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An analysis of the impact of crude oil price shocks on the exchange rate in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
Numerous studies have investigated the impact of oil price shocks on the exchange rates in developed economies. However, fewer studies have examined the effect of oil price shocks in developing economies. One study by ...
In or out of court? Strategies for resolving farm tenure disputes in Limpopo province, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)
In this thesis I explore dispute resolution mechanisms within the context of the Extension of Security of Tenure Act, 62 of 1997 (ESTA) and more generally the extent to which the law and the court can be used to effect ...
The effect of affirmative action on the reduction of employment discrimination
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
South African labour relations are associated with a history of extensive discrimination and segregation, subject to various types of discrimination during the apartheid era, including employment discrimination. This study ...
Assessing safety culture of professional pilots within selected South African based aviation organisations
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
The aviation industry is one of many industries which is known to be a high-risk industry. Although it is a high risk industry, little research has been conducted within the industry especially with regards to safety ...
Examining the economic impact of industrial action activities in South Africa, 2003-2014
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Workers' right to strike is embedded in the South African Constitution and this right generally reflects a sign of fairness. Strike activities form a vital part of collective bargaining and the supremacy liaison between ...
Factors influencing effective information management using information technology systems in a public sector department
(University of the Western cape, 2016)
The Public Sector encounters great challenges in its attempts to strengthen its public services. Public servants are in need of accurate and up-to-date information that can be readily accessible. They need information to ...
Assessing the effects of the child support grant programme on refugee children's poverty status in Cape Town, South Africa
(University of the Western cape, 2016)
Cash transfers continue to be one of the tools used by many developing countries in order to alleviate poverty. South Africa was not left behind in applying this system. In 1998, the Government of South Africa introduced ...
Corporate governance, CEO compensation and total shareholder returns in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
The on-going displeasure displayed by the media and business commentators, relating to apparent excessive and unwarranted executive directors' salaries, has increased since the financial turmoil experienced in 2008. The ...
Perfomance evaluation of the tracking ability and pricing efficiency of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFS) in South Africa
(University of the Western cape, 2016)
Since the listing of the Satrix 40 in November 2000, Exchange Traded Fund (ETFs) have grown to become an investment vehicle of choice amongst retail and institutional investors of the Johannesburg Securities Exchange (JSE). ...
Assessing the economic viability of biofuel production in South Africa
(University of the Western cape, 2016)
Against the backdrop of rising fuel prices and increasing transport fuel demand, biofuel production, driven by the potential to contribute to energy security, climate change mitigation and rural development has experience ...