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Translation strategies used in translating figurative expressions in the New Testament from English into Isindebele
No full textIsiNdebele, one of the South African indigenous languages, is considered resource-scarce. It was first documented in the early 1900s and unlike other indigenous languages, it was not translated during the missionary period. Its first complete Bible translation, IBhayibheli Elicwengileko, was published in 2012. This study aims to analyse the translation strategies used for figurative expressions in the New Testament of IBhayibheli Elicwengileko, using the Good News Translation Bible as the source text. Adopting a descriptive qualitative approach, the research is guided by the Descriptive Translation Studies Theory and the Interpretive Theory of Translation. Figurative expressions were purposefully sampled from the Books of Matthew and Hebrews in both texts and analysed through content analysis. The study contributes to the existing knowledge on translation between English and isiNdebele, offering insights into translators' decision-making processes. Its findings contribute to applied linguistics, translation studies, and the advancement of isiNdebele as a resource-scarce language.M.A. (African Languages)African Language
Gender-based violence and suicidal behaviour among black women and girls in South Africa: a narrative review
No full textText in EnglishThis dissertation provides an overview of work done on gender-based violence (GBV) and suicidal behaviour (SB) among black women and girls (BWG) in South Africa. The focus is on the prevalence, associated factors and effects of GBV in non-intimate partner and intimate partner violence as manifest in the different GBV types of physical violence, sexual violence, emotional/psychological violence and economic violence and their relationship to non-fatal and fatal suicide. The methodology is a narrative review drawn from primary documents of existing literature, statistical data, and qualitative and quantitative research studies. The research aims to contribute to the current knowledge of GBV and SB and the relationship between the two in South Africa among BWG, and to promote an understanding of these prominent health challenges. The findings highlight the need for cultural, socio-economic and psychological interventions and further research to address the complex concerns associated with these two phenomena to promote health and well-being amongst BWG in South Africa.M.A. (Psychology)Psycholog
A pentecostal critique of ecofeminist theology: a pneumatic ecomissiological approach
No full textText in EnglishThe phenomenal success of Pentecostalism worldwide has been simultaneously positive and
problematic. It has been positive because it has spawned the explosive growth of Christianity,
especially in the Global South. But it has been problematic because, given Pentecostals’
aversion to ecological engagement, a huge proportion of global Christians are conspicuously
absent from endeavours to resolve the contemporary environmental crises. Compounding the
problem is the dominance of ecofeminist ecotheological articulations that arguably contradict
the Pentecostal ethos. Therefore, needed is an ecotheology that is germane to a missiological
Pentecostalism, addresses ecofeminist concerns, and serves as a viable alternative to
ecofeminism. Achieving that required the study to investigate the profiles of Pentecostal
theology, Pentecostal ecotheology, ecomissiology, and ecofeminist theology. Data collection
for the study involved identifying and selecting literature relevant to my research objectives.
Then followed textual and comparative analysis of relevant principles, themes, and motifs
therein. In turn that enabled the study to develop a theoretical framework—dubbed the
pneumatic ecomissiological hermeneutic—by which ecofeminist theology could be critiqued.
Having focused on the six ecojustice principles as the ecofeminist specimen to be critiqued,
main findings of the study include significant dissonances between Pentecostalism and
ecofeminism pertaining to the sacrality of the biblical text, use of the hermeneutic of suspicion,
significance of the Incarnation, and the exclusion of God from the biosphere, among others,
while major convergences pertain to the meaning of dominion in a post-Fall era, as well as to
an appreciation of the biocentric and interconnected nature of the cosmos beyond
anthropocentrism, inter alia. Armed with the pneumatic ecomissiological hermeneutic—
synthesised from the ecumenical missiological framework, the pneumatic ecotheological
paradigm (with its constituent motifs), salvific missiological events, as well as key
ecomissiological implications and tasks—ecofeminist theology can be critiqued effectively.
