Hierdie studie het op die gevolge van gebrekkige ouerbetrokkenheid by leerders met fetale alkoholsindroom (FAS), soos ervaar deur onderwysers in die Wes-Kaap, gefokus. Daar is gebruik gemaak van ’n kwalitatiewe navorsingsproses waar nege in-diepte onderhoude met onderwysers gevoer is. Die onderwysers is gevra om hulle geleefde ervaringe te deel oor die gevolge van gebrekkige ouerbetrokkenheid asook die faktore wat ouers verhoed om aktief betrokke te raak by die opvoeding, dissiplinering en ondersteuning van hulle kinders met FAS. Die navorser wou juis onderwysers se ervaringe ondersoek, aangesien hulle bewus is van die gevolge van gebrekkige ouerbetrokkenheid en die invloed wat dit op ’n leerling met FAS mag hê. Geen navorsing wat spesifiek konsentreer op onderwysers se ervaringe van die gevolge van gebrekkige ouerbetrokkenheid in die Wes-Kaap is tans beskikbaar nie. Die voorkoms en voorkoming van fetale alkoholsindroom is ’n onderwerp wat nou baie aandag ontvang, alhoewel navorsing tot op hede selde op die betrokkenheid van ouers en die negatiewe gevolge van onbetrokke ouers op FAS leerders gefokus het. Die studie poog ook om lig te werp op die unieke uitdagings wat leerders met FAS ten opsigte van dissipline openbaar, asook onderwysers se ervaringe van leerders met FAS. Die invloed wat gebrekkige ouerbetrokkenheid op ’n leerder met FAS se gedrag en selfs die leerder se toekoms mag hê, word ook ondersoek. / This research project was done to determine what the consequences are for children with foetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) when their parents are uninvolved, as experienced by teachers in the Western Cape. A qualitative approach was used to conduct nine in-depth interviews with teachers. The teachers were asked to share their lived experiences about the consequences of parents being uninvolved as well as the factors that stop parents from being involved in their children’s schooling, disciplining and provision of support. The researcher aimed to investigate the experiences of teachers since they are aware of the consequences of lacking parental involvement and the influence it may have on a child with FAS. Currently, there is no research in the Western Cape that specifically centres around the teachers’ experiences of lacking parent involvement and the consequences thereof. Research has been done on the prevalence and prevention of FAS although little attention has been given to the role of a parent and their involvement and the possible negative consequences when the parents are uninvolved. The study also aimed to shed light on the unique challenges FAS learners pose in terms of discipline as well as the influences that a lack of parenting may have on a FAS child’s behaviour and consequently their future. / Olu phando lwenziwa ngenjongo yokuqwalasela iziqhamo zokuchaphazeleka butywala kubantwana abesesesibelekweni, le nto kuthiwa yifoetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) ngesiNgesi. Kwaqwalaselwa ezi ziqhamo kubantwana abasesikolweni, xa abazali babo bengathathi nxaxheba emfundweni yabo, ngokwamava eetitshala zephondo laseNtshona Koloni. Kwasetyenziswa uphando olusekelwe kwiingxoxo nokuzathuza, ngokuqhuba udliwano ndlebe olunzulu neetitshala ezilithoba. Ezi titshala zacelwa ukuba zibalise ngamava azo ngeziqhamo zokungazibandakanyi kwabazali kwakunye nezinto ezibangela ukuba bangazibandakanyi abazali ekufundeni kwabantwana babo, ekubaqeqesheni nasekubaxhaseni. Umphandi wayejolise ekuphandeni amava eetitshala kuba zona ziyazibona iziqhamo zokungazibandakanyi kwabazali nendlela le nto inokumchaphazela ngayo umntwana one-FAS. Sithetha nje, alukho uphando eNtshona Koloni olugxininisa kumava eetitshala malunga nokungazibandakanyi kwabazali neziqhamo zoko. Lukhona uphando olwenziweyo ngokuxhaphaka nokuthintela i-FAS kodwa ayikafumani ngqwalasela indima yomzali nokuzibandakanya kunye neziqhamo ezibi zokungazibandakanyi kwabazali. Olu phando lwalukwajolise ekuboniseni imingeni eveliswa ngabantwana abane-FAS xa beqeqeshwa, kunye nefuthe lokungabikho kwenkxaso yobuzali emntwaneni one-FAS kwisimilo sakhe nekamva lakhe. / Educational Studies / M. Ed. (Sosio-Opvoedkunde)

