Browsing Humanities by Subject "Community"
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Community tourism development : the case of the Taung Skull World Heritage Site in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2013)Numerous studies have been conducted on host communities' support for tourism development and its outcomes or impacts on destination inhabitants. Relatively few such studies focus on areas where little tourism exists and ... -
Enhancing participatory democracy through the ward committee system in Matlosana local municipality
(North-West University, 2011)The Constitution of South Africa, 1996, requires local government to be democratic and accountable to local communities. Municipalities are also constitutionally bound to encourage the involvement of the communities in the ... -
Evaluation of public participation and poverty alleviation programmes : the case of the City of Johannesburg (CoJ)
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)The aim of this study was to evaluate the public participation and poverty alleviation programmes in South Africa in general, with particular reference to the City of Johannesburg Municipality (hereafter referred to as ... -
An exploration of socially constructed meanings within a community of learners in changing academic and social contexts
(North-West University, 2007)This article explores some of the social processes and functions within a community of learners who had to adjust to changing social and academic contexts. The group included 13 learners from Botswana, five of whom were ... -
An exploration of the intergenerational relationships between young adults and older people in the Khuma community
(North-West University, 2011)Intergenerational research aims to promote greater understanding and respect between generations and contribute to building more cohesive communities. Intergenerational relationships form part of our social make–up as ... -
Public participation strategy for budgeting in local government : the case of Tlokwe Local Municipality
(North-West University, 2012)Before the historical democratic elections of 1994, South Africa did not have a culture of actively engaging communities in local government affairs. Democracy brought emphasis to transparency in municipal activities, and ... -
A public–private partnership between the public and mining sector to improve the design and implementation of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): the case of Lejweleputswa District in the Free State Province
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)Corporate social responsibility (CSR) has become increasingly important in conceptualising the involvement of both the public sector and private companies in resolving societal problems. The practical problem with which ... -
The relationship between social capital and health and well-being of academics at a South African Higher Education Institution
(North-West University (South Africa), 2014)The maintaining of health and well-being in the academic field of work is a widespread challenge. The increased interest in social capital provides an opportunity for public health coordinators in the academic field to ... -
Die rol van die afgetrede vrywilliger in die funksionering van Potchefstroom Dienssentrum vir Bejaardes
(North-West University, 2009)Age brings about that physical strength diminishes and in many cases there is also a loss of social contact. Older people possess years of knowledge based on experience which can be applied effectively in a service centre ... -
Social responsibility agenda to promote community development: a case study of the Riverlea Community
(North-West University, 2018)With increased attention being given to the concept of corporate social responsibility by researchers and academics alike, it has become apparent that the focus had been on the business world. Less attention has been given ...