Research output 2012-2017

The RLEDI bursary programme has given a number of LED practitioners an opportunity to explore and expand their LED knowledge through its Masters and Post Graduate Diploma programmes. The programmes have had an impact on LED research conducted by LED Officials and Practitioners throughout the province. Completed dissertations were reviewed and themes were extracted from the research conducted from 2012 to 2017. The research was compiled by the Young Researchers, Masters of Commerce with LED Specialisation full research and coursework students. The following themes and areas of where the case studies were conducted are presented below:

RLED Research Themes

Small Town Development, Rural and Land Development and Expanded Works Programme
Role of Traditional Authorities in Economic Development
Green urban economy and Renewable Energy
Social Entrepreneurship, SMME Development and Informal trading
Role of Local Government, Development Agencies and Cooperatives in driving LED
Role of Maritime, Mining and Forestry as drivers for Economic Development
Community Tourism and Agriculture Economic Development
Public Private Partnerships and Public Participation
Foreign Direct Investment and Special Economic Zones
Digital television and Information Communication Technology

RLED Research Areas

Hibiscus Local Municipality
Umzimkhulu Local Municipality
UThukela District Municipality
Amajuba District Municipality
Vulamehlo Local Municipality
Umtshezi Local Municipality
EThekwini Metropolitan
Ndwedwe Local Municipality
ILembe District Municipality
Mtubatuba Local Municipality
UMgungundlovu District Municipality
Umhlosinga Local Municipality
UPhongolo Local Municipality
Harry Gwala District Municipality

Title	students name	Qualification	Supervisor	School	Year
Traditional leadership in local economic development : a case study of the uMgungundlovu District.	Nxumalo, Felix Thembinkosi	MCOM	Prof. Kriben Pillay	GSB&L	2012
An evaluation of stakeholder (people) participation in Mhlontlo Local Municipality rural development programme	Nodlabi, Mboniswa Cornelius	MBA	Alec Bozas	GSB&L	2012
Optimization of local content in the automotive component industry in KwaZulu-Natal.	Rampersad, Dhanesh	MBA	Dr. Abdulla Kader	GSB&L	2012
Impact of land restitution on local economic development	Sedumedi, Elijah	MCOM	Mr. Stan Hardman	GSB&L	2012
Assessing government’s role in the promotion of co-operatives as strategic intervention to accelerate socio-economic transformation	Mntambo, Boyce Sithasakhe	MCOM	Stan Hardman	GSB&L	2012
Effects of emergence of shopping malls on SMMEs in eThekwini : a case study of Umlazi township	Kubone, Andrew Zacharia Mlondolozi	MBA	Mr. S. Msomi	GSB&L	2012
Impact of the motor industry development programme on the automotive component industry	Konar, Selvin	MBA	Dr A Kader	GSB&L	2012
Job readiness of further education and training (FET) mechanical engineering graduates	Singh, Sandesh	MBA	Prof Anesh Maniraj Singh	GSB&L	2012
Government subsidies : are the beneficiaries happy with their houses? : a case study of France, Edendale, Pietermaritzburg	Hadebe, Ntombiningi Jennifer Jeaneth	MBA	Dr Robin Martin Challenor	GSB&L	2012
Opportunities presented by information and communication technologies for women led SMMEs in KwaZulu-Natal	Subramoney, Sivakumarie	MBA	Professor Manoj Maharaj	GSB&L	2012
Survival strategies of micro business in the Pinetown area	Goodness Busisiwe Mchunu	MBA	Alec Bozas	GSB&L	2012
Agriculture and local economic development : a case study of the uMshwathi Local Municipality	Ariatti, Claudia Ada	MBA	Dr. Mihalis Chasomeris	GSB&L	2013
The effectiveness of the earned value management system : a case for local economic development projects	Ngcobo, Hloniphani Jackson	MCOM	Dr. Stanley Hardman	GSB&L	2013
Investigating the effectiveness of manufacturing clusters on economic development in eThekwini Municipality	Mukeredzi, Tafadzwa Gabriel.	MBA	Professor Anesh and Maharaj Singh	GSB&L	2013
The factors affecting the sustainability of the automotive component industry in South Africa	Komarasamy, Jeffrey	MBA	Mr. M. Hoque	GSB&L	2013
An assessment of Durban as an entrepreneurial city	Fairfoot, Matthew.	MBA	Professor Shahida Cassim	GSB&L	2013
Using creative holism to inform new partnerships as a component of responsivity in the FET sector	Hardman, Stanley George	DBA	Professor Kriben Pillay	GSB&L	2013
The attitude towards and perception of recycling in Cato Crest, Durban	Maphanga, Fikile Khosi	MBA	Ms Cecile Gerwel	GSB&L	2013
Leadership and infrastructure delivery programmes in the Sisonke District, KwaZulu-Natal Education Department	Xoko, Luleko Zangoxolo	MCOM	Dr Stanley Hardman	GSB&L	2013
The impact of HIV/AIDS on eThekwini businesses	Christian Sibusiso Shongwe	MBA	Mr Alec Bozas	GSB&L	2013
Corporate repositioning of the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry	Praneel Nundkumar	MBA	Prof Anesh Maniraj Singh	GSB&L	2013
Local economic development and local government : strategic considerations.	Diseko Daniel	MCOM	Dr. Stanley Hardman	GSB&L	2014
Exploring the eThekwini Municipal integrated development plan as a learning process : a systems thinking perspective	Ngubane, Siphiwe	MCOM	Prof. Kriben Pillay	GSB&L	2014
Empowering disadvantaged businesses through LED projects : a practitioner’s approach	Farisani, Tshililo Ruddy	MCOM	Dr. S. Hardman	GSB&L	2014
Analysis of global competitiveness in the light motor vehicle component industry of South Africa	Rampersad, Dhanesh	DBA	Dr. Abdulla Kader	GSB&L	2014
Factors affecting the performance of small and medium enterprises in KwaZulu-Natal	Sitharam, Sharmilee	MBA	Mr. Muhammad Hoque	GSB&L	2014
The influence of the distance to running water or standing water bodies on rural household income	Naidoo, Youkita	MCOM	Mr. Muhammad Hoque and Professor Serban Proches	GSB&L	2014
Entrepreneurial orientation and business challenges : a study of eThekwini-based construction companies	Desigan Anamalay	MBA	Prof Shahida Cassim	GSB&L	2014
Employment equity practices at eThekwini Municipality	Bhekithemba Goodwill Sithole	MBA	Rakshana Nageshar	GSB&L	2014
An examination of business perspectives on the role of Umhlosinga Development Agency as an economic development agency	Mthimkhulu, Sinethemba Nkosinokwazi.	MCOM	Dr. Jennifer Houghton	GSB&L	2015
Local economic development as a social dialogue : a case of Enterprise iLembe	Khambule, Isaac Bheki.	MCOM	Dr. Cecile Gerwel Proches	GSB&L	2015
Water and sanitation infrastructure as a vehicle for local economic development : a case study of the Hilton-Mondi Development Project	Ntuli, Sipho Anthony	MCOM	Dr. M.G Chasomeris	GSB&L	2015
Renewable energy production as means for local economic development in eThekwini Municipality	Radebe, Nokukhanya Thobeka	MCOM	Dr. Jennifer Houghton	GSB&L	2015
Examining the socio-economic impacts of mining on the livelihoods of Amajuba District mining communities	Ngobese, Sihlangu Sixtus	MCOM	Dr. Stanley Hardman	GSB&L	2015
Unlocking local economic development in the Ingonyama Trust Land through land scheme development. The case of Dududu, KZN	Mzotho, Malusi Cyril-Innocent	MCOM	Dr. Jennifer Houghton	GSB&L	2015
The role of informal trading in economic development : the case study of Mtubatuba	Khumalo, Sakhile Mandlenkosi Siyathokoza	MCOM	Dr. Jennifer Houghton	GSB&L	2015
The intricacies of local governance in local economic development : a case study of uThukela’s traditional authority	Mdlalose, Methembe Ziphozonke	MCOM	Dr. Jennifer Houghton	GSB&L	2015
Role of small-scale sugercane farmers in local economic development of the Darnall (KwaDukuza) Region	Mote, Nonkululeko Nthabiseng	MBA	Dr. Hoque	GSB&L	2015
A systemic inquiry into the challenges of integrated development planning : a South African experience	Zulu, Khethukuthula Joseph	MCOM	Dr. S. Bodhanya	GSB&L	2015
SMME access to funding : challenges experienced by SMMEs in UMzimkhulu Municipality	Cele, Christopher Robert Thulani	MCOM	Dr. Jennifer Houghton	GSB&L	2015
The challenges of promoting domestic tourism in Durban.	Makhaola, Liako Julia	MCOM	Dr Cecile Gerwel Proches	GSB&L	2015
Perspectives on emergency wealth distribution in South Africa’s previously disadvantaged households: a systems thinking approach	Musyoka, Jason Muthama	PhD	Dr. Jennifer Houghton	GSB&L	2015
The role of Majuba Technical and Vocational Education and Training College programmes in addressing industrial skills shortages in Newcastle and Amajuba District	Dlamini Phakamani Irvine	MCOM	Dr Rosemary Sibanda	GSB&L	2015
Public policy and KwaZulu-Natal’s Integrated Poverty Eradication Programme : a complexity perspective	Xaba Frederick Matthews Dumsani	MCOM	Dr. Stanley Hardman	GSB&L	2015
Small business viability in the manufacturing sector within the eThekwini Municipal area	Gwala, Ranson Sifiso	MBA	Dr Abdul Kader	GSB&L	2015
Factors that account for survivability of Black small-scale sugarcane growers in Ugu District Municipality	Mkhungo, Mandlakhe Dickson	MCOM	Dr. Paul Edmund Green and Dr. Cecile Gerwel Proches	GSB&L	2015
Operational challenges faced by smallholder farmers : a case study of eThekwini District	Mutero, Joel	MBA	Dr. E. Munapo	GSB&L	2015
The viability of small to medium enterprises in the private security industry in Durban	Chikowore, Nhamoinesu	MBA	Professor Stephen Migiro	GSB&L	2015
Critical success factors for small and medium sized construction contractors in Pietermaritzburg	Thokozani Nhlanhla Mchunu	MBA	Dr Abdul Kader	GSB&L	2015
An evaluation of talent management with the Department of Arts and Culture in KZN	Nxumalo, Felix Thembinkosi	MBA	Dr Abdul Kader	GSB&L	2015
The use of strategic partnerships as the driver of local economic development (LED) : a case study of the eThekwini Municipality and Shanduka Black Umbrellas (SBU) partnership	Ngcobo, Nhlanhla Floyd	MCOM	Dr. Jason Musyoka and Dr. Jennifer Houghton	GSB&L	2016
A comparative evaluation of the factors that are influencing the sustainability of the SMME’s that are run by the Pakistani nationals versus the local nationals within the jurisdiction of the Nkomazi and Mbombela districts of the Mpumalanga Province	Nare, Thembelane Nkosini	MBA	Mr. Hoque	GSB&L	2016
Vulnerabilities of rural agricultural co-operatives in KwaZulu-Natal : a case study of Amajuba District, South Africa	Dube, Hlengiwe Ntongolozi	MCOM	Mr. S. Msomi	GSB&L	2016
Strategic leadership as an approach to promote service delivery by local government in South Africa: a case study of the uThungulu District Municipality	Ndlovu, Bongani Bhekinkosi.	PhD	Professor Kriben Pillay	GSB&L	2016


