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Thursday, 6th November 2014
7:45-9:00
Room A: MANAGEMENT
Session Chair
Sharon Terera, University of Fort Hare
REGISTRATION
Session 1
09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Room B: ECONOMICS
Session Chair
Tshepo Masipa, University of Limpopo
Room C: Accounting & Finance
Session Chair
Heleen J. Van Vuuren, North-West University
Training and development: towards sustainable career Employment Creation through Small, Medium and Micro
management and talent management in South Africa
Enterprises (SMMEs) in South Africa: Challenges,
Musara Mazanai, Monash South Africa Progress and Sustainability
Hlanganipai Ngirande, University of Limpopo
Edwin Mwasakidzeni Mutyenyoka,
Thayani Madzivhandila,
University of Limpopo
The implication of gender inequality on women empowerment ETF indexation methods: A risk-adjusted performance
in the context of South African democratic dispensation
analysis
Malesela Jim Masenya,
Ngoako Johannes Mokoele,
University of Limpopo
An Analysis Of The Impact Of Shareholder Activism In
Corporate Governance. The Case Of The Zimbabwean
Banking Sector
Zenzo Lusaba Dube,
Nyasha M. Mukumbiri, National University of
Sciences and Technology
Contribution of Analytical Procedures on Financial
Statements to Management and Auditor Decisions
W. Peyper ,North-West University
Anneke M Moolman, North-West University
The impact of human resource practices on employee The Impact Of Foreign Direct Investment On Economic Risk Management Disclosure Practices In Annual
commitment and retention in the health sector
Growth And Employment In South Africa
Financial Statements In Selected Companies In South
Sharon Terera, University of Fort Hare
Tshepo Masipa,University of Limpopo Africa
Heleen Janse Van Vuuren,
North-West University
Plenary session 11:00AM-12:00PM
11th floor (Southdeck)
Groping in the dark with the “non-places” BRICS: Geopolitics of the Emergence of an Empire or States Racing to the Bottom?
Johannes Tsheola, University of Limpopo
Shock Advertising: Not So Shocking Anymore
Brandon Urwin & Marike Venter, University of Witswaterand
ROOM A: Food security &Sustainable
Development
Session Chair
Feyisayo Adeola Odunitan-Wayas
University of Kwazulu-Natal
Session 2
14:00PM-15:30PM
ROOM B: Marketing, Customer Service &
Entrepreneurship
Session Chair
Norman Chiliya, University of Witwatersrand
ROOM C: Education
Session Chair
RJ Singh, University of Limpopo
Exploring factors affecting food security of University
students: A case study of first year students on probation and
at-risk of academic exclusion
M Gwacela, U Kolanisi, J Chitja,
University of Kwazulu-Natal
Historical Spatial Arrangements and Rural Livelihoods: A
South African Context
Maake Shadrack Manala,
Madumetsa Godfrey Manamela,
University of Limpopo
Crossbreeding chickens an interface strategy to improve rural
food and nutrition security in Southern Africa
Feyisayo Adeola Odunitan-Wayas,
University of Kwazulu-Natal
Room A: Food security &Sustainable
Development
Session Chair
Madumetsa G. Manamela , University of
Limpopo
Rural Livelihood Diversification and its Implication on
Household Food Security: A South African Context
Maake Shadrack Manala,
University of Limpopo
Interface technologies for improved rural household’s food
security
Sithandiwe Khoza
Unathi Kolanisi
Muthulisi Siwela
University of Kwazulu-Natal
Corporate social responsibility as a practicality of Ubuntu Lean Accounting methods and tools that support continuous
to build brand loyalty
improvement of management accounting
Belinda Dapi,
Matthys J Swanepoel, North-West University
Durban University of Technology
An exploratory study on the marketing strategies adopted
by Small Micro and Medium Enterprises in Johannesburg
Central Business District
Khuliso Mapila,
Norman Chiliya,
William Chiliya,
University of Witwatersrand
The influence of website content on the purchase of
pharmaceutical health products
Lernese Jones, Norman Chiliya,
University of Witwatersrand
Session 3
16:00PM-17:30PM
Room B: Marketing, Customer Service &
Entrepreneurship
Session Chair
Hilda B. Mahlangu, Vaal University of
Technology
To Vote Or Not To Vote: Marketing Factors Influencing
The Voting Attitude And Intention Of South African
Youth
Anjali Morar,
Marike Venter,
University of Witwatersrand
Attitudes And Purchase Behavior Of Green Products
Among Generation Y Consumers In South Africa
Muntaha Anvar
Marike Venter
University of Witswaterand
The Need For A Model To Facilitate Health For Pregnant
Learners Attending Secondary Schools In South Africa
Sogo F Matlala, University of South Africa
AGW Nolte, University of South Africa
MA Temane, University of South Africa
Is mother-tongue education possible in a language-diverse
province? – A case of Limpopo province
RJ SINGH, University of Limpopo
Room C: Social Sciences
Session Chair
Petra Chinyere, Mulungushi University
Analyzing community participation in the municipal integrated
development planning process in Limpopo province, South Africa
Aklilu A. Asha, University of Limpopo
The socio-economic outcomes of the fast-track land redistribution
Programme: a case of Kippure-Iram resettlement scheme in
Masvingo province, Zimbabwe
Goldmarks Makamure
Hlanganipai Ngirande
University of Limpopo
Contributions of gardening towards food security in South The effect of information value and privacy on acceptance of Negotiated government in Zimbabwe- tool for peaceful co-existence
Africa’s townships
Facebook advertising
or momentary suppression of inherent divisions?
