Browsing Faculty of Natural Science by Author "Tati, Gabriel"
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Assessing the quality of demographic data on age and sex collected from census 2001, General Household surveys (2004-2007), Labour Force surveys (2005-2007) and Community survey 2007 in South Africa
Kamleu, Germaine (University of the Western Cape, 2012)In many countries, an enumeration of all household members remains the most important source of population statistics. According to Statistics South Africa, two population censuses and quite a few household surveys have ... -
Being a mother and owning an informal hairdressing business in Cape Town, South Africa : a study on Congolese female migrants
Gobile, Zizipho (University of the Western Cape, 2015)This study investigates how female migrants negotiate the tension that arises from being entrepreneurs, being mothers, and having families. It shows how entrepreneurship offers them self-emancipation but limits the time ... -
Determinants of household access to and perceived quality of water in South Africa
Oyowe, Comfort Oritsebemigho (University of the Western Cape, 2022)Like many African countries, South Africa is challenged with uneven distribution and insufficient access to potable water. The issue of inadequate access to water is more pronounced in the marginalized region where most ... -
Differentials in school attendance in South Africa: a household situational analysis across the provinces
Koledade, Odesoji Adebanji (2009)The thesis examines the patterns of school attendance across the nine Provinces of South Africa. With reference to individuals of eligible age, school attendance is conceived of three statuses: effective attendance (those ... -
Differentials in unemployment duration across households in South Africa: A two-level modelling approach
Lartey, Nathaniel (University of the Western Cape, 2018)This study aimed to examine the structural changes affecting the duration of unemployment across households in South Africa. It made use of existing datasets from the Labour Force Survey produced by Statistics South Africa, ... -
Differing patterns of international migration in Southern Africa: A regional analysis
James, Pamela (University of the Western Cape, 2020)The study analyses the changing patterns of international migration within the Southern African region. Topics surrounding migration are rapidly gaining importance, especially in the context of regional integration. Past ... -
Estimating household vulnerability to poverty at the municipality level in South Africa using the cluster analysis approach
Ahmed Abdelkarim Eldud Omer, Eldud (University of the Western Cape, 2023) -
Female migration and housing in South Africa: evidence from the 2007 community survey
Nsengiyumva, Philomene (University of the Western Cape, 2013)Throughout the world, growing evidence suggests an increase of female migrants in migration streams. In the context of South Africa, women are not exempted from migration mechanisms. This new migration phenomenon is observed ... -
Female-male differentials in earning in South Africa: a comparative socio-demographic approach using data from Labour Force of 2007 and 2011
Ntlapo, Noluthando (University of the Western Cape, 2014)The study examines female-male differentials in earnings and factors associated with them within the labour market of South Africa. Dating back from the end of apartheid in 1994, a few labour policies have been implemented ... -
Fostering collaboration amongst business intelligence, business decision makers and statisticians for the optimal use of big data in marketing strategies
De Koker, Louise (University of the Western Cape, 2019)The aim of this study was to propose a model of collaboration adaptable for the optimal use of big data in an organisational environment. There is a paucity of knowledge on such collaboration and the research addressed ... -
Health seeking behaviours in South Africa: a household perspective using the general households survey of 2007
Jim, Abongile (University of the Western Cape, 2010)This study is aimed at empirically examining health seeking behaviours in terms of illness response on household level at South Africa using 2007 General Household Survey and other relevant secondary sources. It provides ... -
Household access to water and willingness to pay in South Africa: evidence from the 2007 General Household Survey
Ngum, Kimbung Julious (University of the Western Cape, 2011)This study assesses the present level of household water access and the willingness to pay in South Africa. Although the general literature informs that progress has been made in positing South Africa above the levels found ... -
Migratory trajectories among street vendors in urban South Africa
Lapah, Yota Cyprian (University of the Western Cape, 2011)This study investigates ways in which migratory trajectories relate to the gradual insertion and eventual integration of immigrants. It therefore shows the contribution of social capital in the migration and insertion into ... -
Participation of African immigrants in the labour force of South Africa: Insights from the 2001 population census
Mohammed, Isam Yasin Adb Elgadir (University of the Western Cape, 2008)The study examines the participation of African immigrants in the South African labour force with the central question revolving around whether the immigrants create jobs through the establishment of their own businesses ... -
Participation of African migrants in the labour force of South Africa : are there structural changes from 2001 to 2011?
Majikijela, Yamkela (University of the Western Cape, 2015)This thesis examines the distribution of African migrants across the different segments of the labour force in South Africa. The specific objective of this study is to demonstrate that there has been structural changes ... -
The socio-economic characteristics and Implications of youth unemployment in Galeshewe Township in the Kimberley area (Northern Cape Province)
Ndhlovu, Dineo (University of the Western Cape, 2010)The objective of this study was to investigate some socio-demographic aspects and implications of youth unemployment in Galeshewe Township. The study makes use of descriptive statistics to analyze and interpret data collected ... -
Some demographic aspects of women's access to land for farming in South Africa: a comparison from 2004 to 2007
Nyirasafari, Philomene (University of the Western Cape, 2009)The issue of women's access to land is a developmental issue. From a fundamental research view point, this study aims to explore the circumstances in which women access land in South Africa. The study examines the inequalities ... -
Some Distributive Patterns in the Housing Programme and Subsidies: A situational analysis with special reference to Khayelitsha and other informal settlement in the city of Cape Town.
Njokweni, Xoliswa (University of the Western Cape, 2008)The study provides a situational analysis of some distributive patterns in the housing programme and subsidies. The overall research question revolved around the extent to which the post-apartheid housing policy responds ... -
Some structural changes in educational enrolment and attainment levels within the female population of South Africa (2004-2007)
Ramaipato, Nkutloeleng Mary Corda (University of the Western Cape, 2010)The purpose of this thesis is to investigate patterns in educational enrollment and attainment in educational levels among women in South Africa. Some evidence from the literature suggest a slow increase in women's education ...