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Can Humanities Social Science faculties (HSF) give utility value (economic) to the South African development state? : a case study of HSF of the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) and the eThekwini region.
(2010)This research paper seeks to explore whether the University of KwaZulu-Natal (U.K.Z.N) Humanities Social Science Faculty (HSF) can provide utility (economic) value to the eThekwini region and the South African developmental ... -
Caveat emptor. Ideological paradigms in decolonising and postcolonial Africa.
(2006)The study is premised on a notion of 'African crisis'. Since the notion of crisis is multi-dimensional, hence susceptible to variable interpretations and emphases, the study posits and argues two interconnected hypotheses, ... -
The challenges of transitioning from opposition to governing party: the case study of the Democratic Alliance in South Africa’s Western Cape Province.
(2020)Opposition, rivalry or competition between government and its opponents is an important aspect of democratisation (Dahl:1973). The role of opposition in strengthening democracy cannot be understated, it has become common ... -
Christian organisation effectiveness in resolving HIV/AIDS related conflicts : a case of faith-based organisations in Bulawayo.
(2009)The study aims to understand the response of Christian AIDS organisations to HIV/AIDS related conflicts in Bulawayo-Zimbabwe. Many criticisms have been levelled against these organisations mainly because of their delayed, ... -
Cities and the origins of capitalism in Natal : the role of cities and towns in the incorporation of Natal in the capitalist world-system, 1837-1899.
(2006)This dissertation looks at the role cities and towns played in the incorporation of Natal into the capitalist world-system. It looks at which urban network came into existence and how this interacted with the development ... -
Citizens or subjects? : a study of the political culture of students at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Howard College.
(2014)The youth are a group of particular importance in politics because they represent the future leaders and voters. To investigate the political culture of students at Howard College a representative sample of students was ... -
Civil society and opposition politics in Nigeria (1985-1999).
(2002)This study investigates the role of civil society in the Nigerian polity between 1985 and 1999. The institutions that constitute civil society, particularly human rights organizations, professional groups, non-governmental ... -
Civil society organizations and democratic consolidation in Nigeria's fourth republic: an appraisal of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC)
(2019)The transition from military autocracy to democracy in Nigeria came after a tortuous, brave and determined struggle. Civil society organizations engaged in agitations and protests that led to the eventual withdrawal of the ... -
Climate change in Lagos State, Nigeria: a polycentric governance approach.
(2021)Human-induced activities that cause climate change occur at multiple scales, yet, most climate governance mechanisms are designed at a single level, such as international, national or regional, which do not provide an ... -
Climate change, migration and resource contestations : a case study of north-south migration in Nigeria.
(2016)As the global community grapples with the reality of climate change, the imperatives of mitigation and adaptation interventions have gained attention across policy circles. While stakeholders draw up policies for combating ... -
A comparative analysis of South Africa's foreign policy on the Central African Republic and Nigeria since 1994.
(2018)Since ridding itself of apartheid in 1994, South Arica (SA) has been portrayed as an important regional power in Africa, as opposed to being dubbed a pariah state prior to 1994. Importantly, South Africa is increasingly ... -
Conflict resolution and management of inter-group relations in South Africa : a study of Black South African reactions to other African immigrants ("Amakwerekwere"), 1994-2008".
(2014)On the 11 May 2008, South Africa was awakened to a major xenophobic violence that was targeted at mainly black African nationals resident in the country. The violence later gained momentum spreading through the different ... -
Conservation, sustainable development and ecotourism in South Africa and KwaZulu-Natal : a policy-analysis.
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The construction of ability, disability and rights : the case study of the University of KwaZulu-Natal students, Pietermaritzburg Campus.
(2019)With the advent of democracy in 1994, the post-1994 South Africa set itself the task of correcting past injustices, including discriminations against people with disabilities. The 1996 constitution and various legislations ... -
Corruption in higher education in Nigeria : prevalence, structures and patterns among students of higher education institutions in Nigeria.
(2015)Discourses, conversations and commentaries, and scholarly articles on Nigerian economy, politics, and society tend always to involve corruption. Violent changes of government as well as democratic leadership selection ... -
Covenanted peoples : the Ulster Unionist and Afrikaner Nationalist coalitions in growth, maturity and decay.
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A critical analysis of the trade agreement between South Africa and the European Union and the implications it has on SADC.
(2016)European Union and South Africa trade agreement have continuously grown since the post-apartheid era. There seems to be enormous literature on these agreements as well as on how it has improved SA’s international trade. ... -
A critical assessment of the impact of involuntary resettlement on the lives of Basotho people : the case study of Lesotho Highlands Water Project, Lesotho.
(2011)The aim of this research project is to explore the socio-economic and environmental effects experienced by the relocated population at Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP). Large dams are constructed for irrigation, ...