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A swarm intelligence approach for cloud-based adaptive motion planning in robotic systems
No full textAbstract and text in EnglishThe research study introduces a Multi-scale Convolutional Gated Recurrent Unit Network (MCGRU) combined with a Multi-Objective Glowworm Swarm Optimization (MOGSO) algorithm to enhance autonomous navigation capabilities in robotic systems. The MCGRU integrates a multi-scale convolutional neural network (CNN) with a GRU, facilitating effective
feature learning and representation for high predictive accuracy. The goal of the MOGSO-MCGRU algorithm is to achieve higher accuracy and precision than
individual algorithms. Inspired by the light-emission behavior of glowworms used to attract prey, the MOGSO algorithm serves as an evolutionary tool for optimization purposes. It searches for optimal solutions to enhance accuracy and convergence speed. By decomposing a multi-objective problem into several single-objective sub-problems through an aggregation function, the MOGSO algorithm reduces computational burden while improving convergence and execution speed—critical factors for the autonomous navigation of robots. To validate its performance, the MOGSO-MCGRU model was benchmarked against existing models, namely the Convolutional Neural Network – Fully Convolutional Network (CNNS-FCN), the Dark-FCN, and the Dark-FCN-448 machine learning models. This comparison enables an objective assessment of the MOGSO-MCGRU model's superiority within the scientific domain of swarm intelligence.Ph.D. (Computer Science)School of Computin
The independence of the judiciary and its role in safeguarding the rule of law and constitutionalism in South Africa, Kenya, and Uganda
No full textAbstract in English and SwahiliThe rule of law and constitutionalism are the pillars that support constitutional
democracies. It is the judiciary that ensures that the rule of law and constitutionalism
remain intact. For the judiciary to do so, it must be independent, therefore the role that
an independent judiciary plays cannot be over emphasised.
This dissertation examines the independence of the judiciary and its critical role in
safeguarding the rule of law and constitutionalism in three selected countries: South
Africa, Kenya, and Uganda. The study aims to understand how judicial independence
varies in different political and legal contexts and its impact on the upholding of
democratic principles.
This study also looks at the varying levels of judicial independence of the chosen
countries. With its 1996 constitution hailed as one of the most progressive documents,
South Africa represents a well-established democracy with a stable legal framework
and strong institutions ensuring judicial independence. The study examines how the
judiciary in South Africa has been a key pivot of its constitutional democracy in
upholding democratic principles, protecting human rights, and ensuring checks and
balances within the government.
The legacy left by the colonisers in Kenya when it comes to the judiciary was very
poor. They left a weak judiciary, and the post-independence leaders did not do much
to change the status quo. The promulgation of the 2010 Kenyan constitution was
welcomed and timely. It reduced arbitrariness in governance and established an
independent judiciary. This research focusses on some successes and challenges of
Kenya's judiciary in maintaining and upholding the rule of law despite political
pressures.
Uganda offers a contrasting perspective with its judiciary operating in an environment
where there are several challenges that include authoritarian tendencies, the shrinking
of political and civic spaces, and the ongoing frustration of the judiciary to achieve full
judicial independence. The study investigates the judiciary's efforts to uphold
constitutionalism and the rule of law amidst executive interference and systemic
challenges. This research highlights the effect that the constitutions of the featured countries have
on their respective judiciaries. The study focusses on a number of factors, including
models of funding, the effect of politics and ideology on the judiciary, transformative
constitutionalism, etc. The study also explores the mechanisms implemented to
strengthen judicial independence and its effectiveness in promoting justice and
accountability.
The research provides insights into the critical role of an independent judiciary in
maintaining the balance of power, protecting human rights, and maintaining
democratic stability. The findings underscore the need for continuous efforts to
maintain judicial independence as a means of ensuring the rule of law and upholding
constitutional governance in South Africa, Kenya, and Uganda.Utawala wa sheria na Ukatiba ndio nguzo ambazo demokrasia ya kikatiba inaegemea.
Mahakama inajukumu la kuhahakikisha kwamba utawala wa sheria na ukatiba
vinadumu. Ili mahakama iweze kufanya hivyo, ni lazima iwe huru, hivyo basi, jukumu
ambalo mahakama huru inatekeleza ni la muhimu sana.
Tasnifu hii inachunguza uhuru wa mahakama na jukumu lake muhimu katika kulinda
utawala wa sheria na ukatiba katika nchi tatu zilizochaguliwa: Afrika Kusini, Kenya na
Uganda. Utafiti huu unalenga kuelewa jinsi uhuru wa mahakama unavyotofautiana
katika miktadha tofauti ya kisiasa na kisheria na athari zake katika kuzingatia kanuni
za kidemokrasia.
Utafiti huu pia unachunguza viwango tofauti vya uhuru wa mahakama katika nchi
zilizochaguliwa. Katiba ya Afrika Kusini ya 1996 inasifiwa kama moja wepo ya nyaraka
zenye mwelekeo mzuri zaidi, Afrika Kusini inawakilisha demokrasia iliyoimarika na
mfumo thabiti wa kisheria na taasisi imara zinazohakikisha uhuru wa mahakama.
Utafiti huu unachunguza jinsi mahakama nchini Afrika Kusini imekuwa nguzo kuu ya
demokrasia yao ya kikatiba katika kuzingatia kanuni za kidemokrasia, kulinda haki za
binadamu, na kuhakikisha udhibiti na usawa ndani ya serikali.
