Comparative analysis of trace metal levels in the crab Dotilla fenestrata, sediments and water in Durban Bay harbour, Richards Bay harbour and Mlalazi estuary, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa

Climate change is a financial factor that carries with it risks and opportunities for companies. To support boards of directors of companies belonging to all jurisdictions, the World Economic Forum issued in January 2019 eight Principlescontaining both theoretical and practical provisions on: climate accountability, competence, governance, management, disclosure and dialogue. The paper analyses each Principle to understand scope and managerial consequences for boards and to evaluate whether the legal distinctions, among the various jurisdictions, may undermine the application of the Principles or, by contrast, despite the differences the Principles may be a useful and effective guidance to drive boards' of directors' conduct around the world in handling climate change challenges. Five jurisdictions are taken into consideration for this comparative analysis: Europe (and UK), US, Australia, South Africa and Canada. The conclusion is that the WEF Principles, as soft law, is the best possible instrument to address boards of directors of worldwide companies, harmonise their conduct and effectively help facing such global emergency.

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The impact of social grants on agricultural entrepreneurship among rural households in Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa

10.2499/9780896295988_04 ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)

Keyword(s):

South Africa ◽

Rural Households ◽

Kwazulu Natal ◽

Social Grants ◽

Agricultural Entrepreneurship ◽

The Impact

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Adverse Events Reporting System as Experienced by Critical-Care Nurses in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Africa Journal of Nursing and Midwifery ◽

10.25159/2520-5293/2456 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 20 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Thusile Mabel Gqaleni ◽

Busisiwe Rosemary Bhengu

Keyword(s):

South Africa ◽

Critical Care ◽

Adverse Events ◽

Patient Care ◽

Family Involvement ◽

Reporting System ◽

Legal Framework ◽

Critical Care Nurses ◽

Kwazulu Natal ◽

Life Threatening

Critically ill patients admitted to critical-care units (CCUs) might have life-threatening or potentially life-threatening problems. Adverse events (AEs) occur frequently in CCUs, resulting in compromised quality of patient care. This study explores the experiences of critical-care nurses (CCNs) in relation to how the reported AEs were analysed and handled in CCUs. The study was conducted in the CCUs of five purposively selected hospitals in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. A descriptive qualitative design was used to obtain data through in-depth interviews from a purposive sample of five unit managers working in the CCUs to provide a deeper meaning of their experiences. This study was a part of a bigger study using a mixed-methods approach. The recorded qualitative data were analysed using Tesch’s content analysis. The main categories of information that emerged during the data analysis were (i) the existence of an AE reporting system, (ii) the occurrence of AEs, (iii) the promotion of and barriers to AE reporting, and (iv) the handling of AEs. The findings demonstrated that there were major gaps that affected the maximum utilisation of the reporting system. In addition, even though the system existed in other institutions, it was not utilised at all, hence affecting quality patient care. The following are recommended: (1) a non-punitive and non-confrontational system should be promoted, and (2) an organisational culture should be encouraged where support structures are formed within institutions, which consist of a legal framework, patient and family involvement, effective AE feedback, and education and training of staff.

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CHALLENGES TO BUILDING AUTHENTIC PARTNERSHIPS: LESSONS FROM BHAMBAYI, KWAZULU-NATAL, SOUTH AFRICA

SOUTHERN AFRICAN JOURNAL OF SOCIAL WORK AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT ◽

10.25159/2415-5829/2186 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 26 (2) ◽

pp. 124-140 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Tanusha Raniga ◽

Barbara Simpson ◽

Ntokozo Mthembu

Keyword(s):

South Africa ◽

Social Services ◽

Service Providers ◽

Informal Settlement ◽

Mutual Trust ◽

Open Communication ◽

Community Based ◽

Individual Interviews ◽

Kwazulu Natal ◽

Qualitative Phase

In contemporary South Africa, partnerships between service providers in government, non-governmental organisations, the private sector and community based organisations have been identified as a means to strengthen communities and the sustainability of social services. However, the unequal power relations that exists between and within these organisations often leads to fragmentation, duplication, and lack of coordination of social services. Using Fowler’s (1998) conceptualisation of authentic partnerships, this qualitative phase of a larger study explored the challenges of building authentic partnerships in Bhambayi, a predominantly informal settlement in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Individual interviews and a focus group held with nine service providers revealed that intraorganisational challenges, cross-boundary and inter-organisational relations as well as political influences were obstacles to the development of authentic partnerships. The article suggests that open communication, clarity of roles and mutual trust between service providers is vital.

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