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An exploration of the water crisis in Tswaing Local Municipality South Africa : a study of Khunwana village
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the extent of the water crisis in Tswaing Local Municipality with specific reference to Khunwana village. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with five officials ... -
Multilevel determinants of under-five deaths in South Africa : evidence from 2016 Demographic Health Survey
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)Background: The world has made significant progress in reducing under-five mortality rates. On the contrary, the under-five mortality rate remains high in sub-Saharan Africa. Although South Africa has a low under-five ... -
A reconfigured Local Economic Development Strategy for Local Government : the case of JB Marks Local Municipality
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)The study topic was on a reconfigured LED strategy at local government: a case of JBMLM. JBMLM was used as a case study with focus on describing, analysing and interpreting a particular phenomenon. This was critical because ... -
Die aard van eiendomsagente in Potchefstroom se kommunikasie om verhoudings met mekaar te bestuur
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)Thanks to the development of technology, digital and social media, and the explosion of the number of real estate agents in Potchefstroom, the competition has increased and real estate agents must find ways to survive ... -
Nasionaal, transnasionaal of globaal? Identiteitsproblematiek in S.J. Naudé se Die derde spoel
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)In S.J. Naudé’s debut novel, The Third Reel (in Afrikaans published as Die derde spoel), important questions are asked about identity and what it means to belong. The role of nation states and the influence of that these ... -
Negotiating rugby with Bloemfontein club rugby men in post-apartheid South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)This dissertation critically explores the nuances of South African amateur club rugby. It considers how the participation of amateur club men actively informed the value of participation in an imagined community, in ... -
The impact of securitisation on South Africa’s migration protocols during the Zuma administration (2009-2017)
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)The post-apartheid government was widely praised for its liberal constitution which was based on the principles of human dignity, equality, and freedom. These principles are in line with those of foundational international ... -
Vocal music teaching-learning practices in contemporary South African theatre : a case study
(North-West University (South Africa), 2022)This instrumental case study investigates the vocal music teaching-learning practices (TLPs) and experiences of selected performing arts graduates who are members of the South African Theatre Village (SATV) Company. Data ... -
Silent sufferers : a sociological exploration of gender-based violence against South African men by women
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)GBV has become an epidemic in Southern Africa. With a growing body of research and policies centred on GBV, the phenomenon is largely understood from the male-inflicting-harm-on-female standpoint. Consider the following ... -
An integrated career management model for the Public Service : the case of North West Department of Cooporative Governance, Traditional Affairs and Human Settlements
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)The democratic developmental Public Service requires technocrats, professionals and managers to address the country's challenges (Coats & Passmore, 2008; Ronn, 2010; Franks, 2015:55; De Wee, 2016). Occupations mentioned ... -
Fostering public participation in integrated development planning : the case of the City of Matlosana
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)South Africa’s public participation practices bear much significance due to the country’s history of Apartheid whereby government participation opportunities favoured only certain demographic areas. Due to this past, public ... -
Moving towards social cohesion through a Dalcroze-inspired approach : a multisite case study
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)South Africa is not only a highly diverse society but a deeply divided one, with half of the population living in poverty. There are various threats to social cohesion in South Africa including inequality, poverty and the ... -
Stakeholder involvement as a strategic instrument to strengthen customer service : the case of the City of Ekurhuleni
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)The new democratic dispensation ushered in by the 1994 elections introduced the notion of ‘people-centred development’. The principles of people-centred development were advocated by the Reconstruction and Development ... -
Towards a Smart City Model for South African Metropolitan Municipalities : the case of Gauteng-based Metropolitan Municipalities
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)Although some studies have shown that there are benefits that a developing country such as South Africa can accrue as a result of embracing the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the Internet of Things and information and ... -
Narrative and theme : an exploration of the semantics of narrative
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)Theme is a long-neglected topic in the study of narrative, partly due to longstanding views concerning the role of theme in narrative, partly due to shortcomings in semantics in the past. However, advances in semantics, ... -
Assessing key reputation drivers among staff members of the North-West University
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)The higher education sector (HES) in South Africa has been faced with two-plus decades of transformation in an attempt to redress the social injustices of the country’s past (Webbstock & Fisher, 2016:18; Teferra & Altbach, ... -
A strategic communication management framework for blood donor recruitment messages
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)Blood shortage is a global concern, as an insufficient supply of blood and blood products directly affects the lives of the many individuals in need of blood and blood products. The Western Cape Blood Service (WCBS), in ... -
Exploring the relationship between public relations practitioners in local government and local newspaper editors at selected newspapers in the North-West Province
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)In a democratic society like South Africa, truthful, accurate and transparent government communication is crucial to an informed society, even more so when it comes to local government, where municipal programmes and ... -
Sports journalism, fandom, and social cohesion : the framing of Springbok Eben Etzebeth's assault incident on the Facebook pages of selected news organisations
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)South Africa is a proud sporting nation, and sport is seen as a cultural phenomenon that can contribute to social cohesion, which refers to the shared sense of solidarity and community within society. However, the sport ... -
Narrative spatial architecture as a model for the creation of non-linear narrativity in carnivalesque storyworlds
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)This is a practice-led study that culminated in the creation of an artefact that comprises a narrativised 3D interactive storyworld with various spaces. The storyworld is called; CARNIVALESQUE CONVIVIALITY: FOLLIES, FUN ...