Browsing ETD@PUK by Subject "Challenges"
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Caregivers' motivation for adopting children affected by and infected with HIV and/or AIDS
(2014)This study focuses on the motivations of caregivers who have adopted children affected by, and infected with, HIV/AIDS. The caregivers who participated in the study are from Rustenburg, in the North-West Province. These ... -
Challenges faced by the grandparents in caring for AIDS orphans in Koster
(North-West University, 2010)The prevalence of HIV/AIDS is increasing with immense influence and pressure on the grandparents as primary caregivers and the main supporters of orphans in families. The grandparents are faced with biophysical, socio–economic ... -
Challenges in reporting on pre-determined objectives to the Auditor-General : the case of Limpopo Provincial Departments
(2015)All provincial departments are required to report on pre-determined objectives in terms of Section 40 of the Public Finance Management Act, read in conjunction with Section 5.1.1. of the Treasury Regulations. The purpose ... -
A critical review of the challenges with classifying sludge within the South African petroleum industry
(2015)In South Africa, The Waste Classification and Management Regulations (2013) stipulate that applicable waste streams need to be classified according to SANS 10234; the South African National Standard for the Globally ... -
Determining mutual challenges faced by opencast mines and their women employees
(2014)Throughout history various discriminatory inequalities have appeared which are based on traditional beliefs and stereotype principles. As with many other social structures, this has brought with it the challenge of overcoming ... -
Exploring first-year students’ demands from the perspectives of student support structures : a world café study
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in South Africa are characterised by an absence of relevant knowledge on how to assist students who struggle in this environment. Students in South Africa do not receive the guidance ... -
Identifying challenges of black-owned SMMEs in the Sedibeng Region
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2011)Since the fall of Apartheid, the South African Government has engaged in a number of transformation programmes to allow the Previously Disadvantaged Individuals to participate in the mainstream economy of the Country. The ... -
An integrated energy management strategy for the deep-level gold mining industry
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)In recent years, the South African deep-level gold mining industry experienced a rapid decline in gold production figures. Numerous challenges – such as lower ore-grade mining, low commodity prices and higher-than-inflation ... -
Work–life balance policies : the use of flexitime within a South African organisation
(North-West University, 2011)Work–life balance is one of the most central issues and concerns for 21st century societies, and according to the American Psychological Association balancing work and family is one of the major challenges for the current ...
