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An innovative framework for integrated management of cultural heritage: a case of Eastern Cape Provincial Heritage Resources Authority
(University of Fort Hare, 2024-11) Pitso, Sello A; Sibanda, M
The National Heritage Resources ACT (NHRA) No 25 of 1999 establishes a system for integrated management, assigning responsibilities to heritage authorities across various governance levels. In the Eastern Cape province, the provincial heritage resources authority (PHRA) faced governance and operational challenges in the period between 2012 and 2020, leading to public concern from the business community and political fraternity. Limited information is available on the authorities’ performance and functionality history. Therefore, this study investigated factors influencing the PHRA’s optimal functionality. Using a non-probability sampling technique, a qualitative case study design was utilised to identify the necessary sample, and data was gathered through semi-structured interviews with individuals from seven purposefully selected entities. Secondary sources such as published and unpublished documents were analysed to supplement primary data and to ensure data was exhausted to provide rich descriptions. Data was analysed using thematic and content analysis. The findings reveal that cultural heritage management is affected by governance, requisite competencies, financial resources and infrastructure. Based on the findings, an innovative framework was proposed for the integrated management of cultural heritage in the Eastern Cape province.
Employee engagement, digital experience, support, and resilience among university staff
(University of Fort Hare, 2023-10-14) Nxazonke, Bridget Anelisa; Aderibigbe, JK; Ntuniz, B
The research examined resilience as a mediating factor in the correlation among employee engagement, perceived organisational support, and digital experience A cross-sectional (survey) study using an explanatory design and convenience sampling techniques were used to sample 282 respondents, both male and female from University of Fort Hare. Responses were collected using a standardised, validated questionnaire. To propose a model employing structural equation modelling, multiple regression analysis, and Pearson correlation analysis, and five hypotheses were constructed and tested. The findings indicate that Employee engagement and the digital experience are unrelated concepts; r = -0.044, p>0.01. Employee engagement and perceived organisational support have a strong beneficial link, r = 0.247, p<0.01, and there is a positive link between resilience and employee engagement, r = 0.075, p<0.01. Resilience fully mediates the relationship between digital experience and employee engagement, F (0.2347) = 0.0136; R2= 0.061; p<0.05. In addition, resilience mediates the link between perceived organisational support and employee engagement, F (0.2304) =0.029; R2= 0.061; p<0.05. Based on the findings, the study concludes that resilience mediates the relationship between perceived organisational support and employee engagement, and for the relationship between digital experience and employee engagement to exists, resilience needs to exist as a mediator. The researcher recommends that new information regarding perceived organisational support and resilience should be shared with the workforce by employers and labour managers, particularly university employees, to strengthen the influence of employee engagement.
Government Gazette of the RSA 1981
(Republic of S.A, 1981-01-30) Republic of South Africa
The collection contains digitized microfiche copies of Government Gazette publications issued during 1981. The record provides official government notices, regulations, and public announcements of historical and administrative significance.
Government Gazette of the RSA 1981
(Republic of S.A, 1981-03-20) Republic of South Africa
The collection contains digitized microfiche copies of Government Gazette publications issued during 1981. The record provides official government notices, regulations, and public announcements of historical and administrative significance.
Government Gazette of the RSA 1980
(Republic of S.A, 1980-01-11) Republic of South Africa
The collection contains digitized microfiche copies of the Government Gazette publications issued during 1980. The record provides official government notices, regulations, and public announcements of the historical and administrative significance.