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The management of potable water supply in Khuma Township, Matlosana Local Municipality / Kagisho Simon MonnahelaMonnahela, Kagisho Simon January 2014 (has links)
The birth of a non-racial democracy in South Africa brought many challenges such as the supply of potable water to all societies irrespective of their colour or even location. Migration of people from rural to urban has increased the demand of potable water supply in many areas that were previously neglected by the former Apartheid regime. The increase of the human population in urban or developing areas of South Africa will therefore imply that various public services such as potable water supply, proper housing, electricity supply, schooling and basic health facilities should be provided in an efficient, effective and economic manner.
As the resident of Khuma Township, the researcher has a keen interest in the management of potable water supply in this area, inter alia, the nature and extent of the physical environment and the efficiency and effectiveness of a potable water supply as a means of improving service delivery by the Matlosana Local Municipality to Khuma Township. The area has the history of gold mining and the majority of the people from other rural areas and neighbouring states moved into this area and were later joined by their families. This resulted in an increase in the population to a point where people were placed in dangerous areas such as underlying dolomite and along the Koekemoer spruit. For example, extension 6 is known to experience sinkholes due to underground mining activities and the underline dolomite rock.
The population has increased in Khuma Township to such an extent that a shortage of potable water supply is been experienced. Khuma Township had one water reservoir for the past 40 years and Matlosana Local Municipality did not improve or developed infrastructure related to potable water supply to be able to cater for the increasing population of this area.
An empirical study was conducted in among the residents of Khuma Township, Matlosana Local Municipality and role-players in the management of potable water supply. From this study, it was evident that the supply of potable water in Khuma Township is insufficient, and there was poor communication, cooperation and participation between Matlosana Local Municipality and the residents of Khuma Township. The ineffective management of potable water supply in Khuma Township by the Matlosana Local Municipality as well as ignoring the significance of settling people in a safe area that is free from water pollution, sinkholes and underlying dolomite rock left a lot to be desired.
The researcher arrived at logical conclusions and recommendations with regard to all aspects related to future management of potable water supply in Khuma Township. / M Development and Management, North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2014
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The management of potable water supply in Khuma Township, Matlosana Local Municipality / Kagisho Simon MonnahelaMonnahela, Kagisho Simon January 2014 (has links)
The birth of a non-racial democracy in South Africa brought many challenges such as the supply of potable water to all societies irrespective of their colour or even location. Migration of people from rural to urban has increased the demand of potable water supply in many areas that were previously neglected by the former Apartheid regime. The increase of the human population in urban or developing areas of South Africa will therefore imply that various public services such as potable water supply, proper housing, electricity supply, schooling and basic health facilities should be provided in an efficient, effective and economic manner.
As the resident of Khuma Township, the researcher has a keen interest in the management of potable water supply in this area, inter alia, the nature and extent of the physical environment and the efficiency and effectiveness of a potable water supply as a means of improving service delivery by the Matlosana Local Municipality to Khuma Township. The area has the history of gold mining and the majority of the people from other rural areas and neighbouring states moved into this area and were later joined by their families. This resulted in an increase in the population to a point where people were placed in dangerous areas such as underlying dolomite and along the Koekemoer spruit. For example, extension 6 is known to experience sinkholes due to underground mining activities and the underline dolomite rock.
The population has increased in Khuma Township to such an extent that a shortage of potable water supply is been experienced. Khuma Township had one water reservoir for the past 40 years and Matlosana Local Municipality did not improve or developed infrastructure related to potable water supply to be able to cater for the increasing population of this area.
An empirical study was conducted in among the residents of Khuma Township, Matlosana Local Municipality and role-players in the management of potable water supply. From this study, it was evident that the supply of potable water in Khuma Township is insufficient, and there was poor communication, cooperation and participation between Matlosana Local Municipality and the residents of Khuma Township. The ineffective management of potable water supply in Khuma Township by the Matlosana Local Municipality as well as ignoring the significance of settling people in a safe area that is free from water pollution, sinkholes and underlying dolomite rock left a lot to be desired.
The researcher arrived at logical conclusions and recommendations with regard to all aspects related to future management of potable water supply in Khuma Township. / M Development and Management, North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2014
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Die roeping van Suid-Afrikaanse owerhede binne 'n grondwetlike demokrasie in die lig van artikel 36 van die Nederlandse Geloofsbelydenis / D.F. MullerMuller, Daniel Francois January 2010 (has links)
Reformed Christians utilise article 36 of the Belgic Confession (BC) to state
the Godly calling of civil authorities. This confession may however be in
conflict with the South African constitution. According to article 36 authorities
have, in accordance with the keeping of order, a duty concerning the removal
of false religion. The constitution guarantees everyone in South Africa
freedom of religion.
This study thus investigates the following stated problem: To what does God
call South-African authorities within the constitutional democracy in the light of
art. 36 and how can they fulfil this calling? The investigation has been
undertaken in line with the argument that the principals of art. 36 are not only
Biblical but should also still be used as a starting point to identify the calling of
South African authorities concerning the keeping of order as well as the
protection of the ministry of the Holy Word and the Christian life according to
this Word. The following three investigations were then launched:
* A dogmahistorical and theological-ethical investigation
Chapter 2 focuses on the context in which the BC originated. It was drafted to
convince Roman Catholic minded authorities to stop persecuting Reformed
Christians as they - in contrast with some revolutionary Anabaptists - wanted
to obey the government. Reformed Christians wanted to live according to the
Word (which requires obedience to the authorities). If the authorities protected
the ministry of the Word, peace and order would be promoted.
