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Dynamics of Total Quality Management to Improve Student Outcomes in Private TVET Colleges in Gauteng, South Africa 全面质量管理在南非豪登省私立职业技术教育学院提高学生成绩的动态

African Journal of Development Studies (formerly AFFRIKA Journal of Politics, Economics and Society) Pub Date : 2023-06-01 DOI: 10.31920/2634-3649/2023/v13n2a8

Matolwandile Mzuvukile Mtotywa, I. Odebiyi

{"title":"Dynamics of Total Quality Management to Improve Student Outcomes in Private TVET Colleges in Gauteng, South Africa","authors":"Matolwandile Mzuvukile Mtotywa, I. Odebiyi","doi":"10.31920/2634-3649/2023/v13n2a8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31920/2634-3649/2023/v13n2a8","url":null,"abstract":"Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges can provide students with the knowledge and skills they need for future jobs. The study aimed to determine the mediation effects of total quality management (TQM) dimensions on employee performance and student learning outcomes. The study employed a cross-sectional descriptive quantitative design, where the research collected 349 responses from a pool of colleges in Gauteng, South Africa. The results show that training has the largest mediation effect size, with 55.1% of employee performance’s effect (total effect) on learning outcomes mediated by training. Knowledge and process management (34.8%) and customer focus (34.6%) also had a high mediation effect; however, no mediation effect was found with employee participation. This study helps the management of TVET colleges identify priority areas when they engage in the journey of TQM. The theoretical implication is that even though all the dimensions of TQM are critical in the organisation, they can be prioritised based on context and the environment where the implementation is taking place.","PeriodicalId":421107,"journal":{"name":"African Journal of Development Studies (formerly AFFRIKA Journal of Politics, Economics and Society)","volume":"64 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":"127648518","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}

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Corruption at the Municipal Level: Insight(s) from Post-Apartheid South Africa 市政层面的腐败:来自后种族隔离南非的洞察

African Journal of Development Studies (formerly AFFRIKA Journal of Politics, Economics and Society) Pub Date : 2023-06-01 DOI: 10.31920/2634-3649/2023/v13n2a2

Daniel N. Mlambo, Jabu H. Mphurpi, Sinnah Makgoba

{"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}

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South African State Capture: A Political Maneuvering or an Economic Contestation? 南非夺权:政治手段还是经济竞争?

African Journal of Development Studies (formerly AFFRIKA Journal of Politics, Economics and Society) Pub Date : 2023-06-01 DOI: 10.31920/2634-3649/2023/v13n2a11

Semosa Abel, T. Legodi Lebogang

{"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}

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An Assessment of Parental Involvement in the Supplementary Feeding Programme in Early Childhood Development in Rural Southern Africa 对南部非洲农村儿童早期发展中父母参与补充喂养方案的评估

African Journal of Development Studies (formerly AFFRIKA Journal of Politics, Economics and Society) Pub Date : 2023-06-01 DOI: 10.31920/2634-3649/2023/v13n2a6

S. Vurayai

{"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}

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Assessing the Effectiveness of Budget Control in Public Hospitals in the Limpopo Province, South Africa 评估南非林波波省公立医院预算控制的有效性

African Journal of Development Studies (formerly AFFRIKA Journal of Politics, Economics and Society) Pub Date : 2023-06-01 DOI: 10.31920/2634-3649/2023/v13n2a5

Nkhumeleni Mathobo, Mashupye Herbert Maserumule, Kabelo Boikhutso Moeti

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The Role of Community Participation in the Development of an Integrated Development Plan in the Greater Taung Local Municipality 社区参与在制定大东地方自治市综合发展计划中的作用

African Journal of Development Studies (formerly AFFRIKA Journal of Politics, Economics and Society) Pub Date : 2023-06-01 DOI: 10.31920/2634-3649/2023/v13n2a10

