Research Report
Skool vir Publieke Leierskap : 2022
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Journal Articles (subsidised)
AZIMIAN M, JAVADI S, MOHSENI S, BRENT AC. Resilience-Oriented Planning of Multi-Carrier Microgrids under Cyber-Attacks. Sustainable Cities and Society 2022; 79:103709, 23 pages.
BATINGE B, MUSANGO JK, CESCHIN F, AMBOLE LA, SMIT S, PETRULAITYTE A. Modelling gendered innovation for the security of energy services in poor urban environments. Systems Research and Behavioral Science 2022; 39(2):287-304.
BLIGNAUT JN, MEISSNER HH, SMITH HJ, DU TOIT L. An integrative bio-physical approach to determine the greenhouse gas emissions and carbon sinks of a cow and her offspring in a beef cattle operation: A system dynamics approach. AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS 2022; 195:(103286), 21 pages.
BRAND DJ, SINGH JS, NIENABER MCKAY AGNM, CENGIZ N, MOODLEY K. Data sharing governance in sub-Saharan Africa during public health emergencies: Gaps and guidance. South African Journal of Science 2022; 118(11/12):1-6.
BRAND DJ. Responsible Artificial Intelligence in Government: Development of a Legal Framework for South Africa. eJournal of eDemocracy and Open Government 2022; 14(1):130-150.
CHICOMBO AFF, MUSANGO JK. Towards a theoretical framework for gendered energy transition at the urban household level: A case of Mozambique. Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews 2022; 157:112029, 14 pages.
DE WIT MP, CROOKES DJ, BLIGNAUT JN, DE BEER ZW, PAAP T, ROETS F, VAN DER MERWE CL, VAN WILGEN BW, RICHARDSON DM. An Assessment of the Potential Economic Impacts of the Invasive Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in South Africa. Journal of Economic Entomology 2022; 115(4):1076-1086.
DE WIT MP, CROOKES DJ, BLIGNAUT JN, DE BEER ZW, PAAP T, ROETS F, VAN DER MERWE CL, VAN WILGEN BW, RICHARDSON DM. An Assessment of the Potential Economic Impacts of the Invasive Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in South Africa. Journal of Economic Entomology 2022; 115:1076-1086.
DU PLESSIS LM, JOB NJ, COETZEE A, FISCHER SF, CHIKOKO MP, ADAM M, LOVE PL. Development and field-testing of Proposed Food-based dietary guideline messages and images amongst consumers in Tanzania. Nutrients 2022; 14(13):2705, 27 pages.
FRANS IL, RABIE B. An evaluation of the Thuthuka Bursary Fund Programme at Stellenbosch University. Administratio Publica 2022; 30(2):148-167.
JONES LFT, SMIT AT. Towards an understanding of corporate (dis)engagement with social justice advocacy. African Journal of Business Ethics 2022; 16(1):62-80.
KADHILA T, DE WIT MP. Towards a framework for sustainable municipal solid waste management: The case of Swakopmund Municipality, Namibia. Nature Environment and Pollution Technology 2022; 21(2):779-785.
KHAN F, HIGGINS BF, ADONIS W. Saving or Seizing the City: Discursive Formations in Cape Town, South Africa. Sustainability 2022; 14(1376):14031376, 18 pages.
MANTZARIS EA, PILLAY P, JARBANDHAN DB. Ethics and Professionalism Against Corruption. An Exploration of the South African Municipal Landscape during the Covid-19 Pandemic. African Journal of Public Affairs 2022; 13(1):110-128.
MUSANGO JK. Assessing gender and energy in urban household energy transitions in South Africa: A quantitative storytelling from Groenheuwel informal settlement. Energy Research and Social Science 2022; 88:102525, 12 pages.
SOTOLA OD, PILLAY P. Thick concept but thin theories: a case for sector-based anti-corruption strategy. Oxford Development Studies 2022; 50(4):372-388.
SWILLING M, NYGAARD I, KRUGER W, WLOKAS H, JHETAM T, DAVIES ML, JACOB MR, MORRIS M. Linking the energy transition and economic development: A framework for analysis of energy transition in the global South. Energy Research and Social Science 2022; 90:102567, 12 pages.
Journal Articles (NON-subsidised)
ZHEN G, VAN BREDA JR. Methodological Agility for Doing Transformative Transdisciplinary Research on Sustainability Transitions in the Context of the Anthropocene . International Journal of Sustainable Developement Research 2022; 8(2):41-51.
Proceedings International
OOSTHUIZEN L, DE KOCK IH, MUSANGO JK. A Conceptualization for the Integration and Evaluation of Gender Mainstreaming in Energy Project Development. In: Morel L, Camargo M, Dupont L (eds.) 2022 IEEE 28th ICE/ITMC & 31st IAMOT JOINT CONFERENCE, Nancy, France, IEEE 2022: 495-502.
Chapters in Books
AJAM T. Notes from Practice: The role of Parliamentary Budget Offices (PBO's) in parliamentary budget oversight. In: Khumalo LS, Mapitsa CB, Morkel C, Masvaure S, Matshidiso-Semela K (eds.) African Parliaments: Systems of Evidence in Parliament 2, Africa Sun Media, Stellenbosch, South Africa, 2021: 269-272.
