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Narratives of novice teachers’ personal and professional development through professional learning communities (plcs)
No full textMasters Degree. University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban.This study, "Narratives of Novice Teachers’ Personal and Professional Development through Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)”, explores the ways in which early career teachers' personal and professional development is facilitated by their involvement in PLCs. Three questions guide the research: 1. What are novice teachers’ stories of participation in PLCs? 2. How does novice teachers' participation in PLCs enhance their early personal and professional learning? 3. What personal and professional learning happens for novice teachers’ development through PLCs? The theoretical underpinning for this study is derived from Illeris's (2009) theory of learning. It focuses on three main learning dimensions: content (knowledge gained), incentive (intrinsic motivation to learn), and interaction (social components of learning). This framework aids in understanding how early career teachers develop professionally and personally in PLCs. The study uses memory drawings, object inquiries, and unstructured interviews to examine the experiences of three early career teachers: Mr Ross, Ms Priya, and Mr Carson. Through these data generation methods, participants could share past, present, and future memories and personal stories of their early professional experiences. The written narratives were then subjected to meaning-making and analysis
to open up different ideas, concepts, and insights. The study shows that PLCs serve as a critical social space assisting early career teachers by developing collaborative relationships, mentorship opportunities, identity construction and reflective practices. The participants' stories highlight the different approaches and ways that PLCs enable tackling the complexities of learning to teach the early professional years - like cultivating ideas and practices for connecting theory and practice and fostering a feeling of belonging in the teaching community as professionals. Participating in a PLC gave me a deeper insight into early career teachers’ lived experiences and how they were developing new perspectives, different teaching methods, and the emotional confidence and attitudes to become researchers, mentors, and life-long learners. The study found that PLCs are potent sites for ECT’s personal-professional transformation. The study concludes with practical suggestions for improving teacher induction programs and developing supportive PLCs in a variety of educational settings. This study contributes to the growing body of research on early career teachers' early professional years by elevating their voices and highlighting PLCs as a forum for sharing their professional challenges and ideas, as well as the embodied knowledges they draw on and the competencies that these teachers bring with them
Exploring the challenges of female leaders in core leadership roles in a mining company in KwaZulu-Natal.
No full textMasters Degree. University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban.The mining industry is male-dominated, and females experience challenges working and advancing to leadership positions, particularly in core leadership roles. These core roles include engineering, metallurgy, geology, artisanship, mechanics, and technicians. The objective of this qualitative study was to identify the challenges and explore how female leaders in core leadership roles manage these challenges, as well as the type of support they receive in a mining company in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The target population in this phenomenological study was 21 women who were in middle to executive-level management positions in core roles. Purposive sampling was used to select 13 participants for the study. Data was collected using semi-structured virtual interviews and analysed using thematic analysis and NVivo software to identify themes. First, the results revealed four themes that depict the challenges faced by female leaders in core mining roles: lack of a support structure, mistreatment, abuse by authorities, and being negatively stereotyped as women in the mining company. Second, the study identified three ways in which female leaders in core roles deal with challenges: adopting a predominantly situational leadership style, balancing the demands of motherhood and marriage with their work, and advocating for a better and safer working environment. Third, female leaders in the mining company received three types of support: management development in the form of non-technical training to help them fit, survive and lead in the mining workplace, mentorship and coaching, and anonymous reporting platforms. The study concludes that women still face challenges in leadership roles. Female leaders in core roles use the situational leadership style to navigate the challenges, and the mining company provides various management training to female leaders, as well as education on sexual harassment. The study calls for the mining company to automate certain parts of its operations to make it easier for women to operate machinery and perform physical labour. Additionally, mining companies need to address the lack of support from other women who have risen through the ranks. The study highlights recommendations for creating an environment where women feel welcomed and supported by the mining company. Areas for future research are suggested
The significance of the small-scale renewable energy market for Eskom.
