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Provision of public libraries in rural areas of Mpumalanga province of South Africa: a case study of Moloto village
No full textAbstract in English, Ndebele and Northern SothoThe access to reliable and relevant information is essential for making informed decisions towards achieving educational and developmental goals. Public libraries contribute to social and economic development by offering information vital for informed participation in societal activities, including access to opportunities. This is crucial for people in rural areas, where opportunities are hard to find because of underdevelopment, compared to urban areas. The purpose of this research was to investigate the impact of the absence of a public library in the Moloto Village community, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa. Public libraries play a critical role in providing access to information that enables communities to meet their diverse information needs. The study employed a qualitative research method, with 41 participants selected through purposive sampling from various categories within the Moloto Village community. Data was collected through structured interviews and focus groups and then analysed using thematic analysis. The findings revealed a significant need for a public library in Moloto Village, as the lack of access to information, education and related support materials adversely affects the community’s education, social, cultural and economic lives. Based on this finding, the study recommends the establishment of a well-resourced, maintained and regularly updated public library to meet the information needs of the different populations that make up the community, including learners, post-school education and training students, work seekers, farmers, business owners, elderly individuals, artists and people living with a disability.Makgobapuku a setšhaba a tliša tlhabollo ya setšhaba le ya ekonomi ka go fana ka tshedimošo ye bohlokwa ya go thuša batho gore ba tšeye karolo ye e nago le tsebo mererong ya setšhaba, go akaretšwa le go fihlelela menyetla. Se se bohlokwa kudu bathong ba metseng ya dinagamagae, moo menyetla e sego bonolo go e hwetša ka lebaka la go hloka tlhabollo, ge go bapetšwa le metseng ya ditoropo. Morero wa diphatišišo tše e be e le go nyakišiša seabe sa go hlokega ga bokgobapuku bja setšhaba mo Motseng wa Moloto, ka Mpumalanga, Afrika Borwa. Makgobapuku a setšhaba a bapala karolo ye bohlokwa ka go fana ka tshedimošo yeo e thušago batho go fihlelela dinyakwa tša bona tša tshedimošo tše di fapanego. Go fihlelela tshedimošo yeo e nepagetšego le ya maleba go bohlokwa kudu go dira diphetho tše di fihlelwetšwego ka tsebo go dinepo tša thuto le tša tlhabollo. Diphatišišo tše di šomišitše mokgwa wa dinyakišišo tša boleng, moo batho ba mosomme nne tee 41 ba kgethilwego ka mokgwa wa morero ka boripana go tšwa dikarolong tše di fapanego tša setšhaba sa motse wa Moloto. Dintlha tša tshedimošo di kgobokantšwe dipoledišano le batšeakorolo le dihlophana tša tše šedi gomme tša sekasekwa ka mokgwa wa tema. Diphihlelelo di utollotše tlhokego ye kgolo ya bokgobapuku bja setšhaba motseng wa Moloto, ka ge go hloka tshedimošo le ditlabakelo tša ditirelo, go swana le makgobapuku, gona le khuetšo e mpe mo mererong ya thuto, tša setšo, tša leago le tša ekonomi ya setšhaba. Ka lebaka la diphihlelelo tše, diphatišišo