Urithi ulioachwa na wakoloni nchini Kenya ikija kwa suala la mahakama ulikuwa duni
sana. Waliacha mahakama dhaifu na viongozi waliokuja madarakani baada ya uhuru
hawakufanya jitihada kubadilisha hali hiyo ilivyokuwa na kuleta mabadiliko.
Kutangazwa na kuweko rasmi wa katiba ya Kenya ya 2010 lilikuwa ni jambo
lililopokelewa na lililofika kwa wakati muafaka. Ilipunguza ubadhilifu katika utawala, na
ilichangia kwa kuwepo ama kuanzisha mahakama huru. Utafiti huu unaangazia baadhi
ya mafanikio na changamoto za mahakama ya Kenya katika kudumisha na kuzingatia
utawala wa sheria licha ya mashinikizo ya kisiasa.
Uganda inatoa mtazamo tofauti, mahakama yake inafanya kazi katika mazingira
yenye changamoto kadhaa kutoka kwenye serikali yao, baadhi yake zikiwa ni,
mwelekeo wa kiimla, kusinyaa kwa nafasi za kisiasa na kiraia, na mkanganyiko wa
mahakama kufikia uhuru kamili. Utafiti huu unachunguza juhudi za mahakama kudumisha katiba na utawala wa sheria wakati ikiingiliwa katika utendaji wake pamoja
na changamoto za mfumo.
Utafiti huu unaangazia ufanisi ambao katiba za nchi zilizoangaziwa zinayo kwa
mahakama zao. Utafiti huu unazingatia mambo kadhaa ikiwa ni pamoja na, mifano ya
ufadhili, athari za siasa na itikadi katika mahakama, mabadiliko ya katiba na kadhalika.
Utafiti huu pia unachunguza mikakati iliyochukuliwa kuimarisha uhuru wa mahakama
na ufanisi wake katika kukuza haki na uwajibikaji. Utafiti huu unatufahamisha juu ya jukumu muhimu la mahakama huru katika
kudumisha uwiano kupitia kwa mamlaka yao, kulinda haki za binadamu, na kudumisha
utulivu wa kidemokrasia. Matokeo haya yanasisitiza haja ya juhudi endelevu za
kudumisha uhuru wa mahakama kama njia ya kuhakikisha utawala wa sheria na
kudumisha utawala wa ukikatiba nchini Afrika Kusini, Kenya, na Uganda.LL.M (Law)Public, Constitutional and International La
An evaluation of the competency and efficiency of private security officers in protecting assets in Gauteng, South Africa
No full textText in English with abstracts in Xitsonga and TswanaThis study evaluated the competency and efficiency of private security officers in protecting assets in Gauteng, South Africa. The purpose of the study was to understand how private security officers protect assets, how competent and efficient they are, and to make recommendations for improvement where performance gaps were identified. The research problem statement was based on the fact that although organisations spend a lot of money on private security services, they still suffer losses from security incidents which occur while private security officers are on duty. This then raises a question on the competency and efficiency of private security officers in protecting assets.
The study employed a qualitative research approach and followed a phenomenological research design. The research approach and research design choices were chosen after being found suitable for this research study based on the problem to be investigated. The study used semi-structured interviews as the main data collection method. Document analysis was also used as an additional data collection method to understand how security-related documents influence the phenomenon that was investigated.
Based on the data obtained from semi-structured interviews held with various respondents, it was concluded that private security officers are competent and efficient in protecting assets. However, it was also found that there are security officers who are not competent in their job mainly because of inadequate training. The study also uncovered that there are a wide range of factors which can lead to poor performance by security officers not necessarily because they are incompetent in performing their job, but because of being demotivated. These include low remuneration, payment delays, not being paid correctly according to hours worked, lack of performance recognition and rewarding, poor management, ineffective supervision, unequal treatment/favouritism, being disrespected and undermined in their job, inadequate security equipment, security officers making favours for employees, and other related factors. It was concluded that if these factors can be fully addressed, the performance of private security officers will improve.Ndzavisiso lowu wu kamberile vuswikoti na ku ringanela ka varindzi vo ka vanga ri va mfumu eka ku sirhelela tinhundzu eGauteng, Afrika-Dzonga. Xikongomelo xa ndzavisiso a ku ri ku lava ku twisisa matirhelo ya varindzi vo ka vanga ri va mfumu eka ku sirhelelaka tinhundzu, leswaku va na vuswikoti na ku ringanela ku fika kwihi, na ku endla swibumabumelo swa ku antswisa matirhelo laha ku kumiweke va ri na nkayivelo. Xitatimende xa xiphiqo xa ndzavisiso xi tisiwe hi leswaku hambileswi minhlangano yi tirhisaka mali yo tala eka vukorhokeri bya vusirheleri byo ka byi inga ri bya mfumu, yi kumeka ya ha lahlekeriwa ku suka eka timhangu ta vugevenga leti humelelaka varindzi va ri entirhweni. Leswi swi tisa xivutiso eka vuswikoti na ku ringanela ka varindzi vo ka vanga ri va mfumu eka ku sirhelela tinhundzu. Ndzavisiso wu tirhisile muxaka wa qualitative na ku landzelela pulani ya ndzavisiso wa phenomenological. Muxaka na pulani ya ndzavisiso swi hlawuriwile hikuva swi kumeke swi fanerile eka ndzavisiso lowu hi ku ya hi xiphiqo lexi axi fanele ku lavisisiwa. Ndzavisiso wu tirhisile mbulavulo wa n’wangulano tani hi ndlela-nkulu yaku hlengeleta vuxokoxoko. Nhlelo wa matsalwa wu tirhisiwile tani hi ndlela yo engetela yo hlengeleta vuxokoxoko ku twisisa hilaha matsalwa lawa ya fambelanaka