African Journal of Development Studies (formerly AFFRIKA Journal of Politics, Economics and Society)最新文献

{"title":"Towards an African Spatial Humanity: Humanising Space and Place in the Digital Age","authors":"Monica N. Otu, Maheshvari Naidu, Y. Luckan, Belinda Johnson, E. Shoko","doi":"10.31920/2634-3649/2023/v13n4a10","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31920/2634-3649/2023/v13n4a10","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":421107,"journal":{"name":"African Journal of Development Studies (formerly AFFRIKA Journal of Politics, Economics and Society)","volume":"118 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140477328","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Frustration, Aggression, and the COVID-19 Pandemic Impact in South Africa; Insights on the South African July 2021 Protest","authors":"Hosea Olayiwola Patrick, Methembe Ziphozonke. Mdlalose, Ndwakhulu. Stephen Tshishonga, Rhoda Titilopemi Inioluwa Patrick, Ernest Nene Khalema","doi":"10.31920/2634-3649/2023/v13n4a5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31920/2634-3649/2023/v13n4a5","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":421107,"journal":{"name":"African Journal of Development Studies (formerly AFFRIKA Journal of Politics, Economics and Society)","volume":"43 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140477725","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Complexities in Policy Implementation during the COVID-19 Pandemic in South Africa","authors":"N. Mkhize, X. Thusi","doi":"10.31920/2634-3649/2023/v13n2a9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31920/2634-3649/2023/v13n2a9","url":null,"abstract":"Worldwide, countries were forced to redirect their resources, national efforts, and attention to alleviating the widespread of the coronavirus. Efforts such as national lockdowns, restrictions on certain goods and services, and the prohibition of public or social gatherings have been among the common measures that most governments have implemented in attempts to deal with this novel disease. Actions by the South African government have been no exception to these measures, and to some extent, the implementation of government actions to curb the spread of the coronavirus has been either politically, religiously, or even economically criticised. This is because the COVID-19 pandemic presents policy implementation with several challenges. This is largely because this was associated with a change in the way that government plans, acts, and responds to societal needs. It is for this reason that this study seeks to explore challenges in the implementation of responses aimed at curbing the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa. The study adopts a qualitative secondary research approach. The research looks at policies in South Africa for dealing with the COVID-19 epidemic. Data is gathered from literature studies in scholarly publications, the internet and print media, government records, and survey findings from a variety of institutions. A descriptive qualitative analysis technique is adopted for the purposes of analysis. The current article adopts an integrated analytical framework to present and discuss the findings on policy implementation complexities during the COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa. The analytical framework is an integration of the 7-C protocols for policy implementation with the WHO’s guidelines for the government to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. The findings of this study revealed that the government’s communication lacked an authoritative voice on the ground; despite the “family meetings” that President Ramaphosa used to address and update the general public on developments about COVID-19. In addition, the study found that the number of measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 was limited, and to some extent, there has been no clear tool to evaluate their impact.","PeriodicalId":421107,"journal":{"name":"African Journal of Development Studies (formerly AFFRIKA Journal of Politics, Economics and Society)","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133606036","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Perceptions of Caregivers and other Stakeholders on the Usefulness of the Child Support Grant: The Case Study of Emalahleni, Nkangala District","authors":"Tricxy Maureen Ubisi, Ricky Munyaradzi Mukonza, Kabelo Boikhutso Moeti","doi":"10.31920/2634-3649/2022/v13n2a13","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31920/2634-3649/2022/v13n2a13","url":null,"abstract":"The South African government faces the triple challenge of poverty, unemployment and inequalities. This article focuses on the challenge of poverty. One of the ways in which the government of South Africa seeks to address the challenge of poverty is through the Child Support Grant (CSG) programme that was first implemented in 1998. The Child Support Grant is intended to ensure that the basic needs of the children of a vulnerable group of society are met. The context is Emalahleni Local Municipality, and the main objective is to investigate the perceptions of caregivers on the utilisation of the Child Support Grant. The study adopted qualitative research which focuses on the issues to be understood by applying qualitative measures. In this regard, qualitative data collection and analysis methods and primary and secondary data were used. The primary data was collected through a survey that focused on the residents of Emalahleni Local Municipality. Key findings of the study are that the Child Support Grant improves households’ ability to meet basic needs such as food and clothing. In addition, the grants assists families make investments in education, which increases the chances of breaking the cycle of poverty. However, there was some evidence from community members (who are not caregivers) suggesting that there are cases of abuse of Child Support Grant money by some recipients in the community. As a result of this, the researchers suggest that SASSA must employ social workers directly to monitor whether caregivers use the grants for the intended purpose, which is to take care of the needs of beneficiaries. This, however, does not in any way suggest that the Child Support grant is not making a positive impact on recipient