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Investigating transitory and chronic poverty in South Africa, 2008-2015
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
In post-apartheid South Africa, the thrust of macroeconomic framework and corresponding policies
inaugurated by the first democratically elected government have been geared towards, amongst
others, poverty alleviation, ...
Challenges of public participation in the implementation of portable toilets in South Africa: A case study of Makhaza area in Cape Town, Western Cape Province (2011-2015)
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
This research critically sought to conduct a study, to find out whether there was public participation prior to the installation of portable flush toilets (porta potties) in Makhaza Area, Khayelitsha, during 2011-2015. A ...
Terrorism and military intervention under the principle of the Responsibility to Protect: The case of Boko Haram.
(University of Western Cape, 2020)
Intervention is a controversial issue in international relations. In recent years, the issue of intervention has been further complicated by the attention given to terrorism following the 9/11 attacks on the United States ...
Investigating multidimensional poverty in South Africa in 2001-2016: The multidimensional poverty index (MPI) approach
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Since the dawn of democracy, South Africa has come a long way in trying to eradicate
problems relating to poverty and inequality that the apartheid system left deeply engraved
within the midst of our society. To date we ...
An investigation into the administration of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme for undergraduate students and its impact on the students' academic progress at a historically Black university
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
This study investigated the administration of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme
(NSFAS) for undergraduate students and its impact on the students' academic progress at a
Historically Black University (HBU) in the ...
Human rights discourse and postcolonial Africa: The call for intervention in Darfur
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
While they have emerged as global ideals based on the recognition of liberty, dignity and
universal rights to 'all individuals' within the global community, human rights have faced
numerous criticism and scepticism from ...
Demographic aspects of urbanization in Africa: A re-assessment of recent patterns
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
In recent years, urban growth has been one of the major challenges in Africa. The increasing size
and unwieldiness of towns and cities are a result of an on-going rapid urbanisation. The process of
this rapid urbanisation ...
Migration as a climate change adaptation strategy in rural Zimbabwe: an analysis of the experiences of female climate migrants in Goromonzi district
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Climate change has induced a number of environmental issues that have affected people's lives
beyond the scope of ecology; these effects have touched on the social, cultural and economic
dimensions of life as well. In ...
Enhancing participatory democracy: in municipal affairs through the ward committee system: A participatory monitoring and evaluation approach
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Local government is a key point of service delivery and is the sphere where most people
interface with government. A good relationship with communities at local government
level is therefore critical. Ward committees ...
Investigating the impact of service quality and customer satisfaction on customer loyalty in life insurance in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Service quality and satisfaction are very important concepts that companies must understand
to remain competitive and grow (Angelova & Zekiri, 2011:232). Satisfied customers form the
foundation of any successful business ...