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Socio-economic determinants of poverty amongst female-headed households in a South African Township
(The Social Sciences Research Society (SOSRES), 2012)
The study reported here used household level data to analyse determinants of household poverty amongst female -headed households in a South African Township of Bophelong. Poverty is defined and then measured for the sampled ...
Poverty in a South African township: the case of Kwakwatsi
(Academic Journals [© 2010 Academic Journals], 2012)
South Africa’s world revered democratic transition lies more than a decade in the past, a period long enough to evaluate past achievements and challenges. The study reported here provides a snapshot like view of poverty ...
Does conservation make sense to local communities?
(Taylor & Francis, 2012)
The Kruger National Park in South Africa is a key ecotourism attraction for both domestic and international tourists. The South African National Parks have recently come under pressure to uplift communities and to build ...
South African firm-level evidence of the links between finance and efficiency
(Sabinet, 2012)
Small and medium-sized enterprises are often seen as drivers of economic growth and development by generating employment opportunities. However, for SMEs to be successful they need finance. Access to finance has been found ...
Home characteristics, nonwork-work role demands effects on the well-being of dual-earner parents
(Taylor & Francis, 2012)
This study investigated home demands, home resources, nonwork roles interference with-work roles and the welfare of dual-earner parents. A cross-sectional survey design was used in this research, where a convenience sample ...
A comparative analysis of current trade union trends in the European Union and South Africa
(Academic journals, 2012)
The primary objective of this study was to establish what factors currently influence trade unions as organisations in South Africa and the European Union and then to compare these factors. To conduct this study a pure ...
Identity in South Africa: examining self-descriptions across ethnic groups
(Elsevier, 2012)
We examined identity indicators in free self-descriptions of African, Coloured, Indian, and White ethnic groups in South Africa. Based on trait theory, independence-interdependence, and individualism-collectivism, we ...
The quality of human capital in South Africa: evidence from a firm survey
(Academic journals, 2012)
This paper examines the restrictive nature of human capital in the South African economy, and the impact it has on productivity in the manufacturing sector. These restrictions include an inadequately educated workforce and ...
Tourism, food and culture: community-based tourism, local food and community development in Mpondoland
(Wiley online library, 2012)
Tourism is often seen as a tool for poverty alleviation and community development. This article highlights community-based tourism as a possible strategy for the development of poor communities. It further investigates how ...
The question is not whether to promote or not to promote, but rather when to promote
(Taylor & Francis, 2012)
The Klein Karoo National Arts Festival (KKNK) is one of South Africa's largest and most popular arts festivals. The success of the festival is dependent on the number of tickets sold. Therefore, in order to ensure an ...