Masters Degrees (School of Public Leadership)
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Exploring community & ecosystem-based adaptation through resilience theory : referencing a Lesotho case
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY: The impacts of climate change will be felt by society and the environment, triggering the need for novel adaptation strategies suited to contexts which can be depicted as a social-ecological system (SES). ... -
An analysis of the role of rural development initiatives in promoting sustainable and effective development in the Eastern Cape : a case study of Intsika Yethu Municipality
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY: The study analysed the role of rural development initiatives in promoting sustainable and effective development in the Eastern Cape, using a case study of Intsika Yethu Municipality (IYM). The main research ... -
Determining a sourcing approach to infrastructure asset maintenance : a case study in the City of Cape Town: assessing the insourcing and outsourcing approach
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY: The purpose of this study is to determine a sourcing approach to infrastructure asset maintenance in the City of Cape Town. A favoured sourcing approach is largely influenced by the underlying aims surrounding ... -
Analysis of the challenges faced by municipalities in implementing municipal property rates Act no 6 of 2004 : the case study: three local municipalities within the Dr Kaunda District Municipality in North West Province, South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY: The Municipal Property Rates Act No 6 of 2004 was promulgated and came into effect on 2 July 2005. To this end, all municipalities in the Republic of South Africa were required to conform with the Act. The ... -
The impact of socioeconomic factors on municipal fiscal health in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY: Municipal fiscal health and the measurement thereof has become a concern for governments and public administrators across the world. Significant episodes of fiscal stress experienced by the City of New ... -
Applying a Realist Evaluation approach to identify key considerations that successfully enables expansion of Project LEO
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Innovasie en tegnologie is die dryfkrag agter die sakewêreld, die samelewing en die manier waarop ons werk, en die wêreld bly al vinniger verander. Demokratiese beginsels, billikheid, gelykheid en ... -
Transforming the accounting profession through Thuthuka : an outcome-based evaluation of the Thuthuka Bursary Fund programme as implemented at Stellenbosch University
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY: Transformation is not dependent on financial forces alone and therefore a more holistic approach to transformation is required. The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) realised that ... -
Applying a Realist Evaluation approach to identify key considerations that successfully enables expansion of Project LEO
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Innovation and technology drive business, society and the way in which we work, with the world constantly changing at an increasing rate. Democratic principles, fairness, equality and sustainability have ... -
Designing guidelines for sustainable housing : what we learn from the development of the green building sector in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY: Housing is one of South Africa’s major challenges, amplified by the unprecedented rate of demand and constrained capacity for delivery. Public and private practitioners in the housing sector tend to respond ... -
An evaluation of the effectiveness of public participation in environmental impact assessments : a Namibian case study
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY: Public participation plays an important role in the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process in allowing the public an opportunity to be involved in the process and to provide input regarding proposed ... -
Investigating the micro-processes of change used by grassroots individuals and organisations to embed sustainability in South African education
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY: As we enter the Anthropocene, an era marked by the significant degradation of the environment and living systems, many are pointing to the role of education in preparing the next generation to adequately ... -
An evaluation of the strategic environmental assessment (sea) as a tool for promoting sustainable development in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY: The Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) has been developed as an Environmental Assessment (EA) tool for strategic decision-making and development planning. It is not intended to replace an Environmental ... -
Child labour in mining in India and the DRC : two case studies
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY: Child mining is an environmental issue because mining is an environmental issue and children occupy and utilise the environment. As part of the fulfilments of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), there ... -
Perspectives on food corporate contributions towards a sustainable food system : a South African case study
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY: The current food system has negative consequences for human health and the environment, making it unsustainable. Characterised as a neoliberal corporate food regime, the dominant food system displays a ... -
Restoring the Kuils River : understanding the past to inform the future
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY: This study examined the state of the Kuils River catchment in Cape Town, South Africa, in terms of land-use change, ecosystem services, and water quality, to identify potential drivers of degradation and ... -
Exploring the experiences of food insecurity among urban poor households in Maseru : a case study of Thibella settlement
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY: Lesotho is faced with pressing food insecurity challenges. The challenges are addressed with geographical bias, responses to food insecurity are directed to rural communities. This is fostered by the ... -
Exploring the role of cooperative governance in water resource management : a study of catchment management agencies in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY: Water is essential for all life on earth. Now, more than ever, water has to be conserved, developed, used and managed in a manner that is equitable and sustainable. South Africa put in place the National ... -
Management of coastal wetlands as an effective climate response : lessons learned from global blue carbon projects to aid successful project implementation in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY: Blue carbon ecosystems facilitate climate change mitigation because they sequester and store vast quantities of carbon. Since blue carbon ecosystems are being converted to other land uses for profit, ... -
Effectiveness of municipal public accounts committees in fiscal oversight: a case study of Sakhisizwe Municipality
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : In the local government sphere, the committee that plays the oversight role such as the PAC in the National Assembly and the Provincial Legislature is the Municipal Public Accounts Committee (MPAC). The ... -
Political will to fight corruption in the South African public service : an ethical political leadership perspective in line departments
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : This study explores the attribute of political will and ethical political leadership traits in fighting corruption in the South African public service. Despite institutional, legislative, and policy ...
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