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Item Open Access Analysis of the role and effectiveness of the Public Protector in fighting corruption : a case study of Tshwane Municipality in Gauteng Province, South Africa(2015-01-14) Madzimure, Patronella Chiedza; Khwashaba, M. P.; Mahole, E.Item Open Access Assessing challenges in customer retention in the insurance industry : a case study of Old Mutual Thohoyandou(2015-09) Bologo, Takalani Mercedes; Khwashaba, M. P.; Mahole, E.See the attached abstract belowItem Open Access Assessing the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Local Economic Development (LED) initiatives in Thulamela Local Municipality(2023-10-05) Kone, Thapelo Sandra; Nkuna, Nghamula; Mathebula, N. E.In its Integrated Development Plan (IDP), the Thulamela Local Municipality stipulates that its core mandate is to provide a climate that will attract investment and reduce unemployment through the promotion of economic development. In line with the Municipality’s mandate, it has to be pointed out that the most pressing questions that remain are whether local municipalities have in place the plans to revive some defunct infrastructure projects and to make sure that the newly constructed projects are used for the maximum benefit of the local communities. This study assesses the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Local Economic Development (LED) initiatives in Thulamela Local Municipality. Thulamela Local Municipality is classified as a Category B Municipality and for this study, indicators of economic growth were used as a measure. The variables that were considered are: Growth Rate of National Income Per Capita Income PCI, Per Capita Consumption PCC, Physical Quality Life Index PQLI, Human Development Index HDI, Industrial Progress and Capital Information. Health and Education were used to assess the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on LED initiatives in Thulamela Local Municipality. Purposive sampling, a type of non-probability sampling, was used in this study. Data was collected from the community members and traditional leaders in Budeli Mphireleni Village, SANCO members from Thohoyandou Block F, Traditional leaders from Thulamela Local Municipality, and the people working at Thulamela Local Municipality. A qualitative research methodology was used in this study was used where a desktop review was utilized for data gathering. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences SPSS Version 28 was used for analysing quantitative data and Atlas ti Version 22 was used for analysing qualitative data. The views gathered from participants in this study show that LED programs that were operational in Thulamela Local Municipality during the pandemic included fishing, mining, farming, and services provision. Findings in this study show that the outbreak of Covid-19 greatly affected LED objectives. Thulamela Local Municipality failed to achieve its intended purposes during the pandemic as some resources ended up being diverted to meet other life-saving immediate needs by the national government. Another significant finding from this study is that the municipality alone cannot create jobs or meaningful economic initiatives without partnering with external players and businesses. In proposing recommendations, the strategies that were formulated in this study were informed by v the participants' views. Some of the recommendations are that Thulamela Local Municipality has to strengthen its relationship with stakeholders such as communities and local businesses because it is through these partnerships that the lives of people can be changed. Further, it is recommended that the Municipality must ensure proper management of the projects in the area.Item Open Access An assessment of public participation as a tool in enhancing efficiency in local government: A case of Ba-Phalaborwa Municipality(2022-11-10) Nkuna, Nyiko Eunice; Kone, Lufuno Reginald; Nkuna, NghamulaThis study uses the Ba-Phalaborwa Local Municipality as a case study in assessing public participation as a tool for enhancing efficiency in local government. It moves from the premise that public participation in South Africa is a constitutional right that must be implemented by all government structures, including local government. Of the three spheres of government: national, provincial and local government, the study has chosen the local government sphere because it is the coalface of service delivery. With the challenges facing local government structures over the past years, public participation is seen as a tool that has a potential to enhance efficiency. Using qualitative method of research, the study sought to use structured questionnaires to gather data from the targeted municipality, community representatives and community development workers on the use of public participation to enhance efficiency in their municipality. The aim is to use the findings of this case study as a measure to understand the same concept in local government as a whole. Evidence provided in this study shows that there is still limited information accessible to the community members of Ba-Phalaborwa Local Municipality that would make them play a key role in demanding accountability and to have some degree of control within the municipality’s governance affairs because the municipality was put in place to serve the needs of the community. From the findings of this study, it is clear that for citizen participation to have a positive effect on decentralized service delivery, there are key factors that should be considered and institutionalized. Among the proposed recommendations from this study include the need for municipality and community engagement for service delivery. Communities cannot be in a position to meaningfully engage with the Ba-Phalaborwa