Challenges of entrepreneurship education among students at the University of Venda
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Zanele Mashimbye, Livhuwani Gladys Nkondo, Vhuthu Mampheu
Entrepreneurship education has been implemented at numerous higher education institutions to provide students with the skills and knowledge for pursuing entrepreneurship as a career. Nevertheless, …
Extortion and 'protection fees': Victimising women in Eastern Cape villages
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Tandiwe Mdlungu, Krisandren Pillay
In South Africa, extortion and protection racketeering are widespread, particularly affecting small businesses and rural communities, exacerbating social vulnerabilities. In the Eastern Cape, women face …
Traditional medicine in reproductive health: A social justice analysis in Allandale village, Mpumalanga province, South Africa
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Ophilile Mdhluli, Valery Buinwi Ferim
This study investigates the role of traditional medicine in addressing reproductive health needs in Allandale Village, Mpumalanga Province, through the lens of social justice. The …
Exploring the use of traditional medicine in the treatment of Fibroids among Vhavenda community in South Africa
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Thembuluwo Gundula, Thizwilondi Madima, Favour Siema
This study explored the use of traditional medicine in the treatment of fibroids by Indigenous people of Vhavenda in Khubvi village in Limpopo. Through an …
Family business succession planning and conflict in South Africa: A theoretical framework to guide future research and practice
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Victoria Adekomaya
This study explores the complex dynamics of succession planning and conflict in family businesses in South Africa, with the objective of developing a theoretical framework …
Utilising ward committees for effective oversight in local government: City of Ekurhuleni
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Ambani Phillip Nemakanga
This article aims to elucidate the effectiveness of ward committees in providing oversight within the local government framework, specifically focusing on the City of Ekurhuleni. …
The criminological evaluation of cybercrimes within higher learning institutions: A case study of the University of Venda students (UNIVEN)
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Mwangi Maringa, Azwihangwisi Nelson Mulaudzi
This study evaluates the nature and extent of cybercrimes prevalent within higher learning institutions of South Africa. Cyber-attacks are growing at a distressing rate and …
The usability of performance management systems as a tool in effective service delivery of the South African local government
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Phumlani Dlamkile, Buyani Nkabinde, Simon Matome Nkgapele
The New Public Management (NPM) has brought a trend toward the government to administer the performance of government personnel to enhance government performance and the …
Evaluation of the South African Police Service (SAPS) border corruption and security impact: A case study of Beitbridge: Limpopo province
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Mwangi Maringa, Azwihangwisi Nelson Mulaudzi
Effective border management is fundamental to protecting national sovereignty, safeguarding citizens, and preventing the infiltration of organised criminal networks. In South Africa, the South African …
Financial literacy and digital finance: Understanding personal finance dynamics in an emerging economy financial literacy
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Nkosinathi Prince Jali, Adele Alice Robinson, Lungani Rudolph Makhathini
In the context of rapid technological advancement and evolving financial ecosystems, this study investigates the interplay between financial literacy, digital finance, and financial behaviour among …
Exploring the specific challenges faced by immigrant entrepreneurs in Thulamela local municipality, South Africa
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Khamusi Ramudingane, Omphulusa Marindili
Immigrant-owned enterprises have become a significant part of South Africa’s informal and formal economic sectors, particularly within local municipalities. In Thulamela Local Municipality, located in …
Social media for public participation in Mossel Bay municipality: Opportunities and challenges
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Ayakha W Magxotwa, Fundiswa Khaile
This paper examines the role of social media in enhancing public participation within the Mossel Bay Municipality, focusing on both opportunities and challenges. While social …
An empirical investigation of the long memory effect on the relationship between downside risk and stock returns: Evidence from international stock markets
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Samuel Tabot Enow
Long memory suggests that past returns can influence future returns over extended periods, indicating potential predictability. The aim of this study was to empirically examines …
Technology and entrepreneurial perceptions among management sciences students at a South African University of Technology
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Lentswe Mosweunyane, Sive Mbangiswano
This study investigates the perceptions of Management Sciences students in Bloemfontein, South Africa, regarding the role of technology in facilitating entrepreneurship and its impact on …
The potential impact of cooperatives on inequality in South Africa: A literature review.
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Harris Maduku, Andrew Enaifoghe
The national development plan (NDP) clearly states that communities should take initiatives to solve their own problems. One of the socio-economic problems faced by communities …
Strategies for financially sustainable energy efficiency projects in low-income communities: An examination of the sustainable chameleon approach
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Thembinkosi Maphosa, Abdullah Bayat
This paper examines the financial sustainability problems encountered by the Kuyasa Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) project, which renovated 2,309 low-income residences with solar water heaters, …
The psychosocial impact of sexual victimisation amongst female students: The case of South African rural and urban universities
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John Kgatla Lekganyane, Witness Maluleke
This qualitative study examines the psychosocial barriers that prevent female students from reporting sexual victimisation at selected rural and urban universities in South Africa, as …
Crisis communication during cyber attacks: A Situational Crisis Communication Theory perspective
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Faith Tinonetsana, Veena Parboo Rawjee, Jeevarathnam Parthasarathy Govender
Significant reputational and operational risks to organisations are mostly caused by cyberattacks, such as ransomware and data breaches, making effective communication key. The study seeks …
Entrepreneurship literacy in South Africa: The Imperative for Higher Education Institutions
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Ayansola Olatunji Ayandibu
Entrepreneurship literacy has become a critical response to South Africa’s pressing socio-economic challenges, particularly high unemployment and poverty. This paper examines the role of higher …
Rehabilitation versus retribution: How international inspectorates influence prison philosophy and practice?
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Ernest Ramokone Lekalakala
This study examines the ideological impact of international prison inspectorates on national correctional systems, concentrating on how these bodies influence the balance between rehabilitative and …