ha kona na mhaka leyi ayi lavisisiwa. Hi ku ya hi vuxokoxoko lebyi kumekeke ku suka eka mimbulavurisano leyi nga va kona na vahlamuri vo hambanana, ku gimetiwile leswaku varindzi vo ka vanga ri va mfumu va na vuswikoti na ku ringanela eka ku sirhelela tinhundzu. Hambiswiritano, ku tlhele ku kumiwa leswaku ku na varindzi lava nga riki na vuswikoti hikwalaho ka kuva vanga leteriwanga ku ringanela. Ndzavisiso wu tlhele wu paluxa leswaku ku na swivangelo swo hlaya leswi nga endlaka leswaku varindzi va va na matirhelo ya xiyimo xa le hansi ku nga ri hikuva va nga ri na vuswikoti byo endla ntirho wa vona, kambe hikwalaho ka ku pfumala nhlohlotelo. Leswi swi katsa muholo wa le hansi, ku hlwela ku hakeriwa, ku ka va nga hakeriwi hi ku hetiseka ku ya hi nkarhi lowu va wu tirheke, ku pfumaleka ka ku xiximiwa ka matirhelo ya kahle na ku khensisa hi mali, mafambiselo yo biha, vulanguteri byo ka byi nga ringanelangi, ku khomiwa hi ndlela leyi nga ringaniki, ku nyefuriwa na ku tekeriwa ehansi entirhweni wa vona, ku kayivela ka switirhisiwa, kuva varindzi va pfumelela vatirhi ku endla swilo leswi nga pfumeleriwangiki, na swin’wana leswi fambelanaka na swona. Ku gimetiwile leswaku loko swilo leswi swi nga lulamisiwa hi ku hetiseka, matirhelo ya varindzi voka vanga ri va mfumu ya nga antswisiwa.Thutopatlisiso eno e sekasekile bokgoni le go lekanela ga batlhankedi ba tshireletso ba poraefete mo go sireletseng dithoto kwa Gauteng, Aforika Borwa. Maikaelelo a thutopatlisiso e ne e le go tlhaloganya ka moo batlhankedi ba tshireletso ba poraefete ba sireletsang dithoto ka teng, ka moo ba nang le bokgoni le goitekanela ka teng, le go dira dikgakololo tsa tokafatso fa go supilweng diphatlha tsa tiragatso. Polelo ya bothata jwa patlisiso e ne e ikaegile ka gore le fa mekgatlho e dirisa madi a mantsi mo ditirelong tsa tshireletso tsa poraefete, e santse e latlhegelwa ke ditiragalo tsa bosenyi tse di diragalang fa batlhankedi ba tshireletso ba poraefete ba le mo tirong. Se se bo se tsosa potso ka ga bokgoni le go lekanela ga batlhankedi ba tshireletso ba poraefete mo go sireletseng dithoto. Thutopatlisiso e dirisitse mokgwa wa patlisiso ya qualitative mme ya latela thulaganyo ya patlisiso ya phenomenological. Mokgwa wa patlisiso le moakanyetso wa patlisiso di ne tsa tlhophiwa morago ga go fitlhelwa di siametse thutopatlisiso e go ikaegilwe ka bothata jo bo tshwanetseng go batlisisiwa. Thutopatlisiso e dirisitse dipotsolotso jaaka mokgwa o mogolo wa go kokoanya tshedimosetso. Tshekatsheko ya ditokomane e ne gape ya dirisiwa jaaka mokgwa wa tlaleletso wa go kokoanya tshedimosetso go tlhaloganya ka fao ditokomane tse di amanang le bothata jo bo neng bo batlisisiwa. Go ikaegilwe ka tshedimosetso e e bonweng go tswa mo dipotsolotsong tse di neng di tshwerwe le baarabi ba ba farologaneng, go ne ga swetswa ka gore batlhankedi ba tshireletso ba poraefete ba na le bokgoni le go lekanela mo go sireletseng dithoto. Le fa go ntse jalo, go ne ga fitlhelwa gape gore go na le batlhankedi ba tshireletso ba ba senang bokgoni mo tirong ya bone bogolo jang ka ntlha ya go tlhoka katiso e lekaneng. Patlisiso e ribolotse gape gore go na le dintlha tse dintsi tse di ka dirang gore batlhankedi ba tshireletso ba se ka ba dira sentle e seng ka ntlha ya go tlhoka bokgoni mo go direng tiro ya bona, mme ka ntlha ya go tlhoka tlhotlheletso. Tseno di akaretsa tuelo e e kwa tlase, go diega go duela, go sa duelwe sentle go ya ka diura tse di dirilweng, go tlhoka go lemogwa ga tiro le go duelwa, botsamaisi jo bo bokoa, tlhokomelo e e sa lekanang, go sa tshwarwe ka go lekana, go sa tlotliwe le go nyatsega mo tirong ya bona, didiriswa tsa tshireletso tse di sa lekanang, batlhankedi ba tshireletso ba direlang badiri molemo, le mabaka a mangwe a a amanang. Go ne ga swetswa ka gore fa mabaka ano a ka rarabololwa ka botlalo, tiro ya batlhankedi ba tshireletso ba poraefete e tla tokafala.M.A. (Criminal Justice Criminology and Security Management)Criminology and Security Scienc
Evaluation of the significance of community policing forums in fighting crime within Soshanguve, Pretoria
No full textThis study evaluated the significance of Community Policing Forums (CPFs) in Soshanguve Block H, Gauteng, focusing on their role in crime prevention and community-police collaboration. Gauteng, as South Africa’s economic hub with high population density and diverse communities, faces unique challenges in crime control, making Soshanguve an ideal location for examining CPF effectiveness. This research employed a qualitative design situated within an interpretivist paradigm and utilised in-depth interviews conducted with community members and CPF representatives. The findings indicated that, while CPFs are generally regarded positively, a disconnect exists between these forums and the community, as many residents remain uninformed about the CPF's strategies and initiatives. Factors such as the transient nature of the population, attributed to the prevalence of rental properties, impede sustained community engagement in policing efforts. The study advocates for enhanced community education regarding policing, improved selection criteria for CPF members, and the fortification of the relationship between the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the community to ensure equitable treatment. This research contributes to the understanding of how CPFs can be rendered more effective in mitigating crime and fostering safety in urban and semi-urban areas.M. A. (Criminal Justice)School of Criminal Justic