M. Palesa, Juta Lusanda, Zweni Abongile, Tshidzumba Aaron

{"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}

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The Impact of Basotho Migrant Labourers’ Retrenchment from South African Mines on Rural Development in Lesotho: The Post-Mine Livelihood Strategies of Former Basotho Miners at Koro-Koro in the Maseru District 巴索托移徙工人从南非矿山撤出对莱索托农村发展的影响:马塞卢地区Koro-Koro前巴索托矿工的矿后生计战略

African Journal of Development Studies (formerly AFFRIKA Journal of Politics, Economics and Society) Pub Date : 2023-06-01 DOI: 10.31920/2634-3649/2023/v13n2a12

Tšepiso A. Rantšo, Maseeiso Ralitjeleng-Mahlelebe

{"title":"The Impact of Basotho Migrant Labourers’ Retrenchment from South African Mines on Rural Development in Lesotho: The Post-Mine Livelihood Strategies of Former Basotho Miners at Koro-Koro in the Maseru District","authors":"Tšepiso A. Rantšo, Maseeiso Ralitjeleng-Mahlelebe","doi":"10.31920/2634-3649/2023/v13n2a12","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31920/2634-3649/2023/v13n2a12","url":null,"abstract":"The migration of Basotho men in search of employment opportunities in South African diamond and gold mines dates back to the 1800s. The South African mining industry has been the source of employment and livelihood for many Basotho families by remitting incomes for centuries. However, there was a downturn in events starting in the late 1980s and early 1990s, when many South African mines started to downsize their foreign labour force. This contributed to the loss of remittances that were invested in farming and the maintenance of many rural households in Lesotho. This study was conducted to investigate the post-mine livelihood strategies of former Basotho migrant labourers at Koro-Koro in the Maseru district. The research followed a descriptive research design where primary data was collected from a sample of 50 former Basotho mine workers using snowballing and simple random sampling techniques. Qualitative and quantitative data were collected using face-to-face interviews and observation. The collected data was analysed qualitatively and quantitatively using descriptive statistics, mainly percentages. It is argued in this paper that retrenchment and the loss of jobs by many Basotho men in South African mines were major blows to the livelihoods of many rural households. In addition, Basotho men who worked in South African mines are now confronted with unemployment as well as futile exertions while engaging in alternative income generating activities, both farm and non-farm.","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":"117132812","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}

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Challenges of Land Regularization in Unplanned Peri-urban Settlements in Tanzania 坦桑尼亚未规划的城市周边住区土地规范化的挑战

African Journal of Development Studies (formerly AFFRIKA Journal of Politics, Economics and Society) Pub Date : 2023-06-01 DOI: 10.31920/2634-3649/2023/v13n2a4

Jane J. Mbilinyi, Abiud L. Kaswamila, Emiliana A. Assenga

{"title":"Challenges of Land Regularization in Unplanned Peri-urban Settlements in Tanzania","authors":"Jane J. Mbilinyi, Abiud L. Kaswamila, Emiliana A. Assenga","doi":"10.31920/2634-3649/2023/v13n2a4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31920/2634-3649/2023/v13n2a4","url":null,"abstract":"Land regularization has been implemented in Tanzania to promote formal land rights through the issuance of certificates of right of occupancy to land owners in unplanned settlements in peri-urban areas. However, information on challenges in the implementation of land regularization and the extent of issuance of the certificates of right of occupancy (CRO) to land owners in these settlements remains a grey area. A study to explore the challenges of land regularization and the extent of the issuance of certificates of right of occupancy was carried out in two peri-urban areas, Kimara and Buhongwa wards, in the cities of Dar es Salaam and Mwanza, respectively. A total of 441 households were involved in the study. Data were collected through a household questionnaire, focus group discussions, and key informant interviews. Qualitative and quantitative methods were used in data analysis. Findings indicate that the major challenges of land regularization were bureaucracy in the issuance of rights of occupancy, high costs in the issuance of formal land rights, and conflicts on the demarcation of land parcels for public use. A significant relationship (P<0.05) between felt challenge and socio-economic and demographic variables (education, age, and ward location) was also observed. The findings further indicate that the issuance of CROs was low and varied depending on location. Kimara Ward in Dar es Salaam City was relatively more disadvantaged than Buhongwa Ward. To mitigate these challenges, researchers recommend devolution of power to the local institutions at the ward and sub-ward level. This can reduce bureaucracy and can capture and contextualize people’s aspirations during early planning processes.","PeriodicalId":421107,"journal":{"name":"African Journal of Development Studies (formerly AFFRIKA Journal of Politics, Economics and Society)","volume":"169 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":"122323128","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}