No full textMasters Degree. University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban.Eskom is a state-owned company that has supplied South Africa and the southern African region with electricity for over 100 years. It has been more than ten years since the first ‘load shedding’ occurred in 2008, which intensified between 2019 and 2020. Eskom has been providing electricity at all costs, despite challenges due to commissioning delays and underperformance of new-build generators. These challenges have led to chronic failures of aging generation equipment in the last two years, causing lower-than-optimal economic growth in the country. The Energy Availability Factor, which provides a monthly percentage of available megawatts (MW) from the total fleet, has fallen in the last three years. These challenges form the basis that necessitate a study such as the current investigation, which focuses on alternative measures that Eskom can implement to meet the electricity demand for the country, other than depending on coal-fired generation plants, to increase the capacity of electricity delivered, to improve the availability of installed capacity, and to maintain and increase the customer base. This qualitative study was conducted to examine the significance of the small-scale renewable energy market for Eskom, which can provide alternative electricity sources for customers and improve the organisation’s financial state. Purposive sampling was used to select the 20 participants included in the study, and semi-structured interviews were conducted via MS Teams. The participants comprised Eskom Distribution managerial employees who form part of a small-scale renewable energy project for Eskom. Thematic analysis was used to analyse the data collected during the interviews. From the findings, it emerged that participants viewed Eskom’s participation in the small-scale renewable energy market as critical to the country in many ways, in terms of retaining and gaining customers, benefiting stakeholders such as customers, developers, financial institutions, and educational institutions, and ultimately ensuring long-term energy security for the country. The recommendations emanating from the study are that Eskom needs to: 1) ensure that there are plans for distribution network expansion and improvement to accommodate renewable energy sources; 2) reconsider connection costs for renewable energy plants to be more affordable for the customers; 3) ensure that product marketing is intense to attract more customers; and 4) facilitate workforce training for proper execution of work related to the renewable energy market
Microalgal-based technology for spent lubricant oil waste biodegradation.
No full textDoctoral Degree. University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg.The consumption of petroleum-based products has led to several world's most devastating oil spillage, with more than 4 million tons of oil-based products spilt into the environment. This has resulted in the pollution of up to 320 km of the coastline and resulted in severe damages, killing thousands of marine organisms. A single clean-up effo1i could cost over 10 billion dollars which makes some oil spill incident an environmental catastrophe. The widespread use and improper disposal of petroleum-based products such as lubricant oil has increased the likelihood of unintended spills and, subsequent long-lasting, economic, environmental and health impacts. Hence, there is a need to develop a cost-effective, sustainable, and environmentally friendly clean-up approach to replace the limited conventional treatment methods. To this end, microalgae-based treatment has gained global attention as a promising alternative to these conventional techniques due to its viability, cost effectiveness, versatile metabolic capacity, sustainability, and eco-friendliness. Despite the excellent degradative capability of microalgae, their application in recalcitrant spent oil waste (SOW) pollutants treatment is scantily reported in literature. The SOW contains recalcitrant organic pollutants, and the present degradation effo1is for their removal are limited, necessitating novel removal strategies. To this end, the use of ultraviolet (UV) light radiation to enhance the microalgae Scenedesmus vacuolatus metabolic perfonnance and degradative abilities was evaluated in this study. In addition, the morphological, metabolic, enzymatic, and transcriptomic profile of the exposed S. vacuolatus were elucidated. Also, the key process parameters on SOW degradation were modelled and optimized.
Firstly, the effects of UV radiation (wavelength 254 nm and intensity 1.4 m W/cm2) on S. vacuolatus at different time intervals (2, 4, 6, 12, 24 and 48 h) were established. The 24 h UV-exposure induced the most desirable degradative traits in S. vacuolatus and was selected for further studies. These desirable traits include improved chlorophyll ( chl a = 1.89-fold, chl b = 2.02-fold), carotenoid (1.24-fold), carbohydrates (4.62-fold), proteins (1.44-fold) and lipid accumulations (1.40-fold). Additionally, the 24 h UV-exposed S. vacuolatus exhibited an enhanced substrate affinity (1/Ks) (0.959) and specific growth rate (µ) (0.024 h-1) (1.50-fold, 2-fold, and 1.9-fold respectively). Preliminary assessment of spent coolant waste (SCW) biodegradation using the UV-exposed S. vacuolatus resulted in significant dehydrogenase activity (55%) and total petroleum hydrocarbon (TPH) degradation efficiency (100% after 5 weeks). Moreover, response surface methodology was used to investigate the effects of temperature (25 – 40℃), substrate concentration (5 – 25% v/v) and inoculum concentration (5 – 30% v/v) on TPH degradation of SCW. The optimized process showed 100% TPH degradation of SCW within 15 days of treatment lower than the period before optimization. Additionally, the sensitivity of the process parameters on the degradation process assessed using Artificial Neural Network (ANN) revealed high sensitivity of the degradation process to operational temperature. To further enhance the degradation process, nanomaterials with catalytic potentials was incorporated during the degradation process. This resulted in increased biomass concentration (2.48-fold), specific growth rate (1.62 times), growth constant (1.23 times), 1/Ks (14.29), and consequently, achieving 100% TPH degradation in 12 days. In addition, the biodegradation kinetics showed high biodegradation rate constant (K) and shorter half-life (T1/2) of 6.65 m1 t−1 and 0.08 days, respectively, especially in the degradation of monoaromatics, and PAHs which are important environmental pollutants. The degradation kinetics was best elucidated by the second-order reaction, suggesting SCW concentration is inversely proportional to the degradation half-life (T1/2).
