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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, ...
Military interventions in African conflicts : the Southern African Development Community coalition of the Willing's military intervention in the Democratic Republic of Congo, 1998-2002.
(2012)
This study focuses on the premise that national interests of governments are the primary
motivating factors that inform decisions on military interventions. Military strategy remains a
principal tool in the attainment, ...
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 ...
Histories of violence, states of denial-militias, martial arts and masculinities in Timor-Leste.
(2010)
This thesis examines the complex interplay between violence and concepts of masculinity
using the case study examples of former members of pro-Indonesian militia groups and
current members of gangs, martial arts and ...
Democratisation and local government transformation in South Africa : a case study of Maluti district, 1995-2005.
(2010)
Since the dawn of political independence on the African continent, most governments have failed to properly develop systems of local government. In many cases efforts have resulted in mere tokenism, and in most cases failed ...
An analysis of the application of the South African Employment Equity Act (1998) in local government structures : a case study of female managers in the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Department of Economic Development.
(2011)
Since its emergence as the ruling party in 1994, when South Africa became a democratic country, the African National Congress has legislated and implemented a number of policies that are aimed at redressing the historical ...
Ethnic militias and conflict in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria : the international dimensions (1999-2009)
(2010)
Since the commencement of the 4th Republic in Nigeria in May 1999, one relatively permanent characterisation of the country’s political landscape has been belligerent ethno-nationalism or ethnic militancy. The activities ...
The development of the informal economy as a livelihood strategy amongst resident students at Howard College campus.
(2010)
The marginalization of black people from the formal economy has led them to the informal
economy. This is due to the country’s macroeconomic policies which have made the
country’s economy develop unevenly. The uneven ...
The role of trauma support work in peace-building.
(2013)
Current studies in peace-building suggest that effective peace-building approaches comprise of intervention strategies that value the interconnectedness of trauma and peace-building processes. However current research ...
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 ...