households. The article makes a contribution to the body of knowledge by providing empirically backed conclusions on this important social security intervention by the South African government.","PeriodicalId":421107,"journal":{"name":"African Journal of Development Studies (formerly AFFRIKA Journal of Politics, Economics and Society)","volume":"27 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125935864","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Integrated Development Planning Process's Impact as a Tool for Increasing Community Participation in South Africa","authors":"J. Mamokhere, Daniel Francois Meyer","doi":"10.31920/2634-3649/2023/v13n2a1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31920/2634-3649/2023/v13n2a1","url":null,"abstract":"The South African Municipal Systems Act of 2003 and the 1996 Constitution encourage community-based organisations (CBOs) and communities to actively participate in the municipal planning process. It is significant for CBOs and communities to be engaged in drafting the Integrated Development Plan (hereafter IDP) to guarantee that the municipality considers their expectations and needs in the final IDP document. Thus, this article intends to determine the impact of the IDP process on increasing community participation using the Tzaneen municipal areas under the jurisdiction of GTM as a case study. It is argued that the design and implementation of the IDP process are confronted with many contemporary challenges. To comprehend the challenges, the study has adopted a mixed-method research approach. Using probability and non-probability selection approaches, 410 participants were selected from the Tzaneen municipal areas in South Africa. The data was collected and analysed until saturation was reached. The researchers used an online structured questionnaire and face-to-face semi-structured interviews to collect empirical data and review the existing literature. The study found a continuous lack of community participation in municipal affairs. The service delivery backlog is still challenging despite constitutional mandates and democratic principles. The participants indicated that they are unable to hold municipal officials accountable. Lastly, there needs to be more political will to partake in the IDP process. Based on the above, this study recommends that municipal policies should be influenced by community involvement. The study also recommends that the Greater Tzaneen Municipality's officials and politicians should at all times uphold democratic principles by ensuring active public participation, transparency, and accountable governance.","PeriodicalId":421107,"journal":{"name":"African Journal of Development Studies (formerly AFFRIKA Journal of Politics, Economics and Society)","volume":"43 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126709742","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Corruption at the Municipal Level: Insight(s) from Post-Apartheid South Africa","authors":"Daniel N. Mlambo, Jabu H. Mphurpi, Sinnah Makgoba","doi":"10.31920/2634-3649/2023/v13n2a2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31920/2634-3649/2023/v13n2a2","url":null,"abstract":"One of the many impediments to a country's political, social, and economic growth prospects is corruption, and this is particularly true from an African perspective post-colonial era. In recent years, corruption has manifested itself in many ways, forms, and sizes in the South African public sector, particularly post-1994, when the first democratically elected government emerged. Corruption diverts funds and resources meant to benefit the local populace, which makes some people rich and those needing essential delivery of services in turmoil. From a South African perspective, and just like most parts of Africa, corruption has manifested itself to be a stumbling block to South Africa's continuous socio-economic growth prospects, particularly for the majority of blacks who continue to remain marginalised in terms of service delivery mandates from local government. By narrowing this to the government's structures closer to the people, municipalities are mandated to provide essential services to the local people. However, post the apartheid era, many municipalities in South Africa have found themselves in turmoil due to many internal irregularities driven by corruption. Using a qualitative research methodology supplemented by secondary data resources, this article examines the dire effects of corruption at the municipal level and what consequences this has for people at the grassroots level in South Africa. Drawing from the engaged literature, the article finds that corruption is a global phenomenon, particularly in African states. More needs to be done by corruption watchdogs to curb this phenomenon, particularly in South Africa and at the local government level. Notably, individuals occupying top positions in local government must be appointed on merit; there is a need to support anti-corruption watchdogs; independent institutions must be allowed to function without fear; and whistleblowers must be protected.","PeriodicalId":421107,"journal":{"name":"African Journal of Development Studies (formerly AFFRIKA Journal of Politics, Economics and Society)","volume":"65 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132460107","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"South African State Capture: A Political Maneuvering or an Economic Contestation?","authors":"Semosa Abel, T. Legodi Lebogang","doi":"10.31920/2634-3649/2023/v13n2a11","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31920/2634-3649/2023/v13n2a11","url":null,"abstract":"This article does not defend any corruption or nepotism acts by the actors in the process of state capture but argues that the state capture report and exposure of corruption related to the Gupta family and former President Jacob Zuma were less motivated by arresting corruption. Instead, it was more about monopolisation and competition in State-Owned Entities (SOEs). President Zuma’s tenure was marked by the advent of Radical Economic Transformation (RET) policies. The RET policies meant replacing white-owned businesses in the SOEs with historically disadvantaged black entrepreneurs. Hence, the authors argue that the narrative around state capture was exaggerated by mainstream media, and