Masters Degrees (International and Public Affairs)
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Youth social movements responding to climate change: a case study of South Africa and Germany.
(2023)Climate change has been a long-standing issue for every human being who inhabits this planet. Although we have been faced with climate change for decades, there has been a significant increase in its effects within the ... -
An exploration of indigenous knowledge systems and environmental conservation towards climate change.
(2022)This dissertation looks to examine the feasibility of environmental conservation methods and approaches used in the Global North to the sustainability of Indigenous communities and their environments in the global South. ... -
The review of the effectiveness of humanitarian intervention in “third world” countries: a case study of the ongoing civil war in Syria.
(2021)The review of the effectiveness of Humanitarian Intervention in “third world” countries: Case study Syrian civil war. This study seeks to review the effectiveness of Humanitarian Intervention since its inception, given ... -
Perceptions on condom use: a comparative study of African migrants and South Africans in Durban’s inner city (KZN, South Africa)
(2019)This study aims to examine perceptions on the use of condoms among both South Africans and African migrants living in Durban’s inner city. To explore and analyze the role of culture in making the choice or no choice on ... -
Challenges and prospects of regionalism: the case of SADC and Zimbabwe.
(2021)Regionalism has yielded positive results for the developed West, specifically for the deeply integrated European Union. This has not necessarily been the case for Africa, as there have been mixed results for the continent’s ... -
Exploring BRICS contribution in addressing youth unemployment in South Africa.
(2021)Youth unemployment is a global issue and is significantly worse in developing countries. South Africa has one of the world’s highest youth unemployment rates, with almost half of its youth population (between the ages ... -
An evaluation of South Africa's post-apartheid foreign policy towards peacekeeping in Southern African Development Community (SADC): case study of Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
(2020)The promotion of peace and stability in the SADC region is the key component of South Africa's foreign policy in the post - apartheid era. The White Paper on South Africa's foreign policy, states that, South Africa accords ... -
The role of discursive power and non-governmental organisations in counter-human trafficking in South Africa.
(2019)The international debate on human trafficking dates back to the 1980s and 1990s when human trafficking was not envisioned outside of the perimeter of prostitution within international law and was sparked by the feminist ... -
Challenges and prospects of regional integration in Africa: a case study of Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD)
(2019)This study explored and assessed the challenges of regional integration in the Horn of Africa’s Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD). IGAD, like all the other Sub-regional and Regional Economic Communities ... -
“African solutions to African problems.” challenges in implementing African mechanisms in transforming conflict: selected case studies (2007 to 2016)
(2018)The study is premised on the understanding that African conflict challenges have been consistent and seem rather unending even after attempted peace, due to the application of external solutions. Hence, the research is ... -
Hate crimes perpetrated against lesbian women and their personal experiences of violence in family and community settings.
(2019)The South African Constitution, which has been praised globally for being the most progressive, promised equal rights and protection to every citizen regardless of their sexual orientation. However, it seems the Constitution ... -
An implementation analysis of e-learning: a case study of Kwapata Secondary School, Dambuza township.
The use of information communication technologies (ICTs) is being re-introduced in the South African public schooling system as a development tool used to improve the quality of education and expand access to equal educational ... -
China South Africa relations : examining gains and hidden challenges in economic and diplomatic relations.
(2015)According to Samuel Huntington’s clash of civilizations whereby he gave a prediction that there will be a sudden decline of the Western economies and sudden rise of the Asian economies, paving a way for the Chinese dragon ... -
The UNSC and the elusive search for global peace and security : a case study of Libya, Iraq and Somalia.
(2016)Anarchy and conflict globally have triggered the need for establishing an international governance mechanism to settle conflicts. The international organization that was established at the end of WWI was the League of ... -
Africa's bid for permanent seat in the united Nations Security Council (UNSC): prospects and challenges for Nigeria and South Africa.
(2015)This study explored the three aspects: political, economic and crime and corruption factors on South Africa and Nigeria as they compete for the permanent seat on the United National Security council (UNSC). The recent ... -
International financial institutions (IFIs) and economic development in Africa: the case study of Zimbabwe and Ghana.
(2015)International Financial Institutions (IFIs) are all financial institutions operating on an international level, by giving loans to governments for large-scale projects, restructuring and balance of payments in the hope of ... -
An examination of the relationship between the African Union (AU) and the International Criminal Court (ICC) : the cases of Kenya, Sudan, Rwanda and Liberia.
(2015)This dissertation examines the relationship between the African Union (AU) and the International Criminal Court (ICC). The case studies of Kenya, Sudan, Rwanda and Liberia were used. These countries have had dealings with ... -
Managing policy networks : a case study of KwaZulu-Natal Community Crime Prevention Association.
(2015)This research focuses on analysing the KwaZulu-Natal Community Crime Prevention Association (KZNCCPA), using theories on managing policy networks. In particular, the research looks at the KZNCCPA network management styles. ... -
An implementation analysis of the children's Act number 38 of 2005 (Part B Chapter 13 and 14) : a case study of the Department of Social Development, Umzinyathi District.
This study examines public policy implementation with specific emphasis on the implementation of the South African Children’s Act number 38 of 2005. The main area of concern for the current study is Chapter 12 of the act ...
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