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Using erroneous examples for teaching Grade 9 Algebraic Linear Equations at a School in Johannesburg Central District
No full textText in EnglishThe importance of mathematics is well known the world over, and its applications in commerce, science, technology and everyday life situations cannot be emphasised. Algebra is an abstract and challenging branch of mathematics to teach and learn. Teachers struggle to teach it, and learners struggle to understand it, hence they develop a plethora of misconceptions and associated errors. Passing mathematics at FET is a prerequisite for admission into tertiary institutions to study science, engineering, technology and mathematics. To pass mathematics, one has to have a comprehensive understanding of algebra at an early stage of learning. This study’s purpose was to explore the impact and effectiveness of erroneous examples for teaching Grade 9 algebraic linear equations. Learners’ performance in mathematics in Grade 9 is crucial because, in South Africa, learners use their results to choose the subject combination they will take at FET. This study was underpinned by constructivism, which recognises the role of the individual in making knowledge. This study followed an explanatory embedded mixed-methods research design. Qualitative data for this study was collected through lesson observations and semi-structured interviews with two Grade 9 mathematics teachers. A pre-test was used to collect quantitative data from both the experimental and control groups (N=31) and (N=28) respectively. A post-test was also administered to both the experimental group (N=12) and the control group (N=24). Excel was used for data management. Statistical data analysis was done using IBM SPSS version 28. The experimental and control groups were compared using a t-test at the 95% confidence limit (2-sided). The results were declared statistically and significantly different for all p-values of 0.05 or less. The post-test results after the intervention showed an improvement in performance for the two study groups, with the experimental group improving from ̅=1.12903 in the pre-test to ̅=18.83333 in the post-test, an increase of ̅=17.7043. In contrast, the control group improved from ̅=12.82143 in the pre-test to ̅=23.00000 in the post-test an increase of ̅=10.17857. The greater increase in the mean differences by the experimental group suggests that the intervention positively impacted learners’ performance. Qualitative data obtained from semi-structured interviews and lesson observations were coded and identified according to different themes. Erroneous examples positively impacted the TEG’s teaching practice and improved the learners’ performance.M. Ed.Mathematics Educatio
Towards a holistic narrative-hermenuetical premarital counselling model for couples in an African context: URCSA congregation as a case study
No full textIn 1994 South Africa elected its new democratic government and that brought about change politically, economically, and socially. The political change brought about new transformation that saw people in the society in particular woman being given new opportunities to participate equally in economy like any South African.
With the dawn of democracy there is an alarming high rate of divorce in South Africa. According to Statistics of South Africa (2013,) since the dawn of democracy the high rate of divorce is amongst black couples. Taylor (1994:184-185) adds that the number of “church” marriages is decreasing with the church. These alarmingly high rate of divorce in South Africa, has disrupted normal lives of couples, families and impacts negatively on the lives of children. Marriage is highly regarded in Africa. Today, it is unusual to find people who have not experienced divorce and/or been affected by its pain, whether in their own lives or in the lives of someone close to them.
The goal of this study was to find an integrated, pertinent model of premarital pastoral care that could be used within the framework of the Uniting Reformed Church in Southern Africa (URCSA). The study seeks to answer this key question: How can a URCSA congregation contribute to facilitate sustainable marriage partnerships among its members through a premarital preparation programme that assists couple to build sustainable marriage journeys. This study was conducted through the lenses of the two theoretical frameworks, namely Osmer’s practical theology which is contextual in theory and URCSA Belhar Confession of 1986.
The study used a qualitative descriptive approach and has two parts. In the first part, relevant literature which relates to pre-counselling (premarital counselling), marriage preparation, divorce, pastoral care and practical theology is reviewed. The second is empirical research that is qualitative in nature. This implies that the researcher undertook fieldwork investigation to gather more information from participants. Following a review of the literature and an analysis of the participant voices, this study suggests a comprehensive narrative-hermeneutical premarital therapy model for African couples.