di šišinya go hloma bokgobapuku bja setšhaba bjo bo tlabaketšwego gabotse, bo hlokomelwago le go sepela lebaka ka mehla go fihlelela dinyakwa tša tshedimošo tša dikarola tša fapafapana tša setšhaba, go akaretša barutwana, baithuti ba thuto ya godimo, batho ba go nyaka mošomo, balemi le barui, badikgwebo, batšofadi, badiragatši le babokgabo, le batho ba go phela ka bogole.Ukufumana ilwazi elithembekileko nekungilo kuqakathekile lokha nawuthatha iinqunto ezinubuhlakani ukufezekisa lokhu okunqophileko kwezefundo netuthuko. Amabulungelo weencwadi anomfakela ekuthuthukiseni umphakathi nomnotho ngokunikela ngelwazi eliqakathekileko ekudlaleni indima emphakathini nokufumana amathuba. Lokhu kuqakathekile emiphakathini yemakhaya, lapha amathuba angatholakali lula ngebanga lokungakathuthuki nasimadanisa neendawo zemadorobheni. Umnqopho werhubhulolo leli kukwenza iphenyo ngomthelela wokungabikhona kwebulungelo leencwadi emphakathini weMoloto, esiFundeni seMpumalanga eSewula Afrika. Amabulungelo weencwadi womphakathi adlala indima eqakathekileko ekunikeleni ngelwazi elithembekileko nekungilo elenza bona umphakathi ukghone ukufeza iindingo zabo zokufumana ilwazi elihlukileko. Lesisifundo sisebenzise indlela yokurhubhululo enembako, nalaba abazibandakanyileko abamatjhumi amane nanye (41) abakhethwe ngendlela yokusampulwa ngehloso eengabeni ezahlukeneko emphakathini. Ilwazi litholokale ngokunikela ngemibuzo eenqhemeni ezikhethekileko ngokusenzisa indlela yokuhlaziya imimingo. Ilwazi elitholakeleko liveza bona kufuneka ibulungelo leencwadi emphakathini weMoloto, njengoba ukutlhayela kokuthola ilwazi, ifundo nezinye iintlabagelo zokufunda kunomthelela kufundo yomphakathi, zehlalakuhle, zamasiko begodu nakwezomnotho. Ngelwazi elitholakeleko, lesisifundo siveza bona kunesidingo esiqakathekiko sokwakhiwa kwebulungelo leencwadi eMoloto elineentlabagelo ezipheleleko, elitjhejwako begodu elithuthukiswa njalonjalo ukuhlangabeza iindigo zelwazi zabantu ngokuhlukana kwabo, kufaka umphakathi, abafundi, abafundi bamaziko aphakamileko, abafundi abasathwasako, abafuna umsebenzi, abalimi, abosomarhwebo, abantu abadala, abenza zobukghwari nabantu abakhubazekileko.M. Inf. (Information Science)Information Scienc
Exploring energy-use practices and barriers to energy efficiency in two low-fee-paying independent schools in Johannesburg South
No full textSchool buildings consume considerable energy, though it is not often monitored. While the education sector plays an important role in South Africa, the rising cost of energy is a challenge, particularly in low-fee-paying schools located in poor urban areas. The study aimed at exploring the energy-use practices and barriers to energy efficiency at two low-fee-paying independent schools in Johannesburg South. Attitudes and awareness levels of teachers and school managers towards energy efficiency and smart-energy technologies were determined, as well as barriers to the adoption of energy-efficient practices. A mixed methods approach was employed, based on self-administered semi-structured questionnaires (SAQs) completed by teachers and interviews with school managers. Quantitative data were captured and analysed using SPSS Version 29. Descriptive and inferential statistics were employed to analyse the data. Qualitative data was recorded and thematically analysed to come up with common themes. Direct observations were done to validate the responses.