this article explores various events that led to the exaggeration between the Guptas and white monopoly capital in SOEs. The article employs a Marxist perspective of the state to unpack the relationship between government officials and businesses that sought to exaggerate the state capture narrative in South Africa. Three SOEs, namely South African Airways (SAA), Eskom, and the mining industry, are utilised as test cases to showcase the exaggeration by those in competition to monopolise the economy.","PeriodicalId":421107,"journal":{"name":"African Journal of Development Studies (formerly AFFRIKA Journal of Politics, Economics and Society)","volume":"22 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124434743","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"An Assessment of Parental Involvement in the Supplementary Feeding Programme in Early Childhood Development in Rural Southern Africa","authors":"S. Vurayai","doi":"10.31920/2634-3649/2023/v13n2a6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31920/2634-3649/2023/v13n2a6","url":null,"abstract":"This conceptual discourse interrogates the contributions and challenges faced by parents in supporting the supplementary feeding programme at the Early Childhood Development (ECD) level in rural Southern Africa. This conceptual paper is a literature review study that relies on secondary data to draw the findings. The research hinges on Maslow’s hierarchy of needs and Epstein’s theory of overlapping spheres of influence. The study notes that parents play an important role in supporting the programme through activities such as the construction of cooking sheds, providing relish, fetching firewood, cleaning, and serving meals. Factors such as lack of knowledge, financial constraints, lack of cooperation, poor communication, and time constraints hinder their ability to make a sustained and effective contribution to the programme. The study recommends that parents be educated about the benefits of the supplementary feeding programme, empowered with various projects to improve their economic status, and encouraged to contribute to the programme. Another recommendation is that the school should build strong relationships with the corporate world, government, and non-governmental organisations so that they can work with parents to participate fully in the programme.","PeriodicalId":421107,"journal":{"name":"African Journal of Development Studies (formerly AFFRIKA Journal of Politics, Economics and Society)","volume":"12 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126429411","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Assessing the Effectiveness of Budget Control in Public Hospitals in the Limpopo Province, South Africa","authors":"Nkhumeleni Mathobo, Mashupye Herbert Maserumule, Kabelo Boikhutso Moeti","doi":"10.31920/2634-3649/2023/v13n2a5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31920/2634-3649/2023/v13n2a5","url":null,"abstract":"Effective budget controls are crucial for the provision of affordable healthcare at public hospitals. There has been a problem of overspending or underspending budgets in public hospitals. This has negatively impacted the delivery of health services. The study aimed to improve the effectiveness of budget control in public hospitals. The objective of this study was to assess the effectiveness of budget control in public hospitals in Limpopo Province, South Africa. The study used quantitative research method. A sample size of 120 participants was drawn from a population of 240 participants. Survey questionnaire was used to collect data from participants in the public hospitals. The results of the study showed that budget control is a management challenge in public hospitals in Limpopo Province. The study recommends that all hospital executives and responsibility managers within the hospital be developed through a work-based learning programme on the effectiveness of budget control in public hospitals.","PeriodicalId":421107,"journal":{"name":"African Journal of Development Studies (formerly AFFRIKA Journal of Politics, Economics and Society)","volume":"48 9 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129704491","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Role of Community Participation in the Development of an Integrated Development Plan in the Greater Taung Local Municipality","authors":"M. Palesa, Juta Lusanda, Zweni Abongile, Tshidzumba Aaron","doi":"10.31920/2634-3649/2023/v13n2a10","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31920/2634-3649/2023/v13n2a10","url":null,"abstract":"This empirical study was conducted to assess community participation in the development of the IDP as a management planning tool for effectively improving service delivery in the Greater Taung Local Municipality. A qualitative research method and case study design were used in this study with the objective of obtaining the views and understanding of community members (ward committees) and municipal officials regarding their participation in the Integrated Development Planning of the Greater Taung Local Municipality. Non-probability sampling, such as purposive sampling, structured interviews, and focus group interviews, were utilised to get perceptions from community members (ward committees) as well as the municipal officials of the Greater Taung Local Municipality regarding community participation. A key finding is that people at the grassroots level have little understanding of how government structures work, making it difficult for them to participate in meaningful and effective ways. Due to a lack of consultation on important municipal activities such as the IDP draft that affect the daily lives of community members, this has resulted in too many service delivery protests in the Greater Taung Local Municipality. We recommend that a management planning tool such as the Integrated Development Plan (IDP) be adopted to improve service delivery in municipalities and conclude that the IDP must be a requirement for successful municipal governance and service delivery as expected.","PeriodicalId":421107,"journal":{"name":"African Journal of Development Studies (formerly AFFRIKA Journal of Politics, Economics and Society)","volume":"15 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125334760","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}