Assessing the implementation of anintegrated library management system atNkangala District Municipality CommunityLibraries, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa
No full textThis paper investigates the determinants of implementing an integrated librarymanagement system (ILMS) by the Nkangala District Municipality CommunityLibraries, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa. Based on semi-structuredinterviews conducted with 17 library staff and ICT officers, the study uncoveredtechnological infrastructure and staff training deficiencies that hinder thesuccessful implementation of ILMS. The conclusions emphasise the importanceof strategic resource planning and capacity building to improve service deliveryand ensure equitable access in resource-limited areas. The study recommendsprioritising the purchase of critical equipment to enhance the system’s ease of use.Information Scienc
A Gauteng Province-based case study to explore the influence of business incubation process on entrepreneurial performance and growth post incubation
No full textText in English with abstracts in Tswana and AfrikaansBusiness incubators in the Gauteng province are supported by key economic stakeholders and are strategically positioned in areas of industry-specific activities. However, given the support provided by incubators to incubatees, little is known regarding the influence and impact of business incubation services on the performance and sustainability of businesses once they leave or graduate from business incubation programmes. This research study sought to explore if the influence and resources provided during business incubation processes enabled entrepreneurs to develop and grow their business in the market post-incubation. The study further explored whether business incubators equip incubatees with sufficient resources for continued existence in the market post business incubation. The research study applied the theory of business incubation and the theory of entrepreneurial value creation. The theory of business incubation provided an input approach in the identification of business incubation phases which are (a) idea formulation, (b) decision to proceed, (c) resource gathering, (d) launch of a new enterprise and (e) firm development. The entrepreneurial value creation theory served as an output identification process in the stages of entrepreneurial growth which are (a) entrepreneurial opportunity, (b) entrepreneurial competence and (c) entrepreneurial reward. The interpretivist study followed a qualitative methodology and triangulated using a literature review, interviews with post-incubatees and focus group-sessions with incubation managers, practitioners and programme and policy developers. The findings indicated that all post-incubatees interviewed are still operating their businesses although some have diversified from their original business concepts. Although post-incubatees’ businesses are still in operation, they continue to experience numerous challenges such as market barriers and lack of funding for capital and operational needs. These challenges could have been identified and resolved during the business incubation phases. A further finding was that business incubators lack monitoring and evaluation systems to assess and track the performance of post-incubatees’ businesses after they have left or graduated from a business incubation programme, meaning, the influence of business incubators was previously never measured. Interviews were conducted with ten post-incubatees and three focus group sessions were convened with incubation practitioners and policy developers. The study contributes to the body of knowledge in that the theory of business incubation and the theory of entrepreneurial value creation established a connection between the inputs supplied throughout the business incubation phases and the entrepreneurial outcomes generated within the value creation process. The study developed two frameworks; the first framework was on the influence of business incubation services on the performance of businesses during a business incubation process. The second framework was on the influence of business incubation services of the performance of businesses after leaving or graduating from a business incubation programme. These frameworks aim to assist in the impact assessment and enhancement of business incubation support services during and post-incubation which can be used in a theoretical and practical context. The study proposes that future business incubation support and research should not only be limited to a qualitative methodology, but a quantitative methodology and should also be utilised in future to measure the influence of business incubation process on entrepreneurial performance and growth post incubation.Ditshegetsi tsa dikgwebo mo porofenseng ya Gauteng di tshegediwa ke bannaleseabe ba botlhokwa ba ikonomi mme ba beilwe ka kelotlhoko ma mafelong a rileng a intasetirii. Le fa go ntse jalo, ka ntlha ya tshegetso e e tlamelwang ke ditshegetsi go batshegediwa, ga go itsiwe go le kalo mabapi le tlhotlheletso le khuetso ya ditirelo tsa go tshegetsa dikgwebo mo tirong gammogo le ka moo dikgwebo di ka kgonang go ikemela ka dinao morago ga go aloga mo mananeong a tshegetso a. Patlisiso eno e ne e batla go sekaseka gore a tshegetso le didirisiwa tse di neng di tlamelwa ka nako ya dithulaganyo tsa go tshegetsa dikgwebo di kgontshitse bagwebi go tlhabolola le go godisa dikgwebo tsa bone mo mmarakeng