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An exploratory study on the career stages and the career development needs of the Namibian police
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)This exploratory study seeks to critically explore human resources development with regard to the career needs and stages of the Namibian Police (NAMPOL). Documents were perused on the issue of the current human resources ... -
An exploratory study on the planning and design of a future e-voting system for South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)This study focuses on the future role and nature of an e-voting system for a future electoral system in South Africa. The study is of the view that rapid technological advancement and opportunities may contribute to efficient ... -
An exploratory study on the use of social media as a business networking tool : the case of four female-owned fashion retail businesses in the Stellenbosch area, Cape Town
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)One major contribution to entrepreneurship in the past decade is the introduction of social media, which has changed the way in which businesses are operated. It is argued that using social media has signalled a departure ... -
Exploring characteristics of farming systems in former labour tenant communities: the case of Ncunjane and Nkaseni in Msinga
(University of the Western Cape, 2013)In this mini-thesis I explore the key characteristics of the farming household and the livelihood strategies they employ with particular reference to their farming systems. The study sought to determined the contribution ... -
Exploring government immovable asset management with reference to four selected case studies of closed down schools on the Cape Flats – post 1994 democracy
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)Government’s immovable assets are fundamental in achieving its service delivery objectives. If not put to productive uses the welfare of a country, or even its national income, could be reduced significantly. The value for ... -
Exploring livelihood strategies employed by women street food vendors in Gaborone, Botswana.
(University of Western Cape, 2020)The informal economy has continued to increase in developing countries, giving jobs and income to marginalised groups, the majority being women. The rise of the informal sector is perpetuated by exclusionary social policies ... -
Exploring official perceptions of the constraints in providing water services to peri-urban settlements in Uganda: a case-study of policy formulation in contemporary Bwaise III Parish
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)This study focuses on the contradictory ways officials frame the problem of providing water services in Kampala with specific emphasis on the debates about framing of key factors that constrain delivery. Perceptions about ... -
Exploring plausible futures and its implications for the governance of local food systems using local actors’ expertise in the Witzenberg region.
(University of Western Cape, 2020)Despite having a significant agri-food sector, South Africa is faced with strong food security issues related to high inequalities and the legacy of the apartheid regime. The South African food system finds itself at risk ... -
Exploring student perceptions on the influence of a university education on up-ward socioeconomic mobility: A case study of students at the University of the Western Cape
(University of Western Cape, 2021)South Africa is still under construction, with the aftermath of apartheid still lingering in the South African education system and in societal constructs amongst families of colour with low socioeconomic status backgrounds. ... -
Exploring the absence of social capital in entrenching recidivism amongst male and female inhabitants of Hanover park, western cape, South Africa
(University of Western Cape, 2021)In this study, I explore recidivism, an ‘uncontrollable phenomenon’ in South Africa, within the context of rising crime and repeat offenders. Research has shown that the political economy of South Africa, inequality, ... -
Exploring the access, usage and perceptions of ICT of women in marginalised communities in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)The experiences and perceptions of ICT access and usage by women in marginalised South African communities is sorely under researched. Where information from a gender-based perspective reflecting potential digital gender ... -
Exploring the access, usage and perceptions of ICT of women in marginalised communities in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)The experiences and perceptions of ICT access and usage by women in marginalised South African communities is sorely under researched. Where information from a gender-based perspective reflecting potential digital gender ... -
Exploring the current state of the City of Cape Town’s transport system and its spatial policies
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)There are many reasons why Cape Town is the most congested city in South Africa besides there just being “too many cars on the roads”. This paper explores Cape Town’s transport system and spatial policies and how it impacts ... -
Exploring the experiences of female small-scale organic cocoa farmers about gender-based inequality in agency and empowerment in light of the Sustainable Development Goal 5: A case study from rural Ghana
(2021)In all parts of the Global South, female farmers face challenges to access productive resources and output markets in an equal manner as male farmers, which is referred to as the gender gap in agriculture. In Ghana, where ... -
Exploring the factors influencing agility adoption in selected financial institutions in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Due to the rapidly changing environments of our world today, huge pressure is mounting on organisations to find innovative ways to remain competitive and profiting. The goal of this study was to investigate factors leading ... -
Exploring the factors that impact on the validity of competency profile development: A case study
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)The focus of this exploratory study was on competency profile development, specifically the factors impacting on the validity of its development. Given the paucity of research both nationally and internationally into the ... -
Exploring the factors that influence student tertiary institution choice at Prestige Academy by applying the SNG model
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)The research presented in this thesis seeks to understand consumer behaviour which addresses the challenges faced by a private higher education institution (PHEI) named Prestige Academy in Cape Town. This thesis drew on ... -
Exploring the influence of job crafting on organisational commitment and work engagement in a selected financial services organisation
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)The financial industry revolves around organisations that provide financial services to people in the community. The largest contributor is the banking sector followed by the insurance sector. Financial services organisations ... -
Exploring the link between international migration and remittances: a case study of African immigrants in Cape Town, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)Remittances from South Africa to other African countries have been a growing phenomenon over the past few years. A substantial proportion of such flow is informal and yet, the complexity and heterogeneity of migrants mean ... -
Exploring the link between migrant’s community organisations and the support structures of the host country: A case study of Somali and Ethiopian migrants in Cape Town
(University of Western Cape, 2020)South Africa is a regional hub for international immigration and the main destination for many African descent, a home of high number of refugees ad asylum seekers across African continent. The refugees and asylum seekers ...