During the study 18 participants were interviewed, some still married, some separated and some divorced, within a Uniting Reformed Church in Southern Africa congregation based in Northern Synod Region in Pretoria, Gauteng Province.
Analysis of the research findings shows that since most of the participants did not undergo the premarital counselling the experienced challenges in the following areas namely: conflict management, family versus extended family, failure to develop vision and mission for the family, management of financial matters, intimacy issues and family planning, and communication management in marriage.
In order to promote greater marital stability, establish a strong marriage foundation, and prevent or lessen the potentially high rate of divorces, this dissertation concludes by proposing a practical premarital counselling program based on the narrative-hermeneutical approach.Ph.D. (Theology)Philosophy, Practical and Systematic Theolog
An exploratory study on victimization of sentenced youth offenders at the Mount Ayliff Youth Correctional Centre, South Africa
Get PDFText in English with abstract in English and ZuluThis research focuses on victimization of sentenced youth offenders at Mount Ayliff Youth Correctional Centre. The aim was to investigate the victimization of the sentenced youth offenders. The research sample comprised of fifteen (15) sentenced youth offenders and fifteen (15) correctional officials who are working at Mount Ayliff Youth Correctional Centre. The participants were chosen according to their knowledge of the research content and their experience in the context studied. The researcher used purposive sampling for selecting sentenced youth offenders and correctional officials. In-depth interviews were used to collect data and the collected data were analysed by using thematic analysis.
Findings - Weak youth offenders are sexually, physically, verbally and psychologically victimized by other youth offenders who are gang members and are also victimized by correctional officials. The study also found that offenders from the neighbouring countries who are serving at Mount Ayliff Youth Correctional Centre are also discriminated against by the sentenced offenders who are South Africans. The victimization among the youth offenders is mainly directed at non-gang members and the correctional officials are victimizing the offenders due to the fact that they are younger and therefore are powerless.
Recommendation - The Department of Correctional Services should see to it that they employ psychologists to attend to psychological needs of sentenced youth offenders in youth correctional centres, in particular to the needs of sexual victimization, physical victimization, verbal victimization and psychological victimization. Offenders should, on admission, be orientated on consequences of victimization, on the other hand awareness campaigns should be held to continuously remind correctional officials about dangers of victimization and also preventative measures should be put in place to stop the victimization in youth correctional centres.Olu phandolwazi lugxile ekuxhatshazweni kwabaphulimthetho abalulutsha abagwetyiweyo kwiZiko loLuleko loLutsha laseMount Ayliff. Injongo ibikukuphanda ukuxhatshazwa kwabaphulimthetho abalulutsha abagwetyiweyo. Isampuli yophandolwazi ibandakanya abaphulimthetho abalishumi elinesihlanu (15) abagwetyiweyo kunye neshumi elinesihlanu (15) lamagosa ezoluleko asebenza kwiZiko loLuleko loLutsha laseMount Ayliff. Abathathinxaxheba bakhethwa ngokolwazi lwabo lomxholo wophandolwazi kunye namava abo kwimeko yolu phandolwazi. Umphandilwazi usebenzise ukhetho lwegcuntswana ledatha ngenjongo ukukhetha abaphulimthetho abalulutsha abagwetyiweyo kunye namagosa ezoluleko. Kusetyenziswe udliwanondlebe olunzulu nolubanzi ukuqokelela idatha kwaye idatha eqokelelweyo ihlalutywe ngokusebenzisa uhlalutyo ngokwemixholo. Iziphumo – Ulutsha olubuthathaka luxhatshazwa ngokwezesondo, ngokwasemzimbeni, ngamazwi nangokwengqondo ngabanye abaphulimthetho abangamalungu amaqela emigulukudu kwaye lukwaxhatshazwa nangamagosa ezoluleko. Olu phandolwazi lukwafumanise ukuba abaphulimthetho abasuka kumazwe asebumelwaneni abagwetyiweyo kwiZiko loLuleko loLutsha laseMount