An exploratory study of the impact of small town development on Local Economic Development in uMzimkulu town,KwaZulu Natal, South Africa	Ngubane ZZ	MCLS	Dr. M Khanyangale	GSB &L	2017
The impact of training and support interventions on small business in the expanded public works programme (EPWP) – Pretoria Regio	Dladla LG	M-COM	DR E MUTAMBARA	GSB&L	2017
The viability of national development agency funded cooperatives in rural areas of KwaZulu Natal,South Africa	Khumalo PT	M-COM	DR E MUTAMBARA	GSB &L	2017
Assessing leadership capabilities to perform Local Economic Development (LED) functions: A case of Amajuba District Municipality	Mkhize EP	M-COM	PROF JM GREEN	GSB &L	2017
Economic impact of drought on livestock production in rural communities: A case study in Nongoma rural households.	Mncwango NP	M-COM	DR E MUTAMBARA	GSB &L	2017
The implementation of Tourism projects through Public Private partnership model: A case of Mandeni Municipality in South Africa	Nzuza FS	M-COM	MR CT CHIKANDIWA	GSB&L	2017
The role of KwaMachi Cooperative Financial Institution in bridging the gap of access to finance by cooperatives	Mbotho EZ	MCLS	MR BFM VILAKAZI	GSB&L	2016
Impact of public private partnerships on local economic development: A case study of Thathunyawo Cooperative	Mhlongo KL	MCLS	PROF CN PROCHES	GSB&L	2016
Actions taken by the eThekwini Municipality to address the imperatives of the Green Urban Economy	Subban T	MCLS	Dr JA HOUGHTON	GSB &L	2016
The effectiveness of Expanded Public Works Programme in the promotion of Local Economic Development: A case-study of Zibambele Project Ethekwini Municipality	Zulu NN	MCLS	Dr JA HOUGHTON	GSB &L	2016
Examining the implementation of the comprehensive rural development programme from the sustainable livelihoods perspective: A case of the besters project in Emnambithi Local Municipality	Dlamini TP	M-COM	MR JM MUSYOKA	GSB &L	2016
Exploring the contribution of Local Economic Development projects towards the sustainability of Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises	Luthuli MM	M-COM	DR R SIBANDA	GSB &L	2016
Analysing Local Economic Development strategies aimed at addressing youth unemployment in rural small local municipalities of uThungulu district municipality	Masondo NS	M-COM	Dr JA HOUGHTON	GSB &L	2016
Social entrepreneurship development and its alignment with the national framework for Local Economic Development (LED) in South Africa: A case study of iLembe, KwaZulu-Natal	Mthembu NMH	M-COM	Dr JA HOUGHTON	GSB &L	2016
Community tourism organisations as economic development tools:Mtubatuba Hlanganani Community Tourism Organisation; Challenges Prospects and Perspectives	Biyela AC	MCLS	Dr JA HOUGHTON	GSB &L	2015
SMMME Access fo Funding- Challenges experiences by SMMES in Umzikhulu Municipality	Cele CRT	MCLS	DR SG HARDMAN	GSB &L	2015
The impact of the BRT System on street trading in the Pietermaritzburg CBD	Gengan DD	MCLS	PROF CN PROCHES	GSB&L	2015
The Role of thr Non-Agricultural Sector in Rural Development Policies in South Africa	Hlongwane SV	MCLS	DR MG CHASOMERIS	GSB &L	2015
Partnerships as an empowerment mechanism for emerging enterprises	May N P	MCLS	Dr JA HOUGHTON	GSB &L	2015
Factors that account for survivability of black small-scale sugarcane growers in the Ugu Municipality	Mkhungo Mandlakhe Dickson	MCLS	PROF CN PROCHES	GSB&L	2015
Forestry Stewardship Council Certification as an Economic Imperative to Small Scale Timber Growers: A case study of KwaZibi area under Umhlabuyalingana Municipality	Mtengu SM	MCLS	Mr PEG GREEN	GSB &L	2015
Unlocking Local Economic Development in the Ingonyama Trust Land through Land Scheme Development.The case of Dududu,KZN	Mzotho Malusi Cyril- Innocent	MCLS	Dr JA HOUGHTON	GSB &L	2015
The use of strategic partnerships as the driver of Local Economic Development (LED): A case study of eThekwini Municipality and Shanduka Black Umbrellas	Ngcobo Nhlanhla Floyd	MCLS	MISS P X MAJOLA	GSB &L	2015
Examining the socio-economic impact of mining on the livelihoods of Amajuba district mining communities	Ngobese Sihlangu Sixtus	MCLS	DR SG HARDMAN	GSB &L	2015
Water and Sanitation infrastructure development as a vehicle for Job creation and skills development: A case study of the Hilton-Mondi Development Project.	Ntuli Sipho Anthony	MCLS	DR MG CHASOMERIS	GSB &L	2015
Assessing the livelihoods of households with the Cornubia Human Settlement	Nxumalo N	MCLS	Dr JA HOUGHTON	GSB &L	2015
The role of supermarkets and farmers as enabling environments for local food producers	Schulz K	MCLS	DR MG CHASOMERIS	GSB &L	2015
Investigating the potential economic impact of digital television in KwaZulu Natal.	Dhladhla LPJ	M-COM	Dr JA HOUGHTON	GSB &L	2015
Local Economic Development as a Social Dialogue: A case of Enterprise ILembe	Khambule Issac Bheki	M-COM	PROF CN PROCHES	GSB &L	2015
An investigation of participation and accountability on LED projects within Hibiscus coast Municipality	Khoza L	M-COM	MR JM MUSYOKA	GSB &L	2015
An investigation of local governments role in ensuring LED projects implementation: a case study of Vulamehlo Local Municipality	Mkhize PP	M-COM	DR R SIBANDA	GSB &L	2015
An examination of Business perspectives on the role of Umhlosinga Development agency as an economic development agency	Mthimkhulu SN	M-COM	Dr JA HOUGHTON	GSB&L	2015
Renewable Energy Production as means for Local Economic Development: A case study of eThekwini Municipality	Radebe Nokukhaya Thobeka	M-COM	Radebe NT	GSB&L	2015
Assessing stakeholders perspectives on the challenges faced in measuring employment at the Port of Durban	Ramadhar N	M-COM	DR MG CHASOMERIS	GSB &L	2015
Investigating the challenges and successes of manufacturing Small Medium and Micro Enterprises in the Downstream Aluminium Centre for Technology	Titi ZS	M-COM	Dr AA JAMES	GSB &L	2015
Tourism as a vehicle for Local Economic Development in Rural areas: A Case study of the Battlefields Tourism Rout	Dlamini TP	MCLS	Dr JA HOUGHTON	GSB &L	2014
Vulnerability of rural agricultural co-operatives in KwaZulu Natal: A case of Amajuba District South Africa	Dube HN	MCLS	MR SL MSOMI	GSB &L	2014
Support that is provided by Emnabithi/Ladysmith Municipality to previously disadvantaged entrepreneurs	Khathide MP	MCLS	Dr JA HOUGHTON	GSB&L	2014
The Role of the Uphongolo Municipality in attracting foreign direct investments in the manufacturing sector to boost Local Economic Development	Mazibuko TS	MCLS	MR SS MSOMI	GSB &L	2014
The effectiveness of Local Economic Development capacity building programmes for Small, Micro and Medium Enterprises	Mbanjwa N	MCLS	Dr JA HOUGHTON	GSB &L	2014
Communal Property Associations and LED in the Sisonke District	Mbhele XE	MCLS	Dr JA HOUGHTON	GSB &L	2014
Effectiveness challenges to NAFCOC in Kwazulu Natal	Ngema SP	MCLS	Dr JA HOUGHTON	GSB	2014
Coordination as a means to support Local Economic Development: Effectiveness of Tourism coordinating structures in Kwazulu Natal	Zondi AA	MCLS	Dr JA HOUGHTON	GSB &L	2014
Challenges faced by small businesses in registering companies in rural KZN	Cele NG	M-COM	PROF CN PROCHES	GSB&L	2014
The role of traditional leaders in Rural localities from and LED Perspectives:A case study of uThukela District.	Mdlalose MZ	M-COM	Dr JA HOUGHTON	GSB &L	2014
The role of Informal Trading in Economic Development: The case of Mtubatuba	Khumalo Sakhile Mandlenkosi, Siyathokoza	M-COM	Dr JA HOUGHTON	GSB &L	2014
The role of Agricultural Support Non-profit Organizations in Fostering Local Economic Development. A case of Siyavuna Abalimi Development Center	Mpanza S	M-COM	Dr JA HOUGHTON	GSB &L	2014
An analysis of Maritime Education and Training in Durban: Creating an enabling environment for Local Economic Development	Mthuli SA	M-COM	DR MG CHASOMERIS	GSB &L	2014
Exploring the high mortality rate of cooperatives in the Ugu District	Msomi N	MCLS	DR JA HOUGHTON	GSB&L	2014
An evaluation of the town centre renewal programme in eThekwini: A case study of Umhlanga Rocks.	Angelos SM	MCLS	Dr JA HOUGHTON	GSB&L	2013
The evaluation of the application of the KZN land use management System/Model in a peri-urban rural setting: THe case of Cliffdale.	Gilmore Peter	MCLS	PROF PS ROBINSON	GSB &L	2013
Building Better Relationships with Local Communities through Economic Development: A Case Study of the Ilembe District	Dlamini BS	M-COM	DR SG HARDMAN	GSB &L	2013
Special Economic Zones in Development: An exploration of Dube TradePort, KZN, in relation to its Local Stakeholders	Luthuli NH	M-COM	Dr JA HOUGHTON	GSB&L	2013
The role of Information and Communication Technology in the development of SMMEs in lLembe District Municipality	Majola PX	M-COM	Dr JA HOUGHTON	GSB&L	2013
Reducing eThekwini Municipality youth unemployment through informal business development	Mashau P	M-COM	Dr JA HOUGHTON	GSB&L	2013
Arts and Crafts in Local Economic Development:Mtubatuba Local Municipality	Nyawo JC	M-COM	Dr JA HOUGHTON	GSB &L	2013
Examining how Development Institutions can support growth and sustainability of Cooperatives	Vilakazi BFM	M-COM	Dr JA HOUGHTON	GSB&L	2013
Land reform projects as LED contributors: KwaZulu-Natal cast studies	Matsho JC	MCLS	Mr RH SALISBURY	GSB&L	2012
The impact of LED conceptualization on the current implementation: A case study of Ugu District	Khambule Philani Cyril	MCLS	DR SG HARDMAN	GSB&L	2012
The critical elements of conductive local business environment in selected South African municipalities	Layman Andrew John	MCLS	DR SG HARDMAN	GSB &L	2012
Traditional leadership in local economic development: A case study of the Umgungundlovu District	Nxumalo Felix Thembinkosi	MCLS	PROF K PILLAY	GSB&L	2012
The Gijima KwaZulu-Natal Local Competitiveness Fund in Relation to Local Economic Development	Dladla Sizwe	MCLS	DR S BODHANYA	GSB &L	2012




