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Aiello, H. & Ural, I. (2000) Formative evaluation and monitoring of curriculum 2005 implementation in Gauteng: workshop for educators & principles. (Report prepared for Gauteng Institute for Curriculum Development).
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Barolsky, V. (2007) Gauteng Provincial Government Strategic Framework for the support of civil society: enhancing civil society participation in policy and strategy processes. (Commissioned by the Chief Directorate: Policy Development and Coordination, Gauteng, ProvincIal Government Premier's Office, March).
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Bhana, A., Brookes, H., Makiwane, M. & Naidoo, K. (2005) Evaluation of the impact of the life orientation programme on HIV/AIDS in Gauteng schools: pilot study. (Commissioned by the Gauteng Department of Education, South Africa, January).
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The primary aim of this pilot research was to develop an instrument to evaluate the impact of the Life Orientation Programme (LOP) on sex, sexuality and HIV/AIDS in Gauteng schools at secondary level and if possible at primary level. The main objectives were to:
1. Determine levels of implementation of life orientation and HIV/AIDS awareness activities in schools,
2. Identify and compare sour...
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Carnoy, M. & Chisholm, L. (2008) Towards understanding student academic performance in South Africa: a pilot study of grade 6 mathematics lessons in Gauteng province. (Prepared for the Spencer Foundation, April).
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Despite widespread acceptance of the notion that improving student performance may have a high economic and social payoff, policy analysts in all countries have surprisingly limited hard data on which to base educational strategies for raising achievement. In South Africa this question is all the more pressing. South African students score at low levels in mathematics and language tests even wh...
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Chisholm, L. (2008) The meaning of racial redress in South African schools, 1994 to 2006. In: Habib, A. & Bentley, K. (eds). Racial redress & citizenship in South Africa. Cape Town: HSRC Press. 230-262.
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This chapter attempts to give local and specific content to the question of redress through case studies of particular schools in the urban province of Gauteng. The meaning of racial redress is derived from the changing histories of schools in this region. The chapter shows that at the local level racial redress have meant very different things for different schools and different people in th...
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Cross, C., Kok, P., Wentzel, M., Tlabela, K., Weir-Smith, G. & Mafukidze, J. (2005) Poverty pockets in Gauteng: how migration impacts poverty. (Report to the Gauteng Intersectoral Development Unit, August).
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Poverty in our cities is probably the key planning question of this millennium, and it is clear that much of the poverty being experienced in Gauteng is driven by migration. The Johannesburg/ Pretoria conurbation probably has the strongest pulling power of
any African city, constantly bringing in new streams of the hopeful poor. To deal with in-migration, Gauteng's cities plan on the urban t...
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Cross, C., Kok, P., Wentzel, M., Tlabela, K., Weir-Smith, G. & Mafukidze, J. (2005) Poverty pockets in Gauteng: how migration impacts poverty. (Paper presented at the launch of the GIDU final report, Video Conference room, HSRC, Pretoria, I November).
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Cross, C., Kok, P., Wentzel, M., Tlabela, K., Weir-Smith, G. & Mafukidze, J. (2005) Poverty pockets in Gauteng: how migration impacts poverty. (Presentation to the reporting workshop to the sponsors, Department of Social Development, Turffontein, Johannesburg).
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Dawes, A. (ed). (2003) The state of children in Gauteng: main report. (Commissioned by the Office of the Premier, Gauteng Provincial Government, Johannesburg, South Africa, October).
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Diko, N. (2011) Enhancing teaching and learning in schools through assessment: challenges and possibilities (The 3Rs project). HSRC Review. 9(3):20-21.
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As part of the literacy and numeracy project, the HSRC conducted a qualitative case study to investigate how the Gauteng and Western Cape Provincial Departments of Education (GDoE and WCDoE) prepare and support teachers to cope with the demands of the curriculum and assessment practices. We also looked at how the information collected is used to improve the quality of teaching and learning. NOL...
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Diko, N., Haupt, G. & Molefe, M.R.M. (2011) Reviewing the role of the provincial and district offices in the implementation of assessment policies in the Gauteng and Western Cape provinces. (Commissioned by the Department of Education, Funding received from the Royal Netherlands Embassy to South Africa, March).
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A robust, reliable and continuous classroom assessment system is crucial for improving learning and is a critical function of governments and schools. Between January 2010 and May 2010, the HSRC conducted a study to investigate how the Gauteng and Western Cape Provincial Departments of Education (i) prepare and support teachers to cope with the demands of the curricula and assessment practices ...
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Dorkenoo, E., Gumede, T., Maluleka, K. & Shaikh, N. (2003) Prevention of mother to child transmission: a report of an assessment of a pilot programme in fifteen health facilities in Gauteng province. (Submitted to the Department of Health, Directorate of Public Health, Gauteng Provincial Government, October).
