Theses / Dissertations
(involving members and/or FS officials/departments)
The list is chronologically arranged (by date of publication)
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At the end of the list LINKS are provided to various institutional repositories (for additional searching).
2022
SQUATTER SETTLEMENTS; URBAN RENEWAL; CIVIC IMPROVEMENT; COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (URBAN); HOUSING; URBANISATION; SPATIAL PLANNING; FREE STATE PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT
Author: Dintsi, S.
Description: Thesis (PhD in Construction Management)
-- Nelson Mandela University, 2022.
Available at http://hdl.handle.net/10948/55987
2022
SOCIAL MEDIA ANALYTICS; BIG DATA ANALYTICS; DATA MANAGEMENT; DECISION MAKING SUPPORT SYSTEMS; CITIZEN RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT, E-GOVERNMENT; GAUTENG PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT; FREE STATE PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT
Title: A social media analytics framework for decision-making in citizen relationship management
Author: Yakobi, K.
Description: Thesis (PhD in Computer Science)
-- Nelson Mandela University, 2022.
Available at http://hdl.handle.net/10948/60048
2021
KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT; PUBLIC LIBRARIES; KNOWLEDGE COMMONS; ICTs; INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY; DIGITAL SKILLS
Author: Matobako, M.M.
Description: Thesis (PhD in Information Science [D. Litt. et Phil.])
-- University of South Africa, 2021.
Available at https://hdl.handle.net/10500/28348
2021
SEXUAL HARASSMENT; TEENAGERS; GIRLS; SCHOOLS; ADOLESCENCE; GENDER; DISCRIMINATION
Title: The Nature, Prevalence and Perceived Effects of Sexual Harassment on Girls in Thabo Mofutsanyana District Secondary Schools in the Free State
Author: Matselane, N.R.
Description: Thesis (Doctor of Philosophy in Education)
– Central University of Technology, Free State (CUT), 2021.
Available at http://hdl.handle.net/11462/2355
2020
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION; PROCUREMENT; SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Author: Tshilo, Mpho, J. A.
Description: Thesis (Doctor of Public Management)
-- Central University of Technology, Free State (CUT), 2020.
Available at http://hdl.handle.net/11462/2276
Note: The CUT copy is quite big (12.99MB) -- an alternative electronic copy (3,6 MB) is available at our library.
2020
LOCAL GOVERNMENT; OVERSIGHT; ACCOUNTABILITY; CONTROL; AUDITING; PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
Author: Sebakamotse, J. K. T.
Description: Dissertation (Phd in Management Sciences)
-- Central University of Technology, Free State (CUT), 2020.
Available at http://hdl.handle.net/11462/2312
2020
PARKS & RESERVES; MARKETING; TOURISM
Author: Pholoana, M.M.
Description: Dissertation (Master of Public Administration)
-- University of the Free State, 2020.
Available at http://hdl.handle.net/11660/11266
(📓 Also available in our Library's files: [click on this link] )
2020
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT; ENTREPRENEURSHIP; WOMEN
Author: Ntshangase, T.B.
Description: Thesis (Doctor of Business Administration)
– Central University of Technology, Free State (CUT), 2020.
Available at http://hdl.handle.net/11462/2371
( 📕 NOTE: Hard copy available in library )
2020
HEALTH; HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT; HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT; SERVICE DELIVERY
Title: The influence of human resource development challenges on public health service delivery in Mangaung
Author: Tsosane, M.A.
Description: Dissertation (Master of Public Administration)
-- University of the Free State, 2020.
Available at http://hdl.handle.net/11660/11063
2019
HISTORY; SOUTH AFRICAN WAR, 1896-1907; ART; CIVILIAN PRISONERS; CONCENTRATION CAMPS
Title: Anglo-boereoorlog boerekrygsgevangenekuns 1899-1902
Author: Heunis, V.R.
Description: Thesis (PhD in History) -- University of Pretoria, 2019.