DECONSTRUCTING THE BARRIERS FOR SUSTAINED LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT-WITHIN THE COUNTRYSIDE: A CASE STUDY OF THE UMZUMBE PHUNGASHE SUB-REGION IN THE UMZUMBE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY	NKOSIKHONA, B. MBHELE	MTRP	Ms Annette von Riesen	BEDS	2013
Examining the Role of Community Based Tourism as a Local Economic Development tool: The Case of the Inanda Heritage Route.	Siyethemba Silungile Ncube	MTRP	Dr Rosemary Awuor-Hayangah	BEDS	2013
Co-funding as a risk-sharing mechanism in grant financed LED programmes : a case study of the Gijima KwaZulu-Natal Local Competitiveness Fund Implementation (LCFI) programme.	Stephanie Bennett	MDEVStud	Valodia Imraan	BEDS	2012
INVESTIGATING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF SMMES TOWARD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN NONGOMA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY	VUSIMUZI PATRIC ZULU	MTRP	Dr. SI Zondi and Prof. TI Nzimakwe	BEDS	2017
The role of skills development initiatives in promoting Local Economic Development (LED) in South African Townships: A case Study of Cato Manor, Durban.	Lindelwa Mncwabe	MTRP	Dr Godfrey G. Musvoto	BEDS	2013
THE ROLE PLAYED BY FOREIGNERS FROM MOZAMBIQUE IN THE LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (LED) OF KWA-NGWANASE IN UMHLABUYALINGANA	N O N T O K O Z O G W A L A	MASOCPLCY	D R. E L I A S C E B E K H U L U	SOC SCI	2012
Community Participation in the Integrated Development Plan Preparation Process: The Case of Ndwedwe Local Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal	Elijah Phumlane Matosse	MTRP	Dr. Rosemary Awuor-Hayangah	BEDS	2013
Assessing the economic role of small urban centre developments on the surrounding rural communities: A case study of Turton in uMzumbe Municipality	Bonginkosi Churchill Dlamini	MTRP	Myeni Vincent	BEDS	2017
THE ROLE OF INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT PLANNING IN THE INTEGRATION AND TRANSFORMATION OF FORMER APARTHEID TOWNSHIPS IN SOUTH AFRICA: – A CASE STUDY OF INANDA, NTUZUMA AND KWAMASHU (INK), ETHEKWINI MUNICIPALITY (DURBAN)	MS THANDEKILE MNGADI	MTRP	Ms. Annette von Riesen,	BEDS	2014
AN ASSESSMENT OF PEOPLE’S PERCEPTIONS ON THE SUSTAINABILITY OF CATO MANOR’S LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES IN POST-APARTHEID SOUTH AFRICA	BANDILE PRECIOUS CELE	M.IOLS	MR SITHEMBISO BHENGU	SOC SCI	2010
AN ASSESSMENT OF PEOPLE’S PERCEPTIONS ON THE SUSTAINABILITY OF CATO MANOR’S LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES IN POST-APARTHEID SOUTH AFRICA	BANDILE PRECIOUS CELE	M.IOLS	MR SITHEMBISO BHENGU	SOC SCI	2010
An Assessment of the Sustainability of Urban Fringe Developments in eThekwini Municipality A Case Study of Cato Ridge	Khomotjo Winnie Rakubu	MTRP	Mr. G. Musvoto	BEDS	2013
UNDERSTANDING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN NEOLIBERALISM AND THE NEGOTIATION OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT IMPERATIVES WITHIN PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS IN DURBAN	JENNIFER HOUGHTON	PhD	Scott Dianne	ENVS	2010
Understanding the Role of Collaborative Planning in Resolving the Conflict between the Three Fundamental Goals of Planning for the Purpose of Contributing to the Achievement of Sustainable Development in Contested Areas: The South Durban Basin (SDB)	Nenekazi Jukuda	MTRP	Dr. Awuorh-Hayangah	BEDS	2010
PARTICIPATION AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT PLANNING: THE CASE OF ETHEKWINI MUNICIPALITY’S SMALL BUSINESSES RELATED LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE ETHEKWINI MUNICIPALITY	Jason Musyoka M.	MDEVStud	Robbins Glen	BEDS	2010
Community Development through the Bridge City project in the INK Area	CLARA NOMATHEMBA NGONGOMA	MDEVStud	Professor M. P. Sithole	BEDS	2012
Assessing the impact of government intervention on social capital formation and livelihood strategies of rural communities: the case of eThekwini and Ugu Municipalities – KwaZulu Natal Province, South Africa	Bhekamachunu Henry Zwelethu Mchunu	MECHS	Simelane Hamilton Sipho	SOC SCI	2014
LAND CONVERSION IMPACT ON ECONOMIC GROWTH CASE OF KWADUKUZA MUNICIPALITY IN KWAZULU-NATAL PROVINCE SOUTH AFRICA	MUTOMBO Isaiah BADIENZELE	MTRP	Dr Rosemary Awuorh Hayangah	BEDS	2015
An Assessment of the influence of the Community Based Plan (CBP) on the Integrated Development Plan (IDP) of Vulamehlo Local Municipality.	Zandile Charity Majola	MTRP	Myeni Vincent.	BEDS	2014
Exploring the informal business sector in Clairwood, Durban, South Africa	Tshabalala, A., Diga, K., and Bracking, S.	A. DEVStud		Article	2017
COMMUNITY-BASED CO-OPERATIVES IN INANDA, NTUZUMA AND KWAMASHU (INK) COMMUNITY (eThekwini Municipality) AS AN ALTERNATIVE FORM OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: LESSONS FROM THE KENYAN COOPERATIVES MODELS.	Eleazar Bandyambona	MCOMDEV	Professor. T. Xaba	BEDS	2014
Planned, Local Development Corridors within eThekwini Municipality: The case of Bellair Road Development Corridor, Cato Manor, Durban.	Sireena Ramparsad	MTRP	Professor Matthew Dayomi	BEDS	2015
Integrated Development Planning and Public Participation: – The Case Study of Shakaskraal- KwaDukuza Local Municipality	Prashina Mohangi	MTRP	Von Riesen, Annette Janine	BEDS	2015
THE ROLE OF TRADITIONAL LEADERS IN A DEMOCRATIC SOUTH AFRICA: LOOKING BACK TO THE PAST AND THE PRESENT: THE CASE OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT IN NDWEDWE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY.	Muziwenhlanhla Mduduzi Ngcobo	MPOLS	Mr. Siyabonga Dlamini	SOC SCI	2016
Urban regeneration and sustainability: conflicting or mutually supportive agendas within contemporary cities. A case study of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal	Sylvia Hannan	MENVS	Sutherland Catherine	ENVS	2012
An evaluation of socio-economic benefits of an in-situ upgrading programme. The Case study of Namibia Stop 8 in Inanda (eThekwini Municipality).		MBE housing	Judith Ojo-Aromukudu and Dr Claudia Loggia	BEDS	2016
An Analysis of Municipal Approaches to Incorporating the Informal Economy into the Urban Fabric: A Comparative Study of Msunduzi Local Municipality (Pietermaritzburg) and Hibiscus Coast Municipality (Port Shepstone)	Tasmi Quazi	MDEVStud	Robbins Glen	BEDS	2011
EVALUATING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT PLAN WITH PARTICULAR REFERENCE TO UMTSHEZI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY	BONGANI D. DLAMINI	MPA	Reddy Purshottama Sivanarain.	SMITG	2015
A Critical Analysis on the Applicability of Previously Established Theoretical Growth Models in Post-Apartheid South Africa: The Case of the Durban Metropolitan Area.	Mbalenhle Precious Ngidi	MTRP	Magidimisha Hangwelani Hope	BEDS	2016
The role of corridor development in urban reconstruction: The case study of Edendale-Northdale Corridor in Msunduzi Municipality	Ikenna Nwagbo Okeke	MTRP	Professor Matthew Dayomi	BEDS	2013
STAKEHOLDER PERCEPTIONS OF ECOTOURISM IMPACTS AND MANAGEMENT ISSUES IN RELATION TO PRIVATE GAME PARKS: CASE STUDIES OF THE EZULWINI PRIVATE PARK AND TALA PRIVATE PARK IN KWAZULU-NATAL, SOUTH AFRICA	SUMAIYA AMOD DESAI	DR Philosophy ENVS	PROFESSOR U. BOB and PROFESSOR B. MAHARAJ	ENVS	2010
EXAMINING WOMEN’S EXPERIENCES OF AN ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT PROJECT: A CASE STUDY OF WOMEN PARTICIPANTS IN TEYA-TEYANENG CRAFT PROJECTS OF BEREA DISTRICT	REBOETSOE ROSEMARY MAKOKO	MDEVStud	Robbins Glen	BEDS	2012
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF YOUTH PARTICIPATION IN THE INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT PLANNING FORMULATION PROCESS IN THE UMZUMBE MUNICIPALITY	Sipho Zephaniah KHUZWAYO	MPA	Dr T I Nzimakwe	SPA	2011
An Investigation of the Socio-Economic Impacts of Ecotourism in Rural Areas: A Case Study of Nompondo, a Community Bordering the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park (HiP), KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa	Sakhile Nsukwini	MGEM	Professor Urmilla Bob	AEES	2015
Support of Small Enterprises through business linkages, and assessing the role of Small Business Fairs in the eThekwini Municipality, South Africa	Sivalingum Thaver	MDEVStud	Skinner Caroline	BEDS	2010
THE STRUGGLE FOR DAILY LIFE IN DURBAN: CONGOLESE MIGRANTS ECONOMIC SURVIVAL STRATEGIES	Heri Mugisha Dunia	MECHS	Dr Michael Francis	SOC SCI	2015
Small, micro and medium enterprise support intervention : an exploratory analysis of clustering effects in Clairwood and Cato Manor, Durban	Arokium Keri Andrea.	MDEVStud	Skinner Caroline, Ballard Richard and Valodia Imraan	BEDS	2010
Policy Implementation In A Multi-Organisational Context: A Case Study Of The Free Basic Water Policy Of Msunduzi Municipality		MSOC SC	Dr Anne Stanton	SOC SCI	2013
The Privatisation of Public Space Case Study of the Durban Inner-city Coastal Area	Kimesha Subramoney	MTRP	Eberle Catherine.	BEDS	2016
“MANAGING COASTAL DEVELOPMENT IN A RAPIDLY DEVELOPING AREAS: THE CASE OF UMHLANGA ROCKS”	Reena Ramsaru	MTRP	Annette von Riesen	BEDS	2011
An Analysis of Public Participation in the Integrated Development Planning Processes of the Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa	Lihle Gumbi	MSOC SC	Lawrence Ralph	SOC SCI	2015
The Impact of Migration on Rural Development: A Case Study of EMabhuqwini in Nkandla	Xolani Shezi	MTRP	Dr Koyi Mchunu	BEDS	2013
A Sustainable Livelihood Approach to poverty reduction: participatory experiences of women involved in art and craft cooperative in Bhambayi, Kwa Zulu Natal	Hloniphile Assistance Khuzwayo	MSocWork	Dr T. Raniga	SAHS	2016
EXPLORING THE ROLE OF COMMUNITY TRUSTS IN DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE MKHWANAZI TRADITIONAL AUTHORITY	Wilson Sipho ZUNGU	MPA	Prof TI Nzimakwe	SMITG	2016
PERCEPTIONS OF INFORMAL LOCAL TRADERS ON THE INFLUENCE OF EMERGING MARKETS: UMLAZI AND KWA-MASHU TOWNSHIPS	Machawe Victor Dlamini	MCOM	Dr. T. P. Mbhele	SMITG	2015
Interrogating the Impact of Industrial Clustering on Firm-Level Employment Growth: A Case Study of the Durban Automotive Cluster (DAC)	Sean Kirby	MDEVStud	Barnes Justin Raymond	BEDS	2012
African immigrants in Durban: a case study of foreign street traders’ contribution to the city	Ndumiso Justice Sidzatane	MPOP	Maharaj Pranitha	BEDS	2011
Wealth creation through green economy in urban areas – A case study of poor urban women’s use of environmental services to generate income in Msunduzi Municipality, South Africa.	Sithabile Hlahla	MENVS	Hill Trevor R.	AEES	2014
Reducing logistics costs to improve the competitiveness of an industry – The case of the Horticulture sector in KwaZulu-Natal	Mlibo Bantwini	MDEVStud	Robbins Glen	BEDS	2010
Sustainable Development in South Africa through Research in the National System of Innovation	Ms. Wanjiru Gachie	PhD	Professor Yogi Penceliah and Dr Maurice Oscar Dassah	SMITG	2014
Housing Delivery and Beneficiary Perspectives on Poverty Reduction: A Case Study of Ntuzuma D Phase 4 Housing Project, EThekwini Municipality	SANELE B. MBAMBO	M Housing	Myeni Vincent and Uisso Labulle Venance S	BEDS	2013
DO LARGE RETAILERS DISPLACE SMALL INFORMAL RETAILERS? THE CASE OF PICK N PAY IN KWAMASHU	Thabani T Madlala	MDEVStud	Ballard Richard	BEDS	2015
The Level of Awareness and Perceptions on Rooftop Gardens: Case of eThekwini Municipality City Centre	PRINEESA PILLAY	MTRP	DR HANGWELANI MAGIDIMISHA	BEDS	2017
THE ROLE OF FOOD GARDENS IN PROVIDING SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS IN THE MSUNDUZI MUNICIPALITY	Petros Jabulo Madlala	MCOMDEV	Professor P.M. Sithole	BEDS	2014
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COOPERATIVE POLICY: PERCEPTIONS FROM COOPERATIVES IN THE UMGUNGUNDLOVU DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY (KWAZULU-NATAL, SOUTH AFRICA)	OKEM ANDREW EMMANUEL	DR.philosophy	DR ANNE STANTON	SOC SCI	2016
DYNAMICS AFFECTING SUBSISTENCE AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION: An Exploration of a Case Study of subsistence crop production within a rural community in the Ingwe Municipality of Southern KwaZulu-Natal	Murray Kay Smith	MDEVStud	Robbins Glen	BEDS	2012
THE IMPACT OF EXPANDED PUBLIC WORKS PROGRAMME IN JOB CREATION: A CASE STUDY OF eTHEKWINI MUNICIPALITY	Nozipho Fortunate Mkhize	MPA	Mubangizi Betty Claire	SMITG	2012
Increasing Food Security and Community Development in eThekwini through Urban Agriculture: An Evaluative Case Study of Cato Manor	Mr Wade Banks	MTRP	Von Riesen, Annette Janine	BEDS	2015
Agricultural extension, sustainable livelihoods and self-reliance: The case of Illovo’s smallscale sugarcane farmer development programme (Noodsberg, South Africa)	Sithembiso Ndlela	M SC AGRIC	Worth Steven Hugh	AEES	2015
PRODUCTION CONSTRAINTS AND CHOICE OF FARMING PRACTICES ACROSS SELECTED SMALLHOLDER FARMING SYSTEMS IN KWAZULU-NATAL	MFUNDO MDLOZINI	M SC AGRIC	Mudhara Maxwell	AEES	2017
URBAN BIODIVERSITY MANAGEMENT IN THE FACE OF CLIMATE CHANGE: LIVELIHOOD IMPACTS AND ADAPTATION STRATEGIES IN INANDA COMMUNITY OF ETHEKWINI METROPOLITAN AREA, KWAZULU-NATAL, SOUTH AFRICA	Mmaphuti Andrias Nkoana	M SC AGRIC	Professor G.F. Ortmann and Dr E.W. Zegeye	AEES	2014
Transforming Local Economies through Land Reform: Political Dilemmas and Rural Development Realities in South Africa	Siyabonga I. Dlamini	DR.philosophy	Dr Joram Ndlovu	SOC SCI	2016
Government intervention and the use of the house for income generation in informal settlements: A case of Cato Crest, eThekwini Municipality.	ZIPHOZONKE MNGUNI	M ARCH	Adebayo Pauline Wambui	BEDS	2011
MOBILIZING COMMUNITY ASSETS TO ALLEVIATE POVERTY AMONG WOMEN: A CASE STUDY OF ZIMELE DEVELOPING COMMUNITY SELF-RELIANCE IN RURAL KWAZULU-NATAL	Audrey Mukwavi Matimelo	PhD	Professor Jannette Maryann Green	AEES	2016
AN INQUIRY INTO THE CHALLENGES FACED BY YOUNG UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL’S PIETERMARITZBURG CAMPUS GRADUATES IN THEIR EFFORTS TO ENGAGE IN SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENEURSHIP.	Kudzai Mtero	MCOMDEV	Professor Thokozani Xaba	BEDS	2012
ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF INTEGRATED SERVICE DELIVERY ON POVERTY AND EMPLOYMENT CREATION: A CASE STUDY OF OPERATION SUKUMA SAKHE IN THE ETHEKWINI METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY	BENEDICT MATHOLE MACWELE	M SOC SCI	DR BHEKI R. MNGOMEZULU	SOC SCI	2014
MOVING BEYOND SUBSISTENCE: SYSTEMIC INTEGRITY IN COMMERCIALISING HOMESTEAD AGRICULTURE, WITH THE EZEMVELO FARMERS ORGANISATION, KWAZULU-NATAL	Karen Caister	DR.philosophy	Prof. J M Green and Prof. A T Modi	AEES	2012
URBAN AGRICULTURE IN KWAMSANE, KWAZULU-NATAL: COMMUNITY AND HOME GARDENS AS AN OPTION FOR FOOD SECURITY AND POVERTY REDUCTION	Menziwokuhle Ndumiso Mthethwa	MDEVStud	May Julian and Imrie John	BEDS	2012

