Getting the message: Using parental text messaging to increase learner attendance by Owsley, Nicholas

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A critical examination of the concept of welfare dependency: its assumptions, underlying values and manifestation in social policy, internationally and in South Africa by Di Lollo, Adrian

“…In South Africa, for example, the concept has been used in opposition to developing a universal Basic Income Grant (BIG). With the aid of case studies focusing on recent social welfare developments in South Africa, Australia and Brazil, this study attempts to critically analyse the term "welfare dependency" to determine which social values and assumptions inform the concept. …”
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Gauging perceptions of participation in participatory development : a South African case : the mud schools eradication project at Klapmuts Primary School in the Western Cape by Street, Mavourneen

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SMME access to finance in South Africa by Ndjwili-Potele, Khotso

“…The challenge of development in South Africa is to increase employment, broaden distribution of wages and enhance skills of all workers, but particularly those workers disadvantaged by apartheid. …”
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Handwashing behavior and habit formation in the household: evidence from the pilot randomized evaluation of HOPE SOAP© in South Africa by Sellman, Abigail

“…This may be because behavior change programs often fail to recognize the habitual drivers of handwashing behavior. …”
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Exploring youth participation in community development organisations in the Western Cape by Matsela, Tebatso

“…Another recommendation is for the adoption of the Positive Youth Development approach in community and youth development programmes/strategies across the country.…”
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Promoting regional trade in the SADC region: identifying opportunities for manufactured exports from South Africa to Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe by Moodliar, Loshini

“…Furthermore the development of a market intelligence database, training programmes, a cohesive marketing strategy for the country's capabilities and a regional value chain approach are recommended. …”
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An exploratory study of parent involvement in early childhood development centres in Masiphumelele, Cape Town by Dube, Primrose Sikhanyiso

“…This study explored parent involvement in Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres in Masiphumelele, Cape Town. …”
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Savings culture in South Africa: A safety net or an empty net? by Sekhosana, Sesi

“…However, South Africa is still facing a low savings rate compared to other developing countries. The purpose of this study is to investigate the factors that inhibit South Africans from having a culture of saving. …”
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Communication and its impact on enterprise financial sustainability by Kapepula, Annie

“…Moderating and Intervening variables identified include ; global financial environment ,operating environment, policy position of donor funding states, donor funding policies, goals and objectives, structure of donor funding towards development programmes and projects and CEO charisma and communication attributes. …”
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Speaking for ourselves: autism and barriers to early intervention services in Cape Town by Bartlett, Kristin

“…Focusing on early intervention services is vital for the growth and development of children with disabilities, as early human development services and programmes for young children and families play a critical role in alleviating poverty and achieving social and economic equity. …”
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Women's access to land and housing post-1994 in the informal settlements at Ficksburg in the Free State South Africa by Kane, Mookho

“…The study sought to substantiate the hypothesis that inequalities within South African societies have been aggravated by gender dynamics and conservative macro-economic development agendas in post-apartheid South Africa in the form of development programmes like the Redistribution and Development Programme (RDP), Growth Employment and Redistribution (GEAR), as well as Building New Ground (BNG). …”
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An Explorative Study on the Effects of The Fourth Industrial Revolution on Employment in Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises by Jacobs, Gabriella

“…Using the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals numbers 8 and 9 and South Africa's National Development Plan as the guiding framework and legislation within which the Fourth Industrial Revolution will unfold in South Africa, this study, set out to carry out an exploitative case study of the fate of SMMEs by focusing mostly on automation and the fate of skilled and unskilled jobs. …”
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An exploratory study on the perceptions and experiences the of adolescent males about gender-based violence in their families and communities by Banzana, Mihlali

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Vector field histogram star obstacle avoidance system for multicopters by Van Breda, Ruan

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The execution of corporate social responsibility strategies for "community" benefit: A case study of the South African mining industry and host communities in King Cetshwayo Distri... by Mbanjwa, Fani Lucky

“…Consultation needs to begin before any mine development takes place, not after the mine has begun operating, which is often the case. …”
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The township-based MSME's perspective: Understanding the challenges and benefits associated with DFI Business Development Services in South Africa by Thomas, Tayla

“…It is universally recognized that micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are extremely valuable in creating social and economic development. It is for this reason that many countries have adopted MSME development policies as part of their national development strategies. …”
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Leadership for democratic development in Tanzania: the perspective of Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere during the first decade of independence by Haussler, Peter

“…Nyerere's perspectives on good leadership also serve as guidance to contemporary political leaders, who are committed to democratic development. It is hoped that the results of this study will enrich the Youth Leadership Training Programme (YL TP) in Tanzania and other leadership training programmes elsewhere in Africa.…”
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Exploring the perceptions of local residents regarding homelessness in the Strandfontein community by Chandler, Chernay

“…This is done through skills development workshops and reintegration programmes.…”
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The role of social capital on the sustainability of MSMEs based in the City of Johannesburg, South Africa by Sibelekwana, Viwe

“…Due to the paucity in research on social competence and entrepreneurship on micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), it has been argued that there is a need for scholarly work to be undertaken in order to comprehend how manifestations of social capital in small business communities can unlock effective government and broader institutional involvement followed by a re-think of development programmes. Against this background, the aim of this study was to assess the role of social capital when extending development initiatives, particularly, financial interventions aimed to develop MSMEs based in the City of Johannesburg, South Africa. …”
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