And ecologists from all walks of life (including Pentecostals and ecofeminists) can be
empowered to play their part in the ecotheological conversation and praxis.Ph.D. (Missiology)Christian Spirituality, Church History and Missiolog
A mixed method study of the intrapreneurship ecosystem at South African universities
No full textText in EnglishIn the modern knowledge economy, institutions of higher learning are expected to operate more entrepreneurially by commercializing their research output and spinning out new knowledge-based businesses. Thus, it is important that universities continue to redefine themselves through intrapreneurship if they want to stay in the game and remain competitive. As such, intrapreneurship has garnered attention from academics and industry professionals in recent years. In South Africa, there has been a pressure on state funding for universities, and among the reasons was the “fees-must-fall” campaign that influenced the state to redirect most of its budget toward funding free higher education. Many institutions turned to intrapreneurship as a viable means of generating extra revenue sources in response to this budget cut. Accordingly, many universities recognise the value of entepreneurship (referred to as intrapreneurship) as their future prospects for successs. This exploratory sequential design study investigated how enabling is the ecosystem for intrapreneurship at South African universities. It therefore, sought to determine the extent to which the ecosystem for intrapreneurship is viewed at public universities in South Africa, investigate whether the internal climate at South African universities cultivates intrapreneurial support, and ultimately provide a roadmap for institutionalizing intrapreneurship so that it becomes an integral part of the university culture. The study followed a mixed method design to maximise on the benefits of both methodologies. An exploratory sequential design was chosen where the study began with the qualitative study and followed up with the quantitative approach to enrich the study findings. While a questionnaire was used to gather quantitative data from respondents, semi-structured interviews were utilized to gather qualitative data. Data was analysed using Atlas ti for the first phase (qualitative) and SPSS for the second phase (quantitative) of the study. Overall, findings revealed that universities in South Africa do not have an enabling ecosystem that can nurture intrapreneurship in their current format. However, other constructs pointed to mixed views on factors such as management support, support and reward for innovation, and the attitude of management towards failure. Qualitative findings pointed to the lack of management support, while data from quantitative study proved otherwise. Regarding support and reward for innovation, the study found that there is support primarily from the policy point of view; however, respondents in the quantitative data pointed out that there is no reward, suggesting that employees have not enjoyed rewards for their innovations. Similarly, management was found to be risk tolerant but with extreme caution. The qualitative analysis found that management at universities appears to have a negative attitude towards failure of any kind. Both qualitative and quantitative findings confirmed that bureaucracy is a challenge that universities are battling with and hinders the intrapreneurship element. The study concluded with recommendations as well as a framework that sought to assist universities create an enabling ecosystem for intrapreneurship at universities.D.B.L.Business Managemen
An exploratory study into the relationship between talent management, employee engagement and organisational commitment within a public service department in KwaZulu-Natal.
No full textText in English, with abstracts and keywords in English, Zulu and AfrikaansThis study examines the interrelationships between talent management, employee
engagement, and organisational commitment in a Public Service department in KwaZulu-
Natal. A convenience sample of 138 public sector employees in KwaZulu Natal completed a
quantitative survey. The study utilised the Talent Management Questionnaire to evaluate
talent management, the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale to assess employee engagement,
and the Organisational Commitment Questionnaire to assess organisational commitment.
Moreover, a biographical questionnaire was included to obtain demographic data. A
theoretical connection between the constructs has been established through the literature,
while an empirical investigation revealed evidence concerning the extent of the relationship
between them. Correlational and inferential statistical analysis revealed significant
relationships between the variables. The results indicate that there are significant relationships
between the variables.Lolu cwaningo luhlole ubudlelwano phakathi kokuphathwa kwethalente, ukuzibandakanya
kwabasebenzi kanye nokuzibophezela kwenhlangano emnyangweni wezisebenzi
zikahulumeni KwaZulu-Natal. Isampula ebizwa ngokuthi i-convinience yabasebenzi
bomkhakha kahulumeni abangu-138 KwaZulu-Natal iyona eyasetshenziswa ukuphothula
ucwaningo lwezibalo. Ucwaningo lusebenzise Uhlu Lwemibuzo Lokuphathwa Kwethalente
ukuze luhlole ukuphathwa kwamathalente, i-Utrecht Work Engagement Scale ukuze kuhlolwe
ukusebenzelana kwabasebenzi, kanye Nohlu Lwemibuzo Lokuzibophezela Kwenhlangano
ukuze kuhlolwe ukuzibophezela kwenhlangano. Ngaphezu kwalokho, kufakwe uhlu
lwemibuzo lomlando womuntu ukuze kutholwe idatha yezibalo zabantu. Ukuxhumana
kwethiyori phakathi kwama-constructs kuye kwasungulwa ngemibhalo (literature), kuyilapho
uphenyo olusetshenziswayo luveza ubufakazi obuphathelene nobukhulu bobudlelwano
phakathi kwabo. Ukuhlaziywa kwezibalo zokuhlobana nokunganaki kwembula ubudlelwano
obubalulekile phakathi kwama-variables. Imiphumela ibonisa noma iveza ukuthi kukhona
ubudlelwano obubalulekile phakathi kwama-variables.Hierdie studie het die onderlinge verhoudings tussen talentbestuur, werknemerbetrokkenheid
en organisatoriese verbintenis in ’n openbarediens-departement in KwaZulu-Natal ondersoek.
