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Language Revitalisation and Community Broadcasting in South Africa: A Case of Vaaltar FM
No full textThis chapter deals with indigenous radio broadcasting by considering a Setswana language community radio station as a case study. The aim is to examine the role these stations have played in South Africa over the decades and their contribution to revitalising indigenous languages. The study draws influence from indigenous radio stations as a catalyst for protecting and preserving languages from total extinction. The station considered is Vaaltar FM. Using the theories of language revitalisation and translanguaging, the chapter will discuss strategies endorsed by indigenous radio stations in South Africa to revitalise indigenous languages. While some radio stations, especially public service broadcasting radio stations, revitalise standard indigenous languages, some community and commercial radio stations, such as Vaaltar FM, do the same by employing complex situated, processual and interactional communicative practices such as translanguaging. These differing approaches expose the long-standing tension faced by radio stations aimed at indigenous-speaking South Africans regarding whether they remain traditional in their approach or adapt with the times and incorporate modernised elements that, to some, are a dilution of their cultural heritage
Isidla samakhwenkwe
No full textA penis sheath made from the fur of a civet cat, featuring a large sheath adorned with black and white spotted fur, and each one decorated with the entire tail of a cat, typically worn by teenagers.Purchased from Mrs Joan BrosterForms part of: Walter Sisulu University Beadwork Collectio
Ithumbu leGqirhakazi
No full textThe intricately designed exquisite white bead collar necklace showcases an open-work design that captures attention with its elegant simplicity. This timeless piece holds a revered place within tradition, symbolising the sacred essence of priesthood. Worn by those entrusted with spiritual duties, it represents their connection to the divine and their dedication to guiding and serving their community. Each delicate bead woven into its pattern carries the weight of past generations, embodying the wisdom and solemnity of their sacred calling.Purchased from Mrs Joan BrosterForms part of: Walter Sisulu University Beadwork Collectio
Ipasi lentloko
No full textThis exquisitely crafted headband features an intricate design made from carefully woven bead strings, showcasing a stunning colour palette of white, navy, and pink. It is commonly embraced by young men as a fashionable and culturally significant accessory. Specifically, this headband holds cultural significance within the abaThembu subcultural group of the isiXhosa-speaking community. Beyond its ornamental value, it serves as a meaningful symbol, representing important life milestones and traditional rites of passage within this cultural context.Purchased from Mrs Joan BrosterForms part of: Walter Sisulu University Beadwork Collectio
Umgangxo wentombazana
No full textThe ornate harness worn by the young girl captures her community's vibrant spirit and rich cultural heritage, adding a dazzling touch to the umtshotsho dance. Meticulously crafted with care and attention to detail, it incorporates six intricately beaded curtain rings, symbolising beauty and tradition. Predominantly adorned with white and navy hues, the colours evoke a sense of purity, grace, and depth, reflecting the essence of the dance and the youthful energy of its participants. As the young girl dons this harness, she embodies her culture's traditions, moving gracefully and confidently to the dance's rhythm. With each step, she celebrates her heritage and embraces the joy of communal expression, leaving behind a trail of shimmering beads that narrate her people's resilience and unity.Purchased from Mrs Joan BrosterForms part of: Walter Sisulu University Beadwork Collectio
Inqawe yegqirha
No full textThe Diviner's smoking pipe is a meticulously handcrafted masterpiece, featuring a sturdy yet elegantly designed bowl embellished with an array of beads in rich and vibrant shades of white, yellow, green, and navy. Each of these colours holds deep cultural significance, symbolising the concepts of new life and fertility and imbuing the pipe with a profound sense of timeless beauty and heritage.Purchased from Mrs Joan BrosterForms part of: Walter Sisulu University Beadwork Collectio
IBhekile yophatha izinto zokutshayela
No full textThis billy can is a vessel utilised for storing smoking accessories. It usually takes the form of a tin can adorned with beads, pearl buttons, and crimson-pink wool pompoms. This type of can is commonly carried by young men while herding livestock or participating in traditional dances like umtshotsho.Purchased from Mrs Joan BrosterForms part of: Walter Sisulu University Beadwork Collectio
Uvula Kabini
No full textThis elegant necklace is meticulously designed with 33 long navy and white streamers that cascade from a flat white and navy tab embellished with 6 lustrous pearl buttons. The neck strap, also in white and navy, showcases 3 navy and white flat tabs and is adorned with 6 more exquisite pearl buttons. The necklace is composed of 33 strings of navy and white beads. It is traditionally worn by middle-aged and adult men and women belonging to the Thembu subcultural group within the isiXhosa-speaking community.Purchased from Mrs Joan BrosterForms part of: Walter Sisulu University Beadwork Collectio
Positioning consumer studies and intrepreneural skills acquisition in selected Eastern Cape Secondary Schools
