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The readiness of municipalities in implementing the Municipal Finance Management Act. no. 56 of 2003 (MFMA)
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)This research paper explores the concept and practice of intergovernmental fiscal relations in South Africa, with particular reference to capacity building toward assisting municipalities and improving their readiness to ... -
Reduction in pension pay-out time and narrowing of policy implementation and management gaps in the Government Pension Administration Agency: Case study with reference to Western Cape Education Department (2010–2017)
(2021)The study aims to investigate whether delays occur within the pipeline of pension pay-outs, where these delays occur and what the policy implementations and management gaps are within the pension administration system. ... -
Regional Security, Early Warning and Intelligence Cooperation in Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)This dissertation explores the potential contributions of the mechanisms for early warning and intelligence sharing to regional security in Africa. The Continental Early Warning System (CEWS) and the Committee on Intelligence ... -
The relationship between job satisfaction and organisational justice among academic employees in agricultural colleges in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)In an attempt to make South Africa a more just society after the first democratic elections on 27 April 1994, the South African society had to undergo a number of radical changes which impacted the social, economical, ... -
The relationship between retrenchment, organisational commitment, absenteeism and labour turnover in an information technology call centre
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)Until recently South Africa experienced an economic decline, however, despite the current positive trends, many large corporations are compelled to reduce personnel costs. Retrenchments have therefore become an increasingly ... -
Relationship between the executive and legislative authority in South Africa with reference to the role of the leader of government business in the legislative and oversight processes
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)The relationship between the executive and the legislature in South Africa is determined by the Constitution. The study focuses on the separation of powers in a single party-dominant system and examines the role of the ... -
Rethinking public participation in local government: A case study of Mossel Bay Municipality
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Public participation in local government has been identified as an important factor that can assist government to ensure adequate public service delivery. It offers government an opportunity to prioritise citizens in ... -
Rethinking the upgrade of informal settlements in the Western Cape: a critical assessment of the upgrading of informal settlements programme
(University of the Western Cape, 2024)South Africa is faced with the triple challenge of unemployment, inequality, and poverty. The growth of informal settlements is a manifestation of afore. The first democratic government post 1994 has formulated different ... -
Rethinking youth participation in monitoring and evaluation. The case of Local Enterprise and Skills Development Programme (LESDEP).
(The University of the Western Cape, 2017)The buzzword in recent development policy-making is PM&E. The notion is that; participatory approaches have the appropriate remedy to curb the problem of exclusion. That notwithstanding, the approach has become rhetoric ... -
A review of the implementation of disaster risk assessments in the city of Cape Town: challenges and prospects
(2013)The problem question of this study is how the City of Cape Town, as a metro municipality went about implementing Disaster Risk Assessments. While the National Disaster Management Centre acknowledges that municipalities are ... -
A review of the role of the Banco Nacional de Angola
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)The object of this study is to examine and analyse the dynamics of central banks. The central bank in any country has a great impact on the economic and monetary issues within its jurisdiction. This research is based on a ... -
The role of council committees in promoting financial accountability: a case study of Stellenbosch municipality
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)Municipal councils are vested with the legal authority to promote financial accountability in their respective municipalities. To accomplish this responsibility, municipal council establishes committees to enable a structured ... -
The role of e-government in effective service delivery: a case study of Tanzania electric supply company limited (tanesco)
(2009)The essence of e-government is to link government activities with the advanced technology that the world is having today. This technology has already shown a remarkable job in bringing efficiency in private sector through ... -
The role of governments in the fight against HIV/AIDS in Southern Africa: a case study of South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)HIV/AIDS is a deadly disease that needs to be addressed with immediate effect before serious damage can occur. Because the government has a responsibility over the health of its citizens, everybody expects the government ... -
The role of local government in disaster risk management: a case of the City of Cape Town in the Western Province of South Africa.
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)Much has been said about the continued escalation of disasters, impacting negatively on the people’s livelihoods; mostly the poor. However, not enough is done to minimise or reduce the vulnerability of the people to risks ... -
The role of local non governmental organizations in poverty reduction in Rwanda: a case study of Butare province
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)Chronic poverty has always been described as one of the greatest structural problems facing Rwanda. The objective of the study was to examine to what extent local NGOs play and/or should play a role in poverty reduction ... -
The role of policy management units with particular reference to the PMU in the South African Parliament
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)This study seeks to understand and examine the role of public policy units with a specific focus on the South African National Parliament Policy Management Unit (PMU). The problem being investigated is that of a lack of ... -
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 ...