Browsing by Subject "poverty"
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A theology of sin related to poverty
(AOSIS, 2016)This article is a literature study and seeks to explore the correlation between sin and poverty. It is an important subject since it helps researchers and policy makers to understand what lies at the root of the persisting ... -
An analysis of the South African social security system
(North-West University (South Africa). Vanderbijlpark Campus, 2019)In the ever-changing global market environment, it is crucial for national governments to establish an enabling social economic atmosphere for the upliftment of individuals’ quality of life and well-being. International ... -
Black theology and its response to poverty in the public sphere: a case for the Africa Inland Church in Kenya
(Taylor & Francis, 2017)Poverty levels in Kenya, as in many other parts of the world, are still unacceptably high. Various responses against poverty since independence, by the government and non-governmental agencies, especially churches, have ... -
A critical evaluation of the Expanded Public Works Programme in the JB Marks Municipality in Potchefstroom
(2021)The objective of the study is to critically evaluate the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) in the JB Marks Municipality in Potchefstroom. Poverty, unemployment and unskilled labour are major development challenges in ... -
The effect of the Lifeplan® programme on the psychological wellbeing of a rural community in South Africa
(Elliott & Fitzpatrick, 2011)This study explored the effect of the Lifeplan® programme on a rural South African community's psychological wellbeing. Participants were adult Individuals (N=99) between 20 and 83 years (mean age = 43 years, SD=13.28). A ... -
Enabling factors for the existence of waste pickers: a systematic review
(Stellenbosch University, 2016)The paper reports on a systematic review research process to determine the enabling factors for waste pickers to operate in the informal economy in South Africa. Twenty-eight South African journal articles, theses and ... -
Evaluation of the sustainability indicators used in the Holding Hands community project in the North West province
(North-West University, 2012)Poverty is a big problem and has a huge impact on South Africa. The problem of poverty is multi-dimensional and has many facets and levels. One of the strategies used to alleviate poverty is through income-generating ... -
Exploring the role of sugarcane in small-scale farmers' livelihoods in the Noodsberg area, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa
(SciELO, 2014)Participatory, mixed-methods research was conducted to study the role of sugarcane in small-scale sugarcane farmers' livelihoods in the Noodsberg area, KwaZulu-Natal. Thirty-five farmers were visited at their homes and ... -
The impact of tourism on poverty in South Africa
(Taylor & Francis, 2012)This paper evaluates the potential impact of tourism on poverty in South Africa on the basis of recent survey data on international tourism spending patterns. It looks at three scenarios, using an applied general equilibrium ... -
Legislative and other measures taken by government to realise the right of children to shelter
(2004)The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa , 1996 entrenches numerous socio-economic rights. One of these socio-economic rights is contained in section 26 that grants everyone the right to have access to adequate ...