Browsing Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences by Author "Davids, Gregory"
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Assessing the state of public participation in the Western Cape: the case of Beaufort West Municipality
Phendu, Sipho (2019-12)It is often argued that public participation is the cornerstone of constitutional democracy especially in countries such as South Africa with the history of segregation which was characterised by the exclusion of the ... -
ASSESSING THE STATE OF PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN THE WESTERN CAPE: THE CASE OF BEAUFORT WEST MUNICIPALITY (2016 – 2019)
Phendu, Sipho (University of the Western Cape, 2019)It is often argued that public participation is the cornerstone of constitutional democracy especially in countries such as South Africa with the history of segregation which was characterised by the exclusion of the ... -
Human resource planning challenges - a case study of the Department of Library and Information Services in the City of Cape Town
September, Charl J. (University of the Western Cape, 2012)This study focuses on the human resource planning challenges of the Department of Library and Information Services in the City of Cape Town. In line with this focus the study seeks to determine the way in which the human ... -
Lessons from social housing provision: A case study in Asanda village township in Strand, Western Cape province
Mqikela, Dumisa (University of Western Cape, 2021)This study investigates problems around provision of social housing with a specific focus in social housing programmes in South Africa. Research is looking at challenges faced by the municipality in making sure housing ... -
Local government as an enabler of local economic development: A case study of the Bulawayo city council
Moyo, Langton (University of Western Cape, 2021)Local economic development approaches are increasingly being adopted in Africa to address spatial and territorial inequalities in development. Local economic development prioritises grassroots, bottom-up, regional ... -
Organization management challenges of national heritage institutions in South Africa : a case study of the Robben Island Museum (RIM)
Blacky, Nosipho (University of the Western Cape, 2012)In January 1997, Robben Island Museum (RIM) opened its doors to the public as a tourist destination. This was done without any formal management structure or strategic planning, to cope not only with its mandate as the ... -
Organization management challenges of national heritage institutions in South Africa: a case study of the Robben Island museum (RIM)
Blacky, Nosipho (University of the Western Cape, 2012)In January 1997, Robben Island Museum (RIM) opened its doors to the public as a tourist destination. This was done without any formal management structure or strategic planning, to cope not only with its mandate as the ... -
Provision of education in an abnormal society: Impact of gangsterism and violence in Cape Flat schools
Qwetha-Daza, Zimkhitha (University of the Western Cape, 2022)The research focus on, understanding the impact of gangsterism and factors of violence on education within the Cape Flats schools. Security at schools is beginning to obtain consideration in South Africa as expressed in ... -
Rethinking public participation in local government: A case study of Mossel Bay Municipality
Magxotwa, Ayakha Wilfred (University of the Western Cape, 2022)Public participation in local government has been identified as an important factor that can assist government to ensure adequate public service delivery. It offers government an opportunity to prioritise citizens in ... -
Rethinking the upgrade of informal settlements in the Western Cape: a critical assessment of the upgrading of informal settlements programme
Wilkinson, Carla (University of the Western Cape, 2024)South Africa is faced with the triple challenge of unemployment, inequality, and poverty. The growth of informal settlements is a manifestation of afore. The first democratic government post 1994 has formulated different ... -
A retrospective financial sustainability assessment of local municipalities in Overberg district (2009 - 2019)
O'neill, Dean (University of the Western Cape, 2024)The future existence of municipalities will be determined by their ability to remain financially sustainable in an increasingly constrained economic and politically volatile environment in their quest to provide and maintain ... -
The role of council committees in promoting financial accountability: a case study of Stellenbosch municipality
Miso, Fundiswa Thelma (University of the Western Cape, 2011)Municipal councils are vested with the legal authority to promote financial accountability in their respective municipalities. To accomplish this responsibility, municipal council establishes committees to enable a structured ... -
Small, medium and micro enterprise development challenges in a post apartheid South Africa: Lessons learnt
Mahambehlala, Tandi (University of the Western Cape, 2019)A problem of the South African economy is the pervasive unemployment in particular amongst the black population. Double-digit unemployment figures had become the norm within post - apartheid South Africa. The newly elected ... -
Water provision within Sub-Saharan Africa: A case study of Namibia
Tekla, Amutenya N M (University of the Western Cape, 2023)This study addresses the global imperative of sustainable water provision, focusing on Sub-Saharan Africa, where nearly two-thirds of the population faces severe water scarcity, and insufficient water supplies affect over ...