dc.title: The influence of leadership style on the effective functioning of the school system in South Africa dc.contributor.author: Shabangu, Maria Thobile dc.description.abstract: Effective school leadership remains essential for the successful functioning of educational institutions, particularly within the complex and evolving landscape of South African education. This study examines the…
dc.title: Experiences of history teachers in implementing a Heritage-Based Curriculum in Zimbabwean secondary schools dc.contributor.author: Dangarembwa, George dc.description.abstract: This study explored the experiences of History teachers in implementing the Heritage-Based Curriculum (HBC) in Zimbabwean secondary schools. The HBC was introduced as part of broader curriculum reforms aimed at…
dc.title: The integration of risk-informed development and nature-based solutions into sustainable human settlements in eThekwini Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal dc.contributor.author: Mthembu, Anele Ntokozo Pearl dc.description.abstract: KwaZulu-Natal province is known for its significant contributions to South Africa’s economy and tourism sector; however, approximately 13% of its residents live in…
dc.title: Assessing the role of urban ecological infrastructure in adapting to climate change impacts: a case of the city of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, South Africa dc.contributor.author: Mtshali, Kholeka Thembeka (née Sikhosana) dc.description.abstract: This study evaluated how Urban Ecological Infrastructure (UEI) could be used for climate change adaptation in the City of…
dc.title: Connecting to collaborate: an examination of academic staff members’ expectations of an undergraduate writing centre dc.contributor.author: Nell, Annalene dc.description.abstract: Writing centres have established themselves as impactful support spaces at universities worldwide. However, their mandates and services are often misunderstood by academic staff and, by extension, misunderstood…
dc.title: Protecting women migrant workers’ rights in South Africa: the need for a gender-responsive framework dc.contributor.author: Kahari, Annah dc.description.abstract: This study, titled “Protecting Women Migrant Workers’ Rights in South Africa: The Need for a Gender-Responsive Framework,” addresses the critical issue of the increasing feminisation of migration and the unique vulnerabilities…
dc.title: The depiction of masculinity in selected Sesotho drama texts dc.contributor.author: Moyana, Pulane dc.description.abstract: This study intended to investigate the depiction of masculinity in selected Sesotho drama texts: Maake’s 𝘔𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘧𝘢𝘯𝘦 (2015), Letshaba, 𝘓𝘦𝘫𝘸𝘦 𝘭𝘢 𝘬𝘨𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘴𝘰 (2015), and Mokhele’s 𝘋𝘪𝘱𝘩𝘦𝘵𝘰𝘩𝘰 (2015). The study employed a qualitative method and…
dc.title: The [Beak] – oning: a wetland bird sanctuary and eco centre at Redhouse Village, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape dc.contributor.author: Bunu, Emihle dc.description.abstract: Humans shape their environment and are also shaped by it. Our activities impact nature, leading to the destruction of habitats and the loss of homes and food sources for many species, causing a decline in biodiversity. The…
dc.title: Capabilities, resilience and success of UFS access students: confronting deficit discourses dc.contributor.author: Setilo, Tshegofatso dc.description.abstract: University access in South Africa has been and continues to be a highly contested space overwhelmed by many levels of complexity rooted in the educational, social, and political past and present. Many institutions have adopted…
dc.title: Capabilities for media graduate employability: the case of private higher education dc.contributor.author: Somerville, Fenella dc.description.abstract: Higher education in South Africa faces a challenge of increasing numbers of unemployed graduates. Increased access to higher education and private higher education, together with policy commitments to equal opportunities, have wielded a…