BRAND DJ. Cooperative Governance and Power-sharing in the era of coalitions. In: Reddy PS, Wissink H, Kariuki P (eds.) Coalition building and municipal governance in South Africa: Implications for Municipal Leadership and Service Delivery, UJ Press, Auckland Park, South Africa, 2022: 45-64.
DE WIT MP. Africa as net exporter of natural resources and pollution. In: Murray J, Owen A, Simas M, Malik A (eds.) A Triple Bottom Line Analysis of Global Consumption: Economic, Environmental, and Social Effects of Pre-Pandemic World Trade 1990–2015, Jenny Stanford Publishing Pte. Ltd, Singapore, 2022: 235-238.
DE WIT MP. South Africa: The sideways drift of a jobless coal-and-carbon nexus. In: Murray J, Owen A, Simas M, Malik A (eds.) A Triple Bottom Line Analysis of Global Consumption: Economic, Environmental, and Social Effects of Pre-Pandemic World Trade 1990–2015, Jenny Stanford Publishing Pte. Ltd. Singapore, 2022: 241-249.
JONES C, PILLAY P, REDDY PS, ZONDI SI. Introduction: Towards inspiring, ethical and political leadership in Africa. In: JONES C, PILLAY P, Reddy PS (eds.) Lessons from Political Leadership in Africa: Towards Inspirational and Transformational Leaders, Cambridge Scholars Publishing, New Caste, United Kingdom, 2022: 2-14.
JONES C, PILLAY P. Moral leadership and corruption: A South African perspective with reference to Jacob Zuma’s presidency. In: JONES C, PILLAY P, Reddy PS, Zondi ZI (eds.) Lessons from Political Leadership in Africa: Towards Inspirational and Transformational Leaders, Cambridge Scholars Publishing, New York, USA, 2022: 141-167.
LEKALA ED. Correction to: Peace and Stability in South Africa: The Struggle Continues. In: Ile I, Fagbadebo O (eds.) Democracy and Political Governance in South Africa. Advances in African Economic, Social and Political Development, Springer, Cham, Swaziland, 2023: 83-97.
MANTZARIS EA, PILLAY P. Political leadership, administrative priorities, and corruption in municipalities: The South African case. In: JONES C, PILLAY P, Reddy PS, Zondi SI (eds.) Lessons from Political Leadership in Africa: Towards Inspirational and Transformational Leaders, Cambridge Scholars Publishing, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, 2022: 100-119.
NDEVU Z. Rethinking Performance Management: Realities in South African Municipalities. People Management - Highlighting Futures (working title), IntechOpen, London, United Kingdom, 2022: 0.
NDEVU Z. The Voice of the Voiceless:The State of Civil and Political Rights in South Africa. In: Ile I, Fagbadebo O (eds.) Democracy and Political Governance in South Africa: The African Peer Review Mechanism, Springer, Cham, Switzerland, 2022: 149-158.
REDDY PS, JONES C, PILLAY P, ZONDI SI. Conclusion: Governance lessons for inspirational and transformational leadership in Africa. In: JONES C, PILLAY P, Reddy PS, Zondi SI (eds.) Lessons from Political Leadership in Africa: Towards Inspirational and Transformational Leaders, Cambridge Scholars Publishing, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, 2022: 333-352.
SOTOLA OD, PILLAY P. Corruption and political leadership: Lessons from Nigeria. In: JONES C, PILLAY P, Reddy PS, Zondi SI (eds.) Lessons from Political Leadership in Africa: Towards Inspirational and Transformational Leaders, Cambridge Scholars Publishing, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, 2022: 168-188.
ZONDI SI, PILLAY P. Ethical leadership and good governance in the South African local government sphere. In: JONES C, PILLAY P, Reddy PS, Zondi SI (eds.) Lessons from Political Leadership in Africa: Towards Inspirational and Transformational Leaders, Cambridge Scholarly Publishing, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, 2022: 58-76.
Doctoral completed
BANDA-THOLE CH. Tourism Performance in National Parks. A Comparative Study of Kafue and South Luangwa National Parks. . PhD, 2022. 298 pp. Promotor: MULLER JJ. Medepromotor: Taylor TK, Vedeld P, Larsen T.
BUTHELEZI PM. An analysis of South Africa public entity performance using biomatrix systems thinking theory: a case of South African water boards. PhD, 2022. 497 pp. Promotor: NDEVU Z. Medepromotor: BOSSERT J.
CHICOMBO AFF. Gendered energy transition in Mozambican urban households. PhD, 2022. 253 pp. Promotor: MUSANGO JK. Medepromotor: MAMPHWELI NS, NDEVU Z.
GEBRIHET HG. An Assessment of Urban Land Administration in Sub-Saharan African Countries: Evidence from Mekelle City, Ethiopia. PhD, 2022. 217 pp. Promotor: PILLAY P.
