As part of a development programme in the Moretele II District, the Government of the Republic of Bophuthatswana, commissioned in 1983 the building of a dry system coal-fired power station. The lack of local surface water to cool the power station resulted in a decision to investigate the potential of the ground water resources. The resources will be required to supply an anticipated 30 year water demand. Because of the high capital investment and the importance of establishing an accurate assessement of the ground water potential there was a need for a comprehensive and detailed hydrogeological study. The specific aim of the investigation is to assess and quantify the long term reliability of the ground water resources. The very limited data for the area necessitated a particularly thorough and detailed investigation. This thesis describes the hydrogeological investigation carried out to define the ground water resource potential of this area. The main objectives of the study are to identify, recognize and evaluate the hydrogeological processes operating on this previously ill-defined Karoo aquifer. To achieve the research objectives the hydrogeological investigation was formulated to make use of various traditional geological, hydrogeological, geophysical and hydrochemical techniques in a logical framework. More specifically, the work involved a hydrocensus, a geophysical survey, the drilling of exploratory boreholes, aquifer tests to determine the intrinsic hydraulic parameters, water level measurements and the collection and analysis of water samples. The combined results of these various techniques provided data to quantify, evaluate and then propose management strategies for the identified resources. The study provided an understanding of the local hydrogeological conditions and has allowed for a conceptual model of the aquifer system to be derived

It is difficult to define "human rights". Is it a political or a legal concept? Notwithstanding this difficulty which is primarily academic, Bophuthatswana has been able to entrench and enforce a justiciable Bill of Rights which is embodied in its Constitution. In Part One there is a general discussion on the concept of human rights together with a general overview of the events leading up to the independence of Bophuthatswana. The nature of the Bophuthatswana Constitution is analysed. The provisions of the Bill of Rights are enumerated and there follows a detailed discussion and analysis of all judicial decisions in which the Bill of Rights was in issue. The general theme of this thesis is to compare the Bophuthatswana Bill of Rights with other instruments, whether national, regional or international. Part Two, therefore looks at the protection of human rights in certain selected countries. These particular countries have been chosen because their Constitutions contain Bills of Rights. Part Two also examines in great detail the judicial protection of the rights guaranteed in each of these countries. For the sake of completeness, Part two concludes with a resume of the position of human rights in each of the other independent international states (that is, Transkei, Ciskei and Venda). Part Three considers the role of regional organisations and regional conventions on human rights of which the most effective is the European Convention. Part Four surveys the international protection of human rights, particularly the United Nations and the many conventions initiated by that body. Part Five comprehensively considers each human right enumerated in the Bill of Rights in a systematic and comparative manner with similar provisions in other national, regional and international instruments. In order that there might be some conception of the kinds of violations involved, decided cases under the European Convention are exhaustively referred to. Part Six concludes this thesis with a brief look at some other important rights (in the author's view) that are excluded from the Bill; and also a discussion on the future trends in Bophuthatswana with regard to the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms. / Thesis (LL.D.)-University of Durban-Westville, 1984.