The study revealed that electricity, solar and diesel generators are the major energy sources, with main uses being lighting and information and communication technologies (ICTs). The teachers’ education levels and the nature of schools influenced energy-saving patterns. However, gender and age did not influence energy-saving practices. The most common inefficient practices emerged from lighting and the indiscriminate use of heaters. Generally, teachers have satisfactory energy efficiency awareness levels and have positive attitudes towards it. Managers are not sufficiently knowledgeable about energy efficiency, and their attitudes tend to align more towards cost-saving approaches than the purchase of energy-saving technologies and energy-efficient equipment. Barriers to energy saving and energy efficiency that were identified include a lack of information, motivation and managerial buy-in undermine any possible actions towards energy-efficient schools and exacerbate historical socioeconomic inequalities in South Africa. Therefore, enablers of energy-efficient schools include the adoption of energy efficiency policies, education and training of staff members, availability of finance and investment in smart energy technologies. To minimise energy use, appropriate measures such as setting up energy teams, developing energy management systems and implementing energy training need to be adopted by schools. Policymakers should promote energy-saving and energy efficiency policies and regulations which schools should conform to. This imparts on energy-saving behaviours which can be carried over to homes, thus enabling less emissions, saving money, creating energy-efficient schools of the 21st century and encourages achievement of the sustainable development goals, especially those targeting emission reduction, climate change mitigation, energy efficiency adoption and renewable energy use.MSc (Environmental Management
Exploring the professionalism of the South African Police Service in fulfilling its constitutional mandate at Sunnyside Policing Precinct, South Africa
No full textThis qualitative study was meant to establish how the South African Police Service at Sunnyside Policing Precinct carries out its constitutional mandates. The interviews with police officers in Sunnyside serve to highlight experiences of the personnel and their levels of performance in carrying out duties. A review of the local and international laws and policies that pertain to the regulation of the conduct of SAPS members has also been conducted in this study amidst diverse international perspectives and approaches.
Data were collected from twelve (12) police officials at Sunnyside Police Station. The respondents included five (5) Detectives Service, five (5) Visible Policing members, and two (2) Police Officers at the Sunnyside Policing Area in Gauteng Province. Data were analysed manually through themes that emerged in the study. These themes were analysed and categorised into themes and sub-themes.
Preliminary findings create a mixed picture. Against a background of laudable professionalism and commitment from some SAPS officers, there is also a concern around issues like corruption, excessive use of force, and even response times. The community's view of law enforcement reflects this in a very complex relationship: a mixture of trust, scepticism, and frustration. The study makes recommendations for increasing the professionalism and effectiveness of the police within the Sunnyside Police Precinct through improved training in human rights and community policing, along with increased openness and accountability measures. The study underlines the necessity for collaboration between the police and local organisations regarding overall security issues. The purpose is to contribute to the current discourse of police professionalism and accountability in South Africa, with particular reference to diverse and rapidly changing city precincts such as Sunnyside.M.A. (Criminal Justice)Criminology and Security Scienc
First-principles investigation of structural, electronic and optical properties of halogen doped graphdiyne
No full textThe unique 2D structure, semi-conductor properties and rich sp-hybridized carbon atoms of Graphdiyne (GDY, a carbon allotrope) have demonstrated tremendous practical application potentials in the area of energy, catalysis, separation of gas, etc. The halogen atom doping can tune the properties and structures of graphdiyne and broaden the potential applications. This work reports the results of a density functional theory investigation of structural, electronic, and optical properties of halogen (fluorine and chlorine) atoms doped graphdiyne. The doping not only changes the electronic properties but also incredibly alters the optical properties of GDY. The most stable doped structures was determined using the results of formation energy. Monolayers of fluorine and chlorine doped graphdiyne uniformly display metallic and semi-conductor characteristics depending upon the position and number of atoms doped Partial density of states (PDOS) shows that the C 2p orbitals are the primary contributors to the energy band Close to the Fermi level. The introduction of halogen atoms and their doping sites significantly impacts the electronic properties (band gap and Density of states (DOS)) and optical properties (Absorption, complex dielectric function, conductivity and refractive index) within the UV, visible and infrared regions. The peaks of the photoconductivity and optical absorbance of doped structures gets stronger after F and Cl atoms were incorporated in GDY. Doped configurations shows higher peak intensities and good absorption in the UV, visible light region and IR region. These findings offer a fundamental basis for the understanding and manipulation of electrical and optical properties for doped graphdiyne with halogen atoms and it is suitable for promoting the potential application of graphdiyne based electronic and opto-electronic device applications operating mainly in infrared and ultraviolet range.D. Phil. (Physics)Physic
Investigating the association between carotid intima–media thickness and cardiovascular risk factors in patients with diabetes mellitus in Ga–Dikgale, Limpopo province, South African population
No full textAbstracts in English and SepediIntroduction: Mortality due to cardiovascular disease (CVD) is alarming in countries
where there is a high prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). T2DM is reported
to harm the carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT). Moreover, CIMT is associated with
CVD development.