’n Gerieflikheidsteekproef van 138 openbarediens-werknemers in KwaZulu-Natal het ’n
kwantitatiewe opname voltooi. Die talentbestuur-vraelys is in die studie aangewend om
talentbestuur te evalueer, die Utrecht-werkbetrokkenheidskaal om werknemerbetrokkenheid
te assesseer, en die organisatoriese verbintenis-vraelys om organisatoriese verbintenis te
assesseer. Verder is ’n biografiese vraelys ingesluit om demografiese data in te samel. ’n
Teoretiese verband tussen die konsepte is vasgestel deur die literatuur, terwyl ’n empiriese
ondersoek die omvang van die verhouding tussen die konsepte onthul het. Korrelasie- en
inferensie- statistiese ontleding het beduidende verhoudings tussen die veranderlikes getoon.
Die resultate het aangedui dat daar beduidende verhoudings tussen die veranderlikes is.MCom. (Industrial and Organisational PsychologyIndustrial and Organisational Psycholog
A criminological assessment of diversion programmes for children in conflict with the law at Matlosana Secure Care Centre, North West Province, South Africa
No full textAbstracts in English, Setswana and ZuluThe study aimed to conduct a criminological assessment of diversion programmes offered to children in conflict with the law who were referred to Matlosana Secure Care Centre (MSCC) by the child justice courts. The findings of this study indicated that despite implementation drawbacks, the Department of Social Development’s diversion programmes for children in conflict with the law referred for rehabilitation at Matlosana Secure Care Centre are effective in modifying youth offenders’ antisocial behaviour and attitudes by giving them an opportunity to receive counselling and gain constructive coping skills. The study concluded with recommendations that can enhance the department’s intervention strategies.
This research study adopted a qualitative research approach. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to collect data from the 17 participants, which included children in conflict with the law and the multidisciplinary team at Matlosana Secure Care Centre. The data gathered were analysed and interpreted using Braun and Clarke (2006) thematic analysis to identify sub-themes relative to the research topic. The main themes that emerged related to participants’ experiences and perceptions of the effectiveness of the diversion programmes designed by the Department of Social Development (DSD), while related sub-themes that emerged during data analysis and interpretation addressed the criminogenic risk factors that predispose youth offending.Ucwaningo lwaluhlose ukwenza ukuhlolwa kobugebengu kwezinhlelo zokuphambukisa ezinikezwa izingane ezingqubuzana nomthetho ezidluliselwe esikhungweni Sokunakekelwa Kwezokuphepha saseMatlosana (MSCC) yizinkantolo zobulungiswa bezingane. Okutholwe yilolu cwaningo kuveze ukuthi naphezu kwezihibe ekusetshenzisweni, izinhlelo zoMnyango Wezokuthuthukiswa Komphakathi zokuphambukisa izingane ezingqubuzana nomthetho obhekiswe ekuhlumelelweni kwezimilo esikhungweni Sokunakekelwa Kwezokuphepha saseMatlosana ziyasebenza ekuguquleni ukuziphatha okungahambisani nomphakathi kanye nezimo zengqondo zabaphuli-mthetho ngokubanika ithuba lokuthola ukwelulekwa kanye nokuzuza amakhono akhayo okubhekana nezinkinga. Ucwaningo luphethe ngeziphakamiso ezingathuthukisa amasu omnyango okungenelela.
