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A Study on Leadership in the Implementation of Non-Custodial Sentencing by the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development and the Department of Correctional Services
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
In this study, new solid supramolecular derivatised forms of bis(adamantine-1-aminium)
carbonate (ADTCO3) were prepared. ADTCO3 is a derivative of amantadine used for
Parkinson’s disease and has antiviral properties ...
The role of the local enterprise and skills development programme (LESDEP) in reducing youth unemployment and promoting sustainable livelihoods in the central region of Ghana
(University of Western Cape, 2020)
Unemployment rates in Ghana are high, and the problem persists in developing countries, making it a significant economic problem for these economies. Unemployment generates severe economic and social issues such as poverty, ...
Evaluating the effectiveness of youth development programmes in Cape Town: A case study of the Chrysalis Academy, Lavender Hill (2007-2017)
(University of Western Cape, 2020)
The importance of the youth to the future of a country is acknowledged in the frequently used maxim that the youth of today represents the leaders of the future. If we want future leaders of high quality, it stands to ...
Enhancing the consumers' satisfaction using social media analytics within the financial industry of South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Due to the pressures of increased competition from different banks, both globally and
internationally, financial institutions have made a strategic decision to incorporate
Social Media (SM) and subsequently Social Media ...
Challenges facing female executives in the banking sector in South Africa in the post-apartheid period
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
The dawn of democracy in South Africa (SA) in 1994 i.e. post-apartheid era came
with inherent societal gender deficiencies and in all Sectors of the SA economy
women experienced challenges. Specifically in the Banking ...
The political economy of social protection in Sub-Saharan Africa: Tracing the agenda in Zambia and Zimbabwe
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
This study traces the political economy of the social protection policy processes in the two country case studies of Zambia and Zimbabwe. It focuses on the role of global actors/external agencies (bilaterals, multilaterals ...
The role of justice on perceptions of affirmative action, affective commitment and intention to quit
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
Due to the high costs associated with turnover it has become paramount for organisations within the private sector to retain their human capital. In so doing, organisations are more likely to maintain a competitive ...
The politics of accountability within the collaboration schools: Measures, processes and emerging issues
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
At the beginning of 2016, the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) initiated a public-private partnership called the Collaboration Schools Pilot Project (CSPP). This pilot targets underperforming schools bringing in ...
Communicating for development using social media: A case study of e-inclusion intermediaries in under-resourced communities
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
South Africa is committed to accelerating the roll-out of information and communication technologies (ICTs) to support development at all levels. E-inclusion intermediaries (e-IIs) are used in the country to bridge the ...
Investigating the experiences of gratitude during organizational change
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)
The interpretation of this qualitative study indicates that individuals, teams and the organisation can benefit through allowing focus of unlocking that which provides a positive stimulus during challenging times in ...