Purpose: To determine the association of CIMT and CVD in T2DM patients compared
to non– T2DM in Ga–Dikgale, Limpopo province, South Africa.
Research question: What is the predictive relationship between CIMT and CVD in
T2DM patients?
Methodology: To answer the research question, a review protocol and a series of
reviews were conducted to understand the current knowledge of CIMT status in T2DM
globally. Secondly, a population–based retrospective case– control and, a longitudinal
cohort were conducted. Data was collected between 2016 and 2023 by the Africa Wits
INDEPTH partnership for Genomic Research (AWI-Gen). Statistical analysis
performed using SPSS version 28.0 software and/or GraphPad Prism version 8.1.
Results: The reviews found that increased CIMT is accompanied by impaired lipid
profile in T2DM. However, statin therapy effectively reduced CIMT and C-reactive
protein (CRP) levels among patients living with T2DM. The two original studied
reported the following. In case control, patients showed impaired lipid profiles, and an
elevated CIMT. There was a positive correlation between age and systoli blood
pressure (SBP) with CIMT in both groups. There was a positive correlation between
body athropometric measurements and mean CIMT in T2DM patients. In longitudinal
arm, there was an increase in CIMT in the T2DM. Futhermore, for each unit increase
in age, LDL-C, and SBP, CIMT increased by 2.20 mm, 4.30 mm and 4.57 mm,
respectively.
Conclusion: The impaired lipid profile, elevated glycemic indices, and increased
CIMT found in T2DM suggests that T2DM patients are susceptible to the development
of atherosclerosis. Although some risk factors associated with CIMT are significant in
both groups, their impact on CIMT was more pronounced in the T2DM group,
indicating a higher cardiovascular risk for T2DM individuals. However, statin therapy
was found to reduce the risk.Matseno: Mahu ka lebaka la bolwetši bja pelo le methapo (CVD) a a tšhoša dinageng
tšeo go tšona go nago le go ata mo gogolo ga bolwetši bja swikiri (T2DM). T2DM e
begwa e gobatša botenya bja carotid intima-media (CIMT). Go feta moo, CIMT e
tswalanywa le tšwelopele ya CVD.
Morero: Go laetša kamano ya CIMT le CVD go balwetši ba T2DM ge ba bapetšwa le
bao e sego T2DM ka Ga–Dikgale, profenseng ya Limpopo, Afrika Borwa.
Potšišo ya nyakišišo: Ke kamano efe ya go bolela e sa le pele magareng ga CIMT
le CVD go balwetši ba T2DM?
Mokgwa wa go šoma: Go araba potšišo ya nyakišišo, protocal ya tshekatsheko le
lelokelelo la ditshekatsheko di dirilwe go kwešiša tsebo ya bjale ya maemo a CIMT ka
go T2DM lefaseng ka bophara. Sa bobedi, e baagi–thehiloeng retrospective nyeoe–
taolo le, e longitudinal sehlopha ba ile ba etsa. Datha e kgobokeditšwe magareng ga
2016 le 2023 ke tirišano ya Africa Wits INDEPTH ya Dinyakišišo tša Genomic (AWIGen).
Tshekatsheko ya dipalopalo yeo e dirilwego ka go šomiša SPSS phetolelo ya
28.0 softwere le/goba GraphPad Prism phetolelo ya 8.1.