Lolu cwaningo lwamukele indlela yocwaningo echazayo. Izingxoxo ezihlelwe kancane zenziwa ukuze kuqoqwe imininingwane kubahlanganyeli abayi-17, ababehlanganisa izingane ezingqubuzana nomthetho kanye neqembu lezinhlaka eziningi esikhungweni Sokunakekelwa Kwezokuphepha saseMatlosana. Imininingwane eqoqiwe yahlaziywa yahunyushwa kusetshenziswa ukuhlaziya kukaBraun noClarke (2006) ukuze kutholakale izindikimba ezihambisana nesihloko socwaningo. Izindikimba eziyinhloko ezavela zihlobene nolwazi lwabahlanganyeli kanye nemibono yokusebenza ngempumelelo kwezinhlelo zokuphambukisa eziklanywe uMnyango Wezokuthuthukiswa Komphakathi (i-DSD), kuyilapho izindikimba ezincanyana ezihlobene ezavela ngesikhathi sokuhlaziya nokuhumusha imininingwane zibhekana nezici eziyingozi ezibeka kusengaphambili intsha eyizephula-mthetho.Maikemisetso a thutopatlisiso e ne e le go dira tshekatsheko ya maitsholo a bosenyi mo mananeong a a neelang batshwarwa tšhono e nngwe ya go siamisa maitsholo a bone ntle le go romelwa kwa kgolegong, a a neelwang bana ba ba tlodileng molao le go romelwa kwa lefelong la tlhokomelo la Matlosana Secure Care Centre (MSCC) ke dikgotlatshekelo tsa tshiamiso ya bana. Diphitlhelelo tsa thutopatlisiso eno di kaile gore le mororo go na le mathata ka tsenyotirisong ya mananeo a Lefapha la Tlhabololo ya Loago a a neelang tšhono e nngwe go bana ba ba tshwerweng ka ntlha ya go tlola molao mme ba romelwa kwa Matlosana Secure Care Centre go siamisa le go tokafatsa maitsholo a bone, mananeo ano a nonofile go fetola maitsholo le maitshwaro a a kotsi mo setšhabeng a batlolamolao ba baša ka go ba neela tšhono ya go amogela tshidilomaikutlo le go ba aga gore ba nne le dikgono tsa go laola maikutlo le maemo a a boima a ba iphitlhelang mo go one. Thutopatlisiso e konoseditswe ka dikatlanegiso tse di ka oketsang ditogamaano tsa Lefapha tsa tokafatso ya seemo.
Thutopatlisiso eno ya tlhotlhomiso e dirisitse molebo wa tlhotlhomiso e e kgobokanyang le go sekaseka deitha e e seng ya dipalo. Go dirilwe dipotsolotso tse di kopanyang dipotso tse di bodiwang ka thulaganyo le kwa ntle ga thulaganyo e e rileng go kgobokanya deitha mo batsayakarolong ba le 17, ba ba neng ba akaretsa bana ba ba tlodileng molao le setlhopha sa batho ba boitseanape jo bo farologaneng kwa Matlosana Secure Care Centre. Deitha e kgobokantswe le go tlhalosiwa ka go dirisa tshekatsheko ya deitha e e raraaneng e e seng ya dipalo ya ga Braun and Clarke (2006) go supa meeno-potlana e e amanang le setlhogo sa tlhotlhomiso. Meeno ya konokono e e tlhageletseng e ne e amanya maitemogelo le dikgopolo tsa batsayakarolo tsa nonofo ya mananeo a a neelang bana ba ba tshwerweng tšhono e nngwe ya go siamisa maitsholo a bone, a a dirilweng ke Lefapha la Tlhabololo ya Loago (DSD), fa meeno-potlana e e tlhageletseng ka nako ya tshekatsheko le tlhaloso e rarabolotse maemo a go nang le kgonagalo ya gore a ka baka maitsholo a bosenyi a a tlhotlheletsang basa go tlola molao.M.A. (Criminology)Criminology and Security Scienc
Foreimiweke ya bokgoni ya moetapele wa papatšo ya maano wa ka moso ka lekaleng la semmušo la mabenkele a krosari: pono ya Afrika Borwa
No full textAbstract in English, Afrikaans and Northern SothoThe competencies required for marketing leadership to provide strategic direction in
the future grocery retail industry remain unclear. Organisations are increasingly
challenged by macro-environmental forces, evolving customer expectations and rapid
technological advancements. Without clear guidance on developing these
competencies, organisations risk losing ground in an increasingly dynamic and
competitive market. Identifying and addressing these gaps is essential for sustained
success.