Chapter 3 explains art. 36. This explanation is complicated by the fact that the
article has been changed over time. In certain instances it has been
interpreted to mean that God, in light of the close bond between church and
state at that time, calls civil authorities to persecute heretics even with force.
The article however actually calls authorities to protect the ministry of the
Word and so doing support the removal of heresy. The article takes a narrow
view of the true form of the true religion. * A constitutional investigation
Chapter 4 describes the South African constitutional democracy as well as its
origin and indicates what (sometimes unrecognised) role the Reformed
tradition played in forging constitutional democracy. Subsequently the
fundamental values and forthcoming stipulations concerning the freedom of
conscience and religion are highlighted. Although authorities do not - in a
juridical sense - contend with what would be the true form of the true religion,
this study has found the constitutional values and forthcoming stipulations
broadly agree with Biblical principles. Yet South African authorities interpret
these values and stipulations in accordance with secularist / humanistic
beliefs.
* A contextual investigation
This final chapter investigates how well the current constitutional framework
enables (chapter 4) South African authorities to fulfil the calling (chapter 2 and
3).The final conclusion is that this framework does indeed enable these
authorities to fulfil the calling
by recognising, protecting and expanding
the fundamental values, freedoms and rights
which have been constitutionally entrenched
in order that every one has the space and opportunity to
utilise these rights and freedoms
to live according to the gospel of Jesus Christ
in all spheres of life
This task undoubtedly includes that the authorities should protect the ministry
of the Word by pertinently ensuring that churches have the opportunity to
minister the Word to everyone.
It has been found that authorities should preferably take up the attitude of the
active plural option towards religion as this option is most suitable for fulfilling
their calling. / Thesis (Ph.D. (Church and Dogma History))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2011.
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Die roeping van Suid-Afrikaanse owerhede binne 'n grondwetlike demokrasie in die lig van artikel 36 van die Nederlandse Geloofsbelydenis / D.F. MullerMuller, Daniel Francois January 2010 (has links)
Reformed Christians utilise article 36 of the Belgic Confession (BC) to state
the Godly calling of civil authorities. This confession may however be in
conflict with the South African constitution. According to article 36 authorities
have, in accordance with the keeping of order, a duty concerning the removal
of false religion. The constitution guarantees everyone in South Africa
freedom of religion.
This study thus investigates the following stated problem: To what does God
call South-African authorities within the constitutional democracy in the light of
art. 36 and how can they fulfil this calling? The investigation has been
undertaken in line with the argument that the principals of art. 36 are not only
Biblical but should also still be used as a starting point to identify the calling of
South African authorities concerning the keeping of order as well as the
protection of the ministry of the Holy Word and the Christian life according to
this Word. The following three investigations were then launched:
* A dogmahistorical and theological-ethical investigation
Chapter 2 focuses on the context in which the BC originated. It was drafted to
convince Roman Catholic minded authorities to stop persecuting Reformed
Christians as they - in contrast with some revolutionary Anabaptists - wanted
to obey the government. Reformed Christians wanted to live according to the
Word (which requires obedience to the authorities). If the authorities protected
the ministry of the Word, peace and order would be promoted.
Chapter 3 explains art. 36. This explanation is complicated by the fact that the
article has been changed over time. In certain instances it has been
interpreted to mean that God, in light of the close bond between church and
state at that time, calls civil authorities to persecute heretics even with force.
The article however actually calls authorities to protect the ministry of the
Word and so doing support the removal of heresy. The article takes a narrow
view of the true form of the true religion. * A constitutional investigation
Chapter 4 describes the South African constitutional democracy as well as its
origin and indicates what (sometimes unrecognised) role the Reformed
tradition played in forging constitutional democracy. Subsequently the
fundamental values and forthcoming stipulations concerning the freedom of
conscience and religion are highlighted. Although authorities do not - in a
juridical sense - contend with what would be the true form of the true religion,
this study has found the constitutional values and forthcoming stipulations
broadly agree with Biblical principles. Yet South African authorities interpret
these values and stipulations in accordance with secularist / humanistic
beliefs.
* A contextual investigation
This final chapter investigates how well the current constitutional framework
enables (chapter 4) South African authorities to fulfil the calling (chapter 2 and
3).The final conclusion is that this framework does indeed enable these
authorities to fulfil the calling
by recognising, protecting and expanding
the fundamental values, freedoms and rights
which have been constitutionally entrenched
in order that every one has the space and opportunity to
utilise these rights and freedoms
to live according to the gospel of Jesus Christ
in all spheres of life
This task undoubtedly includes that the authorities should protect the ministry
of the Word by pertinently ensuring that churches have the opportunity to
minister the Word to everyone.
It has been found that authorities should preferably take up the attitude of the
active plural option towards religion as this option is most suitable for fulfilling
their calling. / Thesis (Ph.D. (Church and Dogma History))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2011.
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