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2. Coping mechanisms of migrants in South Africa: A case study of Nigerian women in Durban.
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Oyebamiji, Sunday Israel and Maharaj, Pranitha
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NIGERIANS ,SOCIAL media ,WOMEN immigrants ,LANGUAGE acquisition ,IMMIGRANTS ,WORLDVIEW ,SOCIAL networks - Abstract
It is evident from movies and social media discussions that coping mechanisms are conceived as a common lifestyle. However, coping mechanism is much more than a lifestyle to migrants, given that they also see it as a survival mechanism. In spite of this, not much scholarly attention has been devoted to migrant’s use of coping mechanisms. Through the purposive sampling technique, this paper attempts to examine the theme of coping mechanisms of immigrants using Nigerian immigrant women in Durban as a case study vis-à-vis their relevance to adaptation in foreign land. The study employs the intersectionality theory to capture the experience of Nigerian women. The findings show that the Nigerian immigrant women in Durban have experimented with a number of coping techniques at the individual and group levels. These range from learning the indigenous language to acquiring new skills that will help them extend social networks through utilising social support schemes and any other identified virtue from immigrant home culture. The paper concludes that their challenges stem from navigating the complexities of two spatial worldviews (those of their host country and those of their homeland), which also impacts how they adapt to these complexities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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3. A COMPARATIVE OVERVIEW OF ELEMENTS OF POLITICAL ECONOMY OF URBAN GOVERNANCE IN THE GLOBAL SOUTH: THE CASES OF ETHEKWINI MUNICIPALITY (SOUTH AFRICA) AND COCHIN MUNICIPALITY (INDIA).
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Sheetal, Bhoola, Dasarath, Chetty, John, Moolakkattu, Nolwazi, Ngcobo, and Jos, Chathukulam
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URBANIZATION ,EMIGRATION & immigration ,CLIMATE change - Abstract
With rapid urbanization and migration to cities, particularly in developing nations, the focus and emphasis on city governance, politics, institutional capacity, and sustainability issues have become paramount in critical analyses and policy discussions. This paper examines the functional complexities of two large Municipalities in two port cities located in South Africa and India, specifically eThekwini (the city of Durban in the province of KwaZulu-Natal) and Cochin (in the state of Kerala). Following a brief overview of the characteristics of the two Municipalities, the paper delves into the system of governance, level of autonomy, participatory structures in place, the extent to which they can respond to the service delivery demands of the public in an inclusive manner, and approaches to addressing climate change concerns. The paper is contextualised with reference to the theoretical concept of the Right to the City. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
4. The safety and security of urban households in South Africa: a geospatial exploration of the crimescape in the neighborhoods of Durban, South Africa.
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Samuel, Kayode Julius, Agbola, Samuel Babatunde, and Olojede, Olorunfemi Ayodeji
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CRIME statistics ,PROPERTY damage ,NEIGHBORHOODS ,SPATIO-temporal variation ,RESIDENTIAL areas ,SUBURBS - Abstract
This paper explores the spatio-temporal patterns of household crimes in Durban, South Africa, using precinct-level population and decadal crime data for burglary and robbery at residential areas and Malicious Damage to Property (MDP) in the Municipality. Crime rates and Moran I statistic were computed for the precincts, while maps depicted spatio-temporal variations in the crimescape. While the rates of MDP (−7.5%) and robbery (−4.2%) reduced, burglary (5.0%) escalated across many neighbourhoods. Both robbery and MDP showed significant spatial dependence. The momentum for crime appears to have shifted to the sparsely populated suburbs, with implications for future policies and crime-fighting strategies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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5. Hazardous human–wildlife encounters, risk attitudes, and the value of shark nets for coastal recreation.
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Börger, Tobias, Mmonwa, Kolobe, and Campbell, Danny
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SHARKS ,RECREATION agencies ,RECREATION centers ,TERRITORIAL waters ,ATTITUDE (Psychology) - Abstract
Shark incidents are rare and graphic events, and their consequences can influence the behavior of beach users, including bathers, to a great extent. These incidents can be thought of as a fearsome risk that may lead decision makers to overreact or respond with inaction. This paper examines the reaction of recreational beach users, including bathers, to changes in the risk of shark incidents. In addition to valuing recreational visits to Durban Beach, South Africa, we study the reaction of beach visitors to a hypothetical scenario in which protective shark nets, deployed in coastal waters to protect bathers, are to be removed. To examine potential heterogeneity of the treatment effect in a travel cost‐contingent behavior model, we develop a semiparametric multivariate Poisson lognormal (MPLN) model to jointly analyze observed and stated visit counts. Results show that removing protective shark nets at Durban beach would decrease recreational visits by more than 20%. Applying the semiparametric MPLN model we further find that both the value of a recreational visit and the predicted change in visitation rates vary as a function of whether recreationists usually enter the water, whether they have heard of previous shark incidents, and their general risk attitude. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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6. Countering urban binaries within a third space: Durban, South Africa's experience as a counter-city.
