School of Government
http://hdl.handle.net/11394/131
2024-03-28T14:29:47ZCivil society and citizen participation in governance processes in Zimbabwe, 1997-2010
http://hdl.handle.net/11394/10598
Civil society and citizen participation in governance processes in Zimbabwe, 1997-2010
Mapuva, Jephias
The deteriorating political environment in Zimbabwe, especially from the mid-1990s culminated in the emergence of pro-democracy CSOs that sought to engage the authoritarian to encapsulate democratic principles and enhance citizen participation in governance processes in Zimbabwe, especially from 1997 to 2010. The case studies are the Combined Harare Residents ' Association (CHRA), the National Constitutional Assembly (NCA), Women of Zimbabwe Arise (WOZA) and the Zimbabwe Human Rights Organization (ZimRights). Interviews and questionnaires conducted on CSO secretariats and members and complemented by documentary analysis presented as qualitative and quantitative data respectively. Data is drawn from a cumulative total of 300 tasks. The analytical framework is drawn from debates around the interconnectedness between democracy, governance, civil society and citizen participation provide.
Philosophiae Doctor - PhD
2011-01-01T00:00:00ZWard politics and angry communities in a Cape Town slum: The case of Imizamo Yethu, 2016 to 2019
http://hdl.handle.net/11394/10470
Ward politics and angry communities in a Cape Town slum: The case of Imizamo Yethu, 2016 to 2019
Ndoni-Andrews, Nomtha
The democratic system of the South African Government motivates and engages the citizen to partake in governance at each level and especially at the ward level. Governance in a democratic country is complex because several unelected participants are involved, and power relations surpass the narrow confines of the local ward leaders and invited participation channels. Some wards are diverse; therefore, the question arises of how one person represents various communities. In this mini-thesis, councillors’ roles at the local government level are examined in an ‘angry community’ about competing interests and leaders’ backgrounds and priorities. Most often in South Africa, the most vulnerable populations are last in the queue. Ethical leadership in the neoliberal context often prioritises the advantaged, leaving underprivileged communities to resort to service delivery protests to have their voices heard.
Masters in Public Administration - MPA
2023-01-01T00:00:00ZSchool improvement in an era of change : attempting development planning at public local school level in the Western Cape
http://hdl.handle.net/11394/10376
School improvement in an era of change : attempting development planning at public local school level in the Western Cape
Shand, William J
The era of change in South Africa has created a new basis for state policy towards the provision of public schooling. Reform initiatives supported by the South African Schools Act (1996) emphasize the need for democratic and participative management at school level, a necessary shift from the rigid, authoritarian and bureaucratic values of the previous system. This paper discusses different aspects of school improvement, and their importance for the development and effectiveness of schools at local level. It suggests that schools need to become more pro-active, responsible and take more control over their actions. The school is widely regarded as the primary unit of change, and as an organization needs to be self-determining, and equipped to deal with its changing environment. Crucial to this is the capacity to respond to the contributions and needs of its stakeholders. In discussing the case study included in this paper, the focus is placed on the initiative taken by a high school from a previously disadvantaged community in the Western Cape (S .A) , to enhance its pedagogical role in society. It evaluates the processes followed by the school in its quest towards school improvement at local level. This research qualitively explores the contributions made by educators in attempting School Development Planning (SOP) as a means to bring about positive change at their school. By means of Action Research (AR), an analysis of the school is developed in the context of its reality. As a response to external and internal pressures for change, educators with the guidance of the researcher, participated as co-researchers in developing: a vision and mission statement for the school; identifying priorities for the school; conducting a reality check; propose objectives with relevant outcomes and initiating possible act ion plans for implementation by the school. The paper concludes by arguing that the success of school improvement efforts lie within the capacity and support that exist at local school level. It is suggested that education authorities at provincial, and in particular the newly established Educational Management and Development Centers (EMDC's), fast track initiatives that will focus on School Development Planning as a means to bring about school improvement at local school level. Areas needed for development identified in this study include: planning; collaboration and participation; image and standing in the community; morale and working conditions of educators; culture of learning; and parent and community involvement. Finally it is recommended that continued research (both qualitative and quantitative) be undertaken in an attempt to obtain a greater understanding of developmental needs of schools in terms of authentic improvement.
Masters in Public Administration - MPA
2002-01-01T00:00:00ZSport as a catalyst for development in Cape Town
http://hdl.handle.net/11394/10306
Sport as a catalyst for development in Cape Town
Kamoetie, Mervin
This research paper considers sport as a catalyst for development in Cape Town. lt examines the impact of sport on development, the economy and tourism and advances recommendations suitable for the city of Cape Town. ln this regard this study uses the experiences of the city of Indianapolis, USA to inform the recommendations for Cape Town. Whilst the recommendations derived at in part, from the city of Indianapolis, this paper accents the particular problems encountered by local authorities in South Africa. Some of these problems have an impact on the ability of Cape Town to embark on initiatives of the nature of the Indianapolis case study. ln this regard sport in South Africa has for too long been used as a political tool to enhance separation and to foster segregation. Sport is not utilized to its full economic potential in Cape Town, South Africa - if not in Africa. lt is important that sport should bring the benefits associated with it to S A. These include economic development, job creation and an increase in tourism. The abovementioned which mirror the principles of the Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP), would contribute and reinforce the upliftment of underprivileged South Africans. This study focuses on Cape Town and Indianapolis. This paper proposes a contribution toward a conceptual framework for the
development of a social partnership within and between the sporting community and the civil society of Cape Town in order to contribute towards local economic development. lt aims to stimulate the debate and discussions on social partnerships, which ought to lead to the creation of jobs, stimulate economic growth and encourage the participation of civil society in the economic reconstruction process.
Masters in Public Administration - MPA
2000-01-01T00:00:00Z