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A search for an integrated peace framework for Angola : the case of Kuito-Bié and Viana.
(2016)The 2002 ceasefire agreement in Angola represented an unprecedented achievement as far as building peace is concerned. With the belligerents able to talk, the country had a great opportunity to embark on a full reconciliation ... -
Should groups in liberal democracies have special rights to limit speech that is offensive to their culture or religion?
(2008)My topic is an analysis of the various theories of multiculturalism and how they would respond to controversial issues concerning freedom of speech with regard to religious sensitivities. While Western nations have often ... -
Slavery in the 21st century : an analysis of human trafficking in Southern Africa.
(2014)Trafficking in human beings if a global phenomenon that has gained increasing international attention in recent years. The trafficking of persons takes place in almost all social, political, cultural, economic and legal ... -
Social network analysis of South Africa's student social movement (2015-2016): a case study of the University of KwaZulu-Natal.
(2018)Rising tuition fees, government reduction of educational funding to match the increment in university enrolment, and perceived social exclusions in university spaces all contributed to the student social movement between ... -
South Africa's post-apartheid foreign policy towards Southern Africa, 1994-2014 : partner or hegemon?
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South African foreign policy in a post-apartheid, post-cold war era : a case of human rights versus national economic interests.
(2000)The clash between South Africa's dual need of a new political identity and economic viability reflects not only the difficulty in conducting a traditional foreign policy with a strong ideological overlay but also has ... -
South Africa’s internal displacement: the dynamics of forced removals in South Africa.
(2016)Internal displacement in South Africa poses a major concern and it created many anomalies because it happens and continue happening through force removals. Though the harshest phase was experienced during the apartheid ... -
The state and ethno-religious violence in plateau state: developing a peace-building framework as a conflict prevention strategy.
(2015)Contemporary states continue to battle with inter-group tensions, resulting in violent conflict. Ethno-religious violence in Plateau state in north central Nigeria is a case in point. While violent conflicts of an ethnic ... -
State fragility and the reign of terror in Nigeria : a case of Boko Haram terrorism.
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State territorial sovereignty in the political thought of the late Middle Ages (13th-14th centuries)
(2008)All praise is to God who has made everything possible. This thesis has been a truly exciting and intellectually rewarding project. However, it would not have been possible without the help of a number of important people: ... -
The substantive representation of women in parliament with specific reference to the provincial legislature of Gauteng, 2001-2004.
(2006)In this study, I examine the substantive representation of women in the Provincial Legislature of Gauteng. The general perception is that if there is a substantial numerical representation of women in parliaments, then ... -
'Tapping into the chaos' : crisis, state and accumulation in Zimbabwe.
(2007)The conjunctural dynamics of the Zimbabwe crisis after 2000 have produced a distinctive pattern of accumulation .Four features are noticeable in this pattern - firstly ; disorder and/or violence has become common , both ... -
The Impact of 1994 Rwandan Genocide in the Great Lakes Region of Africa.
(2009)This Thesis is an analytical investigation of the i mpact of the 1994 Rwandan genocide in the Great Lakes Region of Africa. It focuses on the vio lent conflicts and instability that marked the Democratic Republic of Congo ... -
The impact of foreign aid in sub-saharan Africa : problems and prospects.
(2003)At face value, foreign aid is generally extended either to contain crises situations or promote development. In Africa, it appears that foreign aid has failed on both counts. One crucial question being asked by experts is, ... -
The Skills Development Act : an exploratory study of its perceived implications for companies in the service industry in Durban.
(2002)This project is a survey research work, which investigates the perceptions and implications of the Skills Development Act on the service industry in Durban. The study contained a qualitative and quantitative section, through ... -
The theory and application of consociational democracy in South Africa : a case study of KwaZulu-Natal.
(2015)Liberal democracy has failed to address issues of development, especially in plural societies such as South Africa, where different segments of society and government representation coexist. Its focus on individualism ... -
Towards an outcomes-based policy evaluation framework in South Africa.
(2011)This is a qualitative research study undertaken to explore the extent to which Evidence based and Results based management approaches are being applied in SA in the area of public policy, with the aim of improving policy ... -
The transformation of South African foreign intelligence in a global context : resources, functions and case study.
(2001)The primary focus of this dissertation is the transformation of South Africa's foreign intelligence service. This transformation is seen in the light of the individual histories of the pre-1994 intelligence services (state, ... -
Transforming local economies through land reform : political dilemmas and rural development realities in South Africa.
(2016)The land/agrarian question has always been at the center of South Africa’s struggle for liberation. Land itself has always been a source from which Africans and particularly the rural inhabitants have derived their livelihood. ... -
Transnational organized crimes in Africa : a case study of drug trafficking and money laundering in Ghana and South Africa.
(2013)Every phenomenon evolves with times. Illicit activities like Transnational Organized Crimes (TOC) are not an exception in this regard. Africa, especially West and Southern Africa, have been challenged by a number of TOCs. ...