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The Effectiveness of Poverty Reduction Strategy in Post-Apartheid South Africa	Levisha Ramnath	MCOM	Professor Darma Mahadea	SAEF	2015
The impact of capital endowment on smallholder farmers’ entrepreneurial drive in taking advantage of small-scale irrigation schemes: case studies from Makhathini and Ndumo B irrigation schemes in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa	NOLWAZI HADEBE	M SC AGRIC	Zegeye Edilegnaw Wale	AEES	2016
BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION IN DURBAN: PERCEPTIONS OF BLACK ENTREPRENEURS IN THE CONTEXT OF BLACK ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT	Peter Mulinda Mudenda	MDEVStud	Prof. Richard Ballard	BEDS	2013
Exploring the role of women in subsistence and smallholder farming: implications for horticultural crop value chain development in Swayimane and Sweetwaters	Sinegugu Khumalo	M SC AGRIC	Dr JM Chitja	AEES	2016
EVALUATING THE ROLE OF BUSINESS INCUBATORS IN SOUTH AFRICA	SITHABISO SIYABONGA KHUZWAYO	M ARTS	BELINDA JOHNSON	SOC SCI	2015
FACTORS INFLUENCING THE DEVELOPMENT OF PRODUCTIVE ENTREPRENEURIAL BEHAVIOUR AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS	Mzwanele Mbonisi Memani	MCOM	Dr Ziska Fields	SMITG	2013
Smallholder farmers’ willingness and ability to pay for improved irrigation: A case of Msinga Local Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal Province	SINENHLANHLA L. NJOKO	M SC AGRIC	Mudhara Maxwell	AEES	2014
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INFORMALITY AND URBAN AGRICULTURAL PARTICIPATION IN KWAZULU-NATAL: 1993 – 2004	MIMI FAITH NDOKWENI	PhD	Professor Julian D. May	BEDS	2012
A LIVELIHOOD BASED ANALYSIS OF THE CONTRIBUTION OF COMMUNITY GARDENS TO FOOD SECURITY IN MSUNDUZI AND UMNGENI MUNICIPALITIES IN KWAZULU-NATAL, SOUTH AFRICA.	Tatenda Charmaine Mudzinganyama	M SC	Prof. A. Bogale and Prof. H. Shimelis	AEES	2012
The significance of women empowerment on rural livelihood outcomes among irrigation and dry-land farming households in Msinga, South Africa	Stanley Sharaunga	PhD	M. Mudhara and A. Bogale	AEES	2015
FOOD GARDENS, HOUSEHOLD FOOD SECURITY STATUS, SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS AND PERCIEVED BARRIERS TO CULTIVATING: EMBO COMMUNITY, KWAZULU-NATAL.	FAITH ASANGHA AKOB	M SC	Suna Kassier and Prof Frederick Veldman	AEES	2015
THE ECONOMICS OF SMALLHOLDER IRRIGATION WATER MANAGEMENT: INSTITUTIONS, WATER-USE VALUES AND FARMER PARTICIPATION IN KWAZULU-NATAL, SOUTH AFRICA	Binganidzo Muchara	PhD	Professor GF Ortmann, Professor E Wale and Dr M Mudhara	AEES	2014
BLACK ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT AND ITS IMPACT ON TENDERING PROCEDURES AND PROCESSES WITHIN THE MINISTRY OF PUBLIC WORKS –KZN	Nozipho Fortunate Mkhize	MPA	Professor Betty C Mubangizi	SMITG	2012
Potential of Jozini smallholder cattle farmers to progress from subsistence to commercial cattle farming for enhanced rural livelihoods	Sinelizwi Fakade	MSC	Prof J M Green and Prof M Chimonyo	AEES	2016
The impact of social grants on rural households’ incentives to farm, market participation and farm entrepreneurship: Evidence from KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa	Sikhulumile Sinyolo	PhD	Dr M. Mudhara and Professor E.W. Zegeye	AEES	2016
THE IMPACT OF A CHANGE IN CLIMATE ON SMALL-SCALE FARMERS: CASE STUDIES OF THE KHOKHWANE, SIZANENJANA AND RICHMOND COMMUNITIES IN KWAZULU-NATAL, SOUTH AFRICA.	SIMONE ELVINA PILLAY	M SC	Dr S. A. Desai	AEES	2016
An analysis of the economic competitiveness of green maize production in smallholder irrigation schemes: A case of Makhathini Flats irrigation scheme in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa	KUDAKWASHE COLLEN CHIRIGO	M SC AGRIC	M. Mudhara and J. Derera	AEES	2014
CLIMATE CHANGE PERCEPTION, CROP DIVERSIFICATION AND LAND USE CHANGE AMONG SMALL-SCALE FARMERS IN THE MIDLANDS REGION OF KWAZULU-NATAL, SOUTH AFRICA: BEHAVIOURAL AND MICROECONOMIC ANALYSES	Patrick Hitayezu	PhD	Prof. Edilegnaw Wale Zegeye and Prof. Gerald Ortmann	AEES	2015
Sustainable Agricultural Practices in Smallholder Farming Systems: A Case Study of Smallholder Farmers in the Ugu District, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa	Princess Duduzile Cele	M SC	Prof Urmilla Bob	AEES	2016
Entrepreneurial development pathways for smallholder irrigation farming in KwaZulu-Natal: typologies, aspirations and preferences	UNITY CHIPFUPA	PhD	Zegeye Edilegnaw Wale	AEES	2017

Traditional leadership in local economic development : a case study of the uMgungundlovu District.

Students Name : Nxumalo, Felix Thembinkosi

Qualification : MCOM

Supervisor : Prof. Kriben Pillay

School : GSB&L

An evaluation of stakeholder (people) participation in Mhlontlo Local Municipality rural development programme

Students Name : Nodlabi, Mboniswa Cornelius

Qualification : MCOM

Supervisor : Alec Bozas

School : GSB&L

Year : 2012

Optimization of local content in the automotive component industry in KwaZulu-Natal.

Student Name : Rampersad, Dhane

Qualification : MBA

Supervisor : Dr. Abdulla Kader

School : GSB&L

Year : 2012

mpact of land restitution on local economic development

Students Name : Sedumedi, Elijah

Qualification : MCOM

Supervisor : Mr. Stan Hardman

School : GSB&L

Year : 2012

Assessing government’s role in the promotion of co-operatives as strategic intervention to accelerate socio-economic transformation

Students Name : Mntambo, Boyce Sithasakhe

Qualification : MCOM

Supervisor : Stan Hardman

School : GSB&L

Year : 2012

Effects of emergence of shopping malls on SMMEs in eThekwini : a case study of Umlazi township

Student Name : Kubone, Andrew Zacharia Mlondolozi

Qualification : MBA

Supervisor : Mr. S. Msomi

School : GSB&L

Year : 2012

Impact of the motor industry development programme on the automotive component industry

Student Name : Konar, Selvin

Qualification : MBA

Supervisor : Dr A Kader

School : GSB&L

Year : 2012

Job readiness of further education and training (FET) mechanical engineering graduates

Student Name : Singh, Sandesh

Qualification : MBA

Supervisor : Prof Anesh Maniraj Singh

School : GSB&L

Year : 2012

Government subsidies : are the beneficiaries happy with their houses? : a case study of France, Edendale, Pietermaritzburg

Student Name : Hadebe, Ntombiningi Jennifer Jeaneth

Qualification : MBA

Supervisor : Dr Robin Martin Challenor

School : GSB&L

Year : 2012

Opportunities presented by information and communication technologies for women led SMMEs in KwaZulu-Natal

Student Name : Subramoney, Sivakumarie

Qualification : MBA

Supervisor : Professor Manoj Maharaj

School : GSB&L

Year : 2012

Survival strategies of micro business in the Pinetown area

Student Name : Goodness Busisiwe Mchunu

Qualification : MBA

Supervisor : Alec Bozas

School : GSB&L

Year : 2012

Agriculture and local economic development : a case study of the uMshwathi Local Municipality

Student Name : Ariatti, Claudia Ada

Qualification : MBA

Supervisor :Dr. Mihalis Chasomeris

School : GSB&L

Year : 2013

The effectiveness of the earned value management system : a case for local economic development projects

Student Name : Ngcobo, Hloniphani Jackson

Qualidication : MCOM

Supervisor : Dr. Stanley Hardman

School : GSB&L

Year : 2013

Investigating the effectiveness of manufacturing clusters on economic development in eThekwini Municipality

Student Name : Mukeredzi, Tafadzwa Gabriel.

Qualification : MBA

Supervisor : Professor Anesh and Maharaj Singh

School : GSB&L

Year : 2013

The factors affecting the sustainability of the automotive component industry in South Africa

Student Name : Komarasamy, Jeffrey

Qualification : MBA

Supervisor : Mr. M. Hoque

School : GSB&L

Year : 2013

An assessment of Durban as an entrepreneurial city

Student Name : Fairfoot, Matthew.

Qualification : MBA

Supervisor : Professor Shahida Cassim

School : GSB&L

Year : 2013

Using creative holism to inform new partnerships as a component of responsivity in the FET sector

Student Name : Hardman, Stanley George

Qualification : DBA

Supervisor : Professor Kriben Pillay

School : GSB&L

Year : 2013

he attitude towards and perception of recycling in Cato Crest, Durban

Student Name : Maphanga, Fikile Khosi

Qualification : MBA

Supervisor : Ms Cecile

Gerwel

School : 2013

Leadership and infrastructure delivery programmes in the Sisonke District, KwaZulu-Natal Education Department

Student Name : Xoko, Luleko Zangoxolo

Qualification : MCOM

Supervisor : Dr Stanley Hardman

School : GSB&L

Year : 2013

The impact of HIV/AIDS on eThekwini businesses

Student Name : Christian Sibusiso Shongwe

Qualification : MBA

Supervisor : Mr Alec Bozas

School : 2013

Corporate repositioning of the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Student Name : Praneel Nundkumar

Qualification : MBA

Supervisor : Prof Anesh Maniraj Singh

School : GSB&L

Year : 2013

Local economic development and local government : strategic considerations.

