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Information and communication technologies for development: Reshaping poverty in South Africa
(University of Western Cape, 2020)
The aim of this thesis is to examine the association between information and
communication technologies (ICTs) and poverty reduction in South Africa. ICTs
have been argued to be a means to improve household livelihoods ...
International migration and social welfare policies: Assessing the effect of government grants on the livelihoods of migrants in Cape Town, South Africa
(University of Western Cape, 2021)
South Africa is paradoxically an interesting case study. On the one hand, it is characterised by widespread and persistent poverty and extra-ordinary levels of unemployment. On the other hand, South Africa is quintessentially ...
International migration and poverty alleviation: Understanding how remittances help in alleviating poverty in Zimbabwean households. A case study of Epworth, Zimbabwe.
(University of Western Cape, 2020)
Over the past years, Zimbabwe has witnessed enormous amounts of economic challenges
which have forced many to migrate out of the country in search of better living conditions and
employment. The money and goods sent by ...
An assessment of household food wastage: A study of Wallacedene in Kraaifontein, Cape Town
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Several studies identify food wastage as a global challenge which has a major negative impact on
poverty reduction and addressing food insecurity. Food wastage also poses many challenges in
terms of food security to South ...
Impact of agricultural transformation policy on food security: Case study of selected smallholder farmers in Gicumbi District, Northern Province, Rwanda
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
The agricultural sector significantly contributes to the economy of many countries and it arguably remains the backbone for sustainable economic growth, livelihood standards and employment opportunities among households ...
Does the child support grant contribute towards resilience in poor households in Mitchell’s Plain? A sustainable livelihoods approach
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
This thesis draws on three concepts, Social protection, Sustainable Livelihoods Approach and Resilience, to portray how the Child Support Grant (CSG) may lead to resilience in poor households.
Various definitions of social ...
Investigating institutions and policies shaping smallholder farming in South Africa: A case study of the Nkomazi area, Mpumalanga province
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
The agricultural sector plays an important role in the economy, globally. For developing countries, particularly rural areas, smallholder farming has become an active livelihood strategy. However, poverty and household ...
Factors that contribute to social vulnerability in children from disadvantaged communities: A case of Atlantis in Cape Town
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
This study aimed to explore factors that expose children to social vulnerability in Atlantis. The literature covered in this study revealed a gap in terms of the realization of children’s well-being in a disadvantaged ...
Transactional sex among female university students: A case study of University of the Western Cape, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
The study uses a qualitative, narrative inquiry approach to understand the motivation for engaging
in transactional sex and the challenges faced in such relationships. The target population of the
study is female students ...
School readiness and community-based early childhood development (ecd) centres in low income communities: Examining the case of Gugulethu, Western Cape Province
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
South African children’s access to ECD facilities has significantly improved over the years.
However, persistent negative learning outcomes nationally call into question whether children
are being adequately prepared for ...