• Experiences of primary school educators supporting learners who are hiv/aids orphans and vulnerable children at Umkhanyakude district Kwazulu-Natal 

  Sibeko, Sifiso Gift (University of Zululand, 2018)

  Recent studies indicate that there has been a dramatic increase in the number of school going HIV/AIDS orphans in South Africa. The study purpose was to explore the experiences of primary school educators supporting learners ...
• An after-math of HIV/AIDS on orphaned and vulnerable children (OVCs): experiences and well-being of Thalaneni OVCs, Nkandla in KwaZulu-Natal 

  Mhlungu, Angel Thandeka (University of Zululand, 2017)

  Parental loss has a devastating effect on the lives of the orphaned children as it brings about many changes and difficulties in different areas of a child’s life. The children face difficulties educationally, socially, ...
• Assessing the role of social security in alleviating poverty in Mzingazi community 

  Mthiyane, Dumisile Nokuphiwa (University of Zululand, 2017)

  The study assessed the impact and role of the social security grants in alleviating poverty in Mzingazi community
• The disability cash transfer as a means of poverty reduction at Nqutu Local Municipality 

  Khoza, Siphelele Rachel (University of Zululand, 2018)

  Disability and poverty can no longer be denied as being some of the major factors that affect a number of people across South Africa and other developing, or even developed countries. Yet, disability and poverty are still ...
• Causes of gender-based violence against women at Enseleni Community 

  Mkhize, Nontobeko Mildred (University of Zululand, 2017)

  This study is about causes of gender-based violence against women, with special reference to eNseleni community. As a descriptive research, questionnaires were used for data collection. Samples of 50 informants who are ...
• A comparison study of challenges facing effective social work practice and administration in bucolic areas in both South Africa and Nigeria 

  Nwachukwu, Precious Tobechukwu Toby (University of Zululand, 2017)

  An analysis of the social service practitioners’ practice tools in Africa towards the enhancement of professional responsibility to the client system is essential including investigating the ethical dilemmas experienced ...
• The experiences of parents of children with disabilities 

  Mpontshane, Nozipho Bethusile (University of Zululand, 2017)

  Parents of a child with a disability cope with greater demands than those living with a healthy child. The purpose of this qualitative study was to provide insights into the experiences of parents of children with disabilities. ...
• Work related conditions affecting community caregivers providing services to persons living with HIV and AIDS at eMondlo Township 

  Kubeka, Phindile Bonakele (University of Zululand, 2016)

  The study was about work related conditions affecting community caregivers on HIV/AIDS positive people at eMondlo Township, which is approximately 28 kilometres from Vryheid town in KwaZulu-Natal. Vryheid is located in the ...
• Assessing the impacts of government agricultural projects on rural economic development in Ugu District Municipality 

  Sinethemba, Mbali (University of Zululand, 2014)

  Rural economic development is a priority for every government in the world, whether the country is developed, developing or Third World. In South Africa, 45.8% of the population lives in rural areas and are regarded as ...
• School bullying of learners at Mshini High School in Kwazulu-Natal -South Africa 

  Mathaba, Phindile Charity (University of Zululand, 2014)

  The previous researchers suggested that school bullying is high in South Africa, especially in high schools. The researcher is motivated by seeing a large number of schools in South Africa who experience school bullying ...
• An investigation of factors surrounding food insecurity in kwaMthethwa 

  Mfekaye, Zodwa Muntumuntu (University of Zululand, 2013)

  The study “An Investigation of Factors Surrounding Food Insecurity in KwaMthethwa”examines the factors responsible for food insecurity with specific reference to the rural people of KwaMthethwa. The investigation found ...
• Community development as a strategy to alleviate poverty 

  Maphumulo, Liobah Helen Sholiphi (University of Zululand, 2015)

  This study paper examined community development as a strategy to alleviate poverty in Nkandla by examining the community development programmes in place and their effectiveness in alleviating poverty. According to the 1996 ...
• Investigation into the reasons that influence the escalation of juvenile crime in Umhlathuze Municipality 

  Makhanya, Maureen Zandile (University of Zululand, 2014)

  Juvenile Delinquency is not an inherent condition, but it is learned through association, imitation, pressure, needs, wants, influence and desires. There is a growing tendency in South Africa of juvenile involvement in ...
• Implementation of a developmental approach to social welfare service delivery at Nkandla in Kwazulu–Natal 

  Khanyile, Nomusa Hlengiwe Patience (University of Zululand, 2014)

  The study focused on the implementation of a developmental approach to social welfare service delivery at Nkandla. It intended to establish whether or not existing service providers implement a developmental approach to ...
• Partnership as a strategy in implementing sustainable community development in Mandeni Municipality 

  Mdletshe, Bonga Blessing (University of Zululand, 2012)

  Community development in rural areas is under stress due to numerous setbacks such as theft, neglect, and lack of skills from the community to support development initiatives. The municipality remains the only relevant ...
• Public participation in service delivery at Umhlathuze Municipality 

  Cele, Duduzile (University of Zululand, 2015)

  This study aimed at examining the extent to which the public participates in service delivery, looking specifically at the level and nature of participation in service delivery processes, and perceptions communities have ...
• Investigation on how orphaned learners experience psychological support in two high schools in Esikhaleni Township 

  Mshengu, Nosipho Precious (University of Zululand, 2014)

  The essence of the study was on the experiences of orphaned learners at school. These experiences were limited to the psychosocial support being provided by educators and their peers to the orphaned learners during their ...
• Old age pension as a means of poverty alleviation in Lesotho 

  Ranyakane, P (University of Zululand, 2014)

  This study seeks to investigate the impact of the old age pension in Lesotho in alleviating poverty among the elderly people and its impact to promote their well-being. Most of the elderly people depend on the social ...
• Evaluation of employee performance management development systems policy as implemented amongst social service professionals within department of Social Development 

  Mtshali, Rosemary Makhosazane (University of Zululand, 2013)

  The study investigates the implementation process of the Employee performance management development systems policy within the Department of Social Development, attitude of staff and policy makers towards whether or not ...
• An investigation of the causes of gender based violence in Kwa-Nongoma area 

  Shabalala, Mbongeni Mfanasibili (University of Zululand, 2012)

  The study aimed at critically examining the causes of gender-based violence in Kwa- Nongoma. This study defines gender-based violence (GBV) as violence that is directed to a person on the basis of gender or sex. It ...

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