Student Name : Diseko Daniel

Qualification : MCOM

Supervisor : Dr. Stanley Hardman

School : GSB&L

Year : 2014

Exploring the eThekwini Municipal integrated development plan as a learning process : a systems thinking perspective

Student Name : Ngubane, Siphiwe

Qualification : MCOM

Supervisor : Prof. Kriben Pillay

School : GSB&L

Year : 2014

Empowering disadvantaged businesses through LED projects : a practitioner’s approach

Student Name : Farisani, Tshililo Ruddy

Qualification : MCOM

Supervisor : Dr. S. Hardman

School : GSB&L

Year : 2014

Analysis of global competitiveness in the light motor vehicle component industry of South Africa

Student Name : Rampersad, Dhanesh

Qualification : DBA

Supervisor : Dr. Abdulla Kader

School : GSB&L

Year : 2014

Factors affecting the performance of small and medium enterprises in KwaZulu-Natal

Student Name : Sitharam, Sharmilee

Qualification : MBA

Supervisor :Mr. Muhammad Hoque

School : GSB&L

Year : 2014

The influence of the distance to running water or standing water bodies on rural household income

Student Name : Naidoo, Youkita

Qualification : MCOM

Supervisor : Mr. Muhammad Hoque and Professor Serban Proches

School : GSB&L

Year :2014

Entrepreneurial orientation and business challenges : a study of eThekwini-based construction companies

Student Name : Desigan Anamalay

Qualification : MBA

Supervisor : Prof Shahida Cassim

School : GSB&L

Year : 2014

Employment equity practices at eThekwini Municipality

Student Name : Bhekithemba Goodwill Sithole

Qualification : MBA

Supervisor : Rakshana Nageshar

School : GSB&L

Year : 2014

An examination of business perspectives on the role of Umhlosinga Development Agency as an economic development agency

Student Name : Mthimkhulu, Sinethemba Nkosinokwazi.

Qualification : MCOM

Supervisor : Dr. Jennifer Houghton

School : GSB&L

Year : 2015

Local economic development as a social dialogue : a case of Enterprise iLembe

Student Name : Khambule, Isaac Bheki.

Qualification : MCOM

Supervisor : Dr. Cecile Gerwel Proches

School : GSB&L

Year : 2015

Water and sanitation infrastructure as a vehicle for local economic development : a case study of the Hilton-Mondi Development Project

Student Name : Ntuli, Sipho Anthony

Qualification : MCOM

Supervisor : Dr. M.G Chasomeris

School : GSB&L

Year : 2015

Accordion TitleRenewable energy production as means for local economic development in eThekwini Municipality

Student Name : Radebe, Nokukhanya Thobeka

Qualification : MCOM

Supervisor : Dr. Jennifer Houghton

School : GSB&L

Year : 2015

Examining the socio-economic impacts of mining on the livelihoods of Amajuba District mining communities

Student Name : Ngobese, Sihlangu Sixtus

Qualification : MCOM

Supervisor : Dr. Stanley Hardman

School : GSB&L

Year : 2015

Unlocking local economic development in the Ingonyama Trust Land through land scheme development. The case of Dududu, KZN

Student Name : Mzotho, Malusi Cyril-Innocent

Qualification : MCOM

Supervisor : Dr. Jennifer Houghton

School : GSB&L

Year : 2015

The role of informal trading in economic development : the case study of Mtubatuba

Student Name : Khumalo, Sakhile Mandlenkosi Siyathokoza

Qualification : MCOM

Supervisor : Dr. Jennifer Houghton

School : GSB&L

Year : 2015

The intricacies of local governance in local economic development : a case study of uThukela’s traditional authority

Student Name : Mdlalose, Methembe Ziphozonke

Qualification : MCOM

Supervisor : Dr. Jennifer Houghton

School : GSB&L

Year : 2015

Role of small-scale sugercane farmers in local economic development of the Darnall (KwaDukuza) Region

Student Name : Mote, Nonkululeko Nthabiseng

Qualification : MBA

Supervisor : Dr. Hoque

School : GSB&L

Year : 2015

A systemic inquiry into the challenges of integrated development planning : a South African experience

Student Name : Zulu, Khethukuthula Joseph

Qualification : MCOM

Supervisor : Dr. S. Bodhanya

School : GSB&L

Year : 2015

SMME access to funding : challenges experienced by SMMEs in UMzimkhulu Municipality

Student Name : Cele, Christopher Robert Thulani

Qualification : MCOM

Supervisor : Dr. Jennifer Houghton

School : GSB&L

Year : 2015

The challenges of promoting domestic tourism in Durban.

Student Name : Makhaola, Liako Julia

Qualification : MCOM

Supervisor : Dr Cecile Gerwel Proches

School : GSB&L

Year : 2015

Perspectives on emergency wealth distribution in South Africa’s previously disadvantaged households: a systems thinking approach

Student Name : Musyoka, Jason Muthama

Qualification : PhD

Supervisor : Dr. Jennifer Houghton

School : GSB&L

Year : 2015

The role of Majuba Technical and Vocational Education and Training College programmes in addressing industrial skills shortages in Newcastle and Amajuba District

Student Name : Dlamini Phakamani Irvine

Qualification : MCOM

Supervisor : Dr Rosemary Sibanda

School : GSB&L

Year : 2015

Public policy and KwaZulu-Natal’s Integrated Poverty Eradication Programme : a complexity perspective

Student Name : Xaba Frederick Matthews Dumsani

Qualification : MCOM

Supervisor : Dr. Stanley Hardman

School : GSB&L

Year : 2015

Small business viability in the manufacturing sector within the eThekwini Municipal area

Student Name : Gwala, Ranson Sifiso

Qualification : MBA

Supervisor : Dr Abdul Kader

School : GSB&L

Year : 2015

Factors that account for survivability of Black small-scale sugarcane growers in Ugu District Municipality

Student Name : Mkhungo, Mandlakhe Dickson

Qualification : MCOM

Supervisor : Dr. Paul Edmund Green and Dr. Cecile Gerwel Proches

School : GSB&L

Year : 2015

Operational challenges faced by smallholder farmers : a case study of eThekwini District

Student Name :Mutero, Joel

Qualification : MBA

Supervisor : Dr. E. Munapo

School : GSB&L

Year : 2015

The viability of small to medium enterprises in the private security industry in Durban

Student Name : Chikowore, Nhamoinesu

Qualification : MBA

Supervisor : Professor Stephen Migiro

School : GSB&L

Year : 2015

Critical success factors for small and medium sized construction contractors in Pietermaritzburg

Student Name : Thokozani Nhlanhla Mchunu

Qualification : MBA

Supervisor : Dr Abdul Kader

School : GSB&L

Year : 2015

An evaluation of talent management with the Department of Arts and Culture in KZN

Student Name : Nxumalo, Felix Thembinkosi

Qualification : MBA

Supervisor : Dr Abdul Kader

School : GSB&L

Year : 2015

The use of strategic partnerships as the driver of local economic development (LED) : a case study of the eThekwini Municipality and Shanduka Black Umbrellas (SBU) partnership

Student Name : Ngcobo, Nhlanhla Floyd

Qualification : MCOM

Supervisor : Dr. Jason Musyoka and Dr. Jennifer Houghton

School : GSB&L

Year : 2016

A comparative evaluation of the factors that are influencing the sustainability of the SMME’s that are run by the Pakistani nationals versus the local nationals within the jurisdiction of the Nkomazi and Mbombela districts of the Mpumalanga Province

Student Name :Nare, Thembelane Nkosini

Qualification : MBA

Supervisor : Mr. Hoque

School : GSB&L

Year : 2016

Vulnerabilities of rural agricultural co-operatives in KwaZulu-Natal : a case study of Amajuba District, South Africa

Student Name :Dube, Hlengiwe Ntongolozi

Qualification : MCOM

Supervisor : Mr. S. Msomi

School : GSB&L

Year : 2016

Strategic leadership as an approach to promote service delivery by local government in South Africa: a case study of the uThungulu District Municipality

Student Name : Ndlovu, Bongani Bhekinkosi.

Qualification : PhD

Supervisor : Professor Kriben Pillay

School : GSB&L

Year : 2016

An exploratory study of the impact of small town development on Local Economic Development in uMzimkulu town,KwaZulu Natal, South Africa

Student Name : Ngubane ZZ

Qualification : MCLS

Supervisor : Dr. M Khanyangale

School : GSB&L

Year : 2017

The impact of training and support interventions on small business in the expanded public works programme (EPWP) – Pretoria Regio

Student Name : Dladla LG

Qualification : M-COM

Supervisor : DR E MUTAMBARA

School : GSB&L

Year : 2017

The viability of national development agency funded cooperatives in rural areas of KwaZulu Natal,South Africa

Student Name : Khumalo PT

Qualification : M-COM

Supervisor : DR E MUTAMBARA

School : GSB&L

Year : 2017

Assessing leadership capabilities to perform Local Economic Development (LED) functions: A case of Amajuba District Municipality

Student Name : Mkhize EP

Qualification : M-COM

Supervisor : PROF JM GREEN

School : GSB&L

Year : 2017

Economic impact of drought on livestock production in rural communities: A case study in Nongoma rural households.

Student Name : Mncwango NP

Qualification :M-COM

Supervisor :

School : GSB&L

Year : 2017

The implementation of Tourism projects through Public Private partnership model: A case of Mandeni Municipality in South Africa

Student Name : Nzuza FS

Qualification : M-COM

Supervisor : MR CT CHIKANDIWA

School : GSB&L

Year : 2017

The role of KwaMachi Cooperative Financial Institution in bridging the gap of access to finance by cooperatives

Student Name : Mbotho EZ

Qualification : MCLS

Supervisor :MR BFM VILAKAZI

School : GSB&L

Year : 2016

Impact of public private partnerships on local economic development: A case study of Thathunyawo Cooperative

Student Name : Mhlongo KL

Qualification : MCLS

Supervisor : PROF CN PROCHES

School : GSB&L

Year : 2016

Actions taken by the eThekwini Municipality to address the imperatives of the Green Urban Economy

Student Name : Subban T

Qualification : MCLS

Supervisor : Dr JA HOUGHTON

School : GSB&L

Year : 2016

The effectiveness of Expanded Public Works Programme in the promotion of Local Economic Development: A case-study of Zibambele Project Ethekwini Municipality

Student Name : Zulu NN

Qualification : MCLS

Supervisor :Dr JA HOUGHTON

School : GSB&L

Year : 2016

Examining the implementation of the comprehensive rural development programme from the sustainable livelihoods perspective: A case of the besters project in Emnambithi Local MunicipalityAccordion Title

Student Name : Dlamini TP

Qualification : M-COM

Supervisor : MR JM MUSYOKA

School : GSB&L

Year : 2016

Exploring the contribution of Local Economic Development projects towards the sustainability of Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises

Student Name : Luthuli MM

Qualification : M-COM

Supervisor : DR R SIBANDA

School : GSB&L

Year : 2016

Analysing Local Economic Development strategies aimed at addressing youth unemployment in rural small local municipalities of uThungulu district municipality

Student Name : Masondo NS

Qualification : M-COM

Supervisor : Dr JA HOUGHTON

School : GSB&L

Year : 2016

Social entrepreneurship development and its alignment with the national framework for Local Economic Development (LED) in South Africa: A case study of iLembe, KwaZulu-Nata

Student Name : Mthembu NMH

Qualification : M-COM

Supervisor : Dr JA HOUGHTON

School : GSB&L

Year : 2016

Community tourism organisations as economic development tools:Mtubatuba Hlanganani Community Tourism Organisation; Challenges Prospects and Perspectives

Student Name : Biyela AC

Qualification : MCLS

Supervisor : Dr JA HOUGHTON

School : GSB&L

Year : 2015

SMMME Access fo Funding- Challenges experiences by SMMES in Umzikhulu Municipalit

Student Name : Cele CRT

Qualification : MCLS

Supervisor : DR SG HARDMAN

School : GSB&L

Year : 2015

The impact of the BRT System on street trading in the Pietermaritzburg CBD

Student Name : Gengan DD

Qualification : MCLS

Supervisor : PROF CN PROCHES

School : GSB&L

Year : 2015

The Role of thr Non-Agricultural Sector in Rural Development Policies in South Africa