morago ga go tshegediwa. Patlisiso e ne ya tswelela go sekaseka gore a ditshegetsi tsa dikgwebo di tlamela batshegediwa ka didirisiwa tse di lekaneng go tswelela go nna teng mo mmarakeng morago ga go tshegediwa ga dikgwebo tsa bone. Patlisiso e dirisitse tiori ya go tshegetsa dikgwebo le tiori ya go tlhama boleng jwa dikgwebo. Tiori ya go tshegetsa dikgwebo e ne ya tlamela ka mokgwa wa go tsenya tshedimosetso mo go tlhaoleng dikgato tsa go tshegetsa dikgwebo tseo e leng (a) go tlhama dikakanyo; (b) tshwetso ya go tswelela; (c) kokoanyo ya didirisiwa; (d) go thankgololwa ga kgwebo e ntšhwa; le (e) tlhabololo e e tiileng. Tiori ya go tlhama boleng jwa dikgwebo e ne ya dira jaaka thulaganyo ya go supa dipholo mo dikgatong tsa kgolo ya dikgwebo tse e leng (a) tšhono ya kgwebo; (b) bokgoni jwa kgwebo; le (c) tuelo ya kgwebo. Patlisiso ya tlhaloso e ne ya latela mokgwa wa boleng le go dira dikarolo tse tharo ka tiriso ya tshekatsheko ya dikwalo, ditherisano le batshegediwa morago ga tshegetso le dithulaganyo tsa setlhopha se se tsepameng le batsamaisi ba go tshegetsa, badiragatsi le batlhabolodi ba lenaneo le pholisi. Diphitlhelelo di supile gore batshegediwa botlhe morago ga tshegetso ba ba rerisitsweng ba santse ba tsamaisa dikgwebo tsa bone le fa ba bangwe ba bone ba farologane go tswa mo dikgopolong tsa bone tsa fa ba ne ba tlhama dikgwebo. Le fa dikgwebo tsa morago ga go tshegediwa di santse di dira, di tswelela go itemogela dikgwetlho di le dintsi tse di jaaka dikgoreletsi tsa mebaraka le tlhaelo ya matlole a ditlhokego tsa matlole le tsa tiro. Dikgwetlho tse di ka bo di supilwe le go rarabololwa ka nako ya dikgato tsa go tshegetsa dikgwebo. Phitlhelelo e nngwe e ne e le gore ditshegetsi tsa dikgwebo di tlhoka ditsamaiso tsa go baya leitlho le go sekaseka go latedisa tiragatso ya dikgwebo tsa morago ga go tshegediwa morago ga gore di tswe kgotsa di aloge mo lenaneong la go tshegetso ya dikgwebo,se se rayang gore tlhotlheletso ya ditshegetsi tsa kgwebo e ne e sa ke ya lekanngwa mo nakong e fetileng. Ditherisano di ne tsa tshwarwa le batshegediwa ba le lesome morago ga tshegetso mme go ne ga bidiwa dithulaganyo di le tharo tsa ditlhopha tse di tsepameng le badiragatsi ba tshegetso le batlhabolodi ba pholisi. Patlisiso e na le seabe mo mmeleng wa kitso ka gore tiori ya go tshegetsa dikgwebo le tiori ya go tlhama boleng jwa dikgwebo di tlhomile kgolagano magareng ga ditsenngwateng tse di tlametsweng mo dikgatong tsotlhe tsa go tshegetsa kgwebo le dipoelo tsa kgwebo tse di tlhagisitsweng mo teng ga thulaganyo ya go tlhama boleng. Patlisiso e ne ya tlhama matlhomeso a le mabedi. Letlhomeso la ntlha le ne le ikaegile ka tlhotlheletso ya ditirelo tsa go tshegetsa dikgwebo mo tirong ya dikgwebo ka nako ya thulaganyo ya go tshegetsa dikgwebo. Letlhomeso la bobedi lone le ne le ikaegile ka tlhotlheletso ya ditirelo tsa go tshegetsa dikgwebo tsa tiragatso ya dikgwebo morago ga go tswa kgotsa go aloga mo lenaneong la go tshegetsa dikgwebo. Matlhomeso ano a ikaelela go thusa mo tshekatshekong ya ditlamorago le go tokafatsa ditirelo tsa kemonokeng ya go tshegetsa dikgwebo ka nako le morago ga go tshegediwa tse di ka dirisiwang mo molebong wa tiori le wa tiriso. Patlisiso e tshitshinya gore kemonokeng ya isago ya go tshegetsa dikgwebo le dipatlisiso ga di a tshwanela go lekanyediwa fela go mokgwa wa boleng (khwaletheithifi), mme le mokgwa wa bontsi (khwanthitheithifi) o tshwanetse go dirisiwa mo isagong go lekalekanya tlhotlheletso ya thulaganyo ya go tshegetsa dikgwebo mo tirong ya kgwebo le mo kgolong morago ga go tshegediwa.Besigheidsinkubators in die Gauteng-provinsie word ondersteun deur belangrike ekonomiese belanghebbendes en is strategies geposisioneer in bedryfspesifieke areas. Gegewe die ondersteuning wat inkubators aan beginbesighede bied, is min egter bekend oor die invloed en impak van besigheidsinkubasiedienste op die prestasie en volhoubaarheid van besighede nadat hulle die besigheidsinkubasieprogram verlaat het. Hierdie studie het gepoog om vas te stel of die invloed van besigheidsinkubasieprosesse en die hulpbronne wat tydens die inkubasietydperk verskaf word entrepreneurs in staat stel om hul onderneming na die inkubasietydperk in die mark te ontwikkel en laat groei. Die studie het ook probeer vasstel of besigheidsinkubators beginbesighede toerus met voldoende hulpbronne om na die inkubasietydperk in die mark te bly voortbestaan. Die studie is gebaseer op die besigheidsinkubasieteorie en die entrepreneuriese waardeskeppingsteorie. Die besigheidsinkubasieteorie het 'n aanvangsbenadering verskaf vir die identifisering van die volgende besigheidsinkubasiefases: (a) ideeformulering; (b) die besluit om voort te gaan; (c) hulpbroninsameling; (d) bekendstelling van die nuwe onderneming; en (e) ontwikkeling van die onderneming. Die entrepreneuriese waardeskeppingsteorie het gedien as 'n uitsetproses om die volgende stadiums van entrepreneuriese groei te identifiseer: (a) entrepreneursgeleentheid; (b) entrepreneursbevoegdheid; en (c) entrepreneursbeloning. Die vertolkende studie is gebaseer op 'n kwalitatiewe metodologie en triangulasie met 'n literatuuroorsig, onderhoude met besigheidseienaars wat reeds die inkubasieprogram verlaat het en fokusgroepsessies met inkubasiebestuurders en -praktisyns en program- en beleidsontwikkelaars. Die bevindinge het aangedui dat alle besigheidseienaars wat reeds die inkubasieprogram verlaat het met wie onderhoude gevoer is steeds hul besighede bedryf alhoewel sommige hul oorspronklike besigheidskonsepte