Emphasis in the study is on the prevalence of poverty especially in the so called third world developing countries. Poverty as a social problem is caused by a number of factors, viz: Over population, unemployment, illiteracy, etc. In the case of the study the focus is the rapid population growth or "population explosion" as it is commonly known. Family planning is sen as important, but not the only strategy in combatting the interrelated problem of population growth and development. The relevance and importance of social workers, as members of a multidisciplinary team in the delivery of family planning programmes is emphasised. There is evidence in the study to support the observation that Black African people in particular are reluctant to use family planning methods. Based on this evidence, the basic assumption arrived at is that there is a general unfavourable attitude to family planning in the Taung area. The research design used is exploratory-descriptive. Of the 75 areas in the district, 10 areas were included In the investigation. A stratified random sample was used, with a sample size of 200 respondents. The interview schedule was used to collect data. It was structured and consisted primarily of close-ended questions, and was analysed using the Biomedical Data Programme (B.M.D.P.). The problem is formulated from literature concerned with population growth in the Republic of South Africa as well as Bophuthatswana. The following sub-problems were described: illegitimacy; health and economic problems associated with large families; abortion; malnutrition and malnourishment; and the absence of services of the National Family Planning Programme In the Taung area. Compatibility between social work and family planning is a central concern, with community development as a significant method of intervention. The three important concepts in the study were broadly defined, viz: Overpopulation, family planning and attitude. It was established that: -the use of family planning follows rather than precedes the process of modernisation and rising economic standards; -no family planning programme can be practised universally - because of factors such as culture, need and habit. Attitudinal change is considered based on the basic assumption arrived at. Little has been done on the subject of family planning in south Africa. With regard to the role of social work in family planning, there have been impediments along the following lines: lack of firm tradition; emphasis on treatment rather than on preventive work; a view of family planning asa health measure and to be offered solely in the medical and health services. To be active in this field social workers need formal education and training. Taung: - the area of study is predominantly rural with almost all characteristics of rural areas, those of: Irregular transport services to and from remote areas; corrugated roads; primitive sanitary conditions; poor communication system; absence of electricity in villages; illiteracy and unemployment. On the other hand, development is evident especially in the health, education and welfare fields. The central findings in the study are those arising from resistances to family planning usage - politically; culturally; morally and psychologically. The general conclusions are: The high rate of unemployment is present in the sample and there is financial dependence on partners (men); the importance of social workers in family planning is emphasised; there is a desire to have large numbers of children (children feature prominently in the area and are regarded as an asset in various ways); and lastly, improved education does lead to an increase in motivation to adopt family planning practices. Against the highlighted findings, recommendations were made, viz that: Community development be used as a strategy for change; social workers be involved as team members in family planning - in policy formulation and planning of population programmes at various levels, using different methods of intervention; paramedical aides beused - because of inter alia shortage of qualified manpower and lastly formal education and training to be granted to prospective change agents in family planning delivery programmes. / KMBT_363 / Adobe Acrobat 9.54 Paper Capture Plug-in

MEd, Faculty of Education, University of the Witwatersrand, 1982

No abstract available. / Thesis (M.Med.)-University of Natal, Durban, 1981.

Bibliography: pages 88-94. / The writer of this Masters dissertation, presented in six chapters, has practised for many years as a social worker in the rural, developing country of the Republic of Bophuthatswana. The subject of the research study was however prompted by the time she spent as a protocol officer in the Department of Foreign Affairs in Bophuthatswana. Search for an academic background on protocol (for reference in her practice) having proved fruitless, she undertook the research now reported upon. The study has been carried out using the techniques of participant observation, process recording, and elementary content analysis. Documentary sources were also used. Otherwise the work is descriptive, and does not make use of statistical techniques. The study examines the relationship between the function of protocol on the one hand and social policy and social administration on the other. The diary technique as a method of data collection was used. Since this is a typological study of the tasks of a protocol officer, the daily activities of the officer were recorded in the diary (but not timed) over a period of six months. This was regarded as a sufficiently representative period. After six months of data collection, the writer examined all entries in the diary. Every activity was labelled with the specific message it carried. Classification in a systematic manner, according to the characteristic messages that these activities carried, followed. In this way ten categories emerged from the data. The writer has identified and described the categories. The ten categories were then examined and subjected to further analysis which resulted in quantitative findings which are reflected in tabular form. It was hypothesised that protocol is social administration and that it has implication for social policy. The writer's conclusion is that a protocol officer has however to possess skills which go beyond those of an administrator. Protocol officers therefore require professional training. The writer ventured away from conventional Social Work studies in choosing to research the field of protocol. Throughout, therefore, she consciously tried not to stray too far, but instead, time and again, attempted to relate the study directly to the discipline and the profession of Social Work. In conclusion the writer thought it fitting to point to other (cognate) perspectives on her subject. The sociologist Max Weber, for instance, provides good frameworks within which protocol should be studied.

