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The relationship between flexible working hours, organisational commitment and employment engagement at a South African retailer
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
In the twenty first century, the traditional roles in a nuclear family have changed. In the majority of modern families, both partners have careers and full-time jobs. Burnett, Gatrell, Cooper and Sparrow (2010) explain ...
Analysing ICT Investment by Micro-enterprises in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
Micro-enterprises solve many socio-economic issues facing developing nations because of their large contribution to economic development and progress. Micro-enterprises have been influenced by the continued globalisation, ...
The role regime type plays with respect to intelligence cooperation: the case of South Africa and Israel
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
This thesis explores the intelligence cooperation exhibited between South Africa and Israel during the time periods of apartheid (1948-1994) and post-apartheid (1994-2015). Regime type is explored as a factor impacting on ...
Examining the relationship between socioeconomic status and obesity. A case study of Khayelitsha in the Western Cape province of South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
Background: Obesity in South Africa is a critical public health issue. Previously considered a
problem of the affluent, obesity is now reported among all populations in South Africa regardless
of age, race, gender or ...
The influence of flourishing, job crafting and emotional intelligence on job performance within a South African Pharmaceutical company
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
In the 21st century the nature of work and life has become characterized by unavoidable
changes. These changes are brought about by various environmental, social and technological
developments or unforeseen occurrences. ...
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)
Overcrowding in prisons is a global phenomenon that undermines efforts by prison or
correctional system officials to rehabilitate offenders so that they can be successfully
reintegrated into society. Overcrowding in South ...
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 ...
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 ...
Evaluating the impact of social grants on food security and poverty alleviation in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
The relationship between social welfare policies and food security across the world remains a significant
challenge that has raised intense scholarly debate. A number of suggestions have been offered on how to
measure ...