gediversifiseer het. Alhoewel besigheidseienaars wat reeds die inkubasieprogram verlaat het se besighede steeds in bedryf is, ervaar hulle steeds talle uitdagings soos markversperrings en 'n gebrek aan befondsing vir kapitaal- en bedryfsbehoeftes. Dié uitdagings kon tydens die inkubasiefase geïdentifiseer en opgelos gewees het. ’n Verdere bevinding was dat besigheidsinkubators nie monitering- en evalueringstelsels het om die prestasie van besighede te assesseer en na te spoor nadat hulle 'n besigheidsinkubasieprogram voltooi en verlaat het nie, wat beteken die invloed van besigheidsinkubators is nooit voorheen gemeet nie. Onderhoude is gevoer met tien besigheidseienaars wat reeds die inkubasieprogram verlaat het en drie fokusgroepsessies is gehou met inkubasiepraktisyns en beleidsontwikkelaars. Die studie dra by tot die korpus kennis deurdat die besigheidsinkubasieteorie en die entrepreneuriese waardeskeppingsteorie 'n verband gevestig het tussen die insette wat gedurende al die besigheidsinkubasiefases gelewer word en die entrepreneuriese uitkomste wat deur die waardeskeppingsproses gegenereer word. Die studie het twee raamwerke ontwikkel. Die eerste raamwerk is gebaseer op die invloed van besigheidsinkubasiedienste op die prestasie van besighede tydens die besigheidsinkubasieproses. Die tweede raamwerk is gebaseer op die invloed van besigheidsinkubasiedienste op die prestasie van besighede nadat hulle die besigheidsinkubasieprogram verlaat het. Hierdie raamwerke het ten doel om te help met die impakbepaling en verbetering van besigheidsinkubasie-ondersteuningsdienste tydens en na inkubasie en kan in 'n teoretiese en praktiese konteks gebruik word. Die studie stel voor dat toekomstige besigheidsinkubasie-ondersteuning en -navorsing nie net beperk moet word tot 'n kwalitatiewe metodologie nie, maar dat 'n kwantitatiewe metodologie ook gebruik moet word om die invloed van die besigheidsinkubasieproses op entrepreneuriese prestasie en groei na inkubasie te meet.Ph.D. (Management Studies)Public Administration and Managemen
Grade 7 English home language teachers’ experiences of Isizulu-speaking learners’ English reading abilities at Umzinyathi District
No full textAbstract in English, Zulu and Southern SothoReading ability in English has become a challenge for non-English-speaking learners
in most primary schools in South Africa, specifically those that use English as a home
language. This study was conducted in the uMzinyathi District, in KwaZulu-Natal,
South Africa. The purpose was to explore the Grade 7 English Home Language
teachers’ experiences of isiZulu-speaking learners’ English reading abilities in the
district. The study was grounded in interpretivism, guided by the zone of proximal
development (ZPD) theory. The study used a qualitative approach with semi structured interviews and observations utilised to generate the data. Eight English
Home Language teachers were purposively selected from four public primary schools,
of whom all were females. Collected data was transcribed and arranged into codes
and themes using the thematic data analysis method. The study discovered that
isiZulu-speaking learners possess inadequate English reading competencies due to
several factors that are contributed to by different stakeholders who are role players
in the educational setting. Teachers as facilitators of English reading lacked the
strategic knowledge to teach reading. They were also challenged by a lack of support
from the province and district, minimal provision of resources, non-operational
libraries, poor parental involvement, and overcrowded classrooms. These factors
hindered teachers from modeling proper scaffolding to assist isiZulu-speaking learners
in acquiring the necessary English reading skills. The study also revealed that parents
were not fully involved in their children’s education, since most of them did not attend
school meetings, did not encourage their children to speak English at home, and did
not expose them to text-rich environments. It is recommended that the KwaZulu-Natal
Department of Education and the uMzinyathi District ensure that they provide
resources and support that align with learners’ specific needs, which is also applicable
in supporting teachers. Schools are urged to appoint teachers with English language
specialisation in their teaching qualifications to teach the language. English Home
Language teachers should explore multiple scaffolding strategies in reading lessons,
and parents are urged to expose their children to text-rich environments at home and
to cultivate English reading habits.Ikhono lokufunda ngesiNgisi seliphenduke inselelo kubafundi abangasikhulumi
isiNgisi ezikoleni eziningi zamabanga aphansi eNingizimu Afrika, ikakhulukazi labo
abasebenzisa isiNgisi njengolimi lwasekhaya. Lolu cwaningo lwenziwe esifundeni
saseMzinyathi, KwaZulu-Natali, eNingizimu Afrika. Inhloso bekuwukuhlola izinto
othisha beBanga lesi-7 lolimi lwasekhaya lwesiNgisi abahlangabezana nazo
ngamakhono abafundi abakhuluma isiZulu esifundeni. Ucwaningo lwalusekelwe
ekuchazeni, luqondiswa yi-zone of proximal development (ZPD) theory. Ucwaningo
lusebenzise indlela yekhwalithi nezingxoxo ezihlelekile kanye nokuphawula
okusetshenziselwa ukukhiqiza idatha. Othisha abayisishiyagalombili bolimi
lwasekhaya lwesiNgisi bakhethwa ezikoleni ezine zamabanga aphansi zikahulumeni,
bonke babengabesifazane. Idatha eliqoqiwe labhalwa futhi lahlelwa laba ngamakhodi
nezindikimba kusetshenziswa indlela yokuhlaziya idatha i-thematic analysis.