Available at http://hdl.handle.net/2263/76857
2019
HISTORY; SOUTHERN FREE STATE; SOUTH AFRICAN WAR, 1896-1907
Title: Bethulie 1896-1907, met spesifieke verwysing na die Anglo-Boereoorlog
Author: Van Zyl, J.J.R.
Description: Thesis (PhD in History) -- University of the Free State, 2019.
Available at http://hdl.handle.net/11660/10937
2019
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION & MANAGEMENT; MONITORING & EVALUATION :
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
Author: Magagula, B.S.
Description: Dissertation (Master of Public Management)
– Central University of Technology, Free State (CUT) 2019.
Available at http://hdl.handle.net/11462/1949
2019
SANITATION; BASIC HOUSEHOLD SANITATION; BUCKET TOILET SYSTEMS; PIT TOILETS; WATERBORNE SANITATION; SEWERAGE SYSTEMS; PUBLIC HYGIENE; MUNICIPAL SERVICES
Title: Implementation of the Bucket Eradication Programme (BEP) in the Free State Province
Author: Dlamini, S.M.
Description: Dissertation (Master of Arts in Public Management & Governance)
– University of Johannesburg, 2019.
Available at https://hdl.handle.net/10210/414945
2019
INFORMATION SYSTEMS; BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE; E-GOVERNMENT
Author: Moloabi, T.E.M.
Description: Dissertation (Masters in Information Technology)
– Central University of Technology, Free State (CUT), 2019.
Available at http://hdl.handle.net/11462/1947
2019
SOCIAL WORK; SCHOOL SOCIAL WORK; BASIC EDUCATION; PUBLIC SCHOOLS; INCLUSIVE EDUCATION
Author: Vergottini, E.M.
Description: Thesis (PhD in Social Work) -- North-West University, 2019.
Available at http://hdl.handle.net/10394/33802
2018
HISTORY; GARDENS; GARDENING; CULTURE; ACCULTURATION; TOPIARY; VERNACULAR; SEMI-VERNACULAR
Author: Du Bruyn, H.J.
Description: Thesis (PhD in History) -- University of the Free State, 2018.
Available at http://hdl.handle.net/11660/9658
2018
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION & MANAGEMENT; ETHICS; SERVICE DELIVERY; FREE STATE PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT
Author: Motshwane, O.N.
Description: Thesis (Magister in Governance & Political Transformation)
-- University of the Free State, 2018.
Available at http://hdl.handle.net/11660/10235
2018
EDUCATIONAL INNOVATIONS; SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS; EDUCATIONAL PLANNING
Author: Khasake, M.G.
Description: Dissertation (Master of Education)
– University of the Witwatersrand, 2018.
Available at https://hdl.handle.net/10539/26188
2016
POLICE; PUBLIC ORDER POLICING; CROWD MANAGEMENT; RIOT CONTROL
Title: An analysis of the policing of service delivery protests in the Free State
Author: Pillay, D.
Description: Dissertation (Magister Technologiae in Policing)
-- University of South Africa, 2016.
Available at http://hdl.handle.net/10500/22695
2016
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION & MANAGEMENT; GENDER EQUALITY; LEADERSHIP
Author: Mokhele, M.O.
Description: Thesis (Magister in Governance & Political Transformation)
-- University of the Free State, 2016.
Available at http://hdl.handle.net/11660/4070
2016
PSYCHOLOGY; SPIRITUAL INTELLIGENCE; PUBLIC SERVICE; LEADERSHIP; SPIRITUALITY; ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR; RELIGIOUS ASPECTS
Title: Exploring the contribution of spiritual intelligence to leadership in the public sector
Author: Kheswa, G.E.
Description: Thesis (D. Litt. et Phil. in Consulting Psychology)
– University of South Africa, 2016.
Available at http://hdl.handle.net/10500/20018
2016
PUBLIC LIBRARIES; SOCIAL MEDIA; WEB 2.0; ICTs; INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Author: Matobako, M.M.
Description: Dissertation (M.A. (Information Science))
-- University of South Africa, 2015.
Available at http://hdl.handle.net/10500/22686
2016
HEALTH; OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY; WORKPLACE WELLNESS
Title: An investigation into how Treasury management perceives the Employee Health and Wellness Programme
Author: Mahabuke, P.E.