Dipoelo: Ditshekatsheko di hweditše gore go oketšega ga CIMT go sepelelana le go
senyegelwa ke profaele ya lipid ka go T2DM. Lega go le bjalo, kalafo ya statin e ile ya
fokotša ka mo go atlegilego maemo a CIMT le CRP gare ga balwetši bao ba phelago
le T2DM. Ka taolo ya ditiragalo, balwetši ba bontšhitše diprofaele tša lipid tše di
senyegilego, le CIMT ye e phagamego. Go bile le tswalano ye botse magareng ga
mengwaga le SBP le CIMT ka dihlopheng ka bobedi. Go be go e-na le tswalano e
botse magareng ga BMI, makhura a visceral, tekanyo ya letheka–letheka, le CIMT e
bolelago go balwetši ba T2DM. Ka letsogo la longitudinal, go bile le koketšego ya CIMT
ka go T2DM. Sehlopheng sa T2DM, bakeng sa koketšego e nngwe le e nngwe ya
yuniti ya nywaga, LDL-C, le SBP, CIMT e oketšegile ka 2.20 mm, 4.30 mm le 4.57 mm,
ka go latelelana.
Sephetho: Profaele ya lipid ye e senyegilego, ditšhupetšo tša glycemic tše di
phagamego, le CIMT ye e oketšegilego yeo e hweditšwego go T2DM di šišinya gore
balwetši ba T2DM ba hlaselega gabonolo go tšweleleng ga atherosclerosis. Le ge e
le gore mabaka a mangwe a kotsi ao a sepedišanago le CIMT a bohlokwa dihlopheng
tše ka bobedi, khuetšo ya ona go CIMT e be e bonagala kudu sehlopheng sa T2DM, e lego seo se bontšhago kotsi e phagamego ya pelo le methapo bakeng sa batho ba
T2DM.M. Sc. (Life Sciences (Physiology))Life and Consumer Science
The relevance of the integrated quality management system at Technical Vocational Education and Training Colleges
No full textThis study aims to determine the relevance of the Integrated Quality Management System (IQMS) at the Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges. The IQMS signals a new approach to performance evaluation in the South African education system. It is an integrated quality management system that aims to appraise individual educators in a transparent manner. The purpose of the IQMS is to evaluate the overall effectiveness of an educational institution as well as the quality of teaching and learning. While the IQMS instrument was initially designed for primary and secondary schools, it was later introduced to the TVET sector. TVET colleges are very imperative towards creating the skills needed by the economy and thus for a country’s sustainable economic development. However, evidence shows that IQMS is not effectively implemented at the TVET colleges because lecturers are not familiar with the system.
Qualitative research method was used in this research where one college was investigated. The main instrument used in this study is interviews where a total of nineteen respondents were interviewed. The study used random and stratified purposeful sampling in the selection of participants.
The main aim of this study was to determine whether IQMS is sufficiently valid and reliable to be used in the TVET sector to transform it and to bring about quality teaching and learning. The findings revealed that IQMS is not a relevant tool to assess the performance of lecturers at TVET colleges because managers undertake IQMS merely for compliance purposes, and do not score lecturers in earnest. In addition, the criterion used to assess lecturers do not speak to some key performance criterion for lecturers. Notably, there is no training for lecturers to enable them to understand and use IQMS. The study recommends that IQMS should be done for the purpose of determining the competency of employees and their training needs. Those employees that are found to be doing well should be rewarded for the good work they are doing. Those that are found to be under-performing according to the set standards, should be trained to meet the standards of the organisation
A Study on Physicochemical Characteristics of Vetiver Grass (Vetiveria Zizanioides) in Bioenergy Production