A qualitative case study approach was adopted to explore marketing leadership
competencies in the South African grocery retail sector. Data were collected from a
purposive sample of eight senior-level leaders across four major grocery retailers by
means of semi-structured interviews, document analysis and reflexivity journals. A
focus group was later conducted to validate the findings. Thematic analysis revealed
key themes, leading to the development of a competency framework tailored to current
and future industry demands.
The research highlights the need for marketing leaders to navigate complex macro environmental forces, to embrace technological change and to respond to evolving
customer behaviours. By identifying core competencies, the study aims to support
organisations in equipping leaders with the skills needed to drive customer-centric
strategies, to foster innovation and to adapt to shifting market dynamics, thereby
ensuring strategic alignment and competitive advantage.
Ten essential competencies for marketing leadership emerged from the findings,
including data analytics, digital marketing, customer relationship management and
adaptability. These insights bridge the gap between theory and practice by providing
a structured framework to address leadership gaps. Organisations can implement
these competencies to strengthen strategic direction, to improve team alignment and
to drive customer-focused initiatives.
Organisations should integrate the identified competencies into leadership
development programmes to overcome gaps and to prepare for future challenges.
Emphasis should be placed on cultivating both technical skills (e.g., digital marketing)
and soft skills (e.g., emotional intelligence). Leaders should foster adaptability and
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innovation while aligning marketing strategies with customer needs to maintain
relevance.
Future research should explore the framework’s applicability across retail sectors,
validate it through quantitative methods and assess its long-term organisational impact
through longitudinal studies.Die bevoegdhede wat bemarkingsleiers benodig om strategiese rigting in die
toekomstige kruidenierswarekleinhandelbedryf te verskaf, bly ongedefinieerd.
Organisasies word toenemend uitgedaag deur makro-omgewingskragte,
ontwikkelende kliënteverwagtinge en vinnige tegnologiese vooruitgang. Sonder
duidelike leiding oor die ontwikkeling van hierdie bevoegdhede, loop organisasies die
risiko om veld te verloor in ʼn toenemend dinamiese en mededingende mark. Dit is
noodsaaklik om hierdie gapings te identifiseer en onder hande te neem vir volgehoue
sukses.
ʼn Kwalitatiewe gevallestudiebenadering is aangeneem om
bemarkingsleierskapsbevoegdhede in die Suid-Afrikaanse kruideniersware kleinhandelsektor te ondersoek. Data is ingesamel deur ʼn doelgerigte steekproef van
agt senior leiers van vier groot kruidenierswarekleinhandelaars deur middel van semi gestruktureerde onderhoude, dokumentanalise en refleksiewe joernale. ʼn Fokusgroep
het later die bevindinge gevalideer. Tematiese ontleding het sleuteltemas aan die lig
gebring, wat gelei het tot die ontwikkeling van ʼn bevoegdheidsraamwerk om by huidige
en toekomstige bedryfseise aan te pas.
Die navorsing beklemtoon die behoefte vir bemarkingsleiers om komplekse makro omgewingskragte te navigeer, tegnologiese verandering te verwelkom en op
ontwikkelende kliëntegedrag te reageer. Deur kernbevoegdhede te identifiseer, is die
doel van die studie om organisasies te ondersteun om leiers toe te rus met die nodige
vaardighede om kliëntgesentreerde strategieë te dryf, innovasie te bevorder en aan te
pas by veranderende markdinamika, en sodoende strategiese belyning en
mededingende voordeel te verseker.
