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Investigating participatory development in South Africa and Nigeria: A case study of Stellenbosch and Bwari municipalities
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
This qualitative case-study investigated the level of communities’ participation in developmental initiatives at the grassroots level in Stellenbosch and Bwari municipalities. This was carried out through the prism of the ...
Exploring the dating experiences of young adult males who have had childhood exposure to family violence (fv)
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Family violence (FV) is recognized globally as one of the most widespread social problems. In most of these cases, children are unseen and vulnerable secondary victims despite the parental effort to reduce the likelihood ...
The development of a health care decision-making model to improve survival of persons with traumatic spinal cord injuries (tSCI)
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
A scarcity of data exists regarding the processes of care and its effects on mortality and the functioning of patients with traumatic spinal cord injuries (tSCI). To improve survival rates of these patients, one will need ...
The regulation of mental health in the South African workplace: a comparative analysis of South Africa, the Netherlands, Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
The first democratic national elections held in 1994 marked the start of a new democratic era for South Africa, built upon the foundations of non-discrimination, democracy and equality for all.1 At the heart of the new ...
Localising and promoting decent work: Lessons from the decent work pilot project (dwpp) in the effutu and ajumako-enyan-essiam districts, Ghana
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Since adoption of the Post–2015 development agenda, strong proposals have been made calling for the recognition of local governments as main agents in delivering the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Although evidence ...
The role of information and communication technology in the operations of selected SMEs during the Covid-19 era in Cape Town, Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in the disruption of business operations as countries locked down economies to restrict the spread of the virus. This qualitative study investigates the role played by information and ...
Immigration and social cohesion: Examining lived experiences and relations between locals and immigrants in Philippi, South Africa (2008-2017)
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
It is essential that local authorities are aware of community needs and the required levels of service delivery in each geographic area in South Africa in order to facilitate quality of life for citizens. The focus of the ...
The selection criteria to be used in dismissals for operational requirements: A comparative analysis between South Africa, Germany and United Kingdom
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
The Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 (LRA) makes provision for dismissal of employees based on an employer’s operational requirements (also known as retrenchments). The employer needs to meet both the substantive and ...
Exploring the experiences of individuals diagnosed with diabetes mellitus type ii, and their significant others’ caring for them
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a non-communicable disease (NCD) with an increase in prevalence. The debilitating consequences of this disease include mortality, morbidity, a decrease in quality of life, with an enormous financial ...
Investigation of suitable microencapsulation techniques in the preformulation of selected antiretroviral drugs
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Background: The use of antiretroviral drugs (ARVDs) in the treatment of HIV/AIDS have been promising and effective especially amongst adults as it suppresses the viral load, thereby improving the life expectancy of HIV ...