HACHOOFWE EM. Linking natural resource governance to rural livelihoods and wildlife conservation: a case study of Mufunta game management area, Zambia. PhD, 2022. 249 pp. Promotor: MULLER JJ. Medepromotor: Sjaastad E, Nyirenda VR.
KADHILA T. Transitioning to sustainable waste management models: the case of Langebaan and Swakopmund municipalities. PhD, 2022. 254 pp. Promotor: DE WIT MP.
KAUNDA NJ. Downward accountability and value creation: An examination of two Non-Profit Organisations in South Africa. PhD, 2022. 238 pp. Promotor: NDEVU Z. Medepromotor: THELETSANE KI.
NKONTWANA PS. African entrepreneurship: An exploration of innovation hubs as development institutions. PhD, 2022. 312 pp. Promotor: BURGER APJ. Medepromotor: VAN BREDA JR, RABIE B.
PAKKIES LP. Measuring fiscal sustainability and its determinants in South African municipalities. PhD, 2022. 222 pp. Promotor: BURGER APJ. Medepromotor: AJAM T, MORTIMER L.
SIMUCHIMBA G. Economic Valuation and Geographical Settlement Analysis of Protected Areas: Cases of Kafue and South Luangwa National Parks. PhD, 2022. 300 pp. Promotor: BLIGNAUT JN. Medepromotor: Sjaastad E.
Masters completed
ABELHEIM JLD. The potential of renewable energy to improve energy, food and financial security at farm level in the Langeberg Local municipality, South Africa. . MPhil, 2022. 187 pp. Studieleier: BLIGNAUT JN.
ADAMS AL. Exploring the non-pecuniary costs of the administrative burden of public procurement: a case of the Western Cape Department of Transport and Public Works. MPA, 2022. 126 pp. Studieleier: AJAM T.
BLAAUW C. Assessing employee perceptions of organisational culture: A case study of the Africa Centre for HIV and AIDS Management. MPA, 2022. 108 pp. Studieleier: ISAACS DN.
BOWER AE. Promoting protected area management effectiveness through the application of a funding effectiveness evaluation tool. . MPhil, 2022. 164 pp. Studieleier: BLIGNAUT JN.
CORNELISSEN M. Training Impact Assessment of the Learnership Programme at the Elsenburg Agricultural Training Institute. MPA, 2022. 155 pp. Studieleier: RABIE B.
DE VLIEG KE. Applying a Realist Evaluation approach to identify key considerations that enables successfully expansion of Project LEO. MComm, 2022. 123 pp. Studieleier: RABIE B.
FARMER J. The impact of climate change on communal and small-scale livestock farming practices in the Knersvlakte - exloring adaptation strategies. . MPhil, 2022. 173 pp. Studieleier: DE WIT MP.
FRANS IL. Transforming the accounting profession through Thuthuka: An outcome-based evaluation of the Thuthuka Bursary Fund programme as implemented at Stellenbosch University. MPA, 2022. 127 pp. Studieleier: RABIE B.
HAGEN BL. Restoring the Kuils River: Understanding the Past to Inform the Future. MSc, 2022. 202 pp. Studieleier: ESLER KJ.
HINTSA L. Evaluating the impact of Covid-19 pandemic on the financial sustainability of Northern Cape Local municipalities. MPA, 2022. 157 pp. Studieleier: AJAM T.
KASSIE-RUPLAL K. The impact of socioeconomic factors on municipal fiscal health in South Africa. MPA, 2022. 191 pp. Studieleier: AJAM T.
KGOETE BO. Analysis of the challenges faced by municipalities in implementing municipal property rates act no 6 of 2004: the case study: Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipalities, in North- West Province, South Africa. MPA, 2022. 97 pp. Studieleier: AJAM T.
MBATHA SP. Investigating the role of stakeholders in a gendered energy living lab: a case of GENS Living Lab. . MPhil, 2022. 157 pp. Studieleier: DE WIT MP.
MEYER R. Determining a sourcing approach to infrastructure asset maintenance: a case study in the City of Cape Town, assessing the insourcing and outsourcing approach. MPA, 2022. 109 pp. Studieleier: BURGER APJ.
SANGO N. An analysis of the role of rural development initiatives in promoting sustainable and effective development in the Eastern Cape: A case study of Intsika Yethu Local Municipality. MPA, 2022. 194 pp. Studieleier: MULLER JAI.
SAUNGWEME L. Compliance with the B-BBEE Mandatory Reporting & Disclosure of South African Listed Companies: An Exploratory and Investigative Study. MPA, 2022. 248 pp. Studieleier: QUINOT G.
THAKHOLI MF. Improved e-waste management and job creation potential through the collection and recycling of e-waste. The case of Lesotho. . MPhil, 2022. 114 pp. Studieleier: DE WIT MP.
VAN ZYL S. Big Data in the Public Interest: Applications, Limitations, and Relevance in the Western Cape Provincial Department of Agriculture. MPA, 2022. 170 pp. Studieleier: BURGER NM.
XOTYENI AL. Exploring the tensions, pressures and transformation of urban rivers through a social lens: the case study of the Kuilsriver in the Western Cape, South Africa. . MPhil, 2022. 205 pp. Studieleier: BLIGNAUT JN.

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