Tien noodsaaklike bevoegdhede vir bemarkingsleierskap het uit die bevindinge na
vore gekom, insluitend data-analise, digitale bemarking, kliënteverhoudingsbestuur en
aanpasbaarheid. Hierdie insigte oorbrug die gaping tussen teorie en die praktyk deur
'n gestruktureerde raamwerk te bied om leierskapsgapings onder hande te neem.
Organisasies kan hierdie bevoegdhede implementeer om strategiese rigting te
versterk, spanbelyning te verbeter en kliëntgefokusde inisiatiewe aan te dryf.
Organisasies moet die geïdentifiseerde bevoegdhede in
leierskapsontwikkelingsprogramme integreer om gapings te oorkom en vir
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toekomstige uitdagings voor te berei. Die klem moet geplaas word op die kweek van
tegniese vaardighede (bv. digitale bemarking) asook sagte vaardighede (bv.
emosionele intelligensie). Leiers moet aanpasbaarheid en innovasie bevorder asook
bemarkingstrategieë met kliëntebehoeftes in ooreenstemming bring om relevansie te
handhaaf.
Toekomstige navorsing moet die raamwerk se toepaslikheid oor kleinhandelsektore
heen ondersoek, dit deur kwantitatiewe metodes valideer en die langtermyn organisatoriese impak daarvan deur middel van longitudinale studies assesseer.Bokgoni bjo bo nyakegago bja boetapele bja papatšo go fa tlhahlo ya maano ka gare
ga intasteri ya ka moso ya mabenkele a krosari bo sa ntše bo se maemong a mabotse.
Mekgatlo e hlohlwa ka go oketšega ke maatla a tikologo ye kgolo, ditebelelo tša bareki
tše di tšwelelago le tšwelopele ya theknolotši ya ka pela. Ka ntle le tlhahlo ye e
kwagalago ya go hlabolla bokgoni bjo, mekgatlo e ipea kotsing ya go lahlegelwa ke
maemo mmarakeng wo phetogo ya ona e oketšegago le wo o nago le phadišano. Go
šupa le go rarolla diphapano tše go bohlokwa go katlego ye e tšwelago pele.
Mokgwa wa khwalithethifi wa nyakišišo o amogetšwe go sekaseka bokgoni bja
boetapele bja papatšo ka lekaleng la Afrika Borwa la mabenkele a krosari. Datha e
kgobokeditšwe go tšwa go sampole ye e dirilwego ka morero ya baetapele ba seswai
ba maemo a godimo go akaretša mabenkele a krosari a mane a magolo ka go šomiša
dipoledišano tšeo di beakantšwego seripa, tshekaseko ya ditokomane le dijenale tša
naganišišo. Sehlopha sa nepišo se ile sa šomišwa go kgonthišiša dikutullo.
Tshekaseko ya merero e utolotše ditlhohlo tše bohlokwa, tšeo di lebišitšego go
tlhabollo ya foreimiweke ya bokgoni yeo e beakantšwego go ya ka dinyakwa tša
intasteri tša bjale le tša ka moso.
Dinyakišišo di laetša nyakego ya baetapele ba papatšo gore ba hlahle khuetšo ya
tikologo ye kgolo ye e raraganego, go amogela phetogo ya theknolotši le go araba
maitshwaro a bareki ao a fetogago. Ka go hlaola bokgoni bja motheo, maikemišetšo
a nyakišišo ke go thekga mekgatlo gore e tlabakele baetapele ka bokgoni bjo bo
nyakegago go hlahla maano ao a lebanego le bareki, go godiša boitlhamelo le go
tlwaela phetogo ya mmaraka ye e fetogafetogago, ka go realo go kgonthiša peakanyo
ya maano le mohola wa phadišano.