No full textTo be balanced, education should enhance the development of intellectual, emotional, physical, social, moral, occupational, and financial capabilities. In South Africa's secondary education system, entrepreneurship education is aimed at developing learners’ knowledge and skills for self-sustainability and economic development. The emergence of small businesses is one of the main forces behind a country’s economy and has a significant impact on economic expansion, job creation, and the country's ability to compete internationally. Using the human capital theory, this study aimed to explore how Consumer studies can enhance the acquisition of entrepreneurial knowledge and skills among learners in selected secondary schools in the Eastern Cape province, South Africa. The study is lensed within constructivism paradigm, with a qualitative research approach, case study design, and purposively sampled fourteen participants. Eight educators from eight public secondary schools (four in the Amathole Education District and four in Mnquma Education District), four principals (two from each education district) and two subject advisors (one from each education district) were sampled for the study. Data were collected through face-to-face semi-structured interviews, thematically analysed, and presented according to themes derived from the findings. The study revealed several varied views and experiences on the role of consumer studies in the enhancement of knowledge and skills in entrepreneurship. The findings revealed challenges experienced in the offering of Consumer studies, which include but are not limited to the shortage of adequately trained educators, inappropriate infrastructure, large learner numbers, minimal financial support, and a lack of instructional materials. If left unaddressed, these issues have the potential to undermine the value of Consumer studies as a vehicle for empowerment and change. Recommendations include targeted curriculum revision to streamline content, embracing learner-centred approaches, prioritising subject-oriented professional development, integrating technology for enhanced learning experiences, improving financial support and provision of relevant infrastructure. Keywords: Consumer studies, entrepreneurship, skills acquisition, secondary school.Thesis (D.Ed) -- Faculty of Education, 202
Exclusive breastfeeding up to six months in very and extremly low birth weight infants and determinants of breastfeeding practices at the Frere Hospital in the Eastern Cape, South Africa
Get PDFINTRODUCTION: Breastmilk provides adequate nutrition for the optimal growth and development of infants globally. Breastfeeding is an incomparable practice that cannot sufficiently be replaced by any other substance. Breastmilk and breastfeeding offer numerous medical and non-medical advantages that influence the welfare not only of infants, but also of women, their families and society. The last few decades have shown a worldwide increase in the birth and survival rate of preterm, very low birth weight (VLBW) and extremely low birth weight (ELBW) infants. These infants have an increased risk of adverse outcomes, thus necessitating optimal management including best feeding practices of this vulnerable population. AIM: This study assessed the exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) rate in VLBW and ELBW infants at their corrected six months of age and aimed to identify reasons for premature cessation of EBF as well as appraising the association between maternal socio-demographic variables and breastfeeding practices. This study also investigated the type, volume and preparation of replacement feeds given to infants that were not EBF. iii METHOD: This retrospective, cross sectional descriptive study was conducted between December 2017 to November 2018 at Frere Hospital in the Eastern Cape. A comprehensive database was compiled with all the infants’ demographics and relevant maternal socio-demographic variables at birth. Information on the changeover of primary caregiver, feeding practices, reasons stated for premature discontinuation of EBF, and the infant’s anthropometry were documented at each follow up visit and included in the database. RESULTS: The prevalence of EBF at the corrected six month follow up was 22%. Insufficient breastmilk supply (23%, 43% and 13% at one, three and six months respectively) and maternal commitments to school or work (35%, 33% and 50% at one, three and six months respectively) were the predominant reasons stated by mothers for discontinuation of EBF. The number of other children a mother had was significantly related to EBF practices at months one and six (p = .029 and .025, respectively), and EBF was also significantly related to the level of maternal education at month three (p = .006). The percentage of mothers who breastfed exclusively was proportional to the number of other children they had, and inversely proportional to the level of their education. The volume of replacement feeds was known to be incorrect in over a third of cases at months one and three (35% and 34%, respectively), and in almost half of cases at month six (48%). Replacement feeds were being prepared most incorrectly at the three month follow up with almost half (46%) of these feeds being prepared iv inaccurately. These replacement feeds comprised of exclusive formula feeds (EFF) for 95% of cases that were not EBF at month one, 88% at month three, and 97% at month six. CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of EBF in VLBW and ELBW infants at six months in this study remains sub-optimal compared with other low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) and is much lower than the target set by the World Health Organisation (WHO). Factors that affected EBF practices in this study include mother’s perception of insufficient breastmilk supply, maternal commitments to work/school, the number of other children in the household as well as the level of maternal education. A combination of various interventions is urgently needed to effectively increase EBF rates in this population.Thesis (Masters) -- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, 202