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Sutherland, Catherine, Nel, Etienne, Nel, Adrian, and Hill, Trevor
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PUBLIC spaces , *URBAN growth , *SOCIAL unrest , *CITIES & towns , *ECONOMIC competition , *ENVIRONMENTAL risk - Abstract
This paper explores the notion of the 'counter-city', which has emerged through processes of 'countering' within the framework of 'third space', in Durban, South Africa. Countering represents alternate conceptualizations and practices of urban processes to those of dominant northern discourse. Durban transitioned from a colonial and apartheid city, based on social separation, inequality, and differential service provision in the 20th century, to one that is now grappling with its apartheid legacy, informality and poverty, contested governance, environmental risk, and civil unrest, whilst simultaneously negotiating its way as an incipient global city. Durban's municipal, research, civic and NGO actions challenge urban scholars to rethink the notion of the post-metropolis and what the counter-city means in this context. This rethinking is reflected in counter moves, that not only resist hegemonic formations, but seek to blend policy and programme development to provide voice to the poor, address precarity, and ensure climate resilience and economic competitiveness. Drawing on the analysis of selected interventions, we argue that the experience of Durban provides insight into the complex nature of urban development. It outlines how a city is attempting to negotiate its future, through processes of countering, which sheds light on alternate conceptualisations of what 'urban' life, well-being, and governance mean in a 'counter-city'. • This paper seeks to advance the case to de-centre hegemonic urban theory arguments. • Durban, South Africa, through its hybridity, is presented as an evolving 'counter-city'. • Processes of 'countering' shape development engagement and outcomes to produce new conceptualisations of the urban. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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7. Pathways to transformative adaptation in southern African cities: A criteria-based assessment in Harare and Durban.
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Pasquini, Lorena, Taylor, Anna, McClure, Alice, Martel, Patrick, Pretorius, Lulu, Mubaya, Chipo Plaxedes, and Mamombe, Rudo
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CITIES & towns ,CLIMATE change ,URBAN climatology ,PHYSIOLOGICAL adaptation ,SYSTEMS theory ,DEGLUTITION - Abstract
Transformative adaptation (TA) places emphasis on changing the underlying causes of climate risk. Little is known about how TA can be achieved in practice in southern African cities. This paper reports on a set of criteria, derived from the literature and transdisciplinary engagements, for taking TA from theory into practice. These are: fundamental/sustainable changes in thinking and doing; inclusivity; challenging power asymmetries; demonstrability; responsive and flexible; and holistic, complex systems thinking. These criteria were explored through five water-related projects in Durban (South Africa) and Harare (Zimbabwe), which were identified by actors as having transformative potential to reduce urban climate risks. The study suggests that trade-offs might need to be made between several of these criteria, with strong synergies between others. Challenging power asymmetries is important in southern African cities where adaptation should change the structures of society that give rise to highly differential climate vulnerabilities. Challenging power structures largely requires true inclusivity and an equal stake in shaping decisions as opposed to tokenistic participation. While TA is needed in southern African cities, the complexity of these contexts and the scale of TA ambition introduces practical challenges when compared with incremental adaptation, i.e. small changes to existing practices to reduce climate impacts within the current development paradigm. Given such practical limitations, the paper concludes that TA in southern African cities might pragmatically be attempted as part of a process of ongoing learning to identify opportunities for gradual restructuring and expanding, in scale and ambition towards transformation. • Incremental adaptation achieves demonstrable results quickly. • Transformative adaptation needs to expand activities gradually in scope and scale. • Trade-offs exist at points along the incremental-transformative continuum. • Greater inclusivity in transformative adaptation introduces governance challenges. • Going beyond incremental adaptation requires challenging power asymmetries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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8. Professional Boundaries in Working with Young People: The Perspectives of Child and Youth Care Workers in Durban, South Africa.