The aim of the study was to gain an in-depth understanding of the girl children’s parents perceptions regarding the papillomavirus vaccine roll-out programme at schools in Tshwane District, Gauteng Province. The researcher used a qualitative exploratory research design to address the research objective of the study as the qualitative method enables the researcher to explore and describe the study phenomenon. Data were collected from 12 parents of girl children who received the papillomavirus vaccine at one of the schools in Soshanguve township, which is one of the biggest townships in the Tshwane District. Data was analysed manually using content analysis. The following four superordinate themes emerged from data analysis: a) Communication of the programme, b) Motivation for allowing their children to be immunized. c) Response to immunisation, d) Suggested ways of enhancing the programme. These themes were discussed in relation to existing literature. Recommendations were made based on the findings to enhance the papillomavirus vaccination programme and for future research. / Health Studies / M.A. (Nursing Science)

This study investigated the registered nurses' perceptions of the bureaucratic view of power in health care services in the Tshwane metropolitan region. The study further sought to describe how power affects the role of registered nurses in an organisation that is perceived to be predominantly bureaucratic in its' approach to management. A quantitative descriptive exploratory approach was adopted. Data was drawn from 121 respondents by random distribution of questionnaires to three selected health care services in the Tshwane metropolitan region. The findings revealed that registered nurses were largely divided in their perception of the bureaucratic view of power in health care services. Almost half of the respondents indicated that great strides had been taken by organisations in transforming health care services in accordance with the White Paper (1997) on Transformation of the Health System in South Africa and the recommendations of the 2001 Health Summit. The others indicated that registered nurses still needed to break out of the restraints of their dependant role towards taking ownership of health care services by equally bearing the burden of the organisation with management. / Health Studies / M.A.(Health Studies)

The purpose of the study was to investigate the knowledge of TB patients receiving TB treatment at a clinic in Tshwane regarding the condition and their treatment. A descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted. Data was collected using a self-designed structured questionnaire administered by the researcher and nurses. The population consisted of diagnosed TB patients. The total sample consisted of 74 respondents. The respondents were described in terms of inter alia their demographics, aspects of their health and TB and aspects related to clinic visits. For the knowledge about TB a competency indicator was set at 70% which means that those that achieved this were regarded as knowledgeable. Those that were found to be not knowledgeable were 41.9% of the sample. The mean score achieved by the group was 61% with a standard deviation of 25. Recommendations were made to amend knowledge deficits of TB patients and for further research / Health Studies / M.A. (Public Health)

M. Tech. Business Administration / This study aims to evaluate how the use of mobile messaging applications by small enterprises can help build sustainable businesses by assisting small enterprise owners to mobilise their services and products in order to take advantage of the rapid growing base of mobile consumers in Africa and beyond the continent. The common major constraints to the growth and development of SMMEs in developing countries include: limited access to finance, limited access to business training, technological limitations, limited access to markets, poor transport infrastructure and limited business management skills. It was further found that the lack of use of the different kinds of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) was attributed to issues around need, affordability, availability and access.

M. Tech. Entrepreneurship / This study aims to gain an understanding of how the City of Tshwane assist and manage informal trading in the city and to understand perceptions of the City of Tshwane about the effectiveness of the municipal bi-laws to find out if the bi-laws are achieving their intended goals. It also looks at the requirements of the informal traders within the City Tshwane.

