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A Historical Critical Analysis of Weberianism in Ethnic Entrepreneurship in South Africa: An Essay

Mafukata, M. A. (International Conference on Public Administration and Development Alternatives (IPADA), 2021)

This paper interrogated Weberianism and how this ideology was adopted by the architects of apartheid to engineer a race-based economic system in South Africa. The paper used desktop method to collect qualitative literature. ...
Governance and Sustainability of Entrepreneurship During the Covid-19 Era in South Africa

Musasa, G.; Modiba, F. S. (International Conference on Public Administration and Development Alternatives (IPADA), 2021)

Globally governments have been putting efforts to sustain economies heavily affected by the Covid- 19 pandemic, particularly entrepreneurial-based activities. The purpose of this paper is to critically examine how ...
Conceptualising Informal Business Support in South Africa: A Critical Theory Perspective

Ntoyanto, S. S.; Khumalo, P. (International Conference on Public Administration and Development Alternatives (IPADA), 2021)

It has been said that the next wave of economic growth will come from townships. Over the years several researchers have conducted research on the township economy and the nature of the township economy. Their focus has ...
The Effect of Covid-19 Pandemic Among Local Small Medium Enterprises: A Case of Johannesburg, Region G

McLellan, N. F.; Mzini, L. B. (International Conference on Public Administration and Development Alternatives (IPADA), 2021)

This study is orientated around impact assessment and small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) and focuses on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the township. The main aim of the study was to investigate the effects ...
Conceptualising a Research on Managing the Teaching and Learning Materials in No-Fee Schools: The Case of Ekangala Township in Tshwane Municipality

Maimela, J.; Wotela, K. (International Conference on Public Administration and Development Alternatives (IPADA), 2021)

Ineffective management of teaching and learning material can negatively affect the quality of teaching and learning. This implies that policies and processes with regards budget allocation, procurement and distribution ...
Assessment of Household Waste Minimisation Practices in Orange Farm: Effects and Opportunities for Low Income Households

Thabethe, Z. S.; Mzini, L. B. (International Conference on Public Administration and Development Alternatives (IPADA), 2021)

The study is founded on the premise of waste management with reference to waste minimisation. Waste minimisation is undertaken either at the point of purchase, or within the home by re-using or repairing products rather ...
Some Initial Thoughts on the Implementation and Management of the Public Employment Service Within Gauteng Department of Labour

Khomo, S. G. (International Conference on Public Administration and Development Alternatives (IPADA), 2021)

Without a doubt, the implementation, management, and accountability of the recruitment and placement intervention – an intervention that applies to all public and private sectors of the economy – has improved with the ...
Monitoring Remote Workers Productivity in Institutions of Higher Learning: A Case of the University of Venda

Dzaga, T. V. (International Conference on Public Administration and Development Alternatives (IPADA), 2021)

This study evaluates the process of monitoring the performance and productivity of staff working remotely amid the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 has profound impact on how different institutions operate, especially on ...
Paucities of Monitoring and Evaluation Arrangements of Johannesburg-Based Non-Governmental Organisations Intervening in Substance Abuse, A Research Conceptualisation

Mokoena, M.; Wolela, K. (International Conference on Public Administration and Development Alternatives (IPADA), 2021)

Studies show that organisations, including non-governmental ones, believe that monitoring and evaluation provides for improved implementation and management as well as reformulation of interventions. Therefore, in the ...
Towards Correlating Subnational Legislative Oversight and Service Delivery as Subnational Level: The Case of Gauteng Province

Ntshabeleng, M.; Wolela, K. (International Conference on Public Administration and Development Alternatives (IPADA), 2021)

Legislatures and parliaments are critical democratic governance avenues for accountability and intervene, at policy level, to address the needs of the electorate. Legislative oversight literature provides a reflection ...
Performance Assessment of Public Funded School Food Gardens Projects in the Sedibeng District Municipality

Mantenta, Z. I.; Mzini, L. B. (International Conference on Public Administration and Development Alternatives (IPADA), 2021)

Performance assessment forms part of the performance management function in organisations. This research study was aimed at assessing the performance of public funded school food garden projects to determine their relevance ...
Budget Allocation and Funding of Community Food Security Projects in Gauteng Province

Mofokeng, W. N.; Mzini, L. B. (International Conference on Public Administration and Development Alternatives (IPADA), 2021)

This study aimed to assess funding of community food security projects in the Gauteng Province. The study was prompted by high levels of poverty and unemployment. Despite the two challenges being at the fore front for ...
Twitter as a New Fourth Estate: A Case of Black Twitter, Trolling vs. Accountability

Malatji, E.; Baloyi, C. (International Conference on Public Administration and Development Alternatives (IPADA), 2021)

Globally, the emergence of social media particularly Twitter as a platform for social discourse has been well documented. Arguably, Twitter is an extension of mass media as the modern fourth estate. The fourth estate ...
Strengthening Leadership Capacity Building Among Secondary Schools Principals: A Case of Ekurhuleni South District

Thlakanelo, B. Z.; Mzini, L. B. (International Conference on Public Administration and Development Alternatives (IPADA), 2021)

Despite increased attention to capacity building, there is still limited understanding of the role capacity plays in ensuring adequate performance in the public sector. School Principals are regarded as strategic, instructional, ...
Local Government: Practices and Lessons for Delivering Services Through Public Private Partnerships

Nduhura, A.; Settumba, J. P.; Nuwagaba, I.; Molokwane, T.; Lukomba, M. T. (International Conference on Public Administration and Development Alternatives (IPADA)., 2021)

Governments across the world have given local authorities more freedom and power to meet the needs of their citizens and communities. Establishing local authorities has been in line with the quest for self-governance in ...
Challenges Related to Capacity in Local Government Administration: The Continuing Tussle Between Insulated and Non-Insulated Local Government Public Service Leadership

Motebang, S. M. (International Conference on Public Administration and Development Alternatives (IPADA), 2021)

This paper reports on the extent to which an insulated or non-insulated public service leadership in local government in South Africa is a relevant determinant of stability and service delivery. This analysis was done ...
School Based Experience Assessment Tool Revisited: A Comparative Analysis of Two Universities in South Africa

Ncanywa, T.; Makena, B.; Buqa, N. (International Conference on Public Administration and Development Alternatives (IPADA), 2021)

Teaching practice is an integral part in the Bachelor of Education degree and Post Graduate Certificate in Education studies. During school visits, student teachers are assessed using the school-based experience (SBE) ...
Students' Perceptions of Online Teaching and Learning Amid Covid-19: A Case of University of Limpopo

Malatji, E.; Masuku, M.; Baloyi, C. (International Conference on Public Administration and Development Alternatives (IPADA), 2021)

The paper focuses on students' perceptions of online teaching and learning amid Covid-19 lockdown at the University of Limpopo, South Africa. Coronavirus pandemic regulations imposed by South African government to curb ...
Accessibility Barriers in Health Facilities of the South African Public Sector

Dikotla, M. A.; Mothapo, W. (International Conference on Public Administration and Development Alternatives (IPADA), 2021)

The study seeks to propose a framework that may assist government to improve accessibility of health facilities in South African public sector. The public sector requires health care facilities that are readily accessible ...
Public Administration Milieu and the Theory Linked to Public Sector Unions: A Narrative on Employment Relations

Mzangwa, S. T. (International Conference on Public Administration and Development Alternatives (IPADA), 2021)

One of the main principles which public administration addresses is state (government) relations and their effect on administration, politics and social institutions; hence, public administration may in effect be regarded ...

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