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Hlengwa, Reggiswindis T., Masuku, Andile S., Mkhize, Lindelwa V., Sibiya, Maureen N., and Naranjee, Nellie
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YOUNG adults ,CHILD care workers ,CAREER development ,INSTITUTIONAL care of children ,SEMI-structured interviews - Abstract
Professional boundaries are a set of guidelines, expectations and rules that set the ethical and technical standards between the child and youth care workers (CYCWs) and young people. Professional boundaries are important to establish and maintain, as they assist to build the therapeutic relationship between the professional worker and client. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the perspectives of CYCWs in relation to professional boundaries in residential child and youth care centres (CYCCs) in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. To achieve this aim, the study was guided by a qualitative, exploratory, and descriptive design. A purposive sampling technique was employed, and semi structured interviews were used to collect data from 14 CYCWs. The analysis suggests that, while CYCCs have developed professional boundaries, there remains a great need for the provision of clear rules and regulations about professional boundaries, and life-long training (in-service professional development) focused on boundaries and support from management. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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9. Teachers, challenges in implementing a learner,s code of conduct for positive discipline in schools.
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Zondo, Sindiswa S. and Mncube, Vusi S.
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SCHOOL discipline ,CODES of ethics ,CONSCIOUSNESS raising ,TEACHERS ,BASIC education - Abstract
In the majority of South African schools, maintaining discipline remains a challenge -- a situation which commands the attention of departmental officials both locally and internationally. When negative disciplinary approaches were prohibited in schools in this country, positive disciplinary measures were recommended in the form of a code of conduct for learners. In the study reported on here we examined the challenges that teachers face in using a code of conduct to maintain positive discipline among the learner cohort. The study was guided by positive discipline and democratic theories. These theories imply that discipline must be taught to learners so that they are equipped to behave appropriately and obey the school/classroom rules. Data were gathered from a total of 16 educators in 2 sampled schools in Pinetown, Durban, through semi-structured interviews, observation and document review. The findings reveal that a variety of challenges impeded the use of a learners' code of conduct, including a failure to review the document on a regular basis. The content of those codes was not widely communicated either, which meant that they remained ineffective in addressing each school's specific needs with regard to correcting misbehaviour. Based on the findings, we recommend that the Department of Basic Education raise awareness around democratic governance in schools to enhance positive discipline by means of up-to-date, enforced codes of conduct. Schools also need to encourage parents to be actively involved in their children's schooling, as a means of supporting teachers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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10. Physical, chemical and biological characteristics of clays from Durban (South Africa) for applications in cosmetics.
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Nkosi, S'busiso M and Thembane, Nokukhanya
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FOURIER transform infrared spectroscopy ,CLAY soils ,COSMETICS ,SCANNING electron microscopes ,CLAY ,X-ray fluorescence ,TEXTURE analysis (Image processing) - Abstract
Clay soils are rock‐decomposed materials comprised of both clay‐ and non‐clay‐like minerals. Clays' physiochemical and mineralogical composition determines their applicability use in cosmetics. Because of their high bioburden, they must be effectively characterized before being incorporated into cosmetics. The scope of the current study was to characterize two different samples of red and white clays for their physical, chemical and biological properties; mined from Durban, South Africa. Characterization was performed using techniques like X‐ray fluorescence, X‐ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscope, hydrogen potential, soil colour, oil absorption, swelling capacity, texture, bulk density, plastic and apparent viscosity, sun protection factor and microbiological analysis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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11. Maersk Questions Rival's Solvency in Battle Over South Africa's Durban Container Port.
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Burkhardt, Paul
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CONTAINER terminals ,DUE process of law ,LETTING of contracts ,INDUSTRIAL capacity ,ENGINEERING firms - Abstract
A.P. Moller - Maersk A/S is challenging the award of a concession to run and expand South Africa's Durban container port to International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI), claiming that ICTSI did not meet the solvency requirements. Maersk argues that ICTSI should have been disqualified for failing to meet the necessary financial capacity. The legal challenge could potentially delay or derail Transnet's efforts to bring in private expertise to improve the efficiency of its ports. Maersk, the runner-up in the bidding process, questions ICTSI's ability to execute the project. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
12. University of the Witwatersrand Reports Findings in HIV/AIDS (Effects of injectable contraception with depot medroxyprogesterone acetate or norethisterone enanthate on estradiol levels and menstrual, psychological and behavioral measures...).
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MEDROXYPROGESTERONE ,AIDS ,ESTRADIOL ,HIV ,HIV prevention ,SEXUALLY transmitted diseases - Abstract
A report from the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa discusses the effects of two injectable contraceptives, depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA-IM) and norethisterone enanthate (NET-EN), on estradiol levels and various measures related to HIV risk. The study found that both contraceptives significantly reduced estradiol levels and had different effects on menstrual, psychological, and behavioral measures. NET-EN users reported fewer instances of amenorrhea, fewer sexual acts, more condom use with steady partners, and more days feeling sad or unloved compared to DMPA-IM users. The study suggests that a randomized trial is needed to further investigate the impact of these contraceptives on HIV risk. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
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