Browsing TD: 2008 Volume 4 No 2 by Issue Date
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Enhancing social skills through cooperative learning
(2008)The National Curriculum Statement of South Africa envisages qualified and competent teachers to deal with the diversity of learners and their needs in the classroom. One of the needs refers to all learners (Gr R-12) who ... -
The cost of banking services and the technical efficiency of a South African bank
(2008)Does the performance of one of the four largest banks in South Africa justify the customers’ complaints about the higher bank fees? Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) was used to estimate the technical efficiency and returns ... -
Comparative analysis of energy impacts of traditional and partly electronic environmental auditing: Learning from the Japanese automotive industry case
(2008)This paper does a comparative analysis and assessment of energy impacts of traditional and partly electronic ISO 14001 environmental management system auditing that using videoconferencing systems. The focus is on the ... -
In search of a merged identity: the case of multi-campus North-West University, South Africa
(2008)South Africa’s post–apartheid governments have taken far–reaching policy measures to transform the system of higher education, do away with its strongly segregated character, and develop an efficient and internationally ... -
From disaster relief to disaster risk reduction: a consideration of the evolving international relief mechanism
(2008)Disaster risk reduction is an ever-growing concept and finds its application within various disciplines. This article investigates the development of disaster risk reduction and some of the most important aspects which ... -
Water and the public trust doctrine – a South African perspective
(2008)The legal principles concerning rights to water have been changed considerably by the provisions of the National Water Act 36 of 1998. The National Water Act aims to redistribute water rights to previously disadvantaged ... -
The status of governmental relations with reference to decentralisation of public safety and security
(2008)Two of the challenges facing South Africa are crime and victimisation. This article explores the effectiveness of governmental bodies in the whole-of-government approach to ensure accountability and oversight over safety ...