Get PDFThe use of lignocellulose biomass is crucial in biofuel production, to enhance global energy security and avoid food shortages. Feedstock selection of this type of biomass depends on factors such as cellulose, hemicellulose, lignin content, sustainability, quantity, and availability. As such, a good understanding of chemical attributes is crucial for potential energy conversion. Before characterization, the grass was ground and sieved to 0.6 mm for uniformity. The Vetiver grass (VG) was then analyzed through proximate, ultimate, SEM, FTIR, and lignocellulosic characteristics analysis. The VG had 7.63 % moisture content, 4.46 % ash, 69.10 % volatile matter, and 18.81 % fixed carbon. The ultimate analysis showed that the C, H, O, N, and S content was 42.28 %, 5.54 %, 51.54 %, 0.64 %, and 0 %, respectively. Compared to Napier grass, cow dung, and sugar cane bagasse, VG had lower nitrogen and no sulfur with an empirical formula of CH1.6O0.92. The treated VG sample showed increased intensity in the FTIR peak at 1037 cm-1 and additional peaks at 2341 cm-1. Broadening of the peak at 3332 cm-1 indicated improved availability of cellulose and hemicellulose for methane production due to mechanical treatment. The SEM analysis showed the removal of the link between the hemicellulose, cellulose, and lignin cross-linking structure. These results suggest that VG could be a promising bioenergy source
Rethinking a fundamentalist literalist reading of Mark 16:18 by some new prophetic churches
Get PDFSome of the New Prophetic Churches apply the fundamentalist literalist reading of the
biblical text in their sermons and theology because of a lack of knowledge and application
of proper reading and interpretation of scripture. The fundamentalist literalist reading of
scripture particularly Mark 16:18 is linked here to the abuses by some of the pastors in
New Prophetic Churches. In addressing these challenges, this article proposes a proper
exegetical study of Mark 16:18 that pays attention to the context of the text, the historical
background and the grammar of the text. This will be achieved by giving a background to
a fundamentalist literalist reading of scripture in Pentecostalism particularly as practised
by New Prophetic Churches in South Africa. The article will also highlight some of the
challenges posed by the fundamentalist literalist reading of scripture. The final section is
an exegetical study of Mark 16:18, which is interpreted by recognising the whole passage
of Mark 16:9–20 even though some New Testament scholars do not recognise this longer
ending. This article reflected on this passage in response to the fundamentalist literalist
reading among New Prophetic Churches not necessarily to enter the debate between the
short ending and longer ending.Christian Spirituality, Church History and Missiolog
A critical analysis of the feasibility of performance-related remuneration for elected public office-bearers of provincial legislatures in South Africa
Get PDFText in English, abstracts in English, Tswana and ZuluNakuba kubhekwe ngeso elibanzi ukuphathwa kwendlela yokusebenza (iPM) kwabasebenzi bakahulumeni, kepha akukaqaliswa ukusebenza kwemihlomulo ngokusebenza okuncomekayo (iPRR) kubasebenzi bahulumeni emahhovisi akhethiwe. Ukuntuleka kwezincomo kanye nezinqumo zePRR kumaPOB akhethiwe kubangele ukuba kuvuleke igebe kwaphinda kwaba nezithiyo ekusebenzeni kangcono maqondana nohlelo oluthinta amaholo kuhulumeni. Lolu cwaningo lwenziwe ngenxa yokuzama ukuvala leli gebe. Okunye futhi ukuthi luhlose ukuphenya ukuthi zingaqaliswa zisebenze kahle yini izinhlelo zePRR nePM kumaPOB akhethiwe, ikakhulu ezishayamthetho zezifundazwe eNingizimu Afrika.
Ucwaningo lulandele ifilosofi yokuhumusha indlela yokucabanga nokuhlolwa kweqophelo, kanti lapha kuxoxiswane namaPOB angama-21. Imininingwane ihlaziywe kusetshenziswa indlela yokuhlaziywa kwezihlokwana, kwatholakala ukuthi, phakathi kokunye, kukhona ukuvumelana ngokuthi ukusebenza kufanele kuxhunyaniswe ngqo namaholo.
Ucwaningo luthole ukuthi miningi imithelela okufanele ibhekwe uma kuqaliswa ukusebenza kwePRR nePM ezishayamthetho zezifundazwe eNingizimu Afrika. Lokhu kubandakanya ukuntuleka kokuziphendulela, ipolitiki yangaphakathi, kanye nokungafuni ukwamukela ukuba kuhlolwe indlela okusetshenzwa ngayo. Phakathi kwezinselelo ezikhona kubalwa ukuziphendulela kwamaPOB maqondana namaqembu awo ezepolitiki, kunokuba aphendule emphakathini.