Ucwaningo luthole ukuthi abafundi abakhuluma isiZulu abanawo amakhono anele
okufunda isiNgisi ngenxa yezinto eziningana ezinomthelela kubabambiqhaza
abahlukene ababambe iqhaza endaweni yezemfundo. Othisha njengabaxhumanisi
bokufunda isiNgisi babengenalo ulwazi lwamasu okufundisa ukufunda. Baphinde
baphonswa inselelo ngokuntuleka kokusekelwa okuvela esifundeni
nasesifundazweni, ukuhlinzekwa okuncane kwezinsizakusebenza, imitapo yolwazi
engasebenzi, ukubandakanyeka kabi kwabazali kanye namakilasi agcwele
ngokweqile. Lezi zinto zavimbela othisha ukuba basebenzise i-scaffolding esifanele
ukusiza abafundi abakhuluma isiZulu ekutholeni amakhono adingekayo okufunda
isiNgisi. Ucwaningo luphinde lwaveza ukuthi abazali abazange babambe iqhaza
ngokugcwele emfundweni yezingane zabo, ngoba iningi labo alizange lihambe
imihlangano yesikole, alikhuthazanga izingane ukuthi zikhulume isiNgisi ekhaya, futhi
izingane azizange zivezwe ezindaweni ezicebile ngemibhalo. Kunxuswa ukuthi
uMnyango wezeMfundo waKwaZulu-Natali kanye nesiFunda saseMzinyathi
baqinisekise ukuthi bahlinzeka ngezinsizakusebenza kanye nokwesekwa
okuhambisana nezidingo ezithile zabafundi, okungasebenza nasekusekeleni othisha.
Izikole zinxuswa ukuba ziqoke othisha abanesiNgisi eziqinwini zabo zokufundisa
ukuze bafundise lolu limi. Othisha bolimi lwasekhaya lesiNgisi kufanele bahlole amasu
amaningi okufundisa ukufunda, futhi abazali bayakhuthazwa ukuthi baveze izingane zabo ezindaweni ezicebile ngombhalo ekhaya futhi bahlakulele imikhuba yokufunda yesiNgisi.Bokhoni ba ho bala ka Senyesemane bo fetohile phephetso ho baithuti ba sa bueng
Senyesemane dikolong tse ngata tsa mophatho o tlase Afrika Borwa, haholo-holo ba
sebedisang Senyesemane e le puo ea lapeng. Phuputso ena e entswe Seterekeng sa
uMzinyathi, KwaZulu-Natal, Afrika Borwa. Morero e ne e le ho lekola diphihlelo tsa
matitjhere a Kereiti ya 7 ya puo ya lehae ya bokgoni ba ho bala Senyesemane ba
baithuti ba buang Sezulu seterekeng. Phuputso e ne e thehilwe ho interpretivism, e
tataiswa ke khopolo ya zone of proximal development (ZPD). Phuputso e sebedisitse
mokgwa wa boleng ka dipuisano tse hlophisitsweng le ditlhaloso tse sebedisetswang
ho hlahisa “data”. Matichere a robedi a Senyesemane a puo ea lehae a ile a khethwa
ho tswa dikolong tse nne tsa mophato o tlase, kaofela e neng e le basadi. Dintlha tse
bokelleditsweng di ile tsa ngolwa mme tsa hlophiswa ka “dikhoutu” le dihlooho ho
sebedisa mokgwa wa tlhahlobo ya “data”. Phuputso e fumane hore baithuti ba buang
Sezulu ha ba na bokgoni bo lekaneng ba ho bala Senyesemane. Sena se bakwa ke
dintlha tse fapafapeneng, tse kang; banka karolo bafapaneng lekaleng lena la thuto.
