• Redesigning social security systems in some selected Sub-Saharan African countries 

  Nhede, Norman Tafirenyika; Marumahoko, Sylvester (University of Kwazulu-Natal, 2023-07)

  In recent years, social security policy has been re-evaluated as a crucial weapon in the struggle against social injustice and poverty. The livelihoods of many people in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) have largely been affected ...
• The police and citizens as co-producers of crime prevention in Johannesburg 

  Mangai, Mary S.; Tyani, Masiya; Lubinga, Stellah N. (MDPI, 2023-05-25)

  The city of Johannesburg is the largest metropolitan municipality out of eight in South Africa. It is notorious for its high levels of crime, with a crime index of 80.72 and a safety index of 19.28. This article examines ...
• Agile governance for the ‘new normal’ : is Africa ready? 

  Lubinga, Stellah N.; Nhede, Norman Tafirenyika; Mangai, Mary S.; Maruma, Tafadzwa Clementine (University of Kwazulu-Natal, 2022-12)

  In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many governments opted to use agile methodologies to tackle various challenges. Policymakers did not follow the normal protocol of policymaking and governance; instead, they adopted a ...
• Public works as a safety net : evidence and implementation in South African municipalities 

  Mazenda, Adrino; Matjane, Koketso; Simawu, Moreblessing; Lubinga, Stellah N. (Urbana: Urban Affairs and Public Policy, United States, 2022)

  This article analyses the coordination processes, challenges, and outcomes of the South African Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) as the social safety net related to poverty and unemployment, drawing on the Cape ...
• Adoption of analogous key roles for stakeholders to improve South Africa’s progress towards the implementation of the sustainable development goals 

  Lubinga, Stellah N.; Mukuku, D. (Association of Teachers in Public Administration, 2021-12)

  The purpose of this article is to analyse South Africa’s progress on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) since the adoption of the goals in 2015 and to propose a way forward. The article is based on a desktop ...
• The link between career outcomes expectancy and career decision-making self-efficacy of STEM students in a South African university 

  Abe, Ethel; Chikoko, Vitallis; Lubinga, Stellah N. (University of the Free State, 2021-06)

  The Social Cognitive Career Theory (SCCT), one of the highly researched career theories, suggested that outcomes expectance and self-efficacy are crucial factors in the career selection process. The ...
• The face of food insecurity is female : a post-colonial feminist argument for rural women 

  Van Dijk, Hilligje Gerritdina; Nkwana, Hunadi Mapula (Adonis and Abbey Publishers, 2021-03)

  The achievement of food security is a global priority, but remains a particular challenge for rural women. International frameworks, including the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aim to ensure zero hunger, improved ...
• Factors affecting the performance of South African municipal officials : stakeholders’ perspectives 

  Masiya, Tyanai; Davids, Yul Derek; Mangai, Mary S. (UTS Centre for Local Government, 2021-12)

  Since the inception of the democratically elected post-apartheid government, South Africa has experienced growing numbers of protests about inadequate provision of basic municipal services. Recent studies have revealed ...
• Integrating organisational and individual performance management systems for improved foster care service delivery 

  Mautla, Madimetja Joseph; Mazenda, Adrino; Mushayanyama, Tinashe (Wiley, 2022-12)

  Despite efforts by the South African government to manage public sector performance, the Department of Social Development (DSD) is facing lawsuits for failing to provide public value to the foster care placement beneficiaries. ...
• Food policy, governance and the South African food security 

  Mazenda, Adrino (Transition Academia Press, 2021-10)

  Good governance and properly aligned food policies are necessary strategies for food security. This article explores the impact of governance, on South Africa’s food security. The article utilised a cross section time ...
• Cities, poverty and food : the role of municipalities in enhancing food security 

  Mazenda, Adrino; Mushayanyama, Tinashe; Masiya, Tyanai; Simawu, Moreblessing (Urbana: Urban Affairs and Public Policy, United States, 2021-09)

  Food security is an critical issue in most African cities. Local government initiatives such as the City of Johannesburg Food Resilience Strategy are established to enhance food security in the city. The article draws ...
• Public procurement in the South African economy : addressing the systemic issues 

  Fourie, D.J. (David Johannes); Malan, Cornel (MDPI, 2020-10-20)

  Public procurement fulfils an important role in the economy and public expenditure of a country and can be regarded as a critical indicator of the e ectiveness of a government, because it is a central aspect of public ...
• Assessing audit outcomes of pre-determined objectives in a public institution (South Africa) 

  Mosimege, Stella Banyana; Masiya, Tyanai (Emerald, 2022-06)

  PURPOSE : Many developing countries such as South Africa have been introducing measurement of results to improve public service delivery. The practice of development of performance measures in the public service emanates ...
• Die finansiering van die Suid-Afrikaanse goudmynbedryf 

  Stals, Christian Lodewyk (University of Pretoria, 1959)

  Die ondersoek het bewys dat die kapitaalstruktuur van die Suid-Afrikaanse goudmynbedryf in bre~ trekke wel aan teoretiese finansieringsbeginsels en -vereistes voldoen. Daar skyn egter regverdigiging voor te wees om van ...
• Developing a complexity leadership competency framework for the Governance and Administration Cluster of the South African Public Service 

  Sedibe, Kholofelo Glorious (University of Pretoria, 2021-07-30)

  P(p)ublic A(a)dministration is influenced by multiple factors, inclusive of complex policy issues, multi-faceted forms of accountability and hybrid governance models. Consequently, public administration organisations must ...
• Governance and urban service delivery in Zimbabwe 

  Marumahoko, Sylvester; Afolabi, Olugbemiga Samuel; Sadie, Yolanda; Nhede, Norman Tafirenyika (University of Pretoria, Department of Political Sciences, 2020-05)

  It is contended that service delivery is the core function of developmental local government. The provision of services such as waste management, water and health services is closely associated with the well-being of urban ...
• Exploring social media initiatives to increase public value in public administration. The case of the Department of Communication and Information System (GCIS) 

  Naidoo, Irene; Holtzhausen, Natasja (Association of Teachers in Public Administration, 2020-09)

  This article explores the utilisation of social media to increase public value. It focuses on the Department of Communication and Information System (GCIS) and its utilisation of Twitter, particularly the South ...
• Management of records at Statistics South Africa : challenges and prospects 

  Tintswalo, Shiphamele; Mazenda, Adrino; Masiya, Tyanai; Shava, Elvin (Sage, 2022-06)

  In South Africa, government departments are under legislative obligations to adopt a systematic and organised approach to the management of records. This is because sound records management is fundamental for good governance ...
• Contextualising public value theory and its measurement in public administration 

  Naidoo, Irene; Holtzhausen, Natasja (Association of Teachers in Public Administration, 2020-06)

  This article provides the contextualisation of public value theory and its measurement in Public Administration. It explores the various definitions of public value and how the public value theory has evolved over the ...
• BRIC bilateral direct foreign investment relations with South Africa : a critical review 

  Mazenda, Adrino; Masiya, Tyanai (Sage, 2021-07)

  This article explores the Brazil-Russia-India-China (BRIC) countries’ bilateral foreign investment relations with South Africa. It analyses investment patterns through the lens of the South African Foreign Investment Policy, ...

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