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The Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS and Health research programme of the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) was commissioned by the Gauteng Department of Health to assess the PMTCT programme in 15 pilot sites in Gauteng Province. The objectives of the study were:a) to assess the implementation of the components of the programme in four complexes; b) to analyse the lessons learned at the pilot ...
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Erasmus, J.C. (2006) A socio-economic profile report for each of 20 Gauteng townships. (Commissioned by the Directorate: Research and Analysis Gauteng Department of Public Transport, Roads and Works, June).
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Erasmus, J.C. (2000) Gauteng: labour market situational analysis. (Commissioned by the National Business Initiative (NBI)).
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Hoadley, U. (2006) An audit of section 21 schools in Gauteng province and recommendations regarding future policy, monitoring and training. (Report prepared for the Gauteng Department of Education and the Matthew Goniwe School of Leadership and Governance, August).
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This report presents the results of a research study into the functioning of schools in Gauteng with respect to Section 21 functions as set out in the South African Schools Act (1996). The research consisted of an audit of a representative sample of 100 schools in
Gauteng to consider their functioning with respect to the maintenance of school buildings and facilities, the payment for services,...
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Kleintjes, S.R., Peltzer, K., Ramlagan, S. & Van Wyk, B. (2004) Rapid situational analysis of the perceptions and exposure of 10-18 year olds to substance abuse, and assessment of the suitability of current Ke Moja Drug Awareness Campaign awareness and advocacy messages for use in targeted disadvantaged areas in the Gauteng province. (Report prepared for the United nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Regional Office of Southern Africa).
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Kok, P. (2005) Migration intentions and poverty respect of Gauteng. (Paper presented at the Workshop on Poverty and Migration in Gauteng, Turffontein, 24 June).
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Kraak, A., Aitcheson, J., Schindler, J., Akoojee, S., Mabizela, M., Paterson, A. & Kruss, G. (2005) Education and training profile. (Commissioned by the Gauteng Department of Education on the Development of an Integrated Human Resources Development Strategy for Gauteng, June).
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Lorentzen, J., Kraak, A., Kruss, G., Breier, M., Earle, N. & Klerck, G. (2005) Skills development & the Gauteng economy: external & internal dynamics. (Commissioned by the Gauteng Department of Education on the Development of an Integrated Human Resources Development Strategy for Gauteng, July).
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Mafunisa, M.J. & Maphunye, K.J. (2005) Public participation in decision-making in the Gauteng provincial legislature. (Prepared for the Gauteng Provincial Legislature, March).
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Magau, L.T. (2001) Crime and violence in Gauteng schools. (Commissioned by the Gauteng Department of Education, South Africa, April).
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The aim of this study was to examine the extent to which crime and violence have become endemic in Gauteng schools, to examine causal factors and to explore possible interventions.
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National Education Quality Initiative & Education, Science and Skills Development (2005) Grade 6 Systemic Evaluation: Gauteng province. (Commissioned by the Department of Education, December).
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Systemic evaluation studies offer a powerful lens through which to view the performance and health of the education system. In particular, the Grade 6 Systemic Evaluation study is intended to serve three purposes, first to determine the level of achievement of learners within the system, second, to highlight specific areas/issues within the system that require further attention/investigation, a...
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O'Donovan, M., Van Zyl, J. & Barolsky, V. (2010) The measurable impacts of SAPS on contact crimes in Gauteng. (Commissioned by the Gauteng Department of Safety and Security, February).
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The greatest impediment to exploring the relationship between crime and socio-economic factors like population growth and employment levels is the absence of reliable data at a sub-provincial level. While it would be useful to examine the relationship between crime levels and the changing socio-economic characteristics at station (precinct) level this is, ultimately, only possible for years in ...
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Peltzer, K., Kanta, X. & Banyini, M. (2010) Evaluation of a safer male circumcision training programme for Ndebele traditional surgeons and nurses in Gauteng, South Africa: using direct observation of circumcision procedures. African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines. 7(2):153-159.
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The aim of this study was to assess the safety of traditional male circumcision practices among Ndebele traditional surgeons following a five days training by direct observation of circumcision procedures. The sample included eight Ndebele traditional surgeons and traditional nurses and 86 initiates (abakhwetwa) from two districts in Gauteng province in South Africa. A structured observations t...
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Peltzer, K., Kanta, X. & Banyini, M. (2009) Evaluation of a safer male circumcision training programme for Ndebele traditional surgeons and nurses in Gauteng, South Africa.
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The aim of this study was to assess the safety of traditional male circumcision practices among Ndebele traditional surgeons following a five days training by direct observation of circumcision procedures. The sample included eight Ndebele traditional surgeons and traditional nurses and 86 initiates (abakhwetwa) from two districts in Gauteng province in South Africa.
