Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs)

An historical and dogmatic reflection on the socio-political conflicts in North Kivu between 1993 and 2017

Thierry, Mirindi Mihigo (North-West University (South-Africa), 2023)

This study aims to shed dogmatic-historical light on socio-political conflicts, to describe and analyse the origins and development of socio-political conflicts in North Kivu between 1993 and 2017, to assess their impact ...

Christian stewardship for South African business leaders : a public practical theological study

Dörnbrack, Adri Alétha (North-West University (South-Africa), 2023)

This study ultimately seeks to contribute to the field of development aimed at Christian stewardship for business leaders involved in sustainable development from a public practical theological perspective. The methodology ...

The public domain and the legal protection of Indigenous Knowledge Systems

Verhoef, Gerardus (North-West University (South Africa)., 2023)

IKS stakeholders often debate the divide between indigenous and other knowledge systems. IP rightsholders seek advice on how they can strengthen and secure their proprietary rights or broaden the public domain, while ...

A comparative statutory analysis of the collaboration and cooperation between the South African Reserve Bank and other financial regulatory bodies under the Financial Sector Regulation Act 9 of 2017

Munedzi, Sharon (North-West University (South Africa)., 2023)

The promotion, protection, maintenance and enhancement of financial stability and market integrity in South Africa relies on effective and adequate cooperation and collaboration arrangements between the South African ...

Intercountry adoption and the South African child's right to culture

Shongwe, Siphesihle Simanga (North-West University (South Africa)., 2023)

For a long time, South African children have been preferred for inter-country adoption over in-country adoption or local alternative child-welfare systems. The child's cultural right has often been interpreted to be ...

Maritime cybersecurity Risk Management in the Fourth industrial revolution

Theron, Jan-Christiaan (North-West University (South Africa)., 2023)

"No abstract"

Protection from liability : force majeure events in international contracts

Roets van Schalkwyk, Gabriella Nicole (North-West University (South Africa)., 2023)

Each of the contracting parties are instinctively under the impression that the other party will perform their obligations in terms of the contract faithfully and satisfactorily.1 Despite this assumption, the possibility ...

Evaluating the development of patent protection afforded to pharmaceutical products under the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights, 1994 as amended on 23 January 2017

Pretorius, Armand Joe (North-West University (South Africa)., 2023)

The rate of globalisation is increasing, and the rate of pandemic-causing viruses is rising alongside it. Since the commencement of international travel, from ancient merchant ships carrying different strains of plague, ...

A Critical Analysis of the Role of Administrative Action in the Customs and Excise Act 91 of 1964

Manyandi, Lindiwe Eugenia (North-West University (South Africa)., 2023)

"No abstract"

School principals' ability to influence the improvement of learner performance in selected rural schools in Limpopo

Baloyi, Rirhandzu Peggy Portia (North-West University (South Africa)., 2023)

The focus of this study was on school principals' ability to influence the improvement of under- performance in rural schools. The effectiveness of school leadership lies within the principal’s competency in management, ...

Decolonising academic texts in South African higher education : publishing and editing strategies

Scott, Linda (North-West University (South Africa), 2023)

The continued prioritisation of Western knowledge and perspectives in South African higher education gave rise for the decolonisation of education in 2015/2016, which sought to challenge the hegemony of Western knowledge ...

Equalising Grade 12 home language examination papers in a multilingual education department : the case of Sesotho and English

Mahlasela, Johannes Tsietsi (North-West University (South Africa), 2023)

The South African Department of Basic Education (DBE) originates from a divided and unequal past. Many educational reforms and transformations took place after the fall of apartheid in 1994. These reforms and transformations ...

African migrant exclusion in South Africa and its implications for the African Renaissance

Ndaba, Lebohang Nelson (North-West University (South Africa), 2023)

Whenever the African continent is mentioned, negative connotations such as underdevelopment, poverty, inequality, war, and migration issues are frequently evoked. Migration and issues associated with it also occupy centre ...

An assessment of clean audit outcomes as an effective determinant of good service delivery : a case study of Midvaal Local Municipality

Khasodi, Mzwakhe Sameul (North-West University (South Africa), 2023)

Local government, like many other public-sector organisations in South Africa, get audited by the office of the Auditor-General, to obtain the current state of the municipal financial status and audit opinions for a ...

The role of self-directed learning in the promotion of historical thinking in first year Senior and FET History for Education students

Van Deventer, Nicolaas (North-West University (South Africa)., 2023)

Historical thinking allows an individual to understand the past by analysing and evaluating sources. These skills are not only critical in the discipline of history, but it also emphasises critical thinking to ensure a ...

Strategies to develop beginner teachers' self- directedness through induction and mentoring

Mokoena, Thabang Donald (North-West University (South Africa)., 2023)

The study did not aim to develop strategies to advance self-directedness but to determine the perceptions of beginner teachers about the contribution of induction and mentoring as strategies to develop self-directedness. ...

Assessing the impact of corporate culture on corporate sustainability in selected Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETA) institutions in Gauteng

Miller, Shantineese Tamrin (North-West University (South Africa), 2023)

The aim of the study was to investigate the impact of corporate culture on organisation sustainability drawing from one organisation. Corporate culture has potential to serve as a foundation for long term sustainability ...