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Assessment and implementation of skills development at Umzinyathi District Municipality and impact on service delivery Ngobese, Xolani Khayelihle 
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Corporate social investment : communication challenges facing selected Johannesburg Securities Exchange listed organisations Ngobeni, Uzothile 
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Impact of Batho Pele principles on service delivery : a case study of the Durban regional office of the Department of Home Affairs Ngidi, Telesphorus Lindelani 
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Store layout and its impact on consumer purchasing behaviour at convenience stores in Kwa Mashu Tlapana, Tshepo Peter 
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Addressing student dropout rates at South African universities Moodley, Padhma ; Singh, Rachael Jesika 
Source Moodley, P. and Singh, R. J. 2015. Addressing student dropout rates at South African universities. Alternation. Special Edition No 17 : 91–115
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Bioactivity of famine food plants from the family: Amaranthaceae Singh, Alveera 
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The impact of cash management on profitability and sustainability of small retail businesses in the Tongaat area, KwaZulu-Natal Mungal, Avika 
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The impact of strategy change on morale, performance and commitment Mekgoe, Naome 
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A HACCP study on yoghurt manufacture Hoolasi, Kasthurie 
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Understanding tacit knowledge loss in public enterprises of South Africa Phaladi, Malefetjane Phineas ; Ngulube, Patrick 
Source Phaladi, M.P. and Ngulube, P. 2024. Understanding tacit knowledge loss in public enterprises of South Africa. SA Journal of Human Resource Management, 22: 1-10. doi:10.4102/sajhrm.v22i0.2229
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Developing knowledge protective capacity through retention practices in South African state-owned companies Phaladi, Malefetjane Phineas 
Source Phaladi, M.P. 2023. Developing knowledge protective capacity through retention practices in South African state-owned companies. South African Journal of Information Management. 25(1): 1-10. doi:10.4102/sajim.v25i1.1727
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Human resource management as a facilitator of a knowledge-driven organisational culture and structure for the reduction of tacit knowledge loss in South African state-owned enterprises Phaladi, Malefetjane
Source Phaladi, M. 2022. Human resource management as a facilitator of a knowledge-driven organisational culture and structure for the reduction of tacit knowledge loss in South African state-owned enterprises. South African Journal of Information Management, 24(1): pp. 1-10. doi:10.4102/sajim.v24i1.1547
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Building knowledge absorptive capacity in South African public companies through recruitment practices Phaladi, Malefetjane Phineas
Source Phaladi, M. P. 2023. Building knowledge absorptive capacity in South African public companies through recruitment practices. In: European Conference on Knowledge Management, 24(2): 1060-1068. doi:10.34190/eckm.24.2.1400
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A state-of-the-art analysis of virtual reality applications in construction health and safety Akindele, Nelson ; Taiwo, Ridwan ; Sarvari, Hadi ; Oluleye, Benjamin I. ; Awodele, Imoleayo A. ; Olaniran, Temitope O. 
Source Akindele, N. et al. 2024. A state-of-the-art analysis of virtual reality applications in construction health and safety. Results in Engineering. 23: pp. 17. doi:10.1016/j.rineng.2024.102382
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Mitigating tacit knowledge loss in South African state-owned companies : HRM approach Phaladi, Malefetjane Phineas
Source Phaladi, M.P. 2023. Mitigating tacit knowledge loss in South African state-owned companies: HRM approach. Electronic Journal of Knowledge Management, 21(3): 211-223. doi:10.34190/ejkm.21.3.3152
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Exploring the complexities of the relationship between political and administrative interface in Uthukela District Municipality : a systems’ thinking perspective Mkhize, Patrick Sibusiso 
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Embedding the advancement practice in South African universities : lessons from the Kresge Inyathelo Advancement Initiative (KIAI) Sedumedi, Mosimanegape David 
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A critical analysis of partnerships between public higher education institutions and the retail sector in KwaZulu-Natal Ramraj, Upaasna 
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E-consumer awareness of digital consumerism concerning free data resource exploitation Serubugo, Ayub 
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Rural-urban migration patterns to enhance service delivery in KwaZulu-Natal : eThekwini municipality Nkabinde, Buyani 
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Leadership approaches to talent development and retention : a case study of a UOT in South Africa based on system dynamics Govender, Gonasagren 
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Examining the utilisation of virtual engagement by eThekwini pharmaceutical representatives during COVID-19 restrictions Gumede, Thabisile 
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Ethical leadership and service delivery : a case of Mangaung Metropolitan area Kganyape, Obakeng 
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A model to enhance tourism education post the Covid-19 pandemic : a case of uMgungundlovu and Harry Gwala District Municipalities Zaca, Acquinath Kholeka Nombulelo 
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A framework to facilitate social entrepreneurship as a tool for sustainable tourism economies in Bergville, Okhahlamba Municipality Mabaso, Simiso Lindokuhle 
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The influence of modern technology on emerging entrepreneurs in rural KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) province Langry, Fiona 
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The role of digital marketing in the sustainability of the formal retail sector in Flagstaff Noqazo, Zizipho 
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Conflicting practices in higher education : a practitioner’s perspective Patel, Abdul-Kader 
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English language proficiency and academic performance of first-year public relations diploma students at the Durban University of Technology Mthembu, Lwazi 
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