Description: Dissertation (Magister in Health Professions Education)
-- University of the Free State, 2016.
Available at http://hdl.handle.net/11660/4796
2016
EDUCATION; EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMMES
Author: Pepenene, M.J.
Description: Thesis (PhD in Education) -- University of the Free State, 2016.
Available at http://hdl.handle.net/11660/5389
2016
INFRASTRUCTURE; ROADS; MAINTENANCE & REHABILITATION; CIVIL ENGINEERING
Title: Pavement management analysis using RONET: case of the Free State Province
Author: Mosianedi, T.J.
Description: Dissertation (Magister Technologiae [M-Tech] in Civil Engineering)
-- University of the Free State, 2016.
Available at http://hdl.handle.net/11462/1402
2015
EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP; LOW-PERFORMING SCHOOLS; IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS; PEDAGOGICAL APPROACHES; INSTRUCTIONAL METHODOLOGY; CREATIVITY; CRITICAL THINKING; GROUNDED THEORY
Author: Thejane, E.N.
Description: Thesis (D. Ed. (Didactics))
– University of South Africa, 2015.
Available at http://hdl.handle.net/10500/20012
2015
LOCAL GOVERNMENT; PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT; PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION & MANAGEMENT;
Title: Effectiveness of performance management system at Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality
Author: Parkies, M.M.
Description: Mini-dissertation (Master of Business Administration)
-- University of the Free State, 2015.
Available at http://hdl.handle.net/11660/5322
2015
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION & MANAGEMENT; E-GOVERNANCE
Author: Sithole, V.E.
Description: Thesis (Doctor Philosophiae in Public Management & Governance)
– North-West University, 2015.
Available at http://hdl.handle.net/10394/16320
2015
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION & MANAGEMENT; PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
Title: Employee performance: the challenge for managers in the Free State public service
Author: Thomas, R.
Description: Thesis (Doctor Administrationis) -- University of the Free State, 2015.
Available at http://hdl.handle.net/11660/2323
2015
FINANCE, PUBLIC; LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Title: An integrated debt management model for municipalities in the Free State Province
Author: Chetty, M.
Description: Thesis (Doctor Technologiae [D-Tech] in Public Management)
– Central University of Technology, Free State (CUT), 2015.
Available at http://hdl.handle.net/11462/1161
2015
RURAL DEVELOPMENT; COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT; PROJECT MANAGEMENT
INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE
Author: Sebolao, R.R.
Description: Thesis (Doctor Technologiae [D-Tech] in Business Administration)
– Central University of Technology, Free State (CUT), 2015.
Available at http://hdl.handle.net/11462/1170
2015
HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION; OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY; MANAGEMENT
Author: Coetzee, J
Description: MBA Thesis (Master of Business Administration)
– University of Stellenbosch, 2015.
Available at http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/97316
2015
LANGUAGE POLICY; PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT; COMMUNICATION; SOTHO LANGUAGE
Author: Koai, M.I.
Description: Thesis (M-Tech. in Communication)
– Central University of Technology, Free State (CUT), 2015.
Available at http://hdl.handle.net/11462/668
2014
HEALTH SERVICES; HOSPITALS; ADMINISTRATION; ABSENTEEISM; MORALE; WORKLOAD
Author: Toli, M.H.
Description: Thesis (Master of Technology in Public Management)
– Central University of Technology, Free State (CUT), 2014.
Available at http://hdl.handle.net/11462/191
2014
HISTORY & WAY OF LIFE; LIFESTYLES; CULTURE; SOCIETY; HISTORICAL BUILDINGS; ARCHITECTURE
Title: Bloemfontein gedurende die bewind van president F.W. Reitz, 1889-1895: 'n kultuurhistoriese studie
Author: Botes, S.M.
Description: Thesis (PhD in History) -- University of the Free State, 2014.
Available at http://hdl.handle.net/11660/1402
2014
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT; PEER EDUCATORS; HIV & AIDS
Author: Diamond, D.H.