Using the obtained metabolic by-products via GC-MS analysis, enzymatic and transcriptomic assessment, a total of 116 metabolic pathways were strongly affirmed in UV_Sv+SCW. Of the 116 metabolic pathways linked to SCW HCs degradation, the UV-exposed Scenedesmus was observed to use the naphthalene degradation pathway for the oxidation of the PAHs fraction of SCW. Transcripts of biotechnological importance implicated in SCW degradation include six CoA-linked acetaldehyde dehydrogenase, three coatomer subunit alpha-3 and one arginine deiminase. Of these transcripts, the key transcript CoA-linked acetaldehyde dehydrogenase (gene name COO60DRAFT_1702088) encoding alcohol dehydrogenase enzyme was specifically used by UV-exposed microalgae to breakdown the aromatic compounds. This study further underscores the suitability of UV radiation as a physical agent to improve the degradative capability of S. vacuolatus through genetic modification and photosynthetic biomolecular apparatus enhancement. Moreover, the positive effects of metallic oxide nanoparticles on S. vacuolatus metabolism for an improved hydrocarbon waste degradation resulting from significant improvement in S. vacuolatus substrate affinity, growth rate, process kinetics and efficiency were elucidated. Hence, this study demonstrates a highly effective method for the degradation of TPH in SCW through the application of UV-exposed S. vacuolatus. The significant enhancement in SCW hydrocarbon biodegradation achieved in this study introduces an innovative approach for the treatment of recalcitrant hydrocarbons, with potential applicability to various environmental pollution contexts. Additionally, the microalgae-based treatment developed herein offers a cost-effective alternative for the degradation of environmental contaminants. The insights gained from this study will contribute to the advancement of environmentally friendly and efficient remediation strategies for recalcitrant organic pollutants, fostering the development of sustainable and green environmental practices.Some text in gree
Investigating the role of traditional leadership in fostering gender relations in Jozini Local Municipality.
No full textMasters Degree. University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban.Historically, traditional leadership was a respected institution. Colonialism and apartheid transformed traditional leaders from community leaders to agents of colonial and apartheid regimes. The advent of democracy in South Africa aims to restore the status and authority of traditional leadership. This study investigates the role of traditional leadership in fostering gender relations in Jozini Local Municipality. A sample of 11 participants was purposely selected, comprising traditional leaders, members of traditional councils, and ordinary community members. The research investigated their perspectives on the role of traditional leadership in gender relations and strategies employed to address these issues. The Intersectionality perspective and Asset-Based Community Development were adopted as a theoretical framework for the study. Observations and interviews were employed to collect data.
The findings indicate that traditional leaders operate in a paradoxical space that requires them to balance traditional values and democratic principles. Balancing tradition and modernity poses challenges in a community in flux due to poverty and unemployment. In such contexts, the findings demonstrate how the prevailing socioeconomic context characterised by poverty, unemployment and the marginalisation of rural communities impacts gender relations.
Members rely on traditional leaders who act as the first line of defence against cases of abuse due to their proximity to the community. It also emerged that while the Traditional Leadership and Governance Framework Act no. 41 of 2003 promotes the participation of women in traditional communities, factors such as cultural barriers, women's traditional roles and financial constraints prevent women from full participation. Financial support from the government intends to assist traditional leaders but limits their autonomy and impacts decisionmaking processes. The strategies that traditional leaders use to promote healthy gender relations comprise mediation in disputes, fining perpetrators, involving law enforcement agencies, raising awareness and implementing GBV programmes, enforcing government legislation and restoring traditional cultures and values.