Student Name : Hlongwane SV

Qualification : MCLS

Supervisor : DR MG CHASOMERIS

School : GSB&L

Year : 2015

Partnerships as an empowerment mechanism for emerging enterprises

Student Name : May N P

Qualification : MCLS

Supervisor : Dr JA HOUGHTON

School : GSB&L

Year : 2015

Factors that account for survivability of black small-scale sugarcane growers in the Ugu Municipality

Student Name : Mkhungo Mandlakhe Dickson

Qualification : MCLS

Supervisor : PROF CN PROCHES

School : GSB&L

Year : 2015

Forestry Stewardship Council Certification as an Economic Imperative to Small Scale Timber Growers: A case study of KwaZibi area under Umhlabuyalingana Municipality

Student Name : Mtengu SM

Qualification : MCLS

Supervisor :Mr PEG GREEN

School : GSB&L

Year : 2015

Unlocking Local Economic Development in the Ingonyama Trust Land through Land Scheme Development.The case of Dududu,KZN

Student Name : Mzotho Malusi Cyril- Innocent

Qualification : MCLS

Supervisor : Dr JA HOUGHTON

School : GSB&L

Year : 2015

The use of strategic partnerships as the driver of Local Economic Development (LED): A case study of eThekwini Municipality and Shanduka Black Umbrellas

Student Name : Ngcobo Nhlanhla Floyd

Qualification : MCLS

Supervisor : MISS P X MAJOLA

School : GSB&L

Year : 2015

Examining the socio-economic impact of mining on the livelihoods of Amajuba district mining communities

Student Name : Ngobese Sihlangu Sixtus

Qualification : MCLS

Supervisor : DR SG HARDMAN

School : GSB&L

Year : 2015

Water and Sanitation infrastructure development as a vehicle for Job creation and skills development: A case study of the Hilton-Mondi Development Project.

Student Name : Ntuli Sipho Anthony

Qualification : MCLS

Supervisor :DR MG CHASOMERIS

School : GSB&L

Year : 2015

Assessing the livelihoods of households with the Cornubia Human Settlement

Student Name :Nxumalo N

Qualification : MCLS

Supervisor : Dr JA HOUGHTON

School : GSB&L

Year : 2015

The role of supermarkets and farmers as enabling environments for local food producers

Student Name : Schulz K

Qualification : MCLS

Supervisor : DR MG CHASOMERIS

School : GSB&L

Year : 2015

Investigating the potential economic impact of digital television in KwaZulu Natal.

Student Name : Dhladhla LPJ

Qualification : M-COM

Supervisor : Dr JA HOUGHTON

School : GSB&L

Year : 2015

Local Economic Development as a Social Dialogue: A case of Enterprise ILembe

Student Name : Khambule Issac Bheki

Qualification : M-COM

Supervisor : PROF CN PROCHES

School : GSB&L

Year : 2015

An investigation of participation and accountability on LED projects within Hibiscus coast Municipality

Student Name :Khoza L

Qualification : M-COM

Supervisor :MR JM MUSYOKA

School : GSB&L

Year : 2015

An investigation of local governments role in ensuring LED projects implementation: a case study of Vulamehlo Local Municipality

Student Name : Mkhize PP

Qualification : M-COM

Supervisor : DR R SIBANDA

School : GSB&L

Year : 2015

An examination of Business perspectives on the role of Umhlosinga Development agency as an economic development agency

Student Name : Mthimkhulu SN

Qualification : M-COM

Supervisor : Dr JA HOUGHTON

School : GSB&L

Year : 2015

Renewable Energy Production as means for Local Economic Development: A case study of eThekwini Municipality

Student Name :Radebe Nokukhaya Thobeka

Qualification : M-COM

Supervisor : Radebe NT

School : GSB&L

Year : 2015

Assessing stakeholders perspectives on the challenges faced in measuring employment at the Port of Durban

Student Name : Ramadhar N

Qualification : M-COM

Supervisor : DR MG CHASOMERIS

School : GSB&L

Year : 2015

Investigating the challenges and successes of manufacturing Small Medium and Micro Enterprises in the Downstream Aluminium Centre for Technology

Student Name : Titi ZS

Qualification : M-COM

Supervisor : Dr AA JAMES

School : GSB&L

Year : 2015

Tourism as a vehicle for Local Economic Development in Rural areas: A Case study of the Battlefields Tourism Rout

Student Name : Dlamini TP

Qualification : MCLS

Supervisor : Dr JA HOUGHTONS

School : GSB&L

Year : 2014

Vulnerability of rural agricultural co-operatives in KwaZulu Natal: A case of Amajuba District South Africa

Student Name : Dube HN

Qualification : MCLS

Supervisor : MR SL MSOMI

School : GSB&L

Year : 2014

Support that is provided by Emnabithi/Ladysmith Municipality to previously disadvantaged entrepreneurs

Student Name : Khathide MP

Qualification : MCLS

Supervisor : Dr JA HOUGHTON

School : GSB&L

Year : 2014

The Role of the Uphongolo Municipality in attracting foreign direct investments in the manufacturing sector to boost Local Economic Development

Student Name : Mazibuko TS

Qualification : MCLS

Supervisor :MR SS MSOMI

School : GSB&L

Year : 2014

The effectiveness of Local Economic Development capacity building programmes for Small, Micro and Medium Enterprises

Student Name : Mbanjwa N

Qualification : MCLS

Supervisor : Dr JA HOUGHTON

School : GSB&L

Year : 2014

Communal Property Associations and LED in the Sisonke District

Student Name : Mbhele XE

Qualification : MCLS

Supervisor : Dr JA HOUGHTON

School : GSB&L

Year : 2014

Effectiveness challenges to NAFCOC in Kwazulu Natal

Student Name : Ngema SP

Qualification : MCLS

Supervisor : Dr JA HOUGHTON

School : GSB&L

Year : 2014

Coordination as a means to support Local Economic Development: Effectiveness of Tourism coordinating structures in Kwazulu Natal

Student Name : Zondi AA

Qualification : MCLS

Supervisor : Dr JA HOUGHTON

School : GSB&L

Year : 2014

Challenges faced by small businesses in registering companies in rural KZN

Student Name :Cele NG

Qualification : M-COM

Supervisor : PROF CN PROCHES

School : GSB&L

Year : 2014

The role of traditional leaders in Rural localities from and LED Perspectives:A case study of uThukela District.

Student Name :Mdlalose MZ

Qualification : M-COM

Supervisor : Dr JA HOUGHTON

School : GSB&L

Year : 2014

The role of Informal Trading in Economic Development: The case of Mtubatuba

Student Name : Khumalo Sakhile Mandlenkosi, Siyathokoza

Qualification : M-COM

Supervisor : Dr JA HOUGHTON

School : GSB&L

Year : 2014

The role of Agricultural Support Non-profit Organizations in Fostering Local Economic Development. A case of Siyavuna Abalimi Development Center

Student Name : Mpanza S

Qualification : M-COM

Supervisor : Dr JA HOUGHTON

School : GSB&L

Year : 2014

An analysis of Maritime Education and Training in Durban: Creating an enabling environment for Local Economic Development

Student Name : Mthuli SA

Qualification : M-COM

Supervisor : DR MG CHASOMERIS

School : GSB&L

Year : 2014

Exploring the high mortality rate of cooperatives in the Ugu District

Student Name : Msomi N

Qualification : MCLS

Supervisor : DR JA HOUGHTON

School : GSB&L

Year : 2014

An evaluation of the town centre renewal programme in eThekwini: A case study of Umhlanga Rocks.

Student Name : Angelos SM

Qualification : MCLS

Supervisor : Dr JA HOUGHTON

School : GSB&L

Year : 2013

Building Better Relationships with Local Communities through Economic Development: A Case Study of the Ilembe District

Student Name : Dlamini BS

Qualification : M-COM

Supervisor :DR SG HARDMAN

School : GSB&L

Year : 2013

Special Economic Zones in Development: An exploration of Dube TradePort, KZN, in relation to its Local Stakeholders

Student Name :Luthuli NH

Qualification : M-COM

Supervisor : Dr JA HOUGHTON

School : GSB&L

Year : 2013

The role of Information and Communication Technology in the development of SMMEs in lLembe District Municipality

Student Name : Majola PX

Qualification : M-COM

Supervisor : Dr JA HOUGHTON

School : GSB&L

Year : 2013

Reducing eThekwini Municipality youth unemployment through informal business development

Student Name : Mashau P

Qualification : M-COM

Supervisor : Dr JA HOUGHTON

School : GSB&L

Year : 2013

Arts and Crafts in Local Economic Development:Mtubatuba Local Municipality

Student Name : Nyawo JC

Qualification : M-COM

Supervisor : Dr JA HOUGHTON

School : GSB&L

Year : 2013

Examining how Development Institutions can support growth and sustainability of Cooperatives

Student Name : Vilakazi BFM

Qualification : M-COM

Supervisor : Dr JA HOUGHTON

School : GSB&L

Year : 2013

Land reform projects as LED contributors: KwaZulu-Natal cast studies

Student Name : Matsho JC

Qualification :MCLS

Supervisor :Mr RH SALISBURY

School : GSB&L

Year : 2012

The impact of LED conceptualization on the current implementation: A case study of Ugu District

Student Name : Khambule Philani Cyril

Qualification :MCLS

Supervisor :DR SG HARDMAN

School : GSB&L

Year : 2012

The critical elements of conductive local business environment in selected South African municipalities

Student Name : Layman Andrew John

Qualification :MCLS

Supervisor :DR SG HARDMAN

School : GSB&L

Year : 2012

Traditional leadership in local economic development: A case study of the Umgungundlovu District

Student Name : Nxumalo Felix Thembinkosi

Qualification :MCLS

Supervisor : PROF K PILLAY

School : GSB&L

Year : 2012

The Gijima KwaZulu-Natal Local Competitiveness Fund in Relation to Local Economic Development

Student Name : Dladla Sizwe

Qualification :MCLS

Supervisor : DR S BODHANYA

School : GSB&L

Year : 2012

DECONSTRUCTING THE BARRIERS FOR SUSTAINED LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT-WITHIN THE COUNTRYSIDE: A CASE STUDY OF THE UMZUMBE PHUNGASHE SUB-REGION IN THE UMZUMBE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

Student Name : NKOSIKHONA, B. MBHELE

Qualification : MTRP

Supervisor :Ms Annette von Riesen

School : BEDS

Year : 2013

Examining the Role of Community Based Tourism as a Local Economic Development tool: The Case of the Inanda Heritage Route.

Student Name : Siyethemba Silungile Ncube

Qualification : MTRP

Supervisor : Dr Rosemary Awuor-Hayangah

School : BEDS

Year : 2013

Co-funding as a risk-sharing mechanism in grant financed LED programmes : a case study of the Gijima KwaZulu-Natal Local Competitiveness Fund Implementation (LCFI) programme.

Student Name : Stephanie Bennett

Qualification : MDEVStud

Supervisor : Valodia Imraan

School : BEDS

Year : 2012

INVESTIGATING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF SMMES TOWARD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN NONGOMA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

Student Name : VUSIMUZI PATRIC ZULU

Qualification :MTRP

Supervisor : Dr. SI Zondi and Prof. TI Nzimakwe

School : BEDS

Year : 2017

The role of skills development initiatives in promoting Local Economic Development (LED) in South African Townships: A case Study of Cato Manor, Durban.

