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De-linking ubuntu: Towards a unique South African Jurisprudence

Mnyongani, Freddy (Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2010)

The adoption in 1993 of the interim Constitution of the Republic of South Africa Act (200 of 1993) as the supreme law of the Republic marked a watershed moment in the history of South Africa. It was a moment of transition ...
The status of animals in African cosmology: A non-legal perspective

Mnyongani, Freddy (VerLoren Van Themaat Centre / UNISA Press, 2012)

A relevant question here is whether there is a difference in the symbolisation of animals between cultures, for example, between indigenous traditions that regard animals as sacred and those that see animals as non-sacred ...
The relationship between authentic leadership and organisational commitment

Hlongwane, Veronica Catherine (2016-10)

The aim of this quantitative study was to determine the relationship between authentic leadership (AL) and organisational commitment (OC) in a State hospital in South Africa. In this study AL was measured by means of the ...
Hardiness in relation to organisational commitment in the human resources management field: An exploratory study.

Ferreira, Nadia (AOSIS, 2012)

Orientation: Employees’ hardiness is increasingly recognised as an aspect of their well-being and feelings of career success. Psychological well-being and feelings of subjective career success have positive implications ...
Exploring black rural Bushbuckridge women’s constructions and perceptions of the practice of abortion

Molobela, Lien (2017-02)

Abortion is a publicly contentious topic as it speaks to and draws on localized understandings of body politics, abortion beliefs, women’s role in society, the sanctity of life, and the role of the state. South Africa’s ...
The victimisation of genius : Mary Robinson's idealisation of the female author in sensibility literature during the decade of the 1790's

Dalldorf, Tamaryn J. (2017-01)

Mary Robinson’s perceived entrapment within masculine discourse has led to a somewhat distorted portrayal of this author as ‘victim’: critical focus on how she and eighteenth-century society may have constructed her authorial ...
Van kubermens tot kuborg: representasies van mens-masjienverhoudinge in die Afrikaanse poesie (1990-2012)

Botha, Tanja (2017-02)

In hierdie studie word die manifestasies en ontwikkelings van mens-masjien-verhoudinge in die Afrikaanse poësie vanaf 1990 tot 2012 ondersoek. Relevante uitgangspunte van die fenomenologie, posthumanisme en transhumanisme ...
Development of practical guidelines to promote occupational health and safety for workers in the construction industry in Windhoek, Namibia

Nghitanwa, Emma Maano (2016-11)

The study, which considers that the construction industry is a high risk one due to the physical work demand and nature of the working environment, was conducted to develop practical guidelines for workers and employers ...
Deep ecology: should we embrace this philosophy?

Louw, Gert Petrus Benjamin (2016-03)

The planet is in a dismal environmental state. This state may be remedied by way of an integrated approach based on a holistic vision. This research examines which ecological ideology best suits current conditions for ...
The impact of leadership styles on organisational commitment

Khumalo, Lebogang (2015-11-30)

This study examined leadership styles in an organisation in the gas industry and how the different leadership styles impact on employees‘ commitment to the organisation. Specifically, the study sought to determine the ...
Strategies for the reduction of alcohol and substance abuse among adolescents at two selected universities in Ethiopia

Alemayehu Nigatu Gebremichael (2016-11)

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the magnitude, behavioural issues and other contributing factors for alcohol and substance abuse, in order to develop a strategy for alcohol and substance abuse among ...
Factors contributing to late antenatal care booking at Thulamahashe local area at Bushbuckridge sub-district, Ehlanzeni district in Mpumalanga Province

Mkhari, Mkateko Maria (2016-11)

Delayed access to antenatal care (ANC) has been linked to maternal and foetal mortality and morbidity. Early and regular attendance of antenatal care by pregnant women is very important as it could identify birthing ...
The experiences of teachers regarding provision of care and support to school children on antiretroviral therapy in Swaziland

Nxumalo, Futhi Antinate (2017-01)

The aim of the study was to gain in-depth understanding of teachers ’experiences with regard to the provision of care and support to school children on antiretroviral therapy in Swaziland in order to recommend approaches ...
A model for trust in the nursing education environment

Van Dyk, Ellie Catharina (2016-11)

Trust is an important concept in nursing. Nursing is frequently described as a profession which is built on trusting relationships; hence, to produce competent professional nurses the building of trust and trusting ...
Language anxiety caused by the single mode of instruction in multilingual classrooms: The case of African language learners

Madonsela, Stanley (Routledge, 2015-12-20)

The capacity to use language is unique from one individual to another. This could also depend on the individual’s exposure to a language. This article aims to contribute to the growing area of research on language anxiety ...
Analysing strategies for successful Implementation of the Supply Chain Management Policy Framework : A case study of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM) in South Africa

Ngxesha, Ntomboxolo Cynthia (2015-11)

After South Africa’s first democratic elections in 1994, the need to revisit the socio-economic and political order of South Africa was identified. The new government was confronted by significant public sector challenges, ...
Disclosure of HIV status to infected children in Swaziland

Dlamini, Cebsile Precious (2016-11)

The purpose of this study was to develop support guidelines to assist with disclosure of HIV status to HIV infected children by their parents and caregivers in Swaziland. The study explored parents’ and caregivers’ experiences ...
Saying no to gender-based violence: a study of Musasa, a non-governmental organisation based in Zimbabwe

Dzinavane, Tsitsi Marylin (2016-10)

Gender-based violence is a global problem that affects women and girls of all races, colour and creed. This study locates gender-based violence within the development agenda, explores related theories and points out ...
Gender violence and resistance : representation of women's agency in selected literary works by Zimbabwean female writers

Naidoo, Salachi (2016)

The aim of this study is to offer a critical analysis of representations of gender violence and resistance to such violence in selected novels by Zimbabwean women writers. A great deal of scholarship on Zimbabwean women ...
The principal's instructional leadership role towards creating effective teaching and learning : a case study of two high schools in Ivory Park Township

Dongo, Edmore (2016-10)

This research investigated the instructional leadership roles of selected township principals. Its main focus was therefore to explore and understand the roles and practices engaged in by township principals in order to ...

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