Browsing Masters in Public Administration - MPA by Title
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A study exploring motivational factors that influence the morale of General Assistants in the CWED through the application of the theories of Maslow, Herzberg and Marciano
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)The purpose of this study is to identify and explore factors that influence the morale of general assistants in the Cape Winelands Education District (CWED) through a qualitative study at five schools in Worcester. General ... -
Accommodating domestic tourists in township environments: A comparative study of Kampala (Uganda) and Cape Town (South Africa)
(University of Western Cape, 2005)The topic of this mini-thesis evolved out of the author's internship at the Centre for Tourism Research in Africa and his own background in Kampala/Uganda. Both the Western Cape and the Kampala regions ~d as significant ... -
The administration of social welfare in South Africa: a study of its origins, development and rationalisation
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Administrative neutrality in a democratic state: A critique of current approaches and considerations for post-apartheid South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 1997)The ideal and practice of administrative neutrality has been problematic in the public services of liberal democracies since the middle of the 19th century. Either the ideal was interpreted very narrowly to exclude public ... -
Affirmative action policy and practice in the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development with particular respect to gender
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)This research report set out to provide an evaluation of the progress made by the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development with respect to affirmative action and employment equity, and particularly with respect ... -
An assessment of the City of Cape Town's Youth Development Policy, with reference to youth leadership development: A case study of Scottsdene, Kraaifontein for the period 2008 - 2013.
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Youth leadership development is a global phenomenon. Youth face challenges such as unemployment, peer pressure, lack of positive role models, and national and global exclusion. The purpose of the study is to assess the ... -
An investigation into the administration of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme for undergraduate students and its impact on the students' academic progress at a historically Black university
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)This study investigated the administration of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) for undergraduate students and its impact on the students' academic progress at a Historically Black University (HBU) in the ... -
An analysis of rural development in the Eastern Cape: a case study of Intsika municipality
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)In South Africa, since 1994 when democratic government come into power, the issue of development was raised as one of the priorities of government. Government promised to transform the citizen’s livelihoods through quality, ... -
An analysis of the affirmative action policies and strategies of Oostenberg Municipality
(University of Western Cape, 1999)Local authorities in the Western Cape have all initiated affirmative action policies to address past discrimination and ethnic inequalities, however ineffectual they may have been up to now. The debate arises; what kind ... -
Analysis of the challenges in the distribution of low-income housing in south Africa: The case of delft symphony community, in Cape Town, 2000-2015
(University of Western Cape, 2021)There is a major urban housing crisis in South Africa expressing itself in the failure of the government to provide low-income housing to urban residents. Considering this crisis, the specific purpose of this study was to ... -
Analysis of the challenges in the distribution of low-income housing in South Africa: The case of Delft Symphony Community, in Cape Town, 2000-2015
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)There is a major urban housing crisis in South Africa expressing itself in the failure of the government to provide low-income housing to urban residents. Considering this crisis, the specific purpose of this study was to ... -
An analysis of the perceptions on corruption – residents of Brooklyn in cape town
(University of Western Cape, 2020)The subject matter of corruption is a topical one in South Africa, where many institutions in the socio-political economy, both private and public, are subject to corruption allegations which emerge from time to time in ... -
An analysis of the representation of females in professional positions at the University of the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)It is often contended that many barriers deter women from reaching the academic ladder in terms of hierarchy. Publication records are important in promotion criterion to become Professors, it is therefore imperative that ... -
Assessment of corporate social responsibility within the stakeholder theory in commercial microfinance instittutions in Bolivia
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)Currently, some microfinance institutions in Bolivia are adopting Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), a concept whereby companies integrate social and environmental concerns in their business operations and publish the ... -
An assessment of employment equity within the Safety and Security Directorate: case study of a municipality in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)This research assesses the challenges faced by a diverse group of employees within the Safety and Security Directorate in a Municipality in the Western Cape, which is a service organisation. The manner in which Employment ... -
An assessment of funding management strategies in ‘’No Fee’’ Schools in Cape Town: with specific reference to selected primary schools.
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)There is a growing body of literature on no-fee public schools in South Africa. The vision of this policy is to ensure that all citizens have equal access to quality basic education. This study, conducted an assessment of ... -
An assessment of knowledge of HIV/AIDS amongst secondary school learners of Kwazulu-Natal: an exploratory study of Bergville rural district
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)The main purpose of the study was to assess and explore the knowledge of HIV/AIDS among secondary learners in rural Bergville district of KwaZulu-Natal. A stratified random sample of 100 learners was selected from two ... -
ASSESSMENT OF POLICIES AFFECTING REFUGEES’ AND ASYLUM SEEKERS’ CHILDREN TO ACCESS PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN DEMOCRATIC SOUTH AFRICA
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)The study assesses the application of policies on the right of refugees and asylum seekers with regard to the education of their children, and the many challenges impeding this right. Fundamental changes in the legal ... -
An assessment of primary health care services from the: perspective of the recipients in the Khayelitsha community health centre
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)The general aim of this study is to undertake an assessment of the health care service provision in the Khayelitsha Community Health Centre taking into consideration the underlying principles of the Primary Health Care. ... -
An assessment of public participation processes in the Local government level with specific reference to agricultural programmes in Ntcheu district, Malawi
(UWC, 2012)Agriculture is the greatest source of economic development in Malawi. Due to decentralisation process the Ministry of Agriculture and Food security through the Department of Agriculture Extension Services sector established ...
