https://openscholar.ump.ac.za/handle/20.500.12714/21 2026-04-15T16:45:48Z 2026-04-15T16:45:48Z Shabalala, Precious Lombuso. https://openscholar.ump.ac.za/handle/20.500.12714/533 2022-05-03T08:55:39Z 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Value of domestic tourists in travel and tourism industry: Mpumalanga Province, South Africa. Authors: Shabalala, Precious Lombuso.

2021-01-01T00:00:00Z Bhuda, Monicca Thulisile. https://openscholar.ump.ac.za/handle/20.500.12714/531 2022-04-19T08:08:07Z 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: The role of art in sustaining the livelihoods of Amandebele women in South Africa. Authors: Bhuda, Monicca Thulisile. Abstract: Initially, the Ndebele artwork was exclusively the practice of making beaded and painted walls and other structures to preserve the Ndebele culture. However, today their specialty lies in making has some economic driving force, not just customary motivations. This was indigenous research that was informed by the eZiko, Sipheka Sisophula theory and aimed to discuss and highlight how Ndebele women use their art that has cultural significance to sustain their livelihoods. An exploratory research design that is most consistent with Indigenous knowledge research was utilized in this study. Semi-structured interviews together with descriptive analysis were used as tools. Utilizing a convenient sampling procedure, twelve entrepreneurs from Ndebele art school owned by Dr. Esther Mahlangu were sampled. Two data analysis processes were utilized. Firstly, the data were analyzed using the descriptive analysis process. Secondly, data analysis was performed through a thematic analysis, where various themes and emerging themes were identified. The findings of this study stated that Ndebele artists are breadwinners who survive by selling their artwork to sustain their livelihoods. They work for Dr. Esther Mahlangu and at the same time businesswomen who sell their art on different platforms. Furthermore, using the achievements of Dr. Esther Mahlangu as examples, this study showed how Dr. Esther Mahlangu has managed to create wealth and obtain global recognition through her artwork. The use of indigenous knowledge (IK) for wealth and job creation is supported by the Indigenous Knowledge Systems Policy (2004) of South Africa which also acknowledges and supports the role of women in preserving IK. Description: Please note that only UMP researchers are shown in the metadata. To access the co-authors, please view the full text.

2021-01-01T00:00:00Z Eggink, Maria. https://openscholar.ump.ac.za/handle/20.500.12714/530 2022-04-19T07:49:00Z 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Determinants of small, medium and micro enterprises’ performance: a structured literature review. Authors: Eggink, Maria. Abstract: The purpose of this paper was to identify and compare the determinants of Small Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMME) performance in developed, developing and transitional countries. The aims of the study were to determine what the success or hampering factors of SMMEs are, whether developed, developing and transitional countries’ SMMEs experience similar success or hampering factors, and if previous studies’ findings can be generalised. A structured literature review was carried out on literature that was published on determinants of performance of SMMEs in the period January 2006 to April 2020. The review revealed that the studies on SMMEs’ determinants are not yet exhausted. Although many of the determinants are common in most countries and studies, there are also vast differences and the determinants cannot be generalised. Developed, developing, and transitional countries’ studies on determinants of SMMEs’ performance can also not be compared due to concepts and measurements that are differently defined in the studies. Although literature can be used to reveal certain common determinants of SMME performance, further surveys are needed to determine the unique factors for different countries, regions and sectors. Studies cannot be generalised for the decision-making of firms or for policies focused on enhancing innovation system (IS) performance and ultimately economic growth. This study fills the gap of a lack of a comprehensive summary of literature on determinants of SMMEs’ performance as well as a comparison between developed, developing, and transitional countries.

2021-01-01T00:00:00Z Bhuda, Monicca Thulisile. https://openscholar.ump.ac.za/handle/20.500.12714/529 2022-04-19T07:43:16Z 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: The Ndebele indigenous games pertinent to primary school mathematics learning: why indigenous games are a vital tool for mathematics teaching and learning. Authors: Bhuda, Monicca Thulisile. Abstract: The South African education system has for a very long time left out African students ' cultural backgrounds by completely adopting western ideals. It has contributed to learners from indigenous cultural contexts struggling to find the connection between home experiences and school education. Since South Africa’s teaching of mathematics is not embedded in the pupil culture, learning and teaching have contributed to the major mathematical failure. Ethnomathematics as a component of Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) will promote the teaching and learning of various principles and ideas in mathematics that are practiced by different cultures. The AmaNdebele people of South Africa have very much weaved and eternal cultural activities that contain complex and varied mathematical ideas and concepts. Therefore, such cultural practices should be part of teaching and learning mathematics. Based on observation and the researcher's experience as a Ndebele, the study discusses how the Ndebele indigenous games played over the centuries can be used in primary school mathematics classes. Document analysis was also used to evaluate policy frameworks, which support the integration of indigenous knowledge into the curriculum. The results of this study indicate that indigenous games played by AmaNdebele have mathematical ideas and principles that can be incorporated into the teaching and learning of mathematics. Incorporating indigenous knowledge into teaching approaches in rural areas assists learners with seeing that mathematical ideas and principles are not isolated, but have a clear connection with their daily lives, cultural context, and worthwhile learning in this manner. Concerning indigenous knowledge systems, this study recommends integrating IKS into the curriculum to relate and interlink the taught content with the learners' cultural background. Description: Please note that only UMP researchers are shown in the metadata. To access the co-authors, please view the full text.

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