Ayliff bayacalucalulwa ngabaphulimthetho abagwetyiweyo baseMzantsi Afrika. Ukuxhatshazwa phakathi kwabaphulimthetho abalulutsha kujoliswe ikakhulu kumalungu angengawo awamaqela emigulukudu ngelixa abaphulimthetho bexhatshazwa ngamagosa ezoluleko ngenxa yokuba bebancinci kwaye bengenamandla. Ingcebiso – ISebe leeNkonzo zoLuleko kufuneka liqeshe iingcali zengqondo ukuba zijongane neemfuno zengqondo zabaphulimthetho abalulutsha abagwetyiweyo kumaziko ezoluleko olutsha, ngakumbi ulutsha oluxhatshazwa ngokwezesondo, oluxhatshazwa ngokwasemzimbeni, oluxhatshazwa ngamazwi kunye noluxhatshazwa ngokwasengqondweni. Kufuneka abaphulimthetho, ekubanjweni kwabo, baqhelaniswe neziphumo zokuxhaphaza nokuxhatshazwa; kwelinye icala,kufuneka kubanjwe amaphulo ngokuqhubekayo ukukhumbuza amagosa ezoluleko ngobungozi bokuxhaphaza nokuxhatshazwa. Kukwafuneka amanyathelo othintelo nawo asekwe ukunqanda ukuxhatshazwa kumaziko oluleko olutsha.M.A. (Criminal Justice)Criminology and Security Scienc
The removal of dissolved organic matter (DOM) from water using photocatalysis coupled with coagulation
No full textNo keywords provided.Dissolved organic matter (DOM) comprises of both synthetic and natural organic compounds such as pharmaceuticals, pesticides, natural organic matter (NOM), found in the environment. Most of the DOM pollute drinking water sources, which inevitably end up in water distributed to communities for consumption. There are several methods that are currently employed in water treatment plants to eliminate DOM from drinking water, but the removal efficiencies are not of required standard. The existence of NOM in drinking water is undesirable because it decreases the aesthetic merit of water. Moreover, NOM can result in the generation of disinfection by-products (DBPs) when it reacts with chlorine-based disinfectants. Pesticides are also a major concern as they contribute to drinking water pollution. Water pollution resulting from organic materials such as pesticides have been linked to several adversative effects on the environment and human health. This work is divided into two parts, with both aimed to evaluate a photocatalysis-coagulation integrated process for the removal of DOM in water. The first part of the study focussed on the photocatalytic-coagulation of a herbicide, mecoprop using titanium dioxide (TiO2) as a photocatalyst and ferric sulphate (Fe2(SO4)3) as a coagulant, under Ultraviolet-C (UVC) irradiation. The aim was to facilitate simultaneous removal of mecoprop, background organic matter and turbidity, as well as the removal and recovery of TiO2 nanoparticles (NPs) from surface water. Jar tests were performed to optimize the coagulation conditions ([Fe2(SO4)3] and pH). Subsequently, oxidative degradation experiments were conducted with UVC radiation in a bench scale collimated beam system. Control tests were performed, where removal of mecoprop was evaluated under photolysis, catalysis and coagulation, respectively. Furthermore, the combination of UV-coagulation, UV-TiO2, TiO2-coagulation were employed for the removal of mecoprop from surface water samples. Up to 88% removal of mecoprop was achieved by direct photolysis at a maximum UV fluence of 8000 cm2.mJ-1. Comparatively, photocatalysis with TiO2, displayed complete degradation of mecoprop at UV fluence of 4500 cm2.mJ-1and TiO2 concentration of 100 mg/L. However, when photocatalysis (UV-TiO2) and coagulation (Fe3+) were combined, a maximum degradation rate constant of 0.0034 cm2.mJ-1 was obtained. This was followed by the UV-Fe3+ process, with a rate constant of 0.0031 cm2.mJ-1. The improved mecoprop removal in the photocatalysis-coagulation was due to the synergy between a Fenton-like process (UV/Fe3+) and photolysis (UV), which overall lead to an improved production of hydroxyl radicals. However, the addition of TiO2 into the system improved the degradation rate by 0.0003 cm2.mJ-1, which is negligible. Therefore, the degradation of mecoprop could be performed without the photocatalysis, but with the UV/Fe3+ system alone. The second part of the study entailed the photocatalytic-coagulation removal of humic acid as a model NOM pollutant at a concentration of 10 mg/L, which is the concentration that is usually recorded in