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Exploring Ways of HIV Transmission in Correctional Facilities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo 探讨艾滋病病毒在刚果民主共和国监狱中的传播途径

African Journal of Development Studies (formerly AFFRIKA Journal of Politics, Economics and Society) Pub Date : 2023-06-01 DOI: 10.31920/2634-3649/2023/v13n2a3

T. Tumba, D. Ukwandu

{"title":"Exploring Ways of HIV Transmission in Correctional Facilities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo","authors":"T. Tumba, D. Ukwandu","doi":"10.31920/2634-3649/2023/v13n2a3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31920/2634-3649/2023/v13n2a3","url":null,"abstract":"The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is one of the few African countries where human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) transmission is still a silent issue. In the context of the DRC, the purpose of this paper was to investigate how HIV is transmitted among inmates within Congolese correctional facilities. It focuses on the ways certain Congolese correctional services‘ cultures facilitate the spread of HIV. The paper argues that incarceration settings allow for the importation of pre-incarceration lifestyles and risky behaviours into prisons; hence increasing the risk of HIV/AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) transmission among convicts. Methodologically, the paper followed a qualitative approach based mainly on secondary data. A content analysis was used to analyse the data. The findings of the study indicated that prisoners‘ pre-incarceration lifestyle supplemented by prison culture and settings engendered HIV high-risk behaviour among inmates in Congo‘s prisons. In addition, the paper appealed for the government to pay attention to prison cultures generated by the interaction between prison environments and a quest for a sense of psychological wellbeing inside correctional facilities.","PeriodicalId":421107,"journal":{"name":"African Journal of Development Studies (formerly AFFRIKA Journal of Politics, Economics and Society)","volume":"25 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":"122157576","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}

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Potential for Rural Tourism Development around Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park, South Africa: A Local Community Perspective 南非Hluhluwe iMfolozi公园周边乡村旅游发展潜力:当地社区视角

African Journal of Development Studies (formerly AFFRIKA Journal of Politics, Economics and Society) Pub Date : 2023-03-01 DOI: 10.31920/2634-3649/2023/v13n1a5

Ikechukwu O. Ezeuduji, Nelisile Z. Mgabhi

{"title":"Potential for Rural Tourism Development around Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park, South Africa: A Local Community Perspective","authors":"Ikechukwu O. Ezeuduji, Nelisile Z. Mgabhi","doi":"10.31920/2634-3649/2023/v13n1a5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31920/2634-3649/2023/v13n1a5","url":null,"abstract":"Rural development remains critical in developing countries, particularly in those with large rural communities with little economic activity, such as South Africa. Rural tourism is becoming increasingly popular as an alternative to urban tourism. This study aimed at assessing the potential of rural tourism in the communities around Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park (HiP), which is situated in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa. It adopted a qualitative research method that hinges on the explorative and interpretive paradigms and applied a purposive sampling method for data collection. Focus group discussions were conducted with the study participants. Content analysis was used to analyse the collected data. HiP and the surrounding communities have significant potential for rural tourism development due to the natural beauty, rich wildlife species, and major cultural and historical features that exist in this area and can attract many tourists. However, the local communities’ human capital development remains a challenge to be surmounted. The study recommends a gradual process of knowledge and skills development in the local communities to support the business side of rural tourism development and offerings.","PeriodicalId":421107,"journal":{"name":"African Journal of Development Studies (formerly AFFRIKA Journal of Politics, Economics and Society)","volume":"25 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123091358","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}

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