Student Name : Lindelwa Mncwabe

Qualification :MTRP

Supervisor :Dr Godfrey G. Musvoto

School : BEDS

Year : 2013

THE ROLE PLAYED BY FOREIGNERS FROM MOZAMBIQUE IN THE LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (LED) OF KWA-NGWANASE IN UMHLABUYALINGANA

Student Name :N O N T O K O Z O G W A L A

Qualification : MASOCPLCY

Supervisor 😀 R. E L I A S C E B E K H U L U

School : SOC SCI

Year : 2012

Community Participation in the Integrated Development Plan Preparation Process: The Case of Ndwedwe Local Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal

Student Name : Elijah Phumlane Matosse

Qualification :MTRP

Supervisor : Dr. Rosemary Awuor-Hayangah

School : BEDS

Year : 2017

THE ROLE OF INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT PLANNING IN THE INTEGRATION AND TRANSFORMATION OF FORMER APARTHEID TOWNSHIPS IN SOUTH AFRICA: – A CASE STUDY OF INANDA, NTUZUMA AND KWAMASHU (INK), ETHEKWINI MUNICIPALITY (DURBAN)Accordion Title

Student Name : MS THANDEKILE MNGADI

Qualification :MTRP

Supervisor :Ms. Annette von Riesen,

School : BEDS

Year : 2014

AN ASSESSMENT OF PEOPLE’S PERCEPTIONS ON THE SUSTAINABILITY OF CATO MANOR’S LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES IN POST-APARTHEID SOUTH AFRICA

Student Name : BANDILE PRECIOUS CELE

Qualification : M.IOLS

Supervisor : MR SITHEMBISO BHENGU

School : SOC SCI

Year : 2010

An Assessment of the Sustainability of Urban Fringe Developments in eThekwini Municipality A Case Study of Cato Ridge

Student Name : Khomotjo Winnie Rakubu

Qualification : MTRP

Supervisor : Mr. G. Musvoto

School :BEDS

Year : 2013

UNDERSTANDING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN NEOLIBERALISM AND THE NEGOTIATION OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT IMPERATIVES WITHIN PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS IN DURBAN

Student Name : JENNIFER HOUGHTON

Qualification : PhD

Supervisor : Scott Dianne

School : ENVS

Year : 2010

Understanding the Role of Collaborative Planning in Resolving the Conflict between the Three Fundamental Goals of Planning for the Purpose of Contributing to the Achievement of Sustainable Development in Contested Areas: The South Durban Basin (SDB)

Student Name : Nenekazi Jukuda

Qualification : MTRP

Supervisor : Dr. Awuorh-Hayangah

School : BEDS

Year : 2010

PARTICIPATION AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT PLANNING: THE CASE OF ETHEKWINI MUNICIPALITY’S SMALL BUSINESSES RELATED LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE ETHEKWINI MUNICIPALITY

Student Name : Jason Musyoka M

Qualification : MDEVStud

Supervisor : Robbins Glen

School : BEDS

Year : 2010

Community Development through the Bridge City project in the INK Area

Student Name : CLARA NOMATHEMBA NGONGOMA

Qualification : MDEVStud

Supervisor : Professor M. P. Sithole

School : BEDS

Year : 2012

Assessing the impact of government intervention on social capital formation and livelihood strategies of rural communities: the case of eThekwini and Ugu Municipalities – KwaZulu Natal Province, South Africa

Student Name : Bhekamachunu Henry Zwelethu Mchunu

Qualification : MECHS

Supervisor : Simelane Hamilton Sipho

School : SOC SCI

Year : 2014

LAND CONVERSION IMPACT ON ECONOMIC GROWTH CASE OF KWADUKUZA MUNICIPALITY IN KWAZULU-NATAL PROVINCE SOUTH AFRICA

Student Name : MUTOMBO Isaiah BADIENZELE

Qualification : MTRP

Supervisor :Dr Rosemary Awuorh Hayangah

School : BEDS

Year : 2015

An Assessment of the influence of the Community Based Plan (CBP) on the Integrated Development Plan (IDP) of Vulamehlo Local Municipality.

Student Name : Zandile Charity Majola

Qualification : MTRP

Supervisor :Myeni Vincent.

School : BEDS

Year : 2014

Exploring the informal business sector in Clairwood, Durban, South Africa

Student Name :Tshabalala, A., Diga, K., and Bracking, S.

Qualification : A. DEVStud

Supervisor :

School : Article

Year : 2017

COMMUNITY-BASED CO-OPERATIVES IN INANDA, NTUZUMA AND KWAMASHU (INK) COMMUNITY (eThekwini Municipality) AS AN ALTERNATIVE FORM OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: LESSONS FROM THE KENYAN COOPERATIVES MODELS.

Student Name : Eleazar Bandyambona

Qualification : MCOMDEV

Supervisor : Professor. T. Xaba

School : BEDS

Year : 2014

Planned, Local Development Corridors within eThekwini Municipality: The case of Bellair Road Development Corridor, Cato Manor, Durban.

Student Name : Sireena Ramparsad

Qualification : MTRP

Supervisor : Professor Matthew Dayomi

School : BEDS

Year : 2015

Integrated Development Planning and Public Participation: – The Case Study of Shakaskraal- KwaDukuza Local Municipality

Student Name :Prashina Mohangi

Qualification : MTRP

Supervisor : Von Riesen, Annette Janine

School : BEDS

Year : 2015

THE ROLE OF TRADITIONAL LEADERS IN A DEMOCRATIC SOUTH AFRICA: LOOKING BACK TO THE PAST AND THE PRESENT: THE CASE OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT IN NDWEDWE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY.

Student Name : Muziwenhlanhla Mduduzi Ngcobo

Qualification : MPOLS

Supervisor : Mr. Siyabonga Dlamini

School : SOC SCI

Year : 2016

Urban regeneration and sustainability: conflicting or mutually supportive agendas within contemporary cities. A case study of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

Student Name : Sylvia Hannan

Qualification : MENVS

Supervisor : Sutherland Catherine

School : ENVS

Year : 2012

An evaluation of socio-economic benefits of an in-situ upgrading programme. The Case study of Namibia Stop 8 in Inanda (eThekwini Municipality).

Student Name :

Qualification : MBE housing

Supervisor : Judith Ojo-Aromukudu and Dr Claudia Loggia

School : BEDS

Year : 2016

An Analysis of Municipal Approaches to Incorporating the Informal Economy into the Urban Fabric: A Comparative Study of Msunduzi Local Municipality (Pietermaritzburg) and Hibiscus Coast Municipality (Port Shepstone)

Student Name : Tasmi Quazi

Qualification : MDEVStud

Supervisor : Robbins Glen

School : BEDS

Year : 2011

EVALUATING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT PLAN WITH PARTICULAR REFERENCE TO UMTSHEZI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

Student Name : BONGANI D. DLAMINI

Qualification : MPA

Supervisor :Reddy Purshottama Sivanarain

School : SMITG

Year : 2015

A Critical Analysis on the Applicability of Previously Established Theoretical Growth Models in Post-Apartheid South Africa: The Case of the Durban Metropolitan Area.

Student Name : Mbalenhle Precious Ngidi

Qualification : MTRP

Supervisor : Magidimisha Hangwelani Hope

School : BEDS

Year : 2016

The role of corridor development in urban reconstruction: The case study of Edendale-Northdale Corridor in Msunduzi Municipality

Student Name : Ikenna Nwagbo Okeke

Qualification : MTRP

Supervisor : Professor Matthew Dayomi

School : BEDS

Year : 2013

STAKEHOLDER PERCEPTIONS OF ECOTOURISM IMPACTS AND MANAGEMENT ISSUES IN RELATION TO PRIVATE GAME PARKS: CASE STUDIES OF THE EZULWINI PRIVATE PARK AND TALA PRIVATE PARK IN KWAZULU-NATAL, SOUTH AFRICA

Student Name : SUMAIYA AMOD DESAI

Qualification : DR Philosophy ENVS

Supervisor : PROFESSOR U. BOB and PROFESSOR B. MAHARAJ

School : ENVS

Year : 2010

EXAMINING WOMEN’S EXPERIENCES OF AN ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT PROJECT: A CASE STUDY OF WOMEN PARTICIPANTS IN TEYA-TEYANENG CRAFT PROJECTS OF BEREA DISTRICT

Student Name : REBOETSOE ROSEMARY MAKOKO

Qualification : MDEVStud

Supervisor : Robbins Glen

School : BEDS

Year : 2012

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF YOUTH PARTICIPATION IN THE INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT PLANNING FORMULATION PROCESS IN THE UMZUMBE MUNICIPALITY

Student Name : Sipho Zephaniah KHUZWAYO

Qualification : MPA

Supervisor : Dr T I Nzimakwe

School : SPA

Year : 2011

An Investigation of the Socio-Economic Impacts of Ecotourism in Rural Areas: A Case Study of Nompondo, a Community Bordering the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park (HiP), KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Student Name : Sakhile Nsukwini

Qualification : MGEM

Supervisor : Professor Urmilla Bob

School : AEES

Year : 2015

Support of Small Enterprises through business linkages, and assessing the role of Small Business Fairs in the eThekwini Municipality, South Africa

Student Name : Sivalingum Thaver

Qualification : MDEVStud

Supervisor : Skinner Caroline

School : BEDS

Year : 2010

THE STRUGGLE FOR DAILY LIFE IN DURBAN: CONGOLESE MIGRANTS ECONOMIC SURVIVAL STRATEGIES

Student Name : Heri Mugisha Dunia

Qualification : MDEVStud

Supervisor : Dr Michael Francis

School : SOC SCI

Year : 2015

Small, micro and medium enterprise support intervention : an exploratory analysis of clustering effects in Clairwood and Cato Manor, Durban

Student Name :Arokium Keri Andrea.

Qualification : MDEVStud

Supervisor : Skinner Caroline, Ballard Richard and Valodia Imraan

School : BEDS

Year : 2010

Policy Implementation In A Multi-Organisational Context: A Case Study Of The Free Basic Water Policy Of Msunduzi Municipality

Student Name :

Qualification : MSOC SC

Supervisor : Dr Anne Stanton

School : SOC SCI

Year : 2013

The Privatisation of Public Space Case Study of the Durban Inner-city Coastal Area

Student Name : Kimesha Subramoney

Qualification : MTRP

Supervisor :Eberle Catherine.

School : BEDS

Year : 2016

“MANAGING COASTAL DEVELOPMENT IN A RAPIDLY DEVELOPING AREAS: THE CASE OF UMHLANGA ROCKS”

Student Name :Reena Ramsaru

Qualification : MTRP

Supervisor : Annette von Riesen.

School : BEDS

Year : 2011

An Analysis of Public Participation in the Integrated Development Planning Processes of the Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Student Name : Lihle Gumbi

Qualification : MSOC SC

Supervisor : Lawrence Ralph

School : SOC SCI

Year : 2015

The Impact of Migration on Rural Development: A Case Study of EMabhuqwini in Nkandla

Student Name : Xolani Shezi

Qualification : MTRP

Supervisor : Dr Koyi Mchunu

School : BEDS

Year : 2013

A Sustainable Livelihood Approach to poverty reduction: participatory experiences of women involved in art and craft cooperative in Bhambayi, Kwa Zulu Natal

Student Name : Hloniphile Assistance Khuzwayo

Qualification :MSocWork

Supervisor :Dr T. Raniga

School : SAHS

Year : 2016

EXPLORING THE ROLE OF COMMUNITY TRUSTS IN DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE MKHWANAZI TRADITIONAL AUTHORITY

Student Name : Wilson Sipho ZUNGU

Qualification : MPA

Supervisor : Prof TI Nzimakwe

School : SMITG

Year : 2016

PERCEPTIONS OF INFORMAL LOCAL TRADERS ON THE INFLUENCE OF EMERGING MARKETS: UMLAZI AND KWA-MASHU TOWNSHIPS

Student Name : Machawe Victor Dlamini

Qualification : MCOM

Supervisor :Dr. T. P. Mbhele

School : SMITG

Year : 2015

Interrogating the Impact of Industrial Clustering on Firm-Level Employment Growth: A Case Study of the Durban Automotive Cluster (DAC)

Student Name : Sean Kirby

Qualification : MDEVStud

Supervisor :Barnes Justin Raymond

School : BEDS

Year : 2012

African immigrants in Durban: a case study of foreign street traders’ contribution to the city

Student Name : Ndumiso Justice Sidzatane

Qualification : MPOP

Supervisor : Maharaj Pranitha

School : BEDS

Year : 2011

Wealth creation through green economy in urban areas – A case study of poor urban women’s use of environmental services to generate income in Msunduzi Municipality, South Africa.

Student Name : Sithabile Hlahla

Qualification : MENVS

Supervisor : Hill Trevor R.

