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Domestic space and the performance of identity: the role of house parties in shaping sexuality and space in Cape Town.
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)
The public spaces of visibility and interaction within Africa’s ‘gay capital’ of Cape Town are typically associated with attractive men, beautiful beaches, amazing social events, and a lavish lifestyle. Such spaces include ...
Analysing inflation dynamics in South Africa: a new-keynesian approach
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)
Inflation is a monetary daily process that occurs over a period of time. Monetary policy is based on the Phillips Curve (PC) which is a tool used to analyse and describe inflation dynamics or the process of inflation. The ...
A deeper look at the advent of the fourth industrial revolution (4IR) and what it means for the marginalized, a social innovation perspective.
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)
The current technological paradigm shift known as the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), has impacted all parts of the world including the African continent. Developing countries such as South Africa are preparing for the ...
Preferable to whom? a critique of david benatar’s anti-natalism
(University of the Western Cape, 2024)
Can we spare from harm those who will never exist? Well-known anti-natalist David Benatar believes that we can and that we should save future children from the harms of existence by choosing to never have them be brought ...
Participation as a developmental strategy: a critical appraisal of women’s access to participation and experiences in local government structures in the Mazowe rural district council in Zimbabwe.
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)
Despite the adoption of participatory models which emphasize full and meaningful participation of vulnerable groups such as the youth, women and children, local governments are not immune to the high levels of inequality ...
The effect of informal ichilimba finance societies on the growth of microbusinesses in Lusaka, Zambia
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)
Women are often excluded from the formal financial sector such that they turn to informal finance such as Rotating and Savings Associations (ROSCA) and Accumulated Savings and Credit Associations (ASCA). This study adopts ...
Exploring the challenges faced by the informal waste pickers in the Northern Cape region
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)
The dominant scholarship on and about informal waste pickers is that they continue to work under difficult challenges: harassed by the city council, and work under risky conditions. While this is known, there has been a ...
The role of women in small-scale livestock farming: South African case studies.
(University of the Western Cape, 2024)
The importance of gender equality has gained traction in academic and political spheres over the past decade. Agriculture is among the various sectors that have experienced an increase in the empowerment of women's ...
An investigation into the perceived impact of artificial intelligence on recruitment and selection practices of HR professionals within the retail sector in the Western Cape.
(University of the Western Cape, 2024)
The evolution of digital technology has a significant impact on every individual. One of these digital technologies that is currently changing the landscape in various industries is Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI can ...