Local Municipality officials and public participation personnel without capacity building within the community first.Item Open Access An assessment of the effectiveness of personnel training and development: a case study of Vhembe District Municipality(2015-01-13) Netshitenzhe, Mashudu Reuben; Khwashaba, M. P.; Mahole, E.Item Open Access An assessment of the effectiveness of the academic library online public access catalogue (OPAC) by students: a case of University of Venda Library(2015-01-13) Nemalili, Tshililo Violet; Khwashaba, M. P.; Mahole, E.Item Open Access The available of support system for officials working in the HIV/AIDS clinics : a case study of Vhembe District(2015-07-17) Maladzhi, Nkhumeleni James; Khwashaba, M.P; Mahole, E.Item Open Access The challeges facing orphans and vulnerable children due ti HIV & AIDS and its impact on their social life(2015-05) Netshifhefhe, Thinawanga MaureenSee the attached abstract belowItem Open Access The challenge of managing street vendors in South Africa: a case of Thulamela Municipality(2013-10-11) Mulondo, Thivhulawi Albert; Khwashaba, M. P.Item Open Access Challenges and managing mechanism of Ha-Mphaphuli Home-Based Caregivers for patients living with HIV/AIDS in Vhembe District, Limpopo Province(2015-01-16) Motsei, Mpho Solomon; Khwashaba, M. P.; Mahole, E.Item Open Access Challenges confronting schools governing bodies in making specific policies: a case study of Malamulele North East Circuit(2013-10-11) Shivambu, Phanuel; Khwashaba, M. P.Item Open Access Challenges contributing towards poor performance of students registered for NCV programmes in Vhembe FET College(2016-05) Tshisikule, Azwianewi Shadrack; Khwashaba, M. P.; Mahole, E.See the attached abstract belowItem Open Access The challenges faced by female managers in their positions within Vhembe District:: A case study of Sibasa Circuit Department of Education(2015-05) Magoma, Duduzile Lephina; Mutuvhi, F. L.; Khwashaba, M. P.See the attached abstract belowItem Open Access Challenges faced by HIV positive pregnant mothers in accessing ARVS : a case study of Tshirenzheni Village at Thulamela Municipality of Vhembe District(2015-07-17) Tshidzumba, Mukondeleli Elisabeth; Khwashaba, M. P; Mahole, EItem Open Access Challenges faced by public works programmes (PWPS) on poverty alleviation and its impact on the service delivery : the case of Thulamela Municipality(2015-02-24) Maswanganye, Rose Basani; Khwashaba, M. P.; Mahole, E.Item Open Access Challenges faced by research coordinators in the Limpopo Provincial Government(2014-05) Malindi, Ndivhuwo Edward; Khwashaba, M. P.; Mahole, E.See the attached abstract belowItem Open Access Challenges faced by secondary school educators in managing teenage mothers who receive child support grant: a research study mini-dissertation(2015-01-14) Netshiongolwe, Tshamano Victor; Khwashaba, M. P.; Mutuvhi, F. L.Item Open Access Challenges facing educators in the Mano'mbe Circuit in the implementation of the new curriculum Mopani District, Limpopo Province(2020) Baloyi, Hlamalani Rachel; Nkuna, N. W.; Mahole, E.The introduction of a new curriculum in 1997 heralded a period of change in schooling that had a tremendous impact on what is expected of South African educators in the classroom. The National Department of Education expects every teacher to implement the new curriculum in their classroom. The new curriculum advocates the use of constructivist teaching methods to ensure a more learner-centred classroom. The current problem, however, is that it is very difficult for educators to adopt and adapt to these new policy regulations and then implement them successfully in their classroom. The introduction of these new initiatives requires new knowledge, skills, attitudes and values from educators; even those who are skilled are required to update and expand their existing skills, knowledge, attitudes and values. The researcher used a mixed-methods (quantitative and qualitative) approach to investigate the challenges faced by educators in implementing the new curriculum. The poor performance of learners in many schools within the Man’ombe Circuit motivated the researcher to conduct this study. For example, many learners are unable to read and write at their age and grade levels. Educators were selected purposefully from ten primary schools in Man’ombe Circuit of Mopani District in the Limpopo Province to participate in the study. A structured questionnaire was administered to the respondents in order to explore their challenges in implementing the new curriculum. The findings of the study revealed that educators are experiencing serious challenges in the implementation of the new curriculum. Some of these challenges are that educators are not able to master their learning areas, develop learning programmes, plan and design teaching and learning activities, and apply new teaching and assessment methods. The situation is worsened by the inability of the heads of department and principals to guide and support educators. All these result in the poor performance of learners. Finally, the researcher gave general recommendations to improve the implementation of the new curriculum. The Department of Education should capacitate educators fully in order to positively influence new educational changes. More books should be brought to schools in time, and regular workshops should be conducted to capacitate educators.Item Open Access Challenges facing fathers with regard to the management of child custody by the law in Nzhelele West, Makhado Local Municipality(2016-02-02) Makhuvha, Esther Thilivhali; Khwashaba, M. P.; Mahole, E.Item Open Access Challenges facing home and community care givers on HIV/AIDS care and support services in Ratlou, North West Province(2015-01-14) Mangale, Ndivhuho; Khwashaba, M. P.; Nemathaga, L