natural water. Titanium dioxide was modified by co-doping with varying concentrations of nitrogen and sulphur (1 g, 2 g, 4 g of thiourea, denoted as 1NS-TiO2, 2NS-TiO2, 4NS-TiO2) to achieve a visible light active catalyst. Coagulation experiments were performed using ferric chloride (FeCl3) to evaluate the recovery of NS-TiO2 nanoparticles and background organic matter. Subsequently, coagulation and photocatalysis processes were performed individually as controls and to optimize parameters such as coagulant dose, pH and photocatalyst dose. The photocatalysis-coagulation process was conducted under the optimized conditions ([FeCl3]= 30 mg/L, pH= 6, [2NS-TiO2]= 150 mg/L) under visible light irradiation (250 W). Optical differences were observed between the doped and undoped TiO2. Consequently, the pristine TiO2 (3.19 eV) band gap decreased when doped with nitrogen and sulphur and continued to decrease further with an increase in dopant (1NS-TiO2 = 3.18 eV, 2NS-TiO2 = 2.55 eV and 4NS-TiO2 = 2.41 eV). The results demonstrate that the combined photocatalysis-coagulation treatment process has a higher humic acid removal rate than the photocatalysis, coagulation individual processes (photocatalysis-coagulation k1 = 0.0143 min-1, photocatalysis k1 = 0.0066 min-1, coagulation k1 = 0.0074 min-1). In this case, both processes have been conclusively demonstrated to work synergistically to degrade and remove humic acid.M. Sc. (Chemistry)Chemistr
Occurrence and characterization of ESKAPE organisms on the hands of veterinary students before patient contact at a veterinary academic hospital, South Africa
No full textAbstract Objective This study aimed to investigate the presence of ESKAPE organisms on the hands of students working in the intensive care unit (ICU) at a veterinary academic hospital. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among students working in an ICU at a veterinary academic hospital in South Africa. Students were sampled before the start of the ICU shift using a modified glove-juice method. Standard microbiological techniques and a series of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assays were used to identify and characterize the bacteria. All the isolates were tested for resistance against a specific panel of antibiotics using the disk diffusion method. Proportions of bacterial species and their antimicrobial-susceptibility profiles were calculated. Results At screening, all the veterinary students (n = 62) carried at least one of the ESKAPE organisms on their hands. Escherichia coli was the most isolated organism (76%, 47/62), followed by P. aeruginosa (48%, 30/62), A. baumannii (47%, 29/62), E. faecium (35%, 22/62), K. pneumoniae (27%, 17/62), and S. aureus (24%, 15/62). A reduced proportion of isolates were recovered from the samples, E. coli (26%, 12/47), E. faecium (23%, 5/22), P. aeruginosa (43%, 13/30), A. baumannii (24%,7/29), K. pneumoniae (41%, 7/17), and S. aureus (20%, 3/15). Most of the organisms showed a high proportion of resistance to at least one antibiotic. Multidrug resistance was reported among just over half (56%, 5/9) of E. coli, 40% (2/5) of E. faecium, 100% (13/13) of P. aeruginosa, and 33% (1/3) of S. aureus isolates. Conclusion Students working in the ICU carry several organisms belonging to the ESKAPE group of organisms before contact with patients. Moreover, MDR resistance was common among this group of organisms. The findings of the present study underscore the importance of infection prevention and control (IPC) strategies to help reduce the likelihood of the spread of these organisms to personnel, owners, family members, and patients
Industrialization of plug-in electric vehicles (PEV) in South Africa
No full textThe study intended to investigate the Industrialization of Plug-In Electric Vehicles (PEV) in South Africa. The study aimed at determining whether PEVs in South Africa (SA) could be industrialized using local resources. The study also intended to identify the possibility of industrialization, the socio-economic factors and localization. South Africa previously had a Joule Electric Vehicle that had failed to industrialize to due lack of government support, the study had learned lessons from the Joule Electric Vehicle.
