Unariṋe E Maluma, Thizwilondi J Mudau, Matodzi G Sikhwari
Volume 23 / Issue 2 / pp. 23730-23748 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i2.30
The Vhavenda people, an indigenous ethnic group in South Africa, possess a deep-rooted cultural herit-age defined by a strong moral code and traditional ethical values. In recent years, however, the influence of modernisation, urbanisation, and global cultural shifts has presented significant challenges to preserv-ing and transmitting these values, particularly among the youth. This article explores the influence of ...
Rural livelihoods in Zimbabwe have come under increasing pressure due to recurring droughts, economic instability and the declining viability of smallholder agriculture. In response, communities diversify their income sources through alternative livelihood strategies, including craft-based enterprises. This study examines the role of women-led weaving initiatives in Lupane, Zimbabwe, as pathways forrural livelihood d...
This paper presents the relevance of comparison made in metaphor as a figure of speech in Tshivenda. The paper is concerned by the contrasts between traditional and modern or generative approaches on metaphors. This paper demonstrates how the concept metaphor has gained momentum in the past three decades where metaphors influence all spheres of human life. It is concerned with exposing properties of metaphoric frames...
Women and children are the most vulnerable to malnutrition due to inadequate dietary intake, unequal food distribution, improper food storage and preparation, as well as dietary restrictions. The study aimed to describe and explore myths and misconceptions about food restriction and recommendations during pregnancy amongst elderly women in rural villages of Limpopo Province. A qualitative, descriptive, and explorator...
This study explored the challenges in education access for disabled children from a gender perspective in Dodoma and Chamwino districts, Tanzania. Utilizing purposive and snowball sampling, the research incorporated structured questionnaires, focus group discussions, in-depth interviews, and content analysis to delve into gender-specific issues affecting inclusive education for female children with disabilities. Find...
Volume 22 / Issue 3 / pp. 22990-23004 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v22i3.12
Research context: This article is based on the research that was conducted in selected JSE-listed companies in Limpopo Province, South Africa. The researchers investigated the implementation of the National Gender Policy Framework as a guidance provided by government to achieve Sustainable Development Goal number 5, which is gender equality. Research problem: Gender equity has been a challenge in many South African o...
Volume 22 / Issue 3 / pp. 22869-22878 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v22i3.1
Clinical supervision is a valuable tool in achieving quality clinical education. It assists students to attain learning objectives, apply theory into practice and to become responsible and competent practitioners. The aim of this study was to explore the experiences of student nurses regarding hospital-based clinical supervision in Limpopo Province, South Africa. The study was done in seven hospitals in two districts...
Volume 22 / Issue 3 / pp. 22955-22962 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v22i3.8
Bullying continues to be a widespread concern in educational settings, necessitating a comprehensive strategy that goes beyond conventional interventions implemented within schools. This conceptual paper examines the importance of parents and guardians in improving the effectiveness of bullying intervention strategies in schools using a systems theory and role theory. A qualitative narrative literature review was use...
The main aim of this study is to explore the cogency of including the works of Athol Fugard in the Further Education and Training Phase: Teachers’ perspectives. This study focuses on selected schools in the Ekurhuleni South District. The importance of this investigation acts as a measure to determine how teaching the works of Athol Fugard does not only enhance and influence the teaching of English literature by the F...
The usage of digital pedagogy is developing quickly in the Fourth Industrial Revolution period (4IR). The digital world has entered education setting with technology being used to deliver education innovatively. Energy (electricity) is an important factor in digitalization. For some time, South Africa has failed to solve electricity crisis notoriously named Load-shedding. The effects of load-shedding havesupposedly i...
Volume 23 / Issue 2 / pp. 23708-23717 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i2.28
The paper reflects on whether deliberately advancing the female gender through schooling could not massively and uniquely contribute to the sustainable development agenda. The paper is conceptual and empirical in nature within the qualitative research paradigm. The question guiding the paper is: to what extent can the futuristic decision of deliberately being bias in favour of advancing the female gender through scho...
Joram Ndlovu, Douglas Nyathi, Thembelihle Nyathi, Venessa Siziba-Dozva
Volume 23 / Issue 2 / pp. 23564-23575 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i2.20
The consequences of climate change are far-reaching, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, where liveli-hoods largely rely on rain-fed agriculture. This situation presents significant threats to the region's de-velopment and intensifies existing gender inequalities. The varying impacts of climate change on women and men stem from their distinct roles, societal expectations, and inherent differences, with women being disp...
Despite advancements in mental health services, caregivers of individuals with mental illness in South Africa face increasing burdens. This study aimed to describe the experiences and coping strategies of caregivers of people living with mental illness in Emfuleni Local Municipality. A qualitative research approach with a descriptive design was employed. Twelve caregivers of people with mental illness were selected u...
Volume 23 / Issue 3 / pp. 23902-23910 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i3.5
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of final-year undergraduate students in critical health psychology regarding substance use and its prevention, within the framework of a critical health psychology curriculum. The research question was: What are the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of South African university students regarding substance use and its prevention,...
This conceptual paper examines the ‘digital double bind’ confronting rural learners in South Africa: Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies are promoted as engines of inclusion and self-directed learning, yet they operate within unequal, gendered digital ecologies where technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV) is pervasive. Drawing on a critical–interpretive synthesis of peer-reviewedscholarship ...
