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Equality for disabled people with special reference to the University of the Western Cape and the University of Cape Town
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)The Constitutional right to equality is one of the key pillars of our democratic society in South Africa. This might also be regarded on one of the contradictions of the new dispensation as many people, and especially ... -
The role of local non governmental organizations in poverty reduction in Rwanda: a case study of Butare province
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)Chronic poverty has always been described as one of the greatest structural problems facing Rwanda. The objective of the study was to examine to what extent local NGOs play and/or should play a role in poverty reduction ... -
Service delivery in the City of Cape Town: A case study of water services in Khayelitsha.
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)Based on the recognition of apartheid capitalist injustices, the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa (RSA Act 108 of 1996) envisaged the establishment of a new democratic South Africa founded on human dignity, the ... -
A review of the role of the Banco Nacional de Angola
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)The object of this study is to examine and analyse the dynamics of central banks. The central bank in any country has a great impact on the economic and monetary issues within its jurisdiction. This research is based on a ... -
An exploratory study on the career stages and the career development needs of the Namibian police
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)This exploratory study seeks to critically explore human resources development with regard to the career needs and stages of the Namibian Police (NAMPOL). Documents were perused on the issue of the current human resources ... -
Training and localisation policy: a case study of Swaziland
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)The aim of the study was to investigate why it was deemed necessary to train and localise the public and private sectors by the Swaziland government. The efforts began shortly before Swaziland attained independence in 1968. ... -
The relationship between retrenchment, organisational commitment, absenteeism and labour turnover in an information technology call centre
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)Until recently South Africa experienced an economic decline, however, despite the current positive trends, many large corporations are compelled to reduce personnel costs. Retrenchments have therefore become an increasingly ... -
Comparing anti-corruption strategies in South Africa's Western and Eastern Cape Provinces
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)In its new democracy, South Africa is busy making endeavours to transform and correct the wrongs and problems of the past. In the process it is vital that obstacles to development such as corruption in the public sector ... -
Professionalisation of local public administration management
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)Local government is the sphere of government that is most directly involved in rendering services to communities and individuals. It is also at this sphere of government where the basic needs of people are ddressed. Services ... -
Developmental local government: a study of public participation of the Integrated Development Planning Process of the City of Cape Town.
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)Community participation is relevant to every sector of development, for example, education, health, housing, water and sanitation, agricultural development and conservation. The assumption is that public participation is ... -
Transformation of the juvenile justice system: A paradigm shift from a punitive justice system of the old order to a restorative justice systems of the new dispensation
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)The aim of this study was to critically examined the juvenile justice system with regard to the theory of restorative justice as a better alternative to the punitive system that recognizes the rights of children as human ... -
Curriculum 2005: challenges facing teachers in historically disadvantaged schools in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)The quest for change in the new South Africa on political , economical and social frontiers were primarily directed at entrance into the global markets, establishing democracy and leveling the playing fields amongst South ... -
The capacity building programme for youth at risk in the Western Cape: A community-based alternative for rehabilitation and reintegraton
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)There is a growing sense of apathy and lack of focus amongst the youth, which contributes to the threat of social integration. Constructive alternatives are therefore needed to curb gangsterism, drug abuse and other criminal ... -
Gender equity in parliament: a study of the institutional constraints that women members of parliament experience in the South Africa parliament that hamper their effective participation
(University of Western Cape, 2004)South Africa has undergone a process of dramatic change since the first democratic elections of 1994, notably so in the area of gender equity in public life. The struggles and demands of women during the constitutional ... -
A pedagogical analysis of the postgraduate programme in the School of Government at the university of the Western Cape (UWC) with special reference to the South African qualification authority
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)A friend who taught me right from wrong and weak from strong That's a lot to learn, what can I give in return" (cited in Berube' 1995) The.pedagogical situation,, assesses the post-graduate programme of the School of ... -
A pedagogical analysis of the post-graduate programme in the school of government at the university of the Western Cape (UWC) with special reference to the South African qualification authority.
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)The pedagogical situation. A friend who taught me right from wrong and weak from strong That's a lot to learn, what can I give in return" (cited in Berube' 1995). The "pedagogical situation", assesses the post-graduate ... -
Socio-economic and political constraints on constitutional reform in Swaziland
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)This study looked at socio-economic and political constraints on constitutional reform in Swaziland, an independent state with a fully autonomous government that falls under the Monarch who is Head of State. Swaziland ... -
Land reform process in Namibia: a study of the impact of land reform on beneficiaries in Otjozondjupa region, Namibia
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)The Government of Namibia has been responsible for facilitating the resettlement of destitute and landless people since its independence in 1990. The provision of resettlement is a very contentious issue in Namibia. The ... -
Privatisation of prisons and prison services in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)The privatization of public prisons has caused much controversy in South Africa as well as internationally. However, it should be noted that the level of resistance to privatisation within the South African context has ... -
The role of governments in the fight against HIV/AIDS in Southern Africa: a case study of South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)HIV/AIDS is a deadly disease that needs to be addressed with immediate effect before serious damage can occur. Because the government has a responsibility over the health of its citizens, everybody expects the government ...