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A study of collective subjectivity and political representation within the Economic Freedom Fighters in the North West provinceEssop, Tasneem January 2016 (has links)
A research report submitted to the Faculty of Humanities,
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, in partial
fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of
Arts in Political Studies, 2016 / The emergence of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) as a new and ‘radical’
political party significantly altered the shape of the political landscape in South
Africa. As one of the starting points in this paper, I show how the EFF comes out of a
history in the ANCYL before turning attention to public discussions on the
organisation. These contemporary debates about the EFF have taken numerous forms,
oftentimes in deeply polarised ways - from those who argue that the EFF is
pejoratively populist or fascist to arguments that the party is a crucial left alternative.
Within the context of these debates, this research paper grapples with the question of
the political character of the EFF, ultimately arguing that the EFF is populist. I use,
however, a framework for populism set out by Ernesto Laclau thus marking a break
with most discussions on the EFF that are often theoretically limited. This research
works with both the empirical and the theoretical – in doing this I utilise Michael
Burawoy’s ‘extended case method’ to ground the discussion and to provide a method
that encompasses the field research – I used semi-structured interviews and
participant observation – with a theoretical inquiry. This research is based on the
Marikana Branch of the EFF, in the North West Province.
In using data from respondents, a number of conclusions about the EFF in Marikana
are drawn out around the membership base of the EFF, organisational structures, the
relations with other organisations as well as the class, gender and age substance of the
party. These conclusions partly stand on their own in building an understanding of the
EFF. They are also used in a central discussion around populism in the EFF and the
building of a collective political subjectivity that is premised on the popular. In this
way, this research works on two interlinked levels that feed into answering questions
around the EFF as a new political formation. In line with Burawoy’s method that is
used throughout this research, I also outline some of the key limitations of using
Laclau’s theory of populism in understanding the EFF and how we move from these
limitations through the work presented around the Marikana Branch. / MT2017
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An investigation into the prevalence and risk factors of occupational musculoskeletal injuries in firefighters in the Durban Metropolitan Fire DepartmentAlbert, Dhimunthree January 2009 (has links)
Dissertation submitted in compliance with the requirements for the Masters Degree in Chiropractic at the Durban University of Technology, 2009 / Occupational injuries sustained by Emergency Rescue Care workers have been well documented. However, despite their high rates of injury, the literature regarding the risk factors for work-related musculoskeletal injuries (WRMSIs) in the fire service has not been well-established, especially in South Africa. Objectives: To determine the prevalence and risk factors for musculoskeletal injuries in the Durban Metropolitan Fire Department and to evaluate the relationship between selected risk factors and the prevalence of musculoskeletal injuries. Methods: This was a descriptive study from a large urban Fire Department employing 350 active firefighters. Using a cross sectional study design, a retrospective analysis investigated the musculoskeletal injury prevalence from 2006-2008 by means of a questionnaire. Individuals reported on demographics, injury location, injury etiology, injury nature, extent of treatment rendered and time lost from work. Additionally, data was obtained regarding smoking, occupational stress, fitness, protective gear and injury prevention advice given by the Durban Metropolitan Fire Department. A 41% response rate was achieved. Results: The point prevalence of WRMSIs was 33.6% and the period prevalence was 81.1% of the sample. Low back injuries (47.9%) and strain injuries (40.8%) were the most common, followed by knee (22.5%), shoulder (19.7%) and ankle injuries (19%). The most common causes included lifting heavy objects, working in awkward postures and running. Weight, ethnic group, stress, lack of nutritional advice and alcohol consumption were all significantly associated with the prevalence of injuries. Ex-smoking was significant in the prevalence of low back injuries, stress was significant in the prevalence of knee injuries and alcohol consumption was associated with the prevalence of shoulder injuries.
Conclusion: WRMSIs are of great concern in the fire service as their prevalence is substantial. Evaluation and implementation of further preventative measures and advice based on the results of this study can be effective in reducing WRMSIs.
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An investigation into the prevalence and risk factors of occupational musculoskeletal injuries in firefighters in the Durban Metropolitan Fire DepartmentAlbert, Dhimunthree January 2009 (has links)
Dissertation submitted in compliance with the requirements for the Masters Degree in Chiropractic at the Durban University of Technology, 2009 / Occupational injuries sustained by Emergency Rescue Care workers have been well documented. However, despite their high rates of injury, the literature regarding the risk factors for work-related musculoskeletal injuries (WRMSIs) in the fire service has not been well-established, especially in South Africa. Objectives: To determine the prevalence and risk factors for musculoskeletal injuries in the Durban Metropolitan Fire Department and to evaluate the relationship between selected risk factors and the prevalence of musculoskeletal injuries. Methods: This was a descriptive study from a large urban Fire Department employing 350 active firefighters. Using a cross sectional study design, a retrospective analysis investigated the musculoskeletal injury prevalence from 2006-2008 by means of a questionnaire. Individuals reported on demographics, injury location, injury etiology, injury nature, extent of treatment rendered and time lost from work. Additionally, data was obtained regarding smoking, occupational stress, fitness, protective gear and injury prevention advice given by the Durban Metropolitan Fire Department. A 41% response rate was achieved. Results: The point prevalence of WRMSIs was 33.6% and the period prevalence was 81.1% of the sample. Low back injuries (47.9%) and strain injuries (40.8%) were the most common, followed by knee (22.5%), shoulder (19.7%) and ankle injuries (19%). The most common causes included lifting heavy objects, working in awkward postures and running. Weight, ethnic group, stress, lack of nutritional advice and alcohol consumption were all significantly associated with the prevalence of injuries. Ex-smoking was significant in the prevalence of low back injuries, stress was significant in the prevalence of knee injuries and alcohol consumption was associated with the prevalence of shoulder injuries.
Conclusion: WRMSIs are of great concern in the fire service as their prevalence is substantial. Evaluation and implementation of further preventative measures and advice based on the results of this study can be effective in reducing WRMSIs.
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