SA automotive industry has an important role in SA’s economy, it contributes about 4,9% to the GDP, it produces close to 1% of the global car manufacturing and exports 60% of its manufactured cars to the European market. SA is currently facing a problem of losing its major markets that is Europe Union (EU) and United Kingdom (UK). The EU and UK took a political decision that by 2030 they will only accept cars that will reduce green-house gas emissions by 55% and by the year 2035 they will only accept 100% electric vehicles produced in SA. In order for SA to retain its major market it has to shift from the production of Internal Combustion Engines to Electric Vehicles.
The study aimed at determining the capacity of PEVs to drive Industrialization, to identify the socio-economic factors and to establish the impact of localization. The study was conducted through qualitative research method where the data was collected using face-face interviews and had a population size of 41 participants and a sample size of 21 participants. The study interviewed participants from Department of Transport, Automobile Industry and Department of Trade, Industry and Competition. In addition, the interviewees were Chief Executive Officers, Executive Managers, Senior Managers and Middle Managers. The study recommended future research areas that included implementation of policy, localization of PEV components and emissions caused by the manufacturing of PEVs.M.B.A.Business Managemen
Black South Africans’ perceptions of psychotherapy and/or counselling : a study in the Soweto township of Gauteng province, South Africa
Get PDFSouth Africa has made great strides in providing free mental health services, even in remote regions. While Western psychotherapy and/or counselling is available in South Africa, a significant majority (80%) of Black South Africans choose traditional healers as their primary resource, especially for mental health issues. Limited and outdated research exists on the perspectives surrounding this disparity. To contribute to a nuanced understanding of this conundrum, this qualitative study, which was grounded in social constructivism paradigm and a phenomenological research design, explored Black South Africans’ perceptions of psychotherapy and/or counselling in the Soweto township of Gauteng Province, South Africa. Data was generated from 18 purposively sampled participants through individual face-to-face semi-structured interviews and analysed through thematic analysis through the lens of social constructivism theory. The analysis uncovered numerous main and subthemes. The main themes and subthemes included counselling and/or psychotherapy is problem solving and emotional release, counselling and/or psychotherapy is a Western concept, counselling and/or psychotherapy is not essential or the primary resource for help, counselling and/or psychotherapy is a luxury, inaccessible and expensive, stigma associated with accessing counselling/psychotherapy services, counselling and/or psychotherapy as a violation of cultural values, the benefits of counselling and/or psychotherapy, openness to undergoing counselling, undergoing counselling and/or psychotherapy is supported, effectiveness of counselling and/or psychotherapy is dependent on readiness and willingness, deciding to go for counselling and/or psychotherapy is not an easy decision, counselling and/or psychotherapy can be used to solve and improve socio-economic issues, counselling and/or psychotherapy recommended for men and participants inquisitiveness about counselling and/or psychotherapy. The study's primary finding was that Black South Africans demonstrate a fair understanding of psychotherapy and/or counselling. Moreover, the study highlighted a changing perception among Black South Africans, with their views on the practice being both positive and negative. This study’s results emphasise the importance of increased awareness campaigns aimed at promoting counselling and/or psychotherapy among Black South Africans and addressing or demystifying negative perceptions. Additionally, interventions that