Matitjhere e le batsamaisi ba ho bala ka Senyesemane ba ne ba haellwa ke tsebo ya
leano la ho ruta ho bala. Ba ile ba boela ba phephetswa ke kgaello ya tshehetso e
tswang profenseng le setereke. Phepelo e fokolang ya disebediswa, dilaebrari tse sa
sebetseng, ho nka karolo ha batswadi le bongata ba baithuti ka dipaphosing. Dintlha
tsena di sitisitse matitjhere ho etsa mohlala o nepahetseng wa ho thusa baithuti ba
buang Sezulu ho fumana tsebo e hlokahalang ya ho bala Senyesemane. Phuputso e
boetse e fumane hore batswadi ba ne ba sa nke karalo ka botlalo thutong ya bana ba
bona, kaha boholo ba bona ba ne ba sa nke karolo dikopanong tsa sekolo, ba ne ba
sa kgothaletse bana ba bona ho bua Senyesemane hae, ebile ha baa ka ba pepesetsa
dibaka tse nang le mengolo ya Senyesemane. Ho kgothaletswa hore lefapha la thuto
la KwaZulu-Natal le Setereke sa uMzinyathi di netefatse hore di fana ka disebediswa
le tshehetso e dumellanang le ditlhoko tse ikgethileng tsa baithuti, tseo le tsona di
sebetsang ho tshehetsa matitjhere. Dikolo di kgothalletswa ho kgetha matitjhere a
nang le tsebo ya puo ya Senyesemane ho dikgerate tsa bona tsa ho ruta puo.
Matichere a Senyesemane a puo ea lehae a lokela ho lekola mekgwa e mengata
dithutong tsa ho bala, mme batswadi ba kgothalletswa ho pepesetsa bana ba bona
tikolohong e nang le mengolo ya senyesemane lapeng le ho ruta mekgwa ya ho bala SenyesemaneM. Ed. (Curriculum and Instructional Studies)Department of Curriculum and Instructional Studie
A framework for adopting learning analytics in higher education
No full textAbstract and text in EnglishThe growing significance of learning analytics LA in higher education (HE) has highlighted its transformative potential for improving teaching and learning.
Notwithstanding its benefits, the adoption of LA in South African (SAn) institutions of HE remains limited, hindered by challenges such as insufficient digital transformation,
low institutional preparedness, and concerns surrounding ethics and information privacy. This study addresses the research question: What are the dimensions of learning that can influence the adoption of learning analytics in HE institutions in South Africa? By focusing on the unique challenges within the SAn context, the research study seeks to provide actionable insights to enhance LA integration and adoption. Existing literature on LA adoption frameworks and information systems (IS) theories reveals gaps in addressing localised, context-sensitive challenges faced by institutions in the Global South. Most frameworks assume a level of technological maturity and institutional capacity that may not align with South African institutions of HE realities. This study bridges this gap by developing a tailored conceptual framework, emphasising the dimensions and factors influencing the mandatory adoption of LA in HE in a South African setting. The study employed a parallel mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative and qualitative surveys, qualitative interviews, and literature analysis. Evidence was gathered from academic staff, administrators, and students across South African universities. Quantitative findings were analysed using statistical techniques, while qualitative evidence underwent content analysis and thematic exploration using advanced tools like Python, LDA (Latent Dirichlet Allocation) Model. The findings highlight several dimensions, including institutional communication and assurance, stakeholder engagement and education, ethical considerations and transparency, and information partnership and capacity building, among others, all of which play a significant role in the adoption of LA in HE.
The present study provides several benefits to foster the implementation of LA in South African HE. It provides an extensive framework that establishes dimensions and
factors affecting LA adoption, tackling challenges and enhancers relevant to the South African context. The study enhances institutional knowledge regarding digital
transformation by providing practical insights into readiness, infrastructural challenges, and promoting informed-driven decision-making. Furthermore, it
enhances the theoretical literature on IS innovation adoption by offering a contextually appropriate framework designed for South African HE.D. Phil. (Information Systems)School of Computin
Entering the silence : meditation and the hidden path of Theo Sophia
No full textThis dissertation aims to show that the eternal spiritual verities to be found within
Asian philosophy such as karma, reincarnation and engaging an inner path of
meditation to attain Unity with ‘God’ – freedom from repeated reincarnation – is
comparable with, and to be found within broad-based Judeo-Christian1 mystical
tradition as espoused by The Order of Christian Mystics (1908 - 1949).
Its spiritual teachings aimed to show its pupils and disciples how to come into touch
with an Inner Divine Power – the Mystic Christ or the Soundless Sound2 – and how
this ‘Sound Current’ redeems and transforms the aspirant, leading to God-realisation.
It draws on Theosophical teachings to show the universality with Asian philosophy,
revealing a system of personal regeneration or spiritual alchemy, by transmuting the
base creative energy – understood as kundalini shakti in Asian philosophy – through
Divine aspiration and inner contemplative and meditative practices.M.A. (Religious Studies)Religious Studies and Arabi
Framework for e-service delivery using decision support systems : a case study of Sasria SOC Ltd
No full textThe goal of this research was to study the application of decision support systems within a public sector context for e-service intelligence applications with a view of making the application more effective. The study evaluated the implementation of a decision support system that facilitates e-service intelligence inside Sasria SOC Ltd, a public organisation. The objectives were to analyse and understand the utilisation of data-driven decision support systems for e-service applications intelligence and the relevant systems relied upon for decision making.
The methodology applied was a mixed method technique with an explanatory sequential research approach incorporating qualitative and quantitative methods. The observation exercise and the survey were used to gather information. Based on the findings, the data revealed that even though Sasria SOC Ltd automated most of the work done, the organisation still depends on human intervention for decisions and the data that is not structured. Therefore, it is recommended that Sasria SOC Ltd prioritise policy making through a proposed framework.M. Sc. (Computing)School of Computin