• The sustainability of agricultural projects in enhancing rural economic development in Msinga local municipality 

  Mbatha, Mfaniseni Wiseman (University of Zululand, 2019)

  The South African government’s target was to ensure a significant growth in rural economies through appropriate prioritisation of the agricultural sector. This study analyses the sustainability of agricultural projects in ...
• The Role of National Land Transport Strategic Framework in enhancing human development, with specific reference to income generation at uMlalazi Local Municipality 

  Thulare, Mpendulo, Harold (University of Zululand, 2018-09)

  Literature of the study showed that the transport studies in general that have examined the causality between transport and economic development. The literature revealed that there is a lack of studies that have specifically ...
• A comparative assessment of the socio-economic dimension of Niger delta militancy and Boko Haram insurgency: towards the security-development nexus in Nigeria 

  Ojochenemi, David. James (University of Zululand, 2019)

  This study critically explores, in comparative terms, the socio-economic dimension (drivers and effects) of Niger Delta Militancy and Boko Haram insurgency, within the ongoing debate on the nexus between security and ...
• Exploring community development partnership amongst Umhlathuze Local Municipality, selected multinational corporations and the host communities 

  Mnguni, Hlanganani (University of Zululand, 2017)

  The aim of this study was to examine partnerships between the local municipality, host communities and the selected multinational companies in community development activities. Numerous studies have been conducted in pursuit ...
• The role of Non-Governmental Organisations toward addressing poverty in the Nkomazi Local Municipality in Mpumalanga 

  Mubecua, Mandla Abednico (University of Zululand, 2018)

  The aim of this study is to assess the role of NGOs in addressing poverty, and it was conducted in the Mpumalanga province, under Nkomazi Local Municipality. This study situates the development of NGOs within the theoretical ...
• Indo-Pakistani conflict and development of South Asia: is an independent Kashmir State a possible consideration? 

  Adekoye, Raquel Abimbola (University of Zululand, 2018)

  The thesis explores the conflict between India and Pakistan over Kashmir as a dispute symbol. It highlights the socio-economic implications of the conflict on the conflicting states of India and Pakistan. The conflicting ...
• Social grants, food security and coping strategies: a case study of selected households in Umhlathuze District, KwaZulu-Natal. 

  Mtyingizane, Samela (University of Zululand, 2018)

  The main aim of this study was to establish an association between social grants and access to sufficient food within beneficiary households and how these households cope with food insecurity. A data set of 100 respondents ...
• Analysis of institutional gaps that contribute to the situation of food insecurity in uThungulu, Northern KwaZulu-Natal 

  Masuku, Mandla Mfundo (University of Zululand, 2018)

  This study analyses the effects of institutional gaps on food security in rural households in the uThungulu District of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The study found that inadequate access to and low production of food was ...
• Heritage Tourism as a strategy for the local economic development in the vicinity of the KwaBulawayo and the Ondini Cultural Centres 

  Gumede, Thembinkosi Keith (University of Zululand, 2016)

  The aim of the study was to find out how heritage tourism can be used as a strategy for local economic development. The study was conducted at KwaBulawayo (Eshowe) and at Ondini (Ulundi) Cultural Centres and their surroundings. ...
• Water access and provisioning in UMzumbe Local Municipality under the Ugu District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal 

  Duma, Clifford Mhlanyukwa (University of Zululand, 2015)

  According to the Constitution, Act No.108 of 1996 of the Republic of South Africa, every person has the right to clean water. The Department of Water Affairs and Forestry’s Community Water Supply Programme was established ...
• An assessment of South Africa’s membership in the BRICS formation in relation to IBSA and SADC 

  Shoba, Muzi Sipho (University of Zululand, 2017)

  The role and importance of the so-called BRICS and the integration of South Africa into the grouping has been debated in the parlance of international relations. Many accounts have been made on this topic focusing mainly ...
• Local economic development strategy implementation within Bushbuckridge Local Municipality 

  Nkuna, Lazarus Lucky (University of Zululand, 2017)

  Local government structures have a particularly important role to play in harnessing national and regional resources to promote their areas and in facilitating strategic local partnerships to enhance and sustain economic ...
• The role of small-scale agriculture in poverty reduction in Cezwana area Jozini Local Municipality (KZ 272), South Africa 

  Simelane, Nhlanhla Douglas (University of Zululand, 2017)

  Primary agriculture is an essential activity that ensures a supply of raw food material. This research study examined small-scale agricultural projects and their role in poverty reduction with particular reference to Cezwana ...
• Participation of wards in Operation Sukuma Sakhe activities within the city of Umhlathuze 

  Ndlovu, Nontobeko Nontando (University of Zululand, 2017)

  The study set out to obtain information on the nature and level of participation of community members in the implementation of Operation Sukuma Sakhe (OSS). A case study research design was adopted. A sample of 125 respondents ...
• A historical analysis of South Africa’s post-1994 multilateral drive in selected international multilateral organisations 

  Zubane, Patrick Sphephelo (University of Zululand, 2017)

  In 1994, South Africa became a more inclusive democratic state when Nelson Mandela became the first black president. This era marked a new course for a new democratic South Africa. The post-apartheid political dispensation ...
• Assessing the operations of agricultural cooperatives at Nkomazi Municipality, Mpumalanga Province 

  Ngwamba, Mthabiseng Pertunia (University of Zululand, 2017)

  The study hopes to bring about the enlightenment to the operations of agricultural cooperatives at Nkomazi municipality namely ward 7, 25, 29 and 30. The study therefore assess the operations of agricultural cooperatives ...
• The effects of the no fees schools policy (NFSP) on primary schools enrolment: the case of the Metro South Education District, Western Cape 

  Mncwabe, Moses Bonginkosi (University of Zululand, 2015)

  In 2006, the National Department of Basis Education (Dept of Education then) put on gazette the “No fees Schools Policy (NFSP) as a demonstration and of its commitment to improving South Africa’s primary education system ...
• Towards an alternative development approach to low cost housing delivery in KwaZulu-Natal province 

  Sabela, Primrose Thandekile (University of Zululand, 2014)

  The question of basic housing for the poor majority of the world’s population remains a festering global development challenge given the plethora of housing delivery models which abound. In South Africa, the capital subsidy ...
• The effects of infrastructural and institutional services on food security in Ntambanana rural area 

  Masuku, Mandla Mfundo (University of Zululand, 2013)

  The aim of this study was to explore how food security at household level is affected by lack of infrastructural and institutional services. This study particularly looks at how these constraints affect access to food and ...
• The role of Makhadzi in traditional leadership among the Venda 

  Matshidze, Pfarelo Eva (University of Zululand, 2013)

  This contribution considers the role of a father’s senior sister (makhadzi) in traditional leadership among the Venda speaking people in the present South Africa. It also considers their place in the new democratic South ...

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