The conclusion reiterates the strategic significance of traditional leaders in promoting healthy gender relations in Jozini. The study proposes an approach that values and builds on existing leadership structures and knowledge systems. Recommendations include reviewing and strengthening gender policies within traditional leadership structures to address socioeconomic challenges and gender disparities. Ultimately, it is fundamental to invest in education and awareness programmes to promote healthy gender relations and encourage the participation of both women and men in leadership roles
Izindlela namasu okuthuthukisa ikhono lokucabanga kusetshenziswa imibhalo yobuciko emakilasini esiZulu ulimi lokuqala lokwengeza ebangeni le-10 nele-11.
No full textDoctoral Degree. University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban.Lolu cwaningo lubheka izindlela namasu okuthuthukisa ikhono lokucabanga ngokujula kusetshenziswa imibhalo yobuciko emakilasini esiZulu uLimi Lokuqala Lokwengeza ebangeni le-10 nele-11. Lolu wucwaningo oluyikhwalithethivu nolwesimo olusebenzise ipharadaymu yomhumusho. Kulolu cwaningo ngisebenzise indlela yokuqoka ngenhloso ababambiqhaza abangothisha abayisithupha abafundisa isiZulu uLimi Lokuqala Lokwengeza ezikoleni ezintathu esifundeni saseKing Cetshwayo. Lapha kusetshenziswe izindlela ezine ukukhiqiza imininingo; okuyizingxoxo ezisakuhleleka, izingxoxo zamaqembu, ukwethamela izifundo nokuhlaziya amadokhumenti, okungamalungiselelo ezifundo. Imininingo ekhiqiziwe ihlaziywe yaphinde yahlelwa ngokwezindikimba. Imiphumela yalolu cwaningo ihlaziywe kusetshenziswa injulalwazi kaVygotsky (1978) yeSocial constructivism. Injulalwazi yeSocial constructivism igcizelela ukuthi imfundo ingunxantathu, ulwazi lwakheka
ngokusebenzisana phakathi kwabafundi bebodwa, phakathi kwabafundi nothisha naphakathi kwabafundi nomphakathi. Ngokwemfundo engunxantathu abafundi bangathuthukisa ikhono labo lokucabanga ngokujula kanye nelokuqamba imibhalo ngokuthi basebenzisane nabanye abafundi, basebenze ngabodwana, basebenzisane nothisha babuye basebenzisane nomphakathi abaphila kuwona. Iphinde igcizelele ukuthi abafundi basebenzisa ulwazi lwangaphambilini ukwakha ulwazi olusha. Imiphumela yocwaningo iveze ukuthi othisha basebenzisa izindlela namasu anhlobonhlobo ukuthuthukisa ikhono lokucabanga ngokujula kanye nelokuqamba imibhalo kubafundi bebanga le-10 nele-11. Izindlela ezigqamile ezisetshenziswa ngothisha ukuthuthukisa ikhono lokucabanga ngokujula kanye nelokuqamba imibhalo uma befundisa imibhalo yobuciko yilezi: indlela yokucabanga ngokusheshayo, indlela yokusebenzisa izingxoxo, indlela yokucula amaculo, indlela yokulingisa, indlela yokuxoxa izindaba, indlela esekelwe olimini, indlela yokuchaza, indlela esekelwe olwazini, indlela yokuzindla ngokucabanga, indlela yokufundisa izimo zokuziphatha kanye nendlela yokuhlaziya amakhono. Amasu asetshenziswa ngothisha ukuthuthukisa ikhono lokucabanga ngokujula kanye nelokuqamba imibhalo yilawa: isu lokusebenza komfundi ngayedwana kanye nesu lokusebenzisana. Imiphumela yalolu cwaningo ikuvezile ukuthi nakuba othisha besebenzisa izindlela kanye namasu ahlukahlukene okufundisa, kusekhona okushodayo nokusafanele kuqashelwe. Imiphumela iveze ukuthi othisha badinga ukuba uMnyango wezeMfundo Eyisisekelo ubaseke uphinde ubaqeqeshe ngezinsizakufundisa. Othisha babuye babhekane nenkinga yokuthi abafundi banokuxuba ulimi lwesiZulu kanye nolwesiNgisi uma bephendula imibuzo noma kuxoxwa emakilasini. Lokhu kungumthelela wokuthi isiNgisi siqhakanjiswa kakhulu ezikoleni nasemakhaya. Ukusetshenziswa kwezindlela namasu ahlukene ngothisha besiZulu uLimi Lokuqala Lokwengeza kuletha ithemba lokuthi abafundi bazogcina bekwazile ukukhuluma isiZulu ngendlela efanele bangasixubi nolimi lwesiNgisi. Lokhu ngikusho ngoba izindlela namasu asetshenziswa ngothisha ukuthuthukisa ikhono lokucabanga ngokujula kanye nelokuqamba imibhalo kukhuthaza abafundi ukuba bakwazi ukuzithathela izinqumo ngemfundo yabo futhi bakwazi ukubhekana nezinselelo zempilo yomhlaba njengoba sesiphila esikhathini soguquko lwesine. Ngakho-ke, ngiphakamisa ukuthi othisha basebenzise izindlela namasu ahlukahlukene ukuthuthukisa ikhono lokucabanga ngokujula kanye nelokuqamba imibhalo kubafundi besiZulu uLimi Lokuqala Lokwengeza.This Theses is written in isiZulu
Assessing the macroeconomic impact of free trade policies in Africa: a gravity model analysis.
