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Are child socila grants creating dependency culture among beneficiaries? A case study of Nkonkobe Municipality, Eastern Cape, South Africa
(University of Fort Hare, 2014-09) Gutura, Priscilla
The aim of the study was to investigate whether beneficiaries of child social grants (CSG and FCG) in Nkonkobe Municipality are dependent on the grants. Using the triangulation method, two hundred beneficiaries were administered questionnaires and twenty-five in-depth interviews were conducted. The major findings of this study outline the greatest level of discretionary spending of child grants on school fees, labour force participation, nutrition and health in addition to investments in human and physical capital. It is also acknowledged in the study that child grants impact positively, beyond individual recipients, on household members. It can be concluded that social grants have certainly alleviated suffering. However, confirmation of the existence of an unintended effect, that of a dependency culture emerging among child social grants in Nkonkobe municipality or the increase thereof, could not be established through the quantitative data analysis. The issue of possible pervasive incentives with a qualitative study was positive.
Child Support Grant and Child Poverty Alleviation: Experiences of Caregivers in Alleviating Child Poverty
(University of Fort Hare, 2016) Vaaltein, Sive
Patel (2015) argues that "social security policies address structural problems or an underlying cause of poverty and inequality in the society. In addition it creates a minimum standard of living below which the population should not fall". This dissertation explores the experiences of caregivers who receive the Child Support Grant (CSG - a social assistance or social security policy) to alleviate child poverty in Buffalo City Metropolitan (BCM). The question this study seeks to address is: How does the CSG address child poverty in BCM? International instruments regulating South Africa on policy issues relating to child poverty are at the back drop of the discussion and exploration of the CSG as means to alleviate child poverty in a context such as BCM. Theoretically framing the study using the Social Development Approach (SDA) assisted in viewing the CSG from a developmental contribution point of view, when examining the caregiver's experiences of using the CSG to alleviate child poverty. The child focused multidimensional model (CFMDM) further brought into perspective aspects of child poverty, which became the focus for this study.
Intra-household decision making dynamics in the use of social grants: A case study of Tyutyu Village in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa.
(University of Fort Hare, 2016) Makozsa, Nigel
The aim of this study was to investigate intra-household decision-making dynamics in the usage of social grants, particularly the Child Support and Foster Care grant. The area of study was Tyutyu village where the research sample and participants were drawn. The data were collected with semi-structured in-depth interviews and focus group discussions. The principle behind this survey is that, besides the government handing out social assistance to an increased number of beneficiaries, they is an increment in the number of allegations of families misusing grant money because of poor decision-making. It emerged in the study that women are the prominent decision makers in terms of the usage of the Child Support and Foster Care grant. In addition, women are the decision makers because of the high rates of divorce, and children end up being raised by a single parent (mother).
Exploring the Psycho-Social Challenges Facing Children living in Child- Headed Households: A Case Study of Sithebe Administrative Area, Mthatha
(University of Fort Hare, 2016-09) Majiza, Virginia Nneheleng
The study focused on the perpetual issues and the psychosocial challenges facing children living in child-headed households at Sithebe Administrative Area -Ward 20 in Mthatha. The high number of cases reported to the Department of Social Development - Mthatha was what primarily triggered the researcher's interest in exploring the phenomenon of Child-headed households. Children living in Child-headed households continue to face numerous challenges which affect their psychosocial life and the rate of Child-headed households has been viewed as one of the concerns due to high number of parental deaths and abandonment around Ward 20- Sithebe A/A. Furthermore, the study seeks to examine the strategies used by social service professionals and their level of commitment in assisting child-headed households cope in the midst of adversity, through service delivery.
Bio-psychosocial challenges facing undocumented Zimbabwean migrants living with HIV in Hill brow, Johannesburg, South Africa.
(University of Fort Hare, 2015) Ndlovu, Mpumelelo
Migration as a single variable is a stressful process. Living with HIV furthers ruins the bio-psychosocial functioning of undocumented migrants. Hillbrow was selected to be the research site because it has been identified as a heart of foreign undocumented migrants. The main aim of this research is to show the bio-psychosocial challenges facing undocumented Zimbabwean migrants living with HIV. The study used the biopsychosocial model to theoretically explain the bio-psychosocial challenges facing undocumented Zimbabwean migrants living with HIV in Hillbrow.
Exploring the lack of adherence to antiretroviral treatment for people living with HIV/AIDS linked to Victoria Hospital, Eastern Cape.
