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The relationship between food security and disaster risk reduction at the urban household level in the South African context
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)
South Africa is considered to be a food secure country at the aggregate level as
the country produces enough staple foods and has the capacity to import food if needed, however large numbers of households within the country ...
Social grant recipient spending on sin taxed items
(2014)
Sin taxes have increased significantly during the past three years. There have been different opinions regarding the levying of sin taxes: in relation to whether it helps the government to raise revenue or reduces the ...
The relationship between poverty and inflation in Sharpeville
(North-West University, 2012)
All over the world, the level of poverty is increasing. In South Africa it is mainly concentrated in rural areas and differs significantly from whether considering race, sex, provinces or community areas. This dissertation ...
Factors affecting sustainability of agricultural projects on poverty alleviation in Gauteng Province, South Africa
(2012)
Agriculture has been identified by the government of South Africa to play pivotal role in socio-economic emancipation of rural people and those living in common-ages. The government has made
commitment to provide agricultural ...
An analysis of the poor's demand patterns during rising prices : the case of Bophelong
(North-West University, 2012)
This study investigated the demand patterns of poor households during a period of rising prices. Focus was on three main constructs namely the poor, rising prices and the demand patterns. The study was on Bophelong, a ...
The impact of government grants on poverty in Sharpeville
(North-West University, 2011)
South Africa, like international countries, has been experiencing an increase in the levels of poverty over the years. Poverty affects vulnerable groups of society more intensely and these groups include children, the old, ...