No full textMasters Degree. University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban.This study assesses the macroeconomic impact of trade openness in Africa from 1990 to 2022 using a gravity model. Ten African countries, representing the continent's five regions and varying in economic size and geographical location, were selected. The gravity model, known for its robustness in capturing the effects of economic size and geographic distance on trade flows, was employed. Three estimation techniques, Fixed Effects (FE), Random Effects (RE), and Poisson Pseudo Maximum-Likelihood (PPML), were explored, with PPML being preferred for its ability to handle zero trade flows and extreme values. The study reveals a number of interesting findings. First, the study finds evidence of trade-led growth and modest employment gains in 8 of the 10 studied economies, though the impact varies by country. Second, positive effects on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) were observed across all economies, underscoring Africa's reliance on foreign capital. Third, the study finds that trade openness positively influences exchange rates and lowers inflation, but this is statistically insignificant in countries with pegged currencies. Fourth, the study finds that larger economies benefit more from trade openness than smaller ones. Economic size matters more than distance, indicating that industrialisation and dominance of large multinational firms outweigh the costeffects of distance. Fifth, the study reveals that the composition of trade is crucial. Countries focusing on capital imports fare better than those reliant on consumable imports. Finally, the study finds that intra-African trade significantly boosts export performance for all the studied countries, highlighting the importance of regional trade agreements. These findings have some compelling policy implications. The study suggests shifting the structure of imports towards capital goods and implementing import substitution for consumer goods. On exports, the study recommends a shift towards value-added products, moving away from raw commodities, and implementing export promotion strategies for industrialisation. Free trade policies must then be targeted at capital goods and value-added products. Furthermore, the study strongly supports promoting intra-African trade to at least 50%, much higher than the current level of 14%. Lastly, the study recommends fostering macroeconomic stability to attract FDI. These policy measures are crucial for maximising the positive impact of free trade in Africa
The effect of digital technology in agriculture on market access and household food security among smallholder vegetable farmers in Ntfonjeni and Sidvokodvo communities of Eswatini.
No full textMasters Degree. University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg.Many industries, big and small, including agriculture, are being affected by the 4th industrial
revolution. The inclusion and adaptation of digital technology in agriculture can advance market
participation and improve food security of smallholder farmers in developing countries. In
Eswatini, rural households primarily participate in farming as a means of improving their
livelihoods. However, there is still a research gap on the scope on the impact of digital technology
in agriculture on market access and household food security among smallholder vegetable farmers
in Eswatini. This study sought to assess the role of digital technology in agriculture among
smallholder farmers in accessing markets and household food security in Eswatini. The study was
conducted at Ntfonjeni and Sidvokodvo community in Eswatini. A mixed method approach was
employed in the study. Purposive sampling was used to select a sample of 100 active long-term
smallholder vegetable farmer. They were interviewed face to face using a questionnaire. Moreover,
two extension officers were interviewed as key informants to understand their perception regarding
the awareness and adoption of smallholder vegetable farmers on using digital technology when
accessing markets. The data was analysed using SPSS version 28. Descriptives statistics revealed
that there were more male famers (56%) compared to female farmers (44%), cabbage was the most
grown vegetable. Moreover, results indicated that a normal phone (23.58%) was the most owned
digital tool among farmers and phone calls were the common means used by farmers when
advertising. Most farmers sold their produce at farm gate and the most common market were the
local community members. Farmers received most of their market information from other
agricultural cooperative members and through extension officers through phone calls. In addition,
majority of, the farmers (36.7%) indicated that that they did not receive training on digital
marketing. Mobile money was the most used digital platform for money transaction among
smallholder farmers. Furthermore, most farmers received their farm credit from micro finance
institutions, particularly Fincorp. Household Food Insecurity Access Scale (HHFIAS) score
revealed that 24% farmers were food secure, 39% farmers were moderately food insecure, 31%
farmers were mildly food insecure and 6% were severely food insecure. It was concluded that the
use digital technology on market access had less impact on household food security. The policy
makers and supporting organizations should develop programmes aimed to empowering social
capital and human capital assets of the farmers through designing a ‘Siswati’ digital marketing
platform. Campaigns that promote using of the digital platforms should create an awareness
amongst vegetable farmers. Moreover, vegetable farmers should be educated on the benefits and
operation of digital technology platforms used for marketing and its benefits. Extension officers
must ensure that vegetable farmers are not only trained on growing marketable vegetables but also
understand the benefits of consuming a more diverse diet to improve their food insecurity status.