Mabokgoni a lesome a bohlokwa a boetapele bja papatšo a tšweletše go tšwa
dikutullong, go akaretšwa ditshekaseko tša datha, papatšo ya titšithale, taolo ya
kamano ya bareki le go fetogafetoga le maemo. Dikgopolo tše di tswalela sekgoba
gare ga teori le tiragatšo ka go tšweletša foreimiweke ye e beakantšwego go rarolla
diphapano tša boetapele. Mekgatlo e ka phethagatša bokgoni bjo go matlafatša
tlhahlo ya maano, go kaonafatša peakanyo ya sehlopha le go hlahla maitapišo ao a
lebanego le bareki Mekgatlo e swanela go kopanya bokgoni bjo bo hlaotšwego mananeong a tlhabollo
ya boetapele go fenya diphapano le go itokišeletša ditlhohlo tša ka moso. Kgatelelo e
swanetše go bewa go hlagolela bobedi mabokgoni a sethekniki (go fa mohlala,
papatšo ya titšithale) le mabokgoni a phedišano (go fa mohlala, bohlale bja maikutlo).
Baetapele ba swanela go godiša go fetogafetoga le maemo le boitlhamelo mola ba
swantšha maano a papatšo le dinyakwa tša bareki go hlokomela kamano.
Dinyakišišo tša ka moso di swanetše go sekaseka tšhomišo ya foreimiweke go
akaretša makala ka moka a mabenkele, go e tiišeletša ka mekgwa ya khwalithethifi le
go sekaseka khuetšo ya yona ya mokgatlo ya nako ye telele ka dinyakišišo tša nako
ye telele.D.B.L. (Marketing Leadership)Business Managemen
Challenges experienced by teachers when supporting learners experiencing barriers to learning in a public mainstream primary school during the COVID-19 pandemic
No full textText in EnglishIn South Africa, there is limited research on the challenges teachers experienced while supporting learners experiencing barriers to learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. The main aim of this study was to describe the challenges teachers experienced when supporting learners experiencing barriers to learning in a public mainstream primary school in KwaZulu-Natal. A qualitative approach was adopted in the current study and the data collection instruments included focus groups, interviews and document analysis with 12 teachers. Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems framework provided a comprehensive framework to understand the challenges teachers experienced when supporting learners during the COVID-19 pandemic. The document analysis process included identifying categories and organising the segmented words, phrases, sentences or paragraphs into those categories. The findings indicated that teachers experienced various challenges when supporting learners experiencing barriers to learning online and face to face during the COVID-19 pandemic. Furthermore, teachers indicated that they were unable to address the diverse needs of learners, as they did not have sufficient training or resources to differentiate the curriculum for online learning. Lastly, teachers mentioned that they require various forms of support to help them implement inclusive education adequately. Future countrywide research should focus on the support teachers require to adequately respond to learners’ needs when teaching online.M. Ed. (Inclusive Education)College of Educatio
Narratives on the significance of women initiation training in Limpopo Province
No full textWomen’s initiation training is still being regarded as part of the customary or cultural practices in South Africa. However, Decolonial Feminist Theory critiques cultural
norms that restrict women's autonomy, challenging the Theory of Planned Behavior,
which views initiation as a transition into adulthood, and contrasting with Social
Theory, which asserts that being human involves more than just biological, physical,
or psychological traits. The purpose of this qualitative study was to investigate the narratives on the significance of women initiation training in Limpopo Province. Purposive sampling was used to select Seven participants (N=7), consisting of six female (n=6) and one male (n=1) who was the chairperson of the House of Traditional Leaders in the Limpopo Province. The data collection instrument used was Semi-structured interviews characterised by seven questions. Thematic data
analysis was used to reveal six themes being (1) teaching and training - for young girls regarding their culture and custom; (2) behavioural orientation - based on guiding girls to become better and more responsible citizens; (3) teaching role – associating initiation school with formal schooling to fulfil training role; (4) guidance and empowerment role – guiding women towards empathetic character, (5) multiple teaching strategy – embarking on various methods of teaching, such as songs, dance, poetry; and (6) mixed perception – reflecting either positive or negative view toward female initiation. The study recommends that women’s initiation training form part of life orientation learning subject; government and its department of health form part of stakeholders in women’s initiation process, and that some of the teaching strategies at the women’s initiation schools may be encouraged to be practiced in public.Researc
Entrepreneurship skills and growth of SMMES in Zimbabwe: the case of Masvingo City
No full textText in EnglishSmall, Medium, and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) are important to global economies, and the
study’s premise is that countries that require SMMEs are the ones whose SMMEs fail to
thrive. This study investigates the role of entrepreneurial skills, specifically managerial,
technical, marketing, and financial competencies, in the growth of SMMEs in Zimbabwe,
with a focus on Masvingo City. SMMEs are crucial for economic growth, job creation, and
technological advancement in both developed and developing countries, including Zimbabwe,
where they contribute significantly to GDP and employment. However, SMMEs in
Zimbabwe experience challenges such as lack of skills, inadequate financial management,
and an unfavourable business environment, leading to high failure rates. This research
explored the impact of entrepreneurial skills on SMME growth, addressing gaps in
knowledge, and developing a sustainability model for skills development to enhance the
competitiveness and resilience of SMMEs in Zimbabwe.