(University of Fort Hare, 2015-06) Mboto, Yandisa C
The research was based on exploring the lack of adherence to antiretroviral treatment for people living with HIV /AIDS in the case of Victoria Hospital, Eastern Cape. The main research objectives were to explore factors contributing to Lack of adherence on ARVs. To determine the role of the family in supporting PLWHA on adhere on ARVs Investigate why women living with HIV/AIDS were more likely to adhere to treatment. The study was qualitative, exploratory and descriptive in nature, with 22 participants which compromised male and females. The research tool was in-depth interviews, utilised semi structured (open -ended} questions to gain insight into the experiences, feelings and opinions of the participants. Data analysis was conducted using coding and themes. The research findings revealed that PLWHA in Alice and the surrounding rural areas are faced with many challenges concerning adherence to ARVs, namely: poverty, experience disfiguring side effects, financial constraints, and transport-related factors, experience of lack of support, stigmatization and discrimination negative influence of alcohol consumption, forgetfulness, and lack of knowledge about ARVs and separation and divorce.
The implications of Stigma towards People Living with HIV/AIDS in the Township of Dimbaza, Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality.
(University of Fort Hare, 2014-08) Xabendlini, Sindiswa
HIV/AIDS-related stigma is still a stumbling block to HIV/AIDS prevention strategies in many communities. The phenomenon of stigma affects the social functioning of HIV positive individuals and their mental state as well. This study, therefore, sought to explore the implications of stigma towards people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) in the Township of Dimbaza. Multiple sources of data or data triangulation were employed. The study made use of individual in-depth interviews which consisted of 10 individuals who were HIV positive from an organisation working with PLWHA in the township and a focus group discussion comprising of 8 practitioners. Thematic analysis was employed to analyse data and the strengths perspective was used as a lens for discussing the research findings.
Psychosocial experiences of children living in children's homes: The case of East London children's homes.
(University of Fort Hare, 2014-06) Makuyana, Abigail
Institutional care for orphaned and vulnerable children stirs lots of debates in the contemporary child welfare discourse. The vulnerability of children in institutional care to physical, sexual and in some instances psychological abuses has been well documented. Therefore, this study aimed to establish the impact of the psychosocial experiences of OVCs living in institutionalized care. The data in the study was collected qualitatively through a case study investigation in which the management, primary caregivers and institutionalized children in two East London Children's Homes were interviewed.
The experiences of adolescents preparing to leave foster care on the grounds of age in East London.
(University of Fort Hare, 2014) Kadungure, Tarisai Mugove
Adolescents in the process of leaving foster care often have personal histories characterized by instability and one or more related factors such as poor parenting, separation from their families, poverty, abuse, neglect, abandonment, personal loss and disruptions resulting from displacement. As a result, these adolescents are often unprepared to be released from the support provided by government institutions. As few studies have investigated the experiences of children in foster care in South Africa, the principal aim of this study was to investigate the experiences of adolescents leaving the foster care system in East London, South Africa when they reach the age requiring them to do so.
Exploring the vulnerability of black women to HIV and AIDS in Zimbabwe: A case of Masvingo urban area.
(University of Fort Hare, 2014-06) Chikono, George
The problem question that this study seeks to address is the perpetual defenselessness of women to HIV and AIDS. The study was greatly influenced by personal concern on the circumstances of predominantly black women in the 21st century as they continue to lag behind in many aspects of life. They continue to be the custodian of poverty and it is so perturbing that on top of being marginalised again they constitute lamentable statistics of HIV and AID infection. Hence, in the quest to understand the life dynamics which influence black women vulnerability qualitative research methodology was implemented so as to examine the subject matter.
Livelihoods in child-headed households and state intervention: a case study of the Orphans and Vulnerable Children's Project in-East London.
(University of Fort Hare, 2013) Ngconjana, Unati
Research literature indicates that the rise of mortality rates among adults due to poverty, HIV/AIDS, crime, violence and motor-vehicle accidents has led to the increase of orphaned and vulnerable children (OVC). This increase of orphaned and vulnerable children has in turn contributed to the increase in numbers of child-headed households (CHH). In the face of this increase of orphaned children, extended families' resources have become depleted, resulting in their inability and reluctance to take in their relatives' orphaned children once the parents pass away.
An evaluation of the life centre model at King William's Town 'children's Child and Youth Care Centre(Phandulwazi).
(University of Fort Hare, 2013-12) Mazibuko, Vuya
This study seeks to identify the success and/or failures (including constraints and barriers) of the Life Centre Model (LCM) that is implemented at the King William's Town Child and Youth Care Centre. This evaluation is viewed in light of the greater context of the developmental approach in the field of child and youth care in South Africa. Furthermore, the study focuses on youth that have received none to limited mainstream education and how the LCM can serve as positive contributor to skills and economic development in a country where there are well documented socio/political/economic challenges.
Care dependency grants in a South African township: An assessment of access, challenges and contradictions in Bophelong,Gauteng.
