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An investigation into what the management competencies are during a time of crisis: A university stakeholder perspective
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
The study aims to identify the management competencies needed during the time of
crisis at a university as perceived by the stakeholders. The study includes the top tier
of management including the Executive Management ...
Evaluating the progress towards the implementation of the National Development Plan with specific reference to early childhood development: The case of early childhood development centres in Site-B Khayelitsha 2012-2018
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
The historic social and economic inequalities had a negative impact on majority of young
children in South Africa. This dates back to post-apartheid era where the development of
young children. of some previously ...
The effect of internal brand management on brand commitment and brand trust
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
The focus of branding is often externally focused, yet it is the employees through
their direct interaction with the brand, that can make or break the brand promise.
Despite the important role of employees in building ...
Access to land and productive resources among female farmers in Stellenbosch: Implications for women’s empowerment and household food
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Women play an important role in food security. Growing, processing, purchasing, preparing and
serving food to their families is a common and distinctive relationship they have to food in most
societies in the world. They ...
The role and impact of local government communication strategies in participatory governance: The case of Lamberts Bay
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
This research examines the role and impact of local government communication strategies in
participatory governance with particular reference to Lamberts Bay, South Africa. The
investigation aimed at establishing whether ...
Administrative culture and the performance of accountability institutions in public organizations: An analysis of the implementation of anti-corruption strategies in Kenya
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
The pursuit of bureaucratic accountability and regulatory controls through political-administrative
reforms have become problematic in contemporary public management. Public sector corruption, in
particular, is identified ...
Investigating transitory and chronic poverty in South Africa, 2008-2015
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
In post-apartheid South Africa, the thrust of macroeconomic framework and corresponding policies
inaugurated by the first democratically elected government have been geared towards, amongst
others, poverty alleviation, ...
Challenges of public participation in the implementation of portable toilets in South Africa: A case study of Makhaza area in Cape Town, Western Cape Province (2011-2015)
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
This research critically sought to conduct a study, to find out whether there was public participation prior to the installation of portable flush toilets (porta potties) in Makhaza Area, Khayelitsha, during 2011-2015. A ...
An investigation into the administration of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme for undergraduate students and its impact on the students' academic progress at a historically Black university
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
This study investigated the administration of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme
(NSFAS) for undergraduate students and its impact on the students' academic progress at a
Historically Black University (HBU) in the ...
Demographic aspects of urbanization in Africa: A re-assessment of recent patterns
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
In recent years, urban growth has been one of the major challenges in Africa. The increasing size
and unwieldiness of towns and cities are a result of an on-going rapid urbanisation. The process of
this rapid urbanisation ...