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Voluntary associations, democracy and citizenship in the cities of Bulawayo and Cape Town.
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
This study sits at the intersection of two promises: that of cities providing fertile ground for
democratic politics and voluntary associations having positive effects on democratisation. It
examines voluntary associations’ ...
Informal settlement upgrading in Cape Town: Understanding participatory governance in Ramaphosa informal settlement
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
In recent years there has been a rise of informal settlements in Cape Town, and other parts of
the country. Informal settlements are not a new phenomenon in South Africa, due to apartheid
spatial planning and segregated ...
Women, empowerment and the reduction of social injustice in private and public spheres: A case of Gatesville, Athlone
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
The research question for this study focused on women’s mobilisation in the community of
Gatesville, Athlone, and whether and how they are challenging the gendered structures within
both their homes (private sphere) and ...
Russian interference in the United States (US) Presidential election in 2016
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
There is significant evidence that the Russian government interfered in the 2016 United States (US) Presidential election, including through direct attacks against US election infrastructure and internet-based disinformation. ...