connect with, are relevant to, and address the specific needs of Black South Africans, while being sensitive to their experiences, are needed. Longitudinal studies are recommended for future research to understand how Black South African perceptions change over time.South Africa has made great strides in providing free mental health services, even in remote regions. While Western psychotherapy and/or counselling is available in South Africa, a significant majority (80%) of Black South Africans choose traditional healers as their primary resource, especially for mental health issues. Limited and outdated research exists on the perspectives surrounding this disparity. To contribute to a nuanced understanding of this conundrum, this qualitative study, which was grounded in social constructivism paradigm and a phenomenological research design, explored Black South Africans’ perceptions of psychotherapy and/or counselling in the Soweto township of Gauteng Province, South Africa. Data was generated from 18 purposively sampled participants through individual face-to-face semi-structured interviews and analysed through thematic analysis through the lens of social constructivism theory. The analysis uncovered numerous main and subthemes. The main themes and subthemes included counselling and/or psychotherapy is problem solving and emotional release, counselling and/or psychotherapy is a Western concept, counselling and/or psychotherapy is not essential or the primary resource for help, counselling and/or psychotherapy is a luxury, inaccessible and expensive, stigma associated with accessing counselling/psychotherapy services, counselling and/or psychotherapy as a violation of cultural values, the benefits of counselling and/or psychotherapy, openness to undergoing counselling, undergoing counselling and/or psychotherapy is supported, effectiveness of counselling and/or psychotherapy is dependent on readiness and willingness, deciding to go for counselling and/or psychotherapy is not an easy decision, counselling and/or psychotherapy can be used to solve and improve socio-economic issues, counselling and/or psychotherapy recommended for men and participants inquisitiveness about counselling and/or psychotherapy. The study's primary finding was that Black South Africans demonstrate a fair understanding of psychotherapy and/or counselling. Moreover, the study highlighted a changing perception among Black South Africans, with their views on the practice being both positive and negative. This study’s results emphasise the importance of increased awareness campaigns aimed at promoting counselling and/or psychotherapy among Black South Africans and addressing or demystifying negative perceptions. Additionally, interventions that connect with, are relevant to, and address the specific needs of Black South Africans, while being sensitive to their experiences, are needed. Longitudinal studies are recommended for future research to understand how Black South African perceptions change over timeM.A. (Psychology)Psycholog
Genetic variation and association of yield, yield components, and carbon storage in sorghum (Sorghum bicolor [L.] Moench) genotypes
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Trait heritability and the response to selection depend on genetic variation, a prerequisite to developing sorghum varieties with desirable agronomic traits and high carbon sequestration for sustainable crop production and soil health. The present study aimed to assess the extent of genetic variability and associations among agronomic and carbon storage traits in selected sorghum genotypes to identify the best candidates for production or breeding. Fifty genotypes were evaluated at Ukulinga, Bethlehem and Silverton sites in South Africa during the 2022/23 growing season. The following agronomic and carbon storage traits were collected: days to 50% heading (DTH), days to 50% maturity (DTM), plant height (PH), total plant biomass (PB), shoot biomass (SB), root biomass (RB), root-to-shoot biomass ratio (RS), grain yield (GY), harvest index (HI), shoot carbon content (SCc), root