KEYWORDS: Digital technology, market access, smallholder farmer, food security
An evaluation of corporate sustainability and financial performance for JSE listed companies in the food and drug retail sector = Ukuhlolwa kokusimama kwezezinkampani nokusebenza kwezezimali emkhakheni wokudayisa ukudla nemithi yokwelapha.
No full textDoctoral Degree. University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban.There has been a recent influx of research into integrated reporting and the degree of sustainability reporting in such reports. South Africa has become a key country of interest following the mandating of King III application for JSE-listed companies and the literature reviewed showed that the food and drug retail sector was particularly unexplored. This Doctor of Business Administration via publication examined annual integrated reports for companies within this sector to conclude on financial performance and the prominence of corporate sustainability reporting therein. Four objectives were addressed through four separate articles: 1) To use content analyses of integrated reports to identify the purpose of a company; 2) To create an analysis technique in which company purpose and financial performance (depicted through profitability) can be portrayed concurrently to stakeholders; 3) To explore the development of integrated reporting, and 4) To quantify and analyse the degree of sustainability reporting within integrated reports. The methodology adopted a mixed methods approach using quantitative and qualitative content analysis to identify company purpose, analyse integrated report development and arrive at sustainability indices, and ratio analysis to determine company profitability. It was first confirmed that annual integrated reports presented the Entity Maximisation and Sustainability Model as the company’s purpose. Thereafter an analysis technique was created, referred to as the purpose-profitability pentagon analysis, resulting in company purpose and profitability being presented in a single setting. The composition of the integrated reports was then analysed, revealing notable shifts in their presentation, with a common decrease in financial statement information and an increase in governance, strategy and sustainability information. Finally, the calculated sustainability indices showed that sustainability information for three of the four companies (Clicks being the exception) increased, but there was room for improvement in the quality of sustainability reporting within the integrated report. The compilation of all four articles contributes to the body of knowledge on integrated reporting, sustainability reporting and profitability and has created a platform for the studies to be applied to other JSE sectors. It is recommended that other JSE sectors are analysed using these techniques for a cross-industry analysis to expand the research base.
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Kunocwaningo oluningi muva nje mayelana nokubika okudidiyelwe kanye nokuvumelana ekubikeni. INingizimu Afrikha isiphenduke izwe elibalulekile nelithakaselwayo kulandela ukugunyazwa kwesicelo seNkosi yesithathu sokufakwa ohlwini lwezinkampani ezikwi-JSE futhi imibhalo yocwaningo ibonisa ukuthi umkhakha wokudayisa ukudla nemithi yokwelapha usangakalandelwa kakhulu. Lezi ziqu zobuDokotela kweZokuphathwa kweBhizinisi zenziwe ngokushicilela amaphepha ocwaningo ukuhlola imibiko yaminyaka yonke ehlanganisiwe yizinkampani ezingaphakathi kwalo mkhakha ukucubungula ukusebenza kwezimali kanye nokuvelela kokubika kokusimama kwebhizinisi. Ama-athikhili amane ocwaningo aveza lezi zinhloso ezine zocwaningo: 1) Ukusebenzisa ukuhlaziya okuqukethwe kwemibiko edidiyelwe ukuze kuhlonzwe inhloso yenkampani; 2) Ukwakha indlela yokuhlaziya lapho inhloso yenkampani nokusebenza kwezimali (okuboniswa ngenzuzo) kungavezwa kanyekanye kwabathintekayo; 3) Ukuhlola ukuthuthukiswa kokubika okudidiyelwe, kanye 4) nokulinganisa nokuhlaziya izinga lokubikwa kokusimama ngaphakathi kwemibiko edidiyelwe. Indlela yokwenza yamukele indlela yezindlela ezixubile kusetshenziswa ukuhlaziya okuqukethwe komthamo kanye nezinga ukuze kuhlonzwe inhloso