• Islamist violent extremism and the fragile African state: the case in Kenya 

  Mokoena, Benjamin (University of the Free State, 2022-07)

  What we know, and how we know about state fragility, Islamist violent extremism (IVE), and countering Islamist violent extremism (CIVE), is fiercely contested. It is no different in the case of state fragility, IVE, and ...

• Beyond the state-centric lens of the fragile state discourse: the case for hybrid political orders in Somaliland 

  Schoeman, Albert (University of the Free State, 2021-11)

  Since the collapse of communism in the late 1980s, a "third wave of democratisation" has swept across the globe, encouraging many developing countries (particularly in Africa) to embrace liberal democratic, free market ...

• The Narco-Terror nexus: the cases of Afghanistan, Colombia, and West Africa 

  Rooi, Sam-Maree (University of the Free State, 2021-11)

  As illegal activities move beyond borders, countries are confronted with challenges deriving from trafficking and organized crime, financial crimes, identity theft, cybercrime, terrorism, and environmental crime (International ...

• An analysis of emerging governing coalitions at the local level in South Africa with a specific focus on Johannesburg and Nelson Mandela Bay 

  Knowles, Kelvin David (University of the Free State, 2021-11)

  The 2016 South African local government election was a defining moment, which changed the political and governance landscape of the country significantly. The results of this election saw the electoral dominance of the ...

• A governance perspective on policies and practices combating youth unemployment in South Africa 

  Phokontsi, Gaelebale Lilly (University of the Free State, 2021-10)

  The purpose of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of South African youth development policies in ensuring the development and empowerment, especially regarding employment, of young people in the country. The ...

• The status of the public protector within the governance framework in South Africa 

  Phera, Molefinyana Solomon (University of the Free State, 2019-05)

  The Public Protector (PP) is a genus of the Ombudsman and its status within governance has been a controversial subject in the national discourse in South Africa. This institution was created in terms of Section 181 of the ...

• Die politisering van sportbetrekkinge tussen Suid-Afrika en Nieu-Seeland met spesiale verwysing na die 1981-Springbokrugbytoer na Nieu-Seeland 

  Wolmarans, Barend Johannes (University of the Free State, 1986-06)

  Afrikaans: Met die politisering van dié grootste sportbyeenkoms ter wêreld, die Olimpiese Spele, was die weg beslis gebaan vir die politisering van ander kleiner sportsoorte-, byeenkomste-, organisasies en -administrasie. ...

• Continuity and change in China's foreign policy towards Africa: the cases of the two Sudans, the DRC and Nigeria 

  Letube, Katleho (University of the Free State, 2018-12)

  The relationship between China and the African continent dates back to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) but has grown rapidly and intensely from the early 1990s. This study provides significant insight to the relationship ...

• Risk management as a tool to address the challenges of maladministration in Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality 

  Hlazo, Peter (University of the Free State, 2017-11)

  The aim of this study is to explore the risk management function with reference to the challenges faced by the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality in the Eastern Cape.

• The relationship between African traditional religion and governance in South Africa 

  Van Rooyen, Jurie Stephanus (University of the Free State, 2019-01)

  Abstract not available

• An analysis of populism and human rights in South Africa 

  Terblanche, Wayne Richard (University of the Free State, 2018)

  The study focussed on the Human Rights challenges experienced in South Africa, as well as the rise of Populism, and Populist tactics used by politicians and political parties. Qualitative research methodology was used as ...

• Exploring how the principals' leadership capacity influences governance and policy implementation in the rural schools of Sekhukhune: a case study of two poor performing secondary schools 

  Silulwane, Ntombizandile Dudu Frances (University of the Free State, 2019-01)

  This research studied the principal’s leadership capacity and how it influenced governance and policy implementation in the two poor performing rural secondary schools in the Sekhukhune District in the Limpopo province. ...

• Establishment imperatives for governance of a school for learners with intellectual impairment 

  Nyamende, Mercy Moleboheng (University of the Free State, 2019-01)

  Abstract not available

• An assessment of corporate governance in state-owned enterprises in Zimbabwe within the period 2005-2015: the case of the Hwange Colliery mine (2010-2014) 

  Mumba, Blessed Dzidzai (University of the Free State, 2019-03)

  Leadership in any sphere of life, is a given constant. All entities - either political, social, economic or corporate – require some form of leadership to direct its affairs and maintain its focus on its aims and objectives. ...

• Exploring the role of political parties and party systems on democracy in Lesotho 

  Rakhare, Mpho (University of the Free State, 2019-02)

  Abstract not available

• The role of the African Union in promoting democracy and human rights: a case study of Zimbabwe 

  Mlatha, Mxolisi Goodman (University of the Free State, 2018)

  This study deals with the role of the African Union (AU) in promoting democracy and human rights in Zimbabwe. The current political crisis in Zimbabwe has persisted since the founding of the AU in 2002. The AU replaced the ...

• An investigation into the state of governance in a public entity: through the application of world governance indicators: the case of ESKOM, South Africa 

  Miles, Maureen (University of the Free State, 2019-01)

  South Africa’s monopolistic power utility, ESKOM, generates up to 95 percent of electricity utilised in the country. The provision of electricity by ESKOM is considered as an essential service that is critical for everyday ...

• Coalition politics a new political landscape in South Africa 

  Moshodi, Johannes Mokhobo (University of the Free State, 2018-12)

  Abstract not available

• Designing a policy and strategy framework for black, women-owned small and medium businesses in Johannesburg and Pretoria cities, Gauteng Province 

  Mathibe, Mercy N. (University of the Free State, 2019-01)

  There have been numerous challenges impeding efforts of black women in establishing, growing and sustaining their small and medium businesses in South Africa. This sector is male dominated and yet, females, especially black ...

• The impact of civil society on governance in Lesotho 

  Rakhare, Mphonyane (University of the Free State, 2019-02)

  Abstract not available

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