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The role of regional councillors in consultation and communication regarding rural service delivery in the Oshana region of Namibia
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)This study examined the role of regional councilors in consultation and communication regarding rural service delivery in Namibia, with specific reference to the Oshana region. The research includes a case study that ... -
The role of Telkom SA Ltd. in the Western Cape: a case study on the management of its retrenchment process
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)Constant organisational change can be attributed to many factors, including competition among peers in the same markets, globalisation, privatisation of public sector organisations, technological advances, and operational ... -
The role of the department of water affairs and forestry in the empowerment of the Kei district council in the Eastern Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2002)According to the Constitution of Republic of South Africa (Act 108 of 1996) it is the responsibility of local government to provide basic and effective water services to all consumers in its area of jurisdiction. The Water ... -
The role of the Masakhane campaign in Middelburg between 1994 and 1998: the case of Mhluzi township
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)This study focused on municipal service delivery campaigns before the advent of the integrated development planning framework. In particular, the focus was on the role played by the Masakhane campaign in improving service ... -
School improvement in an era of change : attempting development planning at public local school level in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2002)The era of change in South Africa has created a new basis for state policy towards the provision of public schooling. Reform initiatives supported by the South African Schools Act (1996) emphasize the need for democratic ... -
Self-organisation in the governance of disaster risk management in Bangladesh
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)A disaster always means a huge death toll, displacement and inconceivable destruction for a poor country such as Bangladesh. Recently, Bangladesh has taken a holistic approach to prioritising interrelated activities and ... -
Service delivery in disadvantaged communities : a case study of Langa
(University of the Western Cape, 2012-11)In order to address the inequalities created by the apartheid regime between local authorities, various legislative and support mechanisms were put in place which were not always implemented effectively and efficiently. ... -
Service delivery in local government: Schulzenda township in Mpumalanga Province
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)This study examines service delivery such as housing, water, electricity, roads and garbage removal in local government with specific reference to Schulzendal township. The main objective of the study is to investigate the ... -
Service delivery in the City of Cape Town: A case study of water services in Khayelitsha.
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)Based on the recognition of apartheid capitalist injustices, the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa (RSA Act 108 of 1996) envisaged the establishment of a new democratic South Africa founded on human dignity, the ... -
Service delivery: a key to democratic stability.
(University of the Western Cape, 2001)The research investigates the reason why service delivery is slow and not enough or just not available in many areas. It highlights the problems that hamper progress toward achieving service delivery. Some of the problems ... -
Shifting views of major local stakeholders in the implementation of the MyCiTi bus services in Cape Town (2008-2014)
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)Cape Town’s MyCiTi Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service is part of an ambitious plan to integrate various modes of transport and “place at least 75% of Cape Town’s population within 500 meter of the system”. MyCiTi would replace ... -
Small, medium and micro enterprise development challenges in a post apartheid South Africa: Lessons learnt
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)A problem of the South African economy is the pervasive unemployment in particular amongst the black population. Double-digit unemployment figures had become the norm within post - apartheid South Africa. The newly elected ... -
Social welfare delivery: a case of government funded NGOs in Worcester
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)Social welfare services are essential for development of human capital and eradication of poverty in South Africa generally. Social welfare plays a pivotal role in enabling the impoverished and vulnerable communities and ... -
Social Work services available to vulnerable children: Lessons and best practices for South Africa from selected countries
(University of Western Cape, 2021)Currently, in South Africa, more than half of its children find themselves living in households and communities without adequate child welfare facilities. These conditions render them vulnerable as they have no control ... -
Socio-economic and political constraints on constitutional reform in Swaziland
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)This study looked at socio-economic and political constraints on constitutional reform in Swaziland, an independent state with a fully autonomous government that falls under the Monarch who is Head of State. Swaziland ... -
Sport as a catalyst for development in Cape Town
(University of the Western Cape, 2000)This research paper considers sport as a catalyst for development in Cape Town. lt examines the impact of sport on development, the economy and tourism and advances recommendations suitable for the city of Cape Town. ln ... -
Testing the predictive validity of the fifteen factor questionnaire plus (15FQ+) for financial advisers at an insurance company
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)Personality assessments are useful measures for identifying an individual's characteristics and how he/she interacts with the world. The 15 factor Questionnaire Plus (15Q+) is an adapted personality assessment measure used ... -
Thesis writing guide
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)Candidates for higher degrees often have unnecessary difficulty with the technical aspects of writing a thesis. They can expect expert supervision in conducting their research and drawing conclusions, but the responsibility ... -
Towards a pro-poor service-centred public service: The case of delivery to indigents in two Western Cape municipalities: attitudes, practices and policies among municipal officials
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)The problems of the predispositions of municipal public officials and the professionalization of the public service have in the recent past come into the spotlight in service delivery protests involving poor people and ... -
Towards representativeness in local government: A study of skills development and training in the City of Cape Town
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)This research focused on affirmative action, equity in the workplace, skills development and training. It examined the manner in which policies and practices aimed at realising representativeness were implemented by the ...