Description: Mini-dissertation (M. Degree in Social Work) -- University of Pretoria, 2014.
Available at http://hdl.handle.net/2263/46169
2014
EDUCATION SYSTEM; SKILLS DEVELOPMENT; BASIC EDUCATION
Title: Implementation of the scarce skills policy with reference to the Free State Province
Author: Shuping, M.C.
Description: Thesis (PhD in Public Affairs) -- University of Pretoria, 2014.
Available at http://hdl.handle.net/2263/43242
( 📕 NOTE: Hard copy available in library: shelf number 379.685 SHUPI)
2013
EDUCATION; HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Author: Kgati, E.M.
Description: Thesis (Philosophiae Doctor Educationis)
– Central University of Technology, Free State (CUT), 2013.
Available at http://hdl.handle.net/11462/133
2013
HEALTH; HOSPITALS; QUALITY MANAGEMENT; PATIENT SAFETY; RISK MANAGEMENT; COMPUTERISED REPORTING; E-REPORTING
Title: An evaluation of the effectiveness of a hospital clinical adverse event prevention programme
Author: Kabane, S.
Description: Thesis (Phd) (School of Health Systems and Public Health)
– University of Pretoria, 2013.
Available at http://hdl.handle.net/2263/43364
2013
HEALTH; MEDICINE; DISTRICT HEALTH SERVICES
Title: The factors affecting availability of medicines in the Free State District Health Services
Author: Zuma, S.M.
Description: Dissertation (Master of Arts in Health Studies)
-- University of South Africa, 2013.
Available at http://hdl.handle.net/10500/13331
2013
PUBLIC MANAGEMENT; INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
Author: Sesele, M.B.
Description: Mini-dissertation (Magister Artium in Development & Management)
– North-West University, 2013.
Available at http://hdl.handle.net/10394/10264
2013
HEALTH; NURSING; STUDY & TEACHING; NURSING STUDENTS; ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT; STUDY ENVIRONMENT
Author: Jafta, M.G.
Description: Dissertation (M.Soc.Sc. (Nursing))
-- University of the Free State, 2013.
Available at http://hdl.handle.net/11660/1872
2012
PUBLIC SERVICE; EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS; GOVERNMENT PRODUCTIVITY; LABOUR PRODUCTIVITY; ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS; DEPT. OF EDUCATION
Author: Rakepa, T.T.
Description: MPA Thesis (Master of Public Administration)
– University of Stellenbosch, 2012.
Available at http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/19932
2011
EDUCATION; EMIS; SCHOOL MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION; INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT; MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS; DATA PROCESSING
Author: Gxwati, N.I.
Description: MPhil Thesis (Master of Philosophy in Information Science)
– University of Stellenbosch, 2011.
Available at http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/6487
2011
PUBLIC MANAGEMENT; PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL; PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
Author: Sekese, N.M.
Description: Research Report (Master of Arts in Occupational Social Work)
-- University of the Witwatersrand, 2011.
Available at http://hdl.handle.net/10539/11557
2011
PUBLIC MANAGEMENT; LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Title: Political reality of local government service provision in the Free State Province
Author: Boshoff, W.H.
Description: Thesis (Doctor Technologiae [D-Tech] in Public Management)
– Central University of Technology, Free State (CUT), 2011.
Available at http://hdl.handle.net/11462/133
2010
HEALTH; OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS; JOB SATISFACTION; PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES
Title: Job satisfaction of occupational therapists in the public health sector, Free State Province
Author: Swanepoel, J.M.
Description: Dissertation (M. Occupational Therapy)
-- University of the Free State, 2010.
Available at http://hdl.handle.net/11660/1921
2009
LIBRARY & INFORMATION SERVICES; DIVERSITY IN THE WORKPLACE; HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT; COMMUNICATION
Title: Managing cultural diversity in information services
Author: Eister, K.B.
Description: Thesis (Masters in Information Science) -- University of Johannesburg, 2009.
Available at http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1856
2009
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT; PUBLIC SCHOOLS; SCHOOL