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The role and the functions of the Alternative Exchange (AltX) and its contribution to the development of the small and medium-sized enterprises (SMMEs) in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
Motivated by the number of firms that migrate from the Alternative Exchange (AltX) to the
JSE main board, this research undertakes to examine the role and the functions of the AltX and
its contribution to the development ...
Understanding the experiences of women in senior management positions in the financial services industry in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Within the past two decades, gender equity has been a major issue in the workplace. Legislation has since been implemented to redress inequalities of the past, which have allowed women to move away from their traditional ...
The influence of workaholism and burnout on the intention to quite amongst academic employees at a selected university n the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
Universities worldwide have to contend with a changing landscape due to the massification of education, additional pressure being placed on academia with respect to research outputs, teaching a transforming student base, ...
State and civil society: #FeesMustFall movement as a counter- hegemonic force? A case of the University of the Western Cape experience
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
The #FeesMustFall (#FMF) movement is an important moment in South Africa as it provides
insight into the evolution of the relations between state and civil society. An inquiry into the
2015/2016 student protests at the ...
Employed yet poor: Low-wage employment and working poverty in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
Whilst paid employment has generally been considered as the predominant means of avoiding
poor living standards, the past two decades has seen a rise in the complex phenomenon of
employed poverty worldwide (Eardley, 1998; ...
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 ...
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 ...
Entrepreneurial learning, opportunity recognition and development - Evaluating the impact of a training programme at TSiBA Education, Cape Town, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
The
youth
of
South
Africa
is
currently
faced
with
high
levels
of
unemployment
and
poverty.
This
raises
concerns
about
the
future
of
the
South
African
people
and
its
economy.
Consequently,
mu ...
An examination of the implementation of selected batho pele principles: A case study of the Western Cape Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) and its selected clients
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
The Batho Pele principles can be seen as a tool to help transform the South African public
sector by making it more responsive to the needs of its citizens. The White Paper on the
Transformation of the Public Service strives ...