Madumetsa Godfrey Manamela,
Hilda Bongazana Mahlangu,
Petra Chinyere, Mulungushi University
University of Limpopo
Vaal University of Technology
Friday, 7th November 2014
session 1
ROOM A: Customer Service & Sustainable
Development
Session Chair
Kgalema Mashamaite, University of Limpopo
Determining the feasibility of adopting technological
innovation to enhance service delivery and increase customer
satisfaction in selected health institutions around Johannesburg
Lloyd Uta, Norman Chiliya,
University of Witswaterand
The impact of government grants on poverty in a South
African Township
Ismael Maloma, University of South Africa
Joseph Sekhampu Milpark Education
Public Service Delivery Protests in the Democratic South
Africa: A Dilemma for Local Municipalities
Kgalema Mashamaite,
University of Limpopo
ROOM A: MANAGEMENT
Session Chair
S. Ngcobo, Mangusuthu University of
Technology
08:30AM-10:00AM
Room B: Education
Session Chair
Margaretha J Preston, North-West University
Accountancy students’ and scholars and reading and
comprehension skills influencing the ability to produce a
professional written answer
Jacobus Swart, North-West University
Managing the transition from primary school mathematics to
secondary school mathematics: Learners’ perspectives
Paul Mutodi, University of Limpopo
The 2000 grade ones at university: Teaching students
taxation and auditing in a their second or third language
Margaretha J Preston, North-West University
Session 2
10:30AM to 12 :30PM
ROOM B: Education
Session Chair
E N Cishe, Walter Sisulu University
ROOM C: Accounting & Finance
Session Chair
Dolly Wanjau,Tshwane University of
Technology
Mobile money as strategy for financial inclusion in rural
communities in Zimbabwe
Mr. Thulani Dube
Pepukayi Chitakunye
Bibi Zaheenah Chummun
Sustainability reporting in South Africa: A comparative study
of the mining and manufacturing industries
N. Shuro, L. Stainbank
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Cost Accounting Curriculum Related Competencies And
Performance Of Accountants In South Africa
Dolly Wanjau,Tshwane University of
Technology
ROOM C: ECONOMICS
Session Chair
Malesela J. Masenya ,University of Limpopo
The relationship between perceived organizational support, job
satisfaction and organizational commitment among junior
academic staff members. A case of a selected higher learning
institution
Fumani Donald Mabasa
Hlanganipai. Ngirande,
University of Limpopo
Effectiveness of non-monetary factors on staff retention within
a business banking department
V. Naidoo , Univerisity of KwaZulu-Natal
S. Ngcobo, Mangusuthu University of
Technology
Occupational Stress In Relation To Some Demographic And
Occupational Variables Among Nurses
Hlanganipai Ngirande, University of Limpopo
Themba Mjoli, Rhodes University
ROOM A: Customer Service & Entrepreneurship
Session Chair
S. Ngcobo Mangosuthu University of
Technology
Determinants of E-Commerce Adoption amongst SMMEs in
Durban, South Africa.
Patrick Ndayizigamiye, Brian McArthur
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Critical Reflections on the Entrepreneurship Programme
Designed to Develop Effectual Entrepreneurs
Malefane Lebusa
Teboho Pitso
Vaal University of Technology
Challenges facing Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises
(SMMEs) during their first two years of operation in
KwaZulu-Natal
R. Sukdeo, S. Ngcobo
Mangosuthu University of Technology
Implementation of Analytical and Critical Thinking Skills Socio-economic characteristics of households as determinants of
for improvement of first year Accounting students’ household poverty status in a typical low-income settlement in
performance
South Africa.