carbon content (RCc), grain carbon content (GCc), total plant carbon stock (PCs), shoot carbon stock (SCs), root carbon stock (RCs), and root-to-shoot carbon stock ratio (RCs/SCs), and grain carbon stock (GCs). Higher genotypic coefficient of variations (GCVs) were recorded for GY at 45.92%, RB (39.24%), RCs/SCs (38.45), and RCs (34.62). Higher phenotypic coefficient of variations (PCVs) were recorded for PH (68.91%), followed by GY (51.8%), RB (50.51%), RS (41.96%), RCs/SCs (44.90%), and GCs (41.90%). High broad-sense heritability and genetic advance were recorded for HI (83.76 and 24.53%), GY (78.59 and 9.98%), PB (74.14 and 13.18%) and PCs (53.63 and 37.57%), respectively, suggesting a marked genetic contribution to the traits. Grain yield exhibited positive association with HI (r = 0.76; r = 0.79), DTH (r = 0.13; r = 0.31), PH (r = 0.1; r = 0.27), PB (r = 0.01; r = 0.02), RB (r = 0.05; r = 0.06) based on genotypic and phenotypic correlations, respectively. Further, the path analysis revealed significant positive direct effects of SB (0.607) and RB (0.456) on GY. The RS exerted a positive and significant indirect effect (0.229) on grain yield through SB. The study revealed that PB, SB, RB, RS, RCs, and RCs/SCs are the principal traits when selecting sorghum genotypes with high yield and carbon storage capacity
Kgogo e e dirwang pele ga nako mo dipolokong tse di dirwang mo letloleng la go rola tiro le seemo se se itekanetseng sa ditšhelete sa badiri : Thutopatlisiso e e kgobokanyang le go sekaseka deitha ya dipalo, e e dirwang mo intasetering ya kgaso
No full textAbstracts in English, Afrikaans and TswanaMany South Africans retire without sufficient retirement fund savings. Previous research revealed that only 6% of South Africans can retire comfortably.
This study focuses on the variance between withdrawal leakage, retirement fund savings and financial well-being and the demographic variables of age, gender, marital status, educational attainment, and job-level within a South African context. A quantitative research approach was followed, and a non-probability sample (N = 400) of former employees from a certain organisation between the ages of 18 and 63, participated in the study. The analysis of variance (ANOVA) results showed a significant variance between withdrawal leakage and financial well-being. Significant differences were observed among the demographic groups. The findings also confirmed the variance between withdrawal leakage, retirement fund savings and financial well-being. Recommendations are made to human resource professionals and the retirement fund industry in terms of interventions needed to enhance retirement fund savings and financial well-being in the workplace.Baie Suid-Afrikaners tree af sonder om genoegsame pensioenfondsbesparings te hê. Vorige navorsing het getoon dat slegs 6% van Suid-Afrikaners gemaklik kan aftree.
Hierdie studie het gefokus op die verhouding tussen onttrekkingslekkasie, pensioenfondsbesparings en finansiële welstand, asook demografiese veranderlikes soos ouderdom, geslag, huwelikstatus, onderrigbereiking en posvlak in ’n Suid-Afrikaanse konteks. ’n Kwantitatiewe navorsingsbenadering is in die studie gevolg. ’n Niewaarskynlikheidsteekproef (N = 400) van vorige werknemers van ’n sekere organisasie en tussen die ouderdomme van 18 en 63 het aan die studie deelgeneem. Die resultate van die analise van variansie (ANOVA) het ’n beduidende verhouding getoon tussen onttrekkingslekkasie en finansiële welstand. Beduidende verskille is waargeneem onder die demografiese groepe. Die bevindings het ook die verhouding tussen onttrekkingslekkasie, penioenfondsbesparings en finansiële welstand bevestig. Aanbevelings is gemaak aan menslikehulpbron-beroepsmense en die pensioenfondsbedryf wat betref ingrypings wat nodig is om pensioenfondsbesparings en finansiële welstand in die werkplek te verbeter.Maaforika Borwa a mantsi a rola tiro a se na dipoloko tse di lekaneng tsa letlole la go rola tiro. Tlhotlhomiso e e fetileng e senotse gore ke 6% fela ya Maaforika Borwa a a kgonang go rola tiro kwa ntle ga matsapa ape.