School : AEES

Year : 2014

Reducing logistics costs to improve the competitiveness of an industry – The case of the Horticulture sector in KwaZulu-Natal

Student Name :Mlibo Bantwini

Qualification : MDEVStud

Supervisor : Robbins Glen

School : BEDS

Year : 2010

Sustainable Development in South Africa through Research in the National System of Innovation

Student Name : Ms. Wanjiru Gachie

Qualification : PhD

Supervisor : Professor Yogi Penceliah and Dr Maurice Oscar Dassah

School : SMITG

Year : 2014

Housing Delivery and Beneficiary Perspectives on Poverty Reduction: A Case Study of Ntuzuma D Phase 4 Housing Project, EThekwini Municipality

Student Name :SANELE B. MBAMBO

Qualification : M Housing

Supervisor : Myeni Vincent and Uisso Labulle Venance S

School : BEDS

Year : 2013

DO LARGE RETAILERS DISPLACE SMALL INFORMAL RETAILERS? THE CASE OF PICK N PAY IN KWAMASHU

Student Name : Thabani T Madlala

Qualification : MDEVStud

Supervisor :Ballard Richard

School : BEDS

Year : 2015

The Level of Awareness and Perceptions on Rooftop Gardens: Case of eThekwini Municipality City Centre

Student Name : PRINEESA PILLAY

Qualification : MTRP

Supervisor : DR HANGWELANI MAGIDIMISHA

School : BEDS

Year : 2017

THE ROLE OF FOOD GARDENS IN PROVIDING SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS IN THE MSUNDUZI MUNICIPALITY

Student Name : Petros Jabulo Madlala

Qualification : MCOMDEV

Supervisor :Professor P.M. Sithole

School : BEDS

Year : 2014

THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COOPERATIVE POLICY: PERCEPTIONS FROM COOPERATIVES IN THE UMGUNGUNDLOVU DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY (KWAZULU-NATAL, SOUTH AFRICA)

Student Name : OKEM ANDREW EMMANUEL

Qualification : DR.philosophy

Supervisor : DR ANNE STANTON

School : SOC SCI

Year : 2016

DYNAMICS AFFECTING SUBSISTENCE AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION: An Exploration of a Case Study of subsistence crop production within a rural community in the Ingwe Municipality of Southern KwaZulu-Natal

Student Name : Murray Kay Smith

Qualification : MDEVStud

Supervisor : Robbins Glen

School : BEDS

Year : 2012

THE IMPACT OF EXPANDED PUBLIC WORKS PROGRAMME IN JOB CREATION: A CASE STUDY OF eTHEKWINI MUNICIPALITY

Student Name : Nozipho Fortunate Mkhize

Qualification : MPA

Supervisor : Mubangizi Betty Claire

School : SMITG

Year : 2012

Increasing Food Security and Community Development in eThekwini through Urban Agriculture: An Evaluative Case Study of Cato Manor

Student Name : Mr Wade Banks

Qualification : MTRP

Supervisor : Von Riesen, Annette Janine

School : BEDS

Year : 2015

Agricultural extension, sustainable livelihoods and self-reliance: The case of Illovo’s smallscale sugarcane farmer development programme (Noodsberg, South Africa)

Student Name : Sithembiso Ndlela

Qualification :M SC AGRIC

Supervisor : Worth Steven Hugh

School : AEES

Year : 2015

PRODUCTION CONSTRAINTS AND CHOICE OF FARMING PRACTICES ACROSS SELECTED SMALLHOLDER FARMING SYSTEMS IN KWAZULU-NATAL

Student Name : MFUNDO MDLOZINI

Qualification : M SC AGRIC

Supervisor : Mudhara Maxwell

School : AEES

Year : 2017

URBAN BIODIVERSITY MANAGEMENT IN THE FACE OF CLIMATE CHANGE: LIVELIHOOD IMPACTS AND ADAPTATION STRATEGIES IN INANDA COMMUNITY OF ETHEKWINI METROPOLITAN AREA, KWAZULU-NATAL, SOUTH AFRICA

Student Name : Mmaphuti Andrias Nkoana

Qualification :M SC AGRIC

Supervisor : Professor G.F. Ortmann and Dr E.W. Zegeye

School : AEES

Year : 2014

Transforming Local Economies through Land Reform: Political Dilemmas and Rural Development Realities in South Africa

Student Name : Siyabonga I. Dlamini

Qualification : DR.philosophy

Supervisor : Dr Joram Ndlovu

School : SOC SCI

Year : 2016

Government intervention and the use of the house for income generation in informal settlements: A case of Cato Crest, eThekwini Municipality.

Student Name : ZIPHOZONKE MNGUNI

Qualification : M ARCH

Supervisor : Adebayo Pauline Wambui

School : BEDS

Year : 2011

MOBILIZING COMMUNITY ASSETS TO ALLEVIATE POVERTY AMONG WOMEN: A CASE STUDY OF ZIMELE DEVELOPING COMMUNITY SELF-RELIANCE IN RURAL KWAZULU-NATAL

Student Name : Audrey Mukwavi Matimelo

Qualification : PhD

Supervisor : Professor Jannette Maryann Green

School : AEES

Year : 2016

AN INQUIRY INTO THE CHALLENGES FACED BY YOUNG UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL’S PIETERMARITZBURG CAMPUS GRADUATES IN THEIR EFFORTS TO ENGAGE IN SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENEURSHIP.

Student Name : Kudzai Mtero

Qualification : MCOMDEV

Supervisor : Professor Thokozani Xaba

School : BEDS

Year : 2012

ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF INTEGRATED SERVICE DELIVERY ON POVERTY AND EMPLOYMENT CREATION: A CASE STUDY OF OPERATION SUKUMA SAKHE IN THE ETHEKWINI METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY

Student Name : BENEDICT MATHOLE MACWELE

Qualification : M SOC SCI

Supervisor : DR BHEKI R. MNGOMEZULU

School : SOC SCI

Year : 2014

MOVING BEYOND SUBSISTENCE: SYSTEMIC INTEGRITY IN COMMERCIALISING HOMESTEAD AGRICULTURE, WITH THE EZEMVELO FARMERS ORGANISATION, KWAZULU-NATAL

Student Name : Karen Caister

Qualification :DR.philosophy

Supervisor : Prof. J M Green and Prof. A T Modi

School : AEES

Year : 2012

URBAN AGRICULTURE IN KWAMSANE, KWAZULU-NATAL: COMMUNITY AND HOME GARDENS AS AN OPTION FOR FOOD SECURITY AND POVERTY REDUCTION

Student Name :Menziwokuhle Ndumiso Mthethwa

Qualification :MDEVStud

Supervisor : May Julian and Imrie John

School : BEDS

Year : 2012

The Effectiveness of Poverty Reduction Strategy in Post-Apartheid South Africa

Student Name : Levisha Ramnath

Qualification : MCOM

Supervisor : Professor Darma Mahadea

School : SAEF

Year : 2015

The impact of capital endowment on smallholder farmers’ entrepreneurial drive in taking advantage of small-scale irrigation schemes: case studies from Makhathini and Ndumo B irrigation schemes in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Student Name :NOLWAZI HADEBE

Qualification :M SC AGRIC

Supervisor :Zegeye Edilegnaw Wale

School : AEES

Year : 2016

BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION IN DURBAN: PERCEPTIONS OF BLACK ENTREPRENEURS IN THE CONTEXT OF BLACK ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT

Student Name : Peter Mulinda Mudenda

Qualification : MDEVStud

Supervisor : Prof. Richard Ballard

School : BEDS

Year : 2013

Exploring the role of women in subsistence and smallholder farming: implications for horticultural crop value chain development in Swayimane and Sweetwaters

Student Name : Sinegugu Khumalo

Qualification : M SC AGRIC

Supervisor : Dr JM Chitja

School : AEES

Year : 2016

Accordion TitleEVALUATING THE ROLE OF BUSINESS INCUBATORS IN SOUTH AFRICA

Student Name :SITHABISO SIYABONGA KHUZWAYO

Qualification : M ARTS

Supervisor : BELINDA JOHNSON

School : SOC SCI

Year : 2015

FACTORS INFLUENCING THE DEVELOPMENT OF PRODUCTIVE ENTREPRENEURIAL BEHAVIOUR AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

Student Name : Mzwanele Mbonisi Memani

Qualification : MCOM

Supervisor : Dr Ziska Fields

School : SMITG

Year : 2013

Smallholder farmers’ willingness and ability to pay for improved irrigation: A case of Msinga Local Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal Province

Student Name : SINENHLANHLA L. NJOKO

Qualification : M SC AGRIC

Supervisor : Mudhara Maxwell

School : AEES

Year : 2014

INFORMALITY AND URBAN AGRICULTURAL PARTICIPATION IN KWAZULU-NATAL: 1993 – 2004

Student Name : MIMI FAITH NDOKWENI

Qualification :PhD

Supervisor :Professor Julian D. May

School : BEDS

Year : 2012

A LIVELIHOOD BASED ANALYSIS OF THE CONTRIBUTION OF COMMUNITY GARDENS TO FOOD SECURITY IN MSUNDUZI AND UMNGENI MUNICIPALITIES IN KWAZULU-NATAL, SOUTH AFRICA.

Student Name :Tatenda Charmaine Mudzinganyama

Qualification : M SC

Supervisor : Prof. A. Bogale and Prof. H. Shimelis

School : AEES

Year : 2012

The significance of women empowerment on rural livelihood outcomes among irrigation and dry-land farming households in Msinga, South Africa

Student Name : Stanley Sharaunga

Qualification :PhD

Supervisor : M. Mudhara and A. Bogale

School : AEES

Year : 2015

FOOD GARDENS, HOUSEHOLD FOOD SECURITY STATUS, SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS AND PERCIEVED BARRIERS TO CULTIVATING: EMBO COMMUNITY, KWAZULU-NATAL.

Student Name : FAITH ASANGHA AKOB

Qualification : M SC

Supervisor :Suna Kassier and Prof Frederick Veldman

School : AEES

Year : 2015

THE ECONOMICS OF SMALLHOLDER IRRIGATION WATER MANAGEMENT: INSTITUTIONS, WATER-USE VALUES AND FARMER PARTICIPATION IN KWAZULU-NATAL, SOUTH AFRICA

Student Name :Binganidzo Muchara

Qualification : PhD

Supervisor : Professor GF Ortmann, Professor E Wale and Dr M Mudhara

School : AEES

Year : 2014

BLACK ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT AND ITS IMPACT ON TENDERING PROCEDURES AND PROCESSES WITHIN THE MINISTRY OF PUBLIC WORKS –KZN

Student Name : Nozipho Fortunate Mkhize

Qualification : MPA

Supervisor : Professor Betty C Mubangizi

School : SMITG

Year : 2012

Potential of Jozini smallholder cattle farmers to progress from subsistence to commercial cattle farming for enhanced rural livelihoods

Student Name :Sinelizwi Fakade

Qualification : MSC

Supervisor : Prof J M Green and Prof M Chimonyo

School : AEES

Year : 2016

The impact of social grants on rural households’ incentives to farm, market participation and farm entrepreneurship: Evidence from KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Student Name : Sikhulumile Sinyolo

Qualification : PhD

Supervisor : Dr M. Mudhara and Professor E.W. Zegeye

School : AEES

Year : 2016

THE IMPACT OF A CHANGE IN CLIMATE ON SMALL-SCALE FARMERS: CASE STUDIES OF THE KHOKHWANE, SIZANENJANA AND RICHMOND COMMUNITIES IN KWAZULU-NATAL, SOUTH AFRICA.

Student Name : SIMONE ELVINA PILLAY

Qualification : M SC

Supervisor : Dr S. A. Desai

School : AEES

Year : 2016

An analysis of the economic competitiveness of green maize production in smallholder irrigation schemes: A case of Makhathini Flats irrigation scheme in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Student Name :KUDAKWASHE COLLEN CHIRIGO

Qualification :M SC AGRIC

Supervisor :M. Mudhara and J. Derera

School : AEES

Year : 2014

CLIMATE CHANGE PERCEPTION, CROP DIVERSIFICATION AND LAND USE CHANGE AMONG SMALL-SCALE FARMERS IN THE MIDLANDS REGION OF KWAZULU-NATAL, SOUTH AFRICA: BEHAVIOURAL AND MICROECONOMIC ANALYSES

Student Name : Patrick Hitayezu

Qualification : PhD

Supervisor : Prof. Edilegnaw Wale Zegeye and Prof. Gerald Ortmann

School : AEES

Year : 2015

Sustainable Agricultural Practices in Smallholder Farming Systems: A Case Study of Smallholder Farmers in the Ugu District, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Student Name : Princess Duduzile Cele

Qualification : M SC

Supervisor : Prof Urmilla Bob

School : AEES

Year : 2016

Entrepreneurial development pathways for smallholder irrigation farming in KwaZulu-Natal: typologies, aspirations and preferences

Student Name : UNITY CHIPFUPA

Qualification : PhD

Supervisor : Zegeye Edilegnaw Wale

School : AEES

Year : 2017

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