This study evaluates Environmental Education courses in Bophuthatswana Colleges of Education. The semi-structured interviews with final year students, lecturers, rectors of colleges offering the courses, external examiners and the course co-ordinator at the Institute of Education at the University of Bophuthatswana (Unibo) are made. Written documents relating to Environmental Education courses, such as students' examination answer books, moderators' reports and minutes of meetings, are also used to evaluate the courses. Specifically, the aim of this study is to identify the strengths and the weaknesses of Environmental Education courses in Bophuthatswana Colleges of Education and this would present a contribution in the research field and also be useful in the further refinement of the courses. Strengths and weaknesses identified in this research are related to knowledge of Environmental Education and environmental issues, the syllabuses of the Environmental Education courses, the operation of the courses, the examining of the courses and the ethos and support of the colleges and the local university's Institute of Education. New insights are gained inter alia into the operation of Environmental Education courses in the Teacher Education programme in Bophuthatswana. An important contribution of the study is the application of the phenomenological paradigm, since it allows understanding of subjective experience as far as the operation of Environmental Education is concerned.

The purpose of this research was to determine what library facilities, resources and services were available to students and lecturers at colleges of education in the former Republic of Bophuthatswana and to determine how they compare to those available in some colleges of education libraries elsewhere. Also to determine students' and lecturers' use of the facilities, resources and services provided and whether they regard them as adequate. This investigation comprised a survey of the literature and an empirical survey which entailed giving questionnaires to a sample of students and lecturers at colleges of education. It was tound that students and lecturers use the libraries, but that facilities, equipment and collections are inadequate in many respects which contributes to the fact that most of the students and lecturers deemed the services offered by library staff to be inadequate. Several recommendations are made to improve services. / Information Science / M. (Library Science)

The main aim of the study was to investigate the causes of absenteeism in the public service focusing at. Mmabatho College of Nursing (MMACON) a training institution for nurses as one of the public sector institutions. According to MMACON (2002:3) statistics in 2002 almost one in five workers were absent over one week of work as a result of illness. The college statistics reveal that one third of these employees, or 6% of all workers, missed in access of two weeks away from work. In additional to the reduced quality of life experienced by these employees, ,absenteeism impacts the productivity of the college. The focus of the study is based on the following; to explore causes of absenteeism, to establish the effects of absenteeism, to identify measures to control absenteeism and to make recommendations for an efficient management of the problems. Questionnaire was designed for staff to complete. Data was then coded and computerized. Analysis of data was reported by means of frequencies and percentages Chi-square method was used. The results were processed and outlined the causes, the effects, control of absenteeism and recommendations. In general the main cause of absenteeism at MMACON is due to family problems. Days mostly affected are Fridays. The department mostly affected by high absenteeism rate is catering department. Support staff category is the one affected mostly. Employees are frustrated by the rate of absenteeism. Employees are absent for more than three days per week. Recommendations are as follows; to improve communication within the group and with supervisors, to encourage employees to participate in decision making in the area of their expertise, to encourage 'problem solving in a team environment, to provide training and development opportunities, to provide feedback about performance and to deal positively with employee concerns. / Thesis (MBA) North-West University, Mafikeng Campus, 2005

The main aim of the study was to investigate the causes of absenteeism in the public service focusing at Mmabatho College of Nursing (MMACON) a training institution for nurses as one of the public sector institutions. According to . MMACON (2002:3) statistics in 2002 almost one in five workers were absent over one week of work as a result of illness. The college statistics reveal that one third of these employees, or 6% of all workers, missed in access of two weeks away from work. In additional to the reduced quality of life experienced by these employees, absenteeism impacts the productivity of the college. The focus of the study is based on the following; to explore causes of absenteeism, to establish the effects of absenteeism, to identify measures to control absenteeism and to make recommendations for an efficient management of the problems. Questionnaire was designed for staff to complete. Data was then coded and computerized. Analysis of data was reported by means of frequencies and percentages Chi-square method was used. The results were processed and outlined the causes, the effects, control of absenteeism and recommendations. In general the main cause of absenteeism at MMACON is due to family problems. Days mostly affected are Fridays. The department mostly affected by high absenteeism rate is catering department. Support staff category is the one affected mostly. Employees are frustrated by the rate of absenteeism. Employees are absent for more than three days per week. Recommendations are as follows; to improve communication within the group and with supervisors, to encourage employees to participate in decision making in the area of their expertise, to encourage problem solving in a team environment, to provide training and development opportunities, to provide feedback about performance and to deal positively with employee concerns. / (MBA) North-West University, Mafikeng Campus, 2005