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Improved decision-making on irrigation farming in arid zones using a system dynamics model
(Academy of Science of South Africa, 2013-11-27)The Sandveld region in the Western Cape is a low rainfall area dominated by agricultural production using groundwater resources. The rise in agricultural production in the Sandveld has led to questions regarding the region’s ...
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An analysis of the independence the Special Investigating Unit as an anti-corruption agency in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Arguments relating to anti-corruption agencies have grown in prominence over the last two decades. These arguments have been largely related to the various international agreements binding countries on ...
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Designing for informal contexts : a case study of Enkanini sanitation intervention
(Chinese Institute of Design, 2016)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Increasing social agency in the design profession corresponds to the call for greater participation of science in solving complex social problems. We analyse the complex problem of informal urban sanitation ...
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System dynamics modelling of the power sector in Mauritius
(De Gruyter Open, 2016)ENGLISH SUMMARY : A system dynamics model has been developed for the power sector of Mauritius, which captures a range of complex interactions between the economic, social and environmental aspects of the national economy, ...
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Moving towards integrated policy formulation and evaluation : the green economy model
(De Gruyter Open, 2016)ENGLISH SUMMARY : The mainstreaming of concepts related to the Green Economy, an action-oriented approach to reach sustainable development, has increased demands for integrated models that can shed light on the complex ...
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Innovation capability and adoption of innovation in Namibia's road freight transport industry
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Freight transport costs and prices in Namibia are among the highest in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. Yet, the country’s road transport development agenda is premised on ...
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Sustainability and financial implications of the Labour Relations Amendment Act No.6 of 2014 for Western Cape health services outsourcing
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The Labour Relations Amendment Act No. 6 of 2014 was gazetted during August 2014, and came into effect on 1 January 2015. This amendment act and specifically sections 198A and 198B changes the manner in ...
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Creating shared value: An exploratory case study assessing the shared value that a company is creating through a protected area and its unique relationship with local communities
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: With the world’s population continuously growing, extreme pressure has been placed on the unsustainable drain of the earth’s natural resources. There is an increasing trend from a range of stakeholders ...
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An evaluation of the comprehensive rural development programme (CRDP) highlighting environmental governance in the Eastern Cape
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The study evaluates the 2009 Comprehensive Rural Development Programme (CRDP) through a case study and highlights Environmental Governance in the Eastern Cape. The CRDP is a broad-based rural policy ...
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Finding ways to increase access to nutritious food in an urban township through the informal economy
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The current food system has been described as inadequate in meeting the food security needs of the global population given high levels of environmental degradation, malnourishment and non-communicable ...
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Creating synergy between sustainable transitions and assemblage urbanism
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017., 2017-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The primary aim of this research project is to contribute to an epistemological settlement within social theory, which is necessary if transdisciplinary research is to lead the transition to sustainability. ...
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A case study of transdisciplinarity and biomimicry: The restoration of water systems using eco-machines within the informal Berg River community
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The Berg River catchment, which originates in the Drakenstein Mountains, has significant agricultural and economic relevance. Greywater and stormwater drainage from informal settlements such as Langrug ...
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The place where poetries meet: exploring the contribution of the InZync poetry sessions to sociocultural transformation in Stellenbosch
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Calls for transformation have permeated South African society since the end of apartheid in 1994 in fields as diverse as the economy, sport, education and culture. However, transformation remains a contested ...
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Analysing the role of ICT in rural community development: the case of Bakgoma Community Library in Makobe Village
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Rural development is a process that leads to the improvement of the lives of rural people. Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) are an effective tool, amongst others, that can foster rural ...
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An evaluation of the blended pedagogy applied in the Municipal Minimum Competence Program: the case of Drakenstein and Mossel Bay
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : The recognition of the highly complex and dynamic nature of service delivery in South Africa today has resulted in the requirement of municipal finance management reform which has been initiated by the ...
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Risk assessment of groundwater in the Laingsburg municipal area
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Laingsburg Local Municipality is dependent on groundwater as the only source for water service delivery. Climate change is leading to more frequent drought and a decline in groundwater availability within ...
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An analysis of the influence of induction programmes on beginner teachers’ professional development in the Erongo Region of Namibia
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : This empirical study is based on the need to analyse how induction programmes influence the personal growth and professional development of beginner teachers in the Erongo Region, Namibia. This perceived ...
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Exploring the improvement of the decentralized supply chain management, its systems and processes in support of the strategic objectives of Parliament.
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Procurement has been designed to redress some of the imbalances of the past; however, this policy instrument is being abused in some institutions around the country. This abuse has caught the eye of the ...
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The role of governance in the sustainability of non-profit organisations and companies in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This research seeks to examine the relationship between governance and the sustainability of non-profit organisations and companies. It argues that good governance is the overarching internal factor within ...
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An investigation of the effects of school leadership on learners’ achievements in the Oshikoto Region: Education Directorate
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: School principals play a proactive role in the performance of teachers and learners. The type of leadership a school principal is using is an important factor that determines the way in which the school ...
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A hybrid revolution enabling a sustainable response to social problems through multiple entities : a case study on Shonaquip
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: "There is an idea that values are divided between the financial and the societal, but this is a fundamentally wrong way to view how we create value. Value is whole. The world is not divided into corporate ...
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Institutionalisation of monitoring and evaluation systems in the public service: a case study of the Western Cape Education Department (WCED)
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Public service delivery and project performance need sustainable monitoring to inform policy makers and beneficiaries of progress. This research study is motivated by a need for improved service delivery ...
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An exploratory study of organisational culture and employee commitment: a case study at a local municipality
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Organisational culture and the understanding thereof can be regarded as a fundamental component within any organisation. Organisational culture determines how employees communicate with one another and ...
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Organisational effectiveness as a panacea to enhance public good: a nongovernmental organisations’ perspective
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Nongovernmental Organisations (NGOs) have been an important part of the development project in many countries. The need to organise in the form of NGOs comes from a call for collective action in dealing ...
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From participation to protest: the link between protest and participation: the case of the #feesmustfall protests at the University Of The Western Cape
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Protests in South Africa is not a new phenomenon nor is it a phenomenon which is unique to South Africa. As early as the 1700’s for example, during the French Revolution, citizens protested against perceived ...
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Assessing the sustainability of an independent power producer’s social investment in a community: a case study of scatec solar
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : The launch of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) in South Africa in August 2011 has meant a positive move towards reaching green economy ideals and has played ...
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Bridging the digital divide: a case study of a collaboration between a metropolitan municipality and a non-profit organisation
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Currently, the human race lives in an era in which technology plays a large role. The latest technological devices, such as computers and smart phones are mostly used in tandem with access to the internet. ...
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The participation of women from rural areas in development projects for sustainable livelihoods: a case of community groups in Maqongqo Area, KwaZulu-Natal Province
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Since a democratic dispensation was established in South Africa in 1994, the country has been working to level the social, economic, and political playing field for all of its people, particularly those ...
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An evaluation of the implementation of sStrategic sourcing in the Western Cape Government
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : The current weak economic environment has warranted that government reassess its spending behaviour as there is less revenue to cover all of the policy primacies. Strategic sourcing, as a procurement ...
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An analysis of the implications of current recruitment and selection practices on the dropout and failure rate of members in the SA Navy
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: For an organisation to survive and prosper, it is important for it to be able to successfully anticipate and adapt to changing circumstances. The objective of this study sought to determine whether an ...
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