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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Experiences of social service professionals in the iLembe Municipality in rendering services to children with disabilities by Shekwa, Portia Phumla

“…The research study utilized a qualitative approach using semi structured interviews with 23 Social Services Professionals from various non-governmental organizations and the Department of Social Development. The non-probability sampling method was used for the selection of participants. …”
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Financial Inclusion: Using a Randomized Control Trial to Assess the Impact of Loan Amounts and Tenors on Customers' Loan Take-Up and Repayment by Johnston, Clarissa

“…Repayment rates were better for the longer tenor loans and this was particularly apparent at the larger loan amount level. Some additional characteristics were also causally relevant in loan take-up but not in repayment, such as whether a customer read through the terms and conditions. …”
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Exploring feminist notions of peacebuilding: experiences of women activists in Northern Uganda by Clarke, Yaliwe

“…This study conceptualised gender from a decolonial, intersectional framing of femininities which considered lineage, age, class, and geographic location of women who founded peace groups during and just after some of the most volatile periods of the war in Northern Uganda. …”
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A first order assessment of the moving granular panel filter by Shaw, Gareth D. H

“…The continuous operability offers some advantages over the discontinuous operating mode of the static filter bed but the effects of moving granular medium are found to introduce other disadvantages not originally anticipated. …”
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An exploration of the coping strategies of black minority high school learners at a German speaking school environment and the support structures available to them by Searle, Catherine Anne

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An exploration of the experiences of micro business owners in Langa with regard to governmental regulations and support systems by Kristiansen, Silje Klommestien

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Exploring school dropout among males in the greater Cape Town area, South Africa by Geldenhuys, Philip Rudolf

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Determining factors that influence financial inclusion among SMEs: the case of Harare Metropolitan by Noor, Hanifa

“…Evidence that their lack of confidence in the banking sector and prohibitive requirements including high bank charges were some of the key determinants negatively impacting financial inclusion. …”
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Enhancing procurement of security services: a comparative case study of Mangaung and Kimberly Correctional Centres by Cenge, Ntandokazi Nikiwe

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An exploration of public participation in policy making amongst Cape Town civic organisations by Patsika, Dahlia Zvikomborero

“…The study argues that this will ensure working towards an Integrated Development Plan and a people-centered approach to development in policy making.…”
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Exploring Challenges Facing the youth not in employment, education, or training (NEET) under the Restrictions of the COVID-19 Pandemic: The case study of Khayelitsha Township by Bathembu, Linda

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An assessment of the impact of Private equity funding on agricultural development in Namibia by Shimbamba, Werner

“…This lack of understanding has been identified to be as a result of lack of exposure, most farmers especially small scale being illiterate and a lack of information sharing or educational initiatives to help farmers identify the various possible funding sources they may access to help grow their farms. Some of the strategies that have been highlighted to solve this issue include promotion and development of Private Equity Funds in Agriculture, establishment of a private public partnership in the venture capital industry and that they should harness resources and avail them for this purpose. …”
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Nature conservation in changing socio-political conditions at Londolozi Private Game Reserve by Hendry, James Ridley Angus

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Neurofeedback as a treatment method: perceptions of the child and youth care workers at Durbanville children's home by van Vuuren, Alicia

“…Challenges highlighted by the participants included negative perceptions some of the staff may have to introducing a new treatment model as well as anxieties the children may experience in receiving this form of treatment. …”
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Macro-economic determinants of property-tax revenue in South Africa by Hlengwa, Samukelisiwe

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Municipal water financing models and partnerships in South Africa by Mahomed, Yaseen

“…Water is necessary for both survival and development. Despite this, many individuals in South Africa lack access to safe and clean drinking water. …”
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The Boko Haram Insurgency and the Development Conundrum in the Lake Chad Basin

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Review of the performance of Zambia's national system of innovation for the period 2001 to 2010 by Zulu, Mercy

“…These results imply that there are some significant constraints and factors in scarce supply. …”
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Micro-enterprise finance as an empowerment tool for women-owned businesses: lessons from Kenya and South Africa by Wamaitha, Mary

“…It draws from the lending models applied by Equity Bank in Kenya and Women's Development Business in South Africa. Both primary and secondary data was used in order to achieve the objectives of the study. …”
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