(University of Fort Hare, 2013) Dimhairo, Patricia
The condition of disability has been part and parcel of many societies, yet the attention given to the issue has been minimal. Most focus on social and economic intervention has been directed on the person living with disabilities and largely ignoring the role played by the caregivers who are involved in the day to day upkeep of the disabled. This has left the caregivers with challenges that remain largely unexplored. The care dependency grants that are offered by the government have been helpful but insufficient. Most families raising children living with disabilities are unemployed thereby shifting their financial dependency to the caregiver grant. This compromises the quality of life of the intended beneficiary.
Are child social grants creating dependency culture among beneficiaries? A case study of Nkonkobe Municipality, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
(University of Fort Hare, 2011-09) Gutura, Priscilla
The aim of the study was to investigate whether beneficiaries of child social grants (CSG and FCG) in Nkonkobe Municipality are dependent on the grants. Using the triangulation method, two hundred beneficiaries were administered questionnaires and twenty-five in-depth interviews were conducted. The major findings of this study outline the greatest level of discretionary spending of child grants on school fees, labour force participation, nutrition and health in addition to investments in human and physical capital. It is also acknowledged in the study that child grants impact positively, beyond individual recipients, on household members. It can be concluded that social grants have certainly alleviated suffering.
Exploring the experiences of district officers on decentalization and its impact on child welfare in Lilongwe and NTCHISI District of Malawi.
(University of Fort Hare, 2010-10) Kansinjiro, Benson Laurent
In line with the Malawi Government Decentralisation policy adopted in 1998, the Ministry of Gender, Children and Community Development also devolved its core functions in 2005. This research explores the experiences of district officers on decentralisation and its impact on child welfare in Ntchisi and Lilongwe districts of Malawi.
The impact of community development worker programme on poverty alleviation: A case study of Eden District Municipality, Western Cape Province of South Africa.
(University if Fort Hare, 2015-12-02) Mundau, Mulwayini
Although the post-apartheid South African government has instituted a great many developmentally-oriented pieces of legislation and policies, such as the Community Development Workers' Programme (CDWP), in a bid to reverse the injustices of the past and to combat the alarming levels of poverty which still prevail in the country, the local government sector still faces great obstacles, particularly in the rural areas, where service delivery is generally reported to be slow. Their failure to overcome the endemic levels of poverty in South Africa raises serious questions regarding whether the programmes are capable of fulfilling the requirements of their original mandate.
Poverty alleviation and faith based organizations (FBO's) in the Sundays river valley municipality.
(University of Fort Hare, 2016-09) Mpiyane,Mzwabantu
The purpose of the study was to evaluate the role played by FBO in poverty alleviation using a case study of Churches in Sundays River Valley Municipality. The study made use of mixed approach that is qualitative and quantitative. The study employed both in-depth interviews and focus group discussions to collect data from diverse community members such as church leaders, community leaders, youth leaders and professionals. These were the most appropriate for obtaining the relevant information and rich contribution. The process of data analysis was followed in both qualitative and quantitative and the results were presented in both textual and statistical.
Informal enterpeneurship and poverty alleviation among poor household in Chitungwiza municipality, Zimbabwe.
(University of Fort Hare, 2016-06) Gunhidzirai, Constance
The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of informal activities in alleviating household poverty in Chitungwiza high density suburb located close to Harare the capital city of Zimbabwe. Many households are vulnerable to poverty; therefore, they are embarking on informal activities as sources of livelihoods. The Sustainable Livelihood Approach and Resilience theory were used as theoretical frameworks that underpin this study. The triangulation approach of both qualitative and quantitative was used in soliciting data. Questionnaire and interview guides were instruments used in collecting data from a sample of 133 informal entrepreneurs and six key informants (social workers, municipal officials and community development practitioner) from Chitungwiza Municipality.
Perceptions on governmental intervention strategies towards youth unemployment in Zimbabwe.
(University of Fort Hare, 2015-01) Mafa, Dennyford
The aim of the study was to evaluate the perceptions of citizens of Zimbabwe on governmental interventions towards youth . unemployment in Zimbabwe Chinhoyi. The specific objectives central to the current study are as follows: governmental intervention strategies set to curb youth unemployment; the perceptions of the youth pertaining to informal employment as well as on the services rendered. The study has used the qualitative research paradigm which dwells beneath a social phenomenon in order to draw substantiated findings.
Vulnerability of old age pensioners to micro-lending schemes: The case of Mlungisi location in Lukhanji Municipality in Queenstown
(University of Fort Hare, 2015) Hola, Zukiswa
The study investigated the vulnerability of old age pensioners from micro lending schemes, a case study of Mlungisi location in Queenstown. A qualitative approach was employed in this study, which was carried out among -20 participants, 10 old age pensioners, which comprises of both male and female from Mlungisi Location, 5 Micro lenders from the same area and 5 government service practitioners from Queenstown. Non-probability sampling methods and purposive sampling techniques were employed to select the sample. The data was collected by means of one-to-one in-depth interviews and a once-off focus group discussion.

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