Anri Smit, North-West University
Ismael Maloma, University of South Africa
Challenges experienced by pre-service teachers in the PGCE Determinants Of Female Employment Status In A South
program at a South African university
African Township
Paul F. Muzindutsi, North-West University
Tebello H. Msimanga,Diana Viljoen
Fumane Khanare, University of Kwazulu-Natal
Paul F. Muzindutsi
North-West University
Fostering quality teaching and learning in higher education Gender Discrimination and the Capitalist Economy in Postthrough academic staff development: challenges for a multi- Apartheid South Africa
campus university
Malesela Jim Masenya,
E N Cishe (Dr),Walter Sisulu University
University of Limpopo
Session 3
14:00PM-15:30PM
ROOM B:Social Sciences
Session Chair
Johannes Tsheola, University of Limpopo
Power Energy As A Catalyst For Local Economic
Development
Matshidisho D. Ledwaba, University of
Limpopo
The Fulfilment Of South Africa’s Environmental Right:
Sustainable Development The Fundamental Building
Block
Riana van der dank, Vaal University of
Technology
Contemporary International Relations and the BRICS
Geopolitics for State Capitalism
Johannes Tsheola, University of Limpopo
ROOM C:Accounting & Finance
Session Chair
Cornelis Roelofse, University of Limpopo
An investigation into regulatory capital adequacy of South
African banks under the basel accords
Zandri Dickason, Wiehan Peyper,
North-West University
The analysis and application of financial ratios in Parastatals:
The case of Broadband Infraco in RSA
Moeti B Mohosho, North-West University
Security Expenditure: Cost Benefit Analyses Based On A
Quantified Crime Hypothesis
Cornelis Roelofse, University of Limpopo
Saturday, 8th November 2014
Session 1: 08:30AM-10:00AM
ROOM A: Food security & Sustainable
ROOM B: Social Sciences
Development
Session Chair
Session Chair
AKLILU A. ASHA, University of Limpopo
Diana Viljoen, North-West University
Fighting Hunger beyond the Millennium Development Goals Diversified Housing Developments for Socio-Economic
(MDGs): bio fortified provitamin A maize to enhance Integration in South Africa’s Urban Human Settlements
chicken nutritional value for the benefit of rural households
Tlou Ramoroka, University of Limpopo
Feyisayo Adeola Odunitan-Wayas,
University of Kwazulu-Natal
Climate Change Induced Drought and Floods: Multiple Mixed-Income Housing, Urban Transformation and Social
Impacts on Food Security in Rural Areas
Cohesion in Post-apartheid South Africa
Thanyani S. Madzivhandila,
TM Lukhele, University of Limpopo
University of Limpopo
Attitudes And Perceptions Towards Local Government Socio-demographic factors influencing leisure attitude among
Poverty Alleviation Efforts In Limpopo Province, South undergraduate students at a South African University
Africa
Diana Viljoen, Paul F. Muzindutsi,
AKLILU A. ASHA, University of Limpopo
North-West University
ROOM A: Marketing & Entrepreneurship
Session Chair
Thabisile A. Mkhwanazi, University of Limpopo
The role of media in cultural identity formation: a case study on
the community of Mankweng Limpopo
Florah Molopa, University of Limpopo
Mobile TV as a marketing tool in south Africa: a consumer’s
perspective
Session 2
10:30AM-12:00PM
ROOM B: Education
Session Chair
V Pelser-Carstens, North-West University
ROOM C: Rural community development
Session Chair
Mjabuliseni SC Ngidi, University of Pretoria
Strengthening community participation in the integrated
development planning process for effective public service delivery
in the rural Limpopo province
Edwin M. Mutyenyoka, Thayani Madzivhandila,
University of Limpopo
Coping with food insecurity in rural South Africa: The case of
Jozini, KwaZulu-Natal
Mjabuliseni SC Ngidi, Sheryl L Hendriks
University of Pretoria
Room C:
Session Chair
Patricia Shewell
Brain training software and the new South African
accounting students
Monique du Plessis, North-West University
Multiple-choice questions and written questions matched at Occupational Stress in Relation To Some Demographic and
same levels of thinking. Why are the marks different?
Occupational Variables among Nurses
Tinashe Chuchu, Norman Chiliya, Lloyd Uta Josue Mbonigaba, University of Kwazulu-Natal
Trust Kabungaidze, Rhodes University
University of the Witwatersrand
Hlanganipai Ngirande, University of Limpopo
Themba Mjoli, University of Fort Hare
Small, Medium And Micro Enterprise In The Local Development of a Board Game for Accountancy students in Data Envelopment Analysis in Performance Measurement:
Economic Development: A South African Context
South African Higher Education
A Critical Analysis of the Literature
Mkhwanazi Thabisile Adilate,
V Pelser-Carstens, North-West University
Patricia Shewell, Stephen Migiro,
University of Limpopo
University of KwaZulu-Natal