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A critical review of studies of South African youth resilience, 1990–2008
(Academy of Science of South Africa, 2010)Given the growing emphasis in research and service provision on strengths rather than deficits, the focus on youth support in the South African Children’s Act of 2005 and the lack of educational, therapeutic and other ... -
A critical review of studies of South African youth resilience, 1990–2008
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2010)Given the growing emphasis in research and service provision on strengths rather than deficits, the focus on youth support in the South African Children’s Act of 2005 and the lack of educational, therapeutic and other ... -
The critical thinking dispositions of prospective mathematics teachers at a South African University: New Directions for teacher training
(Kamla-Raj, 2014)The researchers report on findings obtained by means of a sequential, explanatory, mixed-method study with a convenient and purposefully selected group of second-year Mathematics students at a South African university (n ... -
A critique of social marketing in the non-profit development sector
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Cross–lagged associations between perceived external employability, job insecurity, and exhaustion: Testing gain and loss spirals according to the conservation of resources theory
(Wiley, 2012)This study investigates perceived external employability (PEE) as a personal resource in relation to job insecurity and exhaustion. We advance the idea that PEE may reduce feelings of job insecurity and, through felt job ... -
Cross–lagged associations between perceived external employability, job insecurity, and exhaustion: testing gain and loss spirals according to the conservation of resources theory
(Wiley, 2012)This study investigates perceived external employability (PEE) as a personal resource in relation to job insecurity and exhaustion. We advance the idea that PEE may reduce feelings of job insecurity and, through felt job ... -
CSR communication in a South African agricultural company
(Taylor & Francis, 2014)The current land reform programme in South Africa is a prime example of the manner in which corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives can be applied in the agricultural sector. Land reform creates an opportunity ... -
Cultural concepts employed in child discipline within rural Yoruba households: the Ayetoro-Oke African community
(Taylor & Francis, 2017)Social scientists have long been concerned about social control, not only of adults, but also of children. In recent years, however, concerns have escalated globally, particularly regarding the lack of integration of ... -
Customers' perception of service quality and its impact on reputation in the hospitality industry
(AJHTL, 2017)Customer satisfaction and the management of their expectations are a strategic component to the sustainability of any organisation. It is argued that these two strategic components are the most important features that ... -
CV Bate, grondlegger van die Potchefstroom Herald
(NWU, 2012)The British-born newspaperman CV Bate founded the Potchefstroom Herald in 1908. He remained owner for 49 years during which time he established not only the paper but himself as a journalist of some repute. As a news ... -
Daniel, Prophet of Divine Presence in Absence
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Darem meer as moffies? Stereotipering in die voorstelling van homoseksueles en homoseksualiteit in die Afrikaanse jeugliteratuur
(LitNet, 2015)In hierdie artikel word daar op vergelykende wyse aangetoon watter stereotipes in die voorstelling van homoseksuele en homoseksualiteit in die Afrikaanse jeugliteratuur onderskei kan word, asook hoe hierdie stereotipes ... -
The date of Milton's sonnet VII
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A "Day in the lives" of four resilient youths: cultural roots of resilience
(SAGE Publications, 2011)Grounded in the examples of four impoverished, relocated youths (two Sesotho-speaking orphans in South Africa and two Mexican immigrants in Canada), we explore cultural factors as potential roots of resilience. We triangulate ... -
A "Day in the Lives" of Four Resilient Youths: Cultural Roots of Resilience
(SAGE Publications, 2011)Grounded in the examples of four impoverished, relocated youths (two Sesotho-speaking orphans in South Africa and two Mexican immigrants in Canada), we explore cultural factors as potential roots of resilience. We triangulate ... -
De/acculturation of identity: diaspora in selected photo installations by Searle and Farber
(AHWG, 2015)This article investigates the de/acculturation of identity (as brought forth specifically by diaspora) as visually represented by contemporary South African artists Berni Searle and Leora Farber. Specific focus is placed ... -
Debating some past and present research frameworks and methodologies in history on places and their peoples in South Africa
(Taylor & FrancisUNISA Press, 2013)Histories regarding places and their peoples in South Africa can be traced to the early days of History being practised as an academic discipline. However, practising this form of history under (and outside) the flag of ... -
Decentralisation and capacity-building: paradigm shifts in local self–governance
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Decentralisation or devolution: an analysis of local government effectiveness
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Decentralization reforms in Zambia 1991–2010
(KRE Publishers, 2014)On 17th December 1990, the Third Republic was born in the wake of elections that swept the United Independent party (UNIP) and President Kenneth David Kaunda from power after 27 years and replaced ...