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A comparative analysis of alternative food security indicators, using farm workers in the Northern Cape Province as a case study
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
The concept of food insecurity is complex and difficult to measure. Food insecurity is measured
at different levels – global, national, household and individual. In order to have appropriate
assessments of food security ...
Understanding the democratisation process in the Middle East and North Africa after the ‘Arab Spring’: The case of Libya
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
In this research study, the researcher explores the democratisation process in the Middle East and North African region (MENA), with Libya as the case study. The study is based on the views of students and lecturers from ...
Work-life balance among IT executives in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
There has been research completed on work-life balance with a focus on women, but very little
research focussed on senior management positions and especially in the IT Industry. With
technology evolving at the pace that ...
Movement of Zimbabwean immigrants into, within and out of the farm labour market in Limpopo province South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
This thesis presents findings from ethnographic research conducted over a period of 17 months
in the Blouberg and Molemole local municipalities of Capricorn District in Limpopo province
with the aim of exploring mobility ...
An assessment of the impact of poverty on educational attainment for adolescents: a case study of Mitchells Plain, in Cape Town, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
South Africa is unfortunately regarded as one of the most unequal countries in the world. Poverty is rife within the communities and it affects various aspects of individuals’ lives, including education. Education is a ...
Understanding white Privilege: Perspectives from South Africa’s Western Cape Province
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
It has been 25 years since the demise of apartheid and yet white dominance still persists. With many significant changes visible as a result of the fall of apartheid, the country sadly remains racially divided. The black ...
Positive organisational practices in positively deviant organisations: An online desk research review
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
Positive organisational practices are actions performed by employees within the workplace that enhance worker and organisational wellness. In identifying positively deviant organisations, specific positive practices within ...
Investigating the perceptions of undergraduate students at a university in the Western Cape regarding critical competencies required for employability
(2019-11)
The employability of graduates has been a global point of concern. Within a South African context, this issue is proliferated not only by a reported gap between employers’ expectations and those of students, but also by ...
Factors influencing the adoption and use of mobile applications for micro-enterprise operations in South Africa
(2019-12)
The micro-enterprise sector, although associated with mostly informal businesses, shows promise of potential and transitioning to more formal businesses. With this in mind, the South African government recognizes that ...
An application of synthetic panel data to poverty analysis in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
There is a wide-reaching consensus that data required for poverty analysis in developing countries are inadequate. Concerns have been raised on the accuracy and adequacy of household surveys, especially those emanating ...