The research used a mixed methods approach, integrating both quantitative and qualitative
approaches to enhance understanding of the research issue, effectively addressing the
limitations of each method by leveraging their synergies. This approach allowed for
comprehensive insights that would not have been achievable through a single approach,
particularly in complex fields such as social and health research. The study utilised
triangulation by employing a quantitative instrument (questionnaire survey) and a qualitative
tool (in-depth interview), collecting data from SMMEs in Masvingo City and relevant
government officials, respectively. An exploratory research design was adopted, focusing on
understanding underlying reasons and mechanisms while filling knowledge gaps, which is
particularly useful when existing information is limited. The case study design further
facilitated an in-depth analysis of the impact of entrepreneurial skills on SMME growth,
applying diverse data-gathering instruments to provide a holistic understanding of the context
and phenomena under investigation. The target population comprised 5,500 SMMEs and key
informants from government agencies, emphasising the importance of operationalising
defining characteristics to ensure accurate inference and applicability of findings. Two
samples of respondents were involved in the survey and the interviews: 233 SMMEs
participated, out of a target 276; and 11 officials in charge of SMMEs (five at municipal
offices and six at ministry) participated out of a target of 15. The SMME representatives were either managers or owners of the SMMEs. Trustworthy issues were observed, as well as
ethical guidelines of both the institution (UNISA) and the province (Masvingo) of the study.
Of the 233 participants, the majority 149 (63.95%) were males and 84 (36.05%) were females.
In terms of age, most participants (n=156, 66.95%) were 40 years or younger, while only four
participants (1.72%) were aged 60 years and above. Regarding education, 79 participants
(33.91%) had a certificate/diploma, 76 (32.62%) held a degree, and 9 (3.86%) had a master’s
or higher qualification. A small group (n=3, 1.29%) had no formal qualification. Most
participants were early in their careers, with 103 (44.21%) having 0-5 years of experience,
while only 11 (4.72%) had over 20 years of experience in their position.
Though quantitative results revealed proficiencies in managerial, technical, marketing, and
financial competencies, qualitative showed serious deficiencies in these entrepreneurial skills.
Based on the findings, the ranking of skills in terms of their perceived impact on the growth
of SMMEs, from least to most impactful, is as follows: Financial skills have the least impact,
with 50.21% of participants stating they have an influence, and 49.8% indicating no influence.
Marketing skills follow, with 54.9% affirming their role in growth, while 45.1% see no role.
Technical skills appear next, where 50.2% of participants agree on their influence, with a
very close split in opinion. The skill considered impactful is managerial, where 60.9% of
participants agree that it positively affects the growth of SMMEs. Specifically, leadership,
communication, interpersonal relations, decision-making, and delegation were all positively
rated by over 40% of participants, further confirming the significance of strong managerial
capabilities in fostering SMME growth.
As recommendations to promote the growth of SMMEs, it is essential to focus on enhancing
managerial, financial, marketing, and technical skills. There should be investment in
leadership development programmes, as strong managerial skills (particularly in
communication, decision-making, and delegation) are the most impactful for business growth.
SMMEs should prioritise financial training to improve financial management, budgeting, and
resource allocation. Marketing skills should be boosted through targeted programmes.
Technical skills with a moderate impact are still important for operational efficiency and
should not be overlooked. Finally, a balanced approach integrating these skills for SMMEs is
necessary.Ph. D. (Business Management)Colleges of Economic and Management Science