A structured observations ...
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Peltzer, K., Phaswana-Mafuya, N., Ramlagan, S., Mohlala, G., Seager, J., Nkomo, N., Petros, G. & Mbelle, N. (2006) Baseline assessment: European Union partnerships for the delivery of primary health care programme in South Africa. (Report compiled for European Union Partnership for the Delivery of Primary Health Care Programme in South Africa).
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In their quest to strengthen the delivery of PHC services in South Africa, the European Union, the Government of South Africa and UK's Department for International Development collaboratively developed a six year government/NPO partnership programme called Partnership for the delivery of Primary Health Care Programme (PDPHCP). The programme is implemented in 5 provinces, Gauteng, Limpopo, KwaZ...
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Pillay, U. SA's global city region of the future. Business Day. 12. (11 July 2006)
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Rule, S.P. & Stevens, L. (1999) Moving to an informal settlement: the Gauteng experience.. South African geographical journal. 81(3):107-118.
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Considers the migration experiences of residents of informal settlements in Gauteng. Discusses the attitudes of residents to rural and urban life.
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Setswe, G., Davids, A., Tabane, C., Floyd, E., Akpan, F., Phala, A., Asmal, S., Kollipara, A. & Bishop, M. (2010) Know your HIV prevention response (KYR) analysis: report on the review of HIV prevention policies and programmes in the Gauteng province. (Commissioned by the World Bank, November).
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This report summarises all relevant information about component 3 of the KYR analysis in the Gauteng Province. The report outlines the objectives, scope of work, types of data collected, data collection and analysis processes, data collection tools, and also summarises the roles and responsibilities of the HSRC as the service provider.
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Setswe, G., Simbayi, L., Rehle, T., Zuma, K., Van Zyl, J. & Kekana, Q. (2009) HIV incidence, prevalence and behavioural risk survey among Gauteng provincial government employees. (Paper presented to the Gauteng Department of Health, 2 March).
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Setswe, G. & Zungu, L. (2008) Needle prick injuries as a risk factor for hospital-acquired infection among nurses in a Gauteng hospital. (Paper presented at the Infection Prevention & Control Conference, International Convention Centre, Durban, 22 August).
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Simbayi, L., Rehle, T., Van Zyl, J. & Kekana, Q. (2009) The Gauteng provincial government HIV incidence, HIV prevalence, and BSS survey 2009. (Paper presented at the Gauteng Legislature, 16 September).
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Sithole, B. (2009) Investigating teachers' understandings of the principles and values of the Revised National Curriculum Statement (RNCS): a case study of two township schools in Gauteng, Pretoria. (Paper presented at the HSRC Social Sciences Research Conference, Birchwood Conference Centre, Benoni, 17 September).
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Tajudeen, L.O., Pengpid, S. & Peltzer, K. (2011) HIV knowledge, attitudes, and sexual behaviour among tourism workers in Gauteng province, South Africa. Journal of Human Ecology. 36(2):103-110.
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The aim of this study was to determine tourism workers' knowledge, attitudes, and sexual behaviour related to HIV and AIDS. A survey was administered to tourism workers (n=338) from all the hotels and resorts randomly sampled in Gauteng Province, South Africa. Results indicate a medium level of HIV transmission knowledge and high HIV risk behaviour (lack of condom use, casual and multiple sexua...
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Turok, I. & Mans, G. Here is Gauteng's future - in 3D. The Star. 17. (12 May 2011)
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Turok, I. & Mans, G. Novel map shows Gauteng's urban problem. Pretoria News. 20. (12 May 2011)
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Van Zyl, J. (2010) Policing, safety and stats in Gauteng. (Paper presented on the findings of the "Policing needs and Priorities report" to Gauteng Department of Community Safety, 15 April).
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Ward, C. & Seager, J. (2008) Street children in Gauteng: research information dissemination on homelessness with a focus on street children in Gauteng. (Paper presented at a workshop hosted by Gauteng Social Development, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 11 June).
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Weir-Smith, G., Chauke, C., Schwabe, C., Zama, S. & Maloka, R. (2001) Audit of pension pay points in South Africa. (Prepared for the National Department of Social Development; Directorate Social Insurance).
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Zungu, L.I., Sengane, M.L. & Setswe, K.G. (2008) Knowledge and experiences of Needle Prick Injuries (NPI) among nursing students at a university in Gauteng, South Africa. South African Family Practice. 50(5):66-66c.
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Background: Healthcare workers and students on training who are directly involved in treating and nursing patients face a great risk of acquiring blood-borne infections from the workplace. Needle prick injuries (NPI) are the commonest route by which such infections are transmitted from patients to healthcare providers. Nursing students on training are no exception, as they get exposed to accide...
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