yenkampani, ukuhlaziya ukuthuthukiswa kombiko odidiyelwe futhi kufinyelelwe ezindimeni zokusimama, nokuhlaziya isilinganiso ukuze kutholwe inzuzo yenkampani. Kuqale kwaqinisekiswa ukuthi imibiko yonyaka edidiyelwe yethula indlela yokukhulisa nokuthuthukisa izinhloso zenkampani zokwakha inzuzo. Ngemva kwalokho kwasungulwa inqubo yokuhlaziya, ebizwa ngokuthi ukuhlaziya ngenhloso yokwakha inzuzo, okuholele ekutheni inhloso yenkampani kanye nenzuzo yethulwe endaweni eyodwa. Ukwakhiwa kwemibiko edidiyelwe kwabe sekuhlaziywa, kwaveza izinguquko eziphawulekayo ezethulweni zayo, nokwehla okujwayelekile kolwazi lwesitatimende sezimali kanye nokwanda kokubusa, amasu nolwazi lokusimama. Okokugcina, izinkomba zibonise ukukhula kokusimama kwezinkampani ezintathu kwezine (uClicks ungabaliwe), kodwa bekukhona isikhala sokuthuthukiswa kwezinga lokubika kokusimama ngaphakathi kombiko odidiyelwe. Ukuhlanganiswa kwawo amane amaphepha ocwaningo kweza nolwazi oluningi ukuthuthukisa ulwazi mayelana nokubika okudidiyelwe, ukubika okusimeme kanye nenzuzo futhi kuvule ithuba lokuthi lolu cwaningo lusetshenziswe kweminye imikhakha ye-JSE. Kuphakanyiswa ukuba eminye imikhakha ye-JSE ihlaziywe kusetshenziswa la masu ukuze kubhekwe izimboni ezahlukene, kwandiswe isisekelo socwaningo
Understanding femicide in South Africa: the study of non-intimate femicide in KwaMashu and Umlazi in Durban.
No full textDoctoral Degree. University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban.Non-intimate femicide is a rapidly increasing pandemic both nationally and globally, and this crime has deprived many women of their fundamental human right to life. As a result, numerous countries have enacted legislation specifically designed to address the issue of non-intimate femicide. However, in South Africa, non-intimate femicide is not recognized as a separate crime category that requires specific attention, and statistics of this crime are generally lodged with those of murder. Due to a lack of knowledge of femicide among both individuals and scholars, there is limited understanding of the factors that contribute to non-intimate femicide. Moreover, historically the government implemented only a few preventive measures to address this phenomenon, but the wide-spread prevalence of femicide in South Africa, which is a criminal act during which women are targeted and killed by their intimate or non-intimate partners, has prompted the government and researchers to prioritize the issues of intimate and non-intimate femicide. This study was conducted in recognition of the fact that non-intimate femicide has been under studied, yet it is also a violation of human rights just like intimate partner femicide. The study was therefore conceptualised and executed to add broader knowledge to the femicide phenomenon, and this was accomplished by gaining more in-depth understanding of the causes and scope of non-intimate femicide. To ensure the successful attainment of the study's objectives, a qualitative research approach was employed to effectively examine authentic views on the phenomenon of non-intimate femicide and the factors that contribute to it. The study involved a purposive sampling of 28 participants, who were interviewed using semi-structured interviews. The researcher employed thematic analysis to derive significance from the data. Participants from KwaMashu and Umlazi revealed that places such as taverns, hostels, and shacks in close proximity to the megacity in Umlazi are hotspots for non-intimate femicide. The study has found that the prevalence of non-intimate femicide in KwaMashu and Umlazi is mostly linked to toxic cultural beliefs, rape culture, socioeconomic deprivation, and various other factors. The participants have also disclosed that the government has made limited efforts in preventing non-intimate femicide. The absence of preventive measures for non-intimate femicide has prompted some participants to take action in implementing preventive measures for this type of violence. Key recommendations are that further action is necessary to protect women, and that it is imperative for government departments to collaborate in order to ensure women's safety