This study investigated the registered nurses' perceptions of the bureaucratic view of power in health care services in the Tshwane metropolitan region. The study further sought to describe how power affects the role of registered nurses in an organisation that is perceived to be predominantly bureaucratic in its' approach to management. A quantitative descriptive exploratory approach was adopted. Data was drawn from 121 respondents by random distribution of questionnaires to three selected health care services in the Tshwane metropolitan region. The findings revealed that registered nurses were largely divided in their perception of the bureaucratic view of power in health care services. Almost half of the respondents indicated that great strides had been taken by organisations in transforming health care services in accordance with the White Paper (1997) on Transformation of the Health System in South Africa and the recommendations of the 2001 Health Summit. The others indicated that registered nurses still needed to break out of the restraints of their dependant role towards taking ownership of health care services by equally bearing the burden of the organisation with management. / Health Studies / M.A.(Health Studies)

Aim: The purpose of this study is to establish midwives’ perception of ethical and professional malpractices in labour units and to enhance the awareness of ethical behaviour and professional practice by midwives. Design: A qualitative, exploratory, descriptive and cross sectional design was followed to explore the midwives understanding of and experiences of ethical practice and professional malpractices in Labour Units of Tshwane, Gauteng Province. A non-probability purposive sampling was used to draw a sample from midwives with two or more years of experience working in Labour Units. Data collection: Individual in-depth interviews using open ended questions were used to collect data. Interviews were recorded using an audio tape recorder, which was later transcribed verbatim. Data collection was continuous until saturation was reached with the eight (n=8) participant. Findings: the results of the study revealed that midwives do understand the ethical code of conduct. However, due to challenges such as shortage of staff; shortage of material resources; non-compliance of midwives to policies and guidelines; fear of decision-making; and lack of management support, all this makes ethical conduct more challenging. It is hoped that the findings of this research will make contributions to midwifery training and practice. / Health Studies / M.A. (Health Studies)

The purpose of the study was to investigate the knowledge of TB patients receiving TB treatment at a clinic in Tshwane regarding the condition and their treatment. A descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted. Data was collected using a self-designed structured questionnaire administered by the researcher and nurses. The population consisted of diagnosed TB patients. The total sample consisted of 74 respondents. The respondents were described in terms of inter alia their demographics, aspects of their health and TB and aspects related to clinic visits. For the knowledge about TB a competency indicator was set at 70% which means that those that achieved this were regarded as knowledgeable. Those that were found to be not knowledgeable were 41.9% of the sample. The mean score achieved by the group was 61% with a standard deviation of 25. Recommendations were made to amend knowledge deficits of TB patients and for further research / Health Studies / M.A. (Public Health)

Car washing consumes large quantities of water and results in large amounts of wastewater effluent being generated, but has received little attention as a potential source of water pollution globally. The study investigated the water use, wastewater effluent quality and toxicity of selected carwashes in City of Tshwane. Ten carwashes in the City of Tshwane were purposively selected and analysis done on a variety of water quality aspects including microbiological, toxicity, BOD,COD, oil and grease, anionic surfactants, sulphates, phosphates and heavy metals. The results obtained show that oil and grease exceeded the WHO and National Water Act standards of 2.5mg/L in all sites except CW2 and Diesel range organics were significantly high in some sites (CW4, 7 & 8) at 60.5, 40 and 48.8mg/L. COD and BOD of the waste water exceeded the WHO standards of 30mg/L and 60mg/L in all sites except CW2. Bacteria contamination was very high in all wastewater samples and all samples exhibited (mild to high) toxicity to Vibrio fischeri and high toxicity to Daphnia pulex except CW2. These results suggest that wastewater from carwashes is high in some pollutants that may interfere with the receiving environment and municipal treatment systems and there is a need for responsible authorities to regulate the quality of effluent discharged into the environment / Environmental Sciences / M.Sc. (Environmental Science)