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An investigation of the integration of foreign migrants into South African community: A case of Zimbabweans living in Luyoloville and New Rest in Gugulethu, Cape Town.
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
According to migrant research in South Africa, after the advent of democracy in South Africa, in 1994, the country has received an influx of foreign migrants, more especially from the African continent. However, much focus ...
An analysis of the representation of females in professional positions at the University of the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
It is often contended that many barriers deter women from reaching the academic ladder in terms of hierarchy. Publication records are important in promotion criterion to become Professors, it is therefore imperative that ...
The Relationship between mental health and socioeconomic status : depressive symptoms among adults in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
Mental disorders are estimated to be experienced by one out of three South Africans in their lifetime. (Stein, Seedat, Herman, Moomal, Heeringa, Kessler & Williams, 2009:3). Empirical studies indicate, that people, who are ...
Factors that influence medical scheme insured consumers to co-pay for prescription medicines at private community pharmacies in Pretoria, Gauteng Province, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
Background: South African medical scheme members needlessly purchase high cost originator prescription medicines which attract out of pocket co-payments at pharmacies. This is despite availability of low priced generic ...
The impact of utilitarian and hedonic needs satisfaction on brand trust, brand affect and brand loyalty for selected fast moving consumer goods in South Africa
(University of the Western cape, 2016)
The concept of brand loyalty highlights the importance of brands in marketing strategy development because it leads to a stream of benefits for the company (lower marketing costs, less price sensitivity, greater market ...
Language, migration and identity: Exploring the trajectories and linguistic identities of some African migrants in Cape Town, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
This study is an exploration of the different trajectories of a selected number of African migrants into and around South Africa, focusing on the effects of these different trajectories on their language use patterns and ...
Statelessness and the rights of Children in Kenya and South Africa: A Human Rights Perspective
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Stateless children and those at risk of becoming stateless has been an ongoing
issue both on a domestic level as well as internationally. In many African
countries children face discriminatory and arbitrary nationality ...
Understanding the dynamics of accessing chronic medicines in the public sector: Implications for policy in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
Access to medicines (ATM), specifically for those medicines that are related to the priority
health needs of a population has been cited as a fundamental part of universal health coverage
and a key element for service ...
Beyond the glass ceiling: Towards a multi-sensory definition of functional literacy
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
The world is becoming increasingly visual (Kress, 2009:1).The visually literate
viewer should be able to gather data, place it in context, and determine its validity.
A huge visual world opened up for the users of new ...
A functional terminological analysis of a “Multilingual parliamentary/ Political terminology list” of the Department of Arts and Culture
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
South Africa’s National Language Policy Framework was formulated in 2003. The framework
was designed to create an enabling environment for the development of instruments and
initiatives intended to promote multilingualism ...