Imiphumela yalolu cwaningo ingase isebenze ukukhuthaza ekwenzeni kangcono uma kusetshenzwa kanye nokuziphendulela ezishayamthetho zezifundazwe zaseNingizimu Afrika. Lolu cwaningo luzokwenza kangcono uma kubhalwa izincwadi luphinde lube nomthelela omuhle ekuphathweni kwabasebenzi, iPM, kanye nePRR emisebenzini kahulumeni.
Ucwaningo luncome ukuthi nanoma yimiphi imizamo yokwethula izinhlelo zePRR nePM yandulelwe ngokuhlolwa kokuzilungiselela kanjalo nokuthi abaholi bakweseke futhi bakwamukele lokhu, bese kulandela uhlelo oluphelele lokuqalisa lokhu. Lolu hlelo luzodinga ukuba kuqaliswe nokusebenza kwezinqubomgomo zokweseka nokusebenza kohlelo kanye nokucaciswa kohlu lwemisebenzi ezokwenziwa. Lawa masu okusebenza kufanele asekelwe nangesiko lokuziphendulela, ukusebenzisana phakathi kwezinhlangothi, ukufunda okuqhubekayo, nokuxhumana nomphakathi, okusekelwe ngezinhlelo zokuthuthukiswa nokufukulwa kwamakhono. Olunye ucwaningo kungaba olugxile ekuthuthukiseni uhlaka lokuqaliswa ukusebenza ngempumelelo kokuphathwa kwendlela yokusebenza (iPM) nezinhlelo zemihlomulo ngokusebenza okuncomekayo (iPRR) kuBasebenzi Bahulumeni (amaPOB) ezishayamthetho zezifundazwe, kuhulumeni wendawo, nasephalamende.Le fa go lebelelwa thata tsamaiso ya tiragatso (PM) ya badiredipuso, ga go ise go tsenngwe tirisong tuelo e e amanang le tiragatso ya badiredipuso ba ba tlhophilweng (diPOB). Tlhaelo ya dikatlenegiso le diswetsi tsa PRR tsa badiredipuso ba ba tlhophilweng e bakile phatlha le dikgoreletsi mo ditiragatsong tse di gaisang mo ditiragatsong tsa tuelo mo lephateng. Patlisiso eno e dirilwe ka maiteko a go tswala phatlha eno. Gape maikaelelo a yona e ne e le go batlisisa kgonagalo ya go tsenya tirisong dithulaganyo tsa PRR le PM mo badiredipusong ba ba tlhophilweng, bogolo segolo malebana le dikokoanopeomolao tsa diporofense tsa Aforikaborwa.
Thutopatlisiso eno e dirisitse filosofi ya boranodi le molebo wa patlisiso ya khwalitatifi, mme go botsoloditswe badiredipuso ba le 21. Datha e lokolotswe ka go dirisa tokololo ya merero, mme go fitlhetswe, gareng ga tse dingwe, gore go na le tumelano ya gore tiragatso e tshwanetse go golagana ka tlhamalalo le tuelo.
Thutopatlisiso e fitlhetse gore go na le dintlha tse di farologaneng tse di tshwanetseng go lebelelewa mo tsenyotirisong ya PRR le PM mo dikokoanopeomolaong tsa diporofense mo Aforikaborwa. Tsona di akaretsa go se rwale maikarabelo, dipolotiki tsa selegae, le go se batle gore tiragatso e bewe leitlho. Dikgwetlho tse di mo thulaganyong di akaretsa gore badiredipuso ba ba tlhophilweng ba ikarabela kwa mekgatlhong ya bona ya sepolotiki, go na le mo setšhabeng.
Diphitlhelelo tsa thutopatlisiso e ka nna thotloetso ya gore go nne le tiragatso le maikarabelo a a tokafetseng mo dikgotlapeomolaong tsa diporofense mo Aforikaborwa. Thutopatlisiso e tokafatsa dikwalo le go oketsa boleng jwa dintlha mo tsamaisong ya badiri, PM le PRR mo tirelong setšhaba.
