethu Township, Western Cape Province
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)Tuberculosis (TB) infection is present in many people but it is sometimes latent until one’s immune system is compromised. As such, it increasingly manifests in people, especially those whose immune system has been compromised ... -
Perceived organisational support, organisational commitment and turnover intentions amongst employees in a selected company in the aviation industry
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)A large body of research on staff turnover report that intention to leave the organisation is one of the key predictor’s to staff turnover (Chen & Francesco, 2003; Steel & Lounsbury, 2009). Researchers agree that when ... -
The perception of women regarding career barriers within a municipality in the KwaZulu-Natal region
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)The aim of this research study was to assess the existence and impact of career barriers on women in a municipal environment and to understand whether career salience explains some of the differences in the perception of ... -
Perceptions and experiences of health care workers on the use of electronic medical records at two health centres in Livingstone, Zambia
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Health information systems (HIS) have much to offer in managing healthcare costs and in improving the quality of care for patients. However, the adoption of HIS can cause problems to health professionals in terms of ...