Thutopatlisiso eno e ne e tsepamisitse mo kamanong fa gare ga kgogo e e dirwang pele ga nako mo letloleng la go rola tiro, dipoloko tse di dirwang mo letloleng la go rola tiro le go nna mo seemong se se itekanetseng sa ditšhelete le dipharologantsho tsa dipalopalo tsa batho go ya ka dingwaga, bong, seemo sa lenyalo, thutego, le maemotiro mo maemong a Aforika Borwa. Go latetswe molebo tlhotlhomiso e e kgobokanyang le go sekaseka deitha ya dipalo mo thutopatlisisong. Sampole e e tlhophilweng kwa ntle ga thulaganyo epe (N = 400) ya badiri ba mo malobeng ba setlamo se se rileng ba ba neng ba na le dingwaga tse di fa gare ga 18 le 63, e tshotse karolo mo thutopatlisisong. Tshekatsheko ya dipholo tsa pharologano (ANOVA) e bontshitse kamano e e bonalang fa gare ga kgogo e e dirwang pele ga nako mo letloleng la go rola tiro, le seemo se se itekanetseng sa ditšhelete. Go lemogilwe dipharologano tse di bonalang mo ditlhopheng tsa batho ba ba farologaneng. Diphitlhelelo le tsone di tlhomamisitse kamano fa gare ga kgogo e e dirwang pele ga nako mo letloleng la go rola tiro, dipoloko tse di dirwang mo letloleng la go rola tiro le seemo se se itekanetseng sa ditšhelete. Go dirilwe dikatlanegiso kwa baporofešenaleng ba lephata le le thusang ka ditirelo tsa badiri mo lefelotirong le intaseteri ya letlole la go rola tiro malebana le ditokafatso tse di tlhokegang go oketsa dipoloko tse di dirwang mo letloleng la go rola tiro le go nna le seemo se se itekanetseng sa ditšhelete mo lefelotirong.M. Com. (Management Studies)Management Accountin
Evaluating the prevalence of police corruption and non-adherence to preventive measures in the Northern Cape
Get PDFText in EnglishThe challenge of tackling corruption in the South African Police Service (SAPS) is a concern to many South Africans. Given the widespread occurrence of high-profile police corruption scandals, the community trust in this institution has deteriorated. This mistrust in the SAPS by the communities renders the government incapable to fight crime and improve the safety of the public. Corruption, in general, is a financial cost to the state as resources are diverted from service delivery and end up in criminal hands. Traditional preventive measures are in dire straits, and has failed to eradicate the scourge of corruption in the SAPS effectively. Hence progressive and modern anti-corruption strategies are a necessity. Moreover, corruption by police officials in the SAPS, which takes many forms, including nepotism, wasteful and fruitless expenditures, taking bribes, embezzlement, extortion, killings, theft, fraud, etc. has left the vulnerable in the communities to bear the brunt of disservice and perpetuated poverty.
The aim of the study is to reveal whether there is room for improvement in mitigating corruption and enhancing adherence to preventive measures in the SAPS, which will require long-term strategies. To better understand and generate more knowledge of the prevalence of police corruption and non-adherence to preventive measures in the Northern Cape, the different criminological theories were explored. Recommendations such as instilling sound ethics and professionalism amongst police members in the SAPS is crucial to mitigating corruption. Information such as establishing what police officials in the SAPS understand about the word “corruption”, establishing the root causes of corruption amongst police officials, determining measures which are likely to mitigate corruption and ensure adherence to preventive measures, establishing the socio-economic implications caused by corrupt police members in the SAPS, will be of importance. Consequently, having men and women with a high moral compass and integrity beyond reproach will constitute an ideal police service the South African society deserves. Therefore, accountability with regard to resources, as well as protection of whistle-blowers is of utmost importance. Breaking the “code of silence” and rewarding positive whistle-blowing should be the normal prevailing state of affairs.
To attain a deeper understanding of the subject under investigation, a qualitative research methodology was used. By applying purposive sampling, the researcher obtained information from specific target groups and chose experienced members who were able to provide the desired information.M. A. (Criminal Justice)Police Practic