Thutopatlisiso e atlenegisitse gore maiteko ape a go itsise ditsamaiso tsa PRR le PM a etelelwe pele ke ditlhatlhobo tsa go siamela tsenyotirisong ga one mme baeteledipele ba dire gore go nne le tshegetso, mme morago go latele thulaganyo ka botlalo ya tsenyotirisong. Maitshimololedi a a jalo a tlaa tlhoka gape gore go tsenngwe tirisong dipholisi le ditiragatso tse di tshegetsang gammogo le gore go tlhalosiwe diabe le ditlhaloso tsa ditiro tse di rileng. Ditogamaano tseno di tshwanetse go thewa mo mokgwatirisong wa maikarabelo, tirisanommogo gareng ga maphata, go tswelela go ithuta, le tirisano le setšhaba, mme go ntse go beelediwa mo tlhabololong ya dikgono le maatlafatso ya bokgoni. Patlisiso ya isago e ka lebelela go dira letlhomeso la tsenyotirisong e e atlegileng ya tsamaiso ya tiragatso (PM) le dithulaganyo tsa dikatso tse di amanang le tiragatso (PRR) tsa badiredipuso ba ba tlhophilweng mo dikgotlapeomolaong tsa diporofense, pusoselegae, le palamente.Despite the attention given to the performance management (PM) of civil servants, performance-related remuneration (PRR) has not been implemented for elected public office-bearers (POBs). The lack of recommendations and determinations of PRR for elected POBs has resulted in a gap in and obstacles to best practices in the sector’s remuneration practices. This research was conducted in an attempt to close this gap. It further aimed to investigate the feasibility of implementing PRR and PM systems for elected POBs, specifically for provincial legislatures in South Africa.
The study followed an interpretivist philosophy and a qualitative research approach, and 21 POBs were interviewed. The data were analysed using thematic analysis, and it was found that, inter alia, there is a consensus that performance should be directly linked to remuneration.
The study found that various factors need to be considered in implementing PRR and PM in provincial legislatures in South Africa. These include a lack of accountability, internal politics, and resistance to performance being monitored. Systemic challenges include POBs being accountable to their respective political parties, rather than to the public.
The findings of the study may serve as an incentive for improved performance and accountability in the provincial legislatures of South Africa. The study enhances the literature on and adds empirical value to human resource management, PM, and PRR in the civil service.
The study recommended that any efforts to introduce PRR and PM systems be preceded by readiness assessments and leaders creating support and buy-in, followed by detailed implementation planning. Such initiatives would also require the implementation of supportive policies and practices and the clarification of roles and specific job descriptions. These strategies should be underpinned by a culture of accountability, collaboration between parties, continuous learning, and engagement with the public, supported by investment in skills development and capacity-building. Future research could focus on developing a framework for the successful implementation of performance management (PM) and performance-related reward (PRR) systems for Public Office Bearers (POBs) in provincial legislatures, local government, and parliament.M. Com. (Business Management)Business Managemen
Similar context, different results : an analysis of factors influencing schools' academic performance in the Xhariep District
No full textThis study aimed to establish how schools in the same district manage to have different matric results. For years since the dawn of democracy, matric results in South Africa have been a huge focus, since it is the final stage of formal schooling. The department of Education classifies all schools performing below 85% pass rate as underperforming and dysfunctional. Even though all schools are expected to achieve the mentioned target, some schools are still not achieving the set requirement. The study focuses on the academic performance of schools in the Xhariep district, by comparing why to do other schools reach the desired target and others do not. The study was conducted at four secondary schools in the Xhariep Education District. A qualitative method was used to generate data, and it included face-to-face interviews of learners, teachers, and SGB members, document analysis within the school as well as observation of the environment in each school. The findings revealed that Principals played an important role in ensuring the schools performed well by collaborating with the educators and school management team. Moreover, the study has revealed that all the four schools investigated have strategies that they use to achieve good results. The performing schools when compared to underperforming schools made sure that they have a small number of manageable strategies that are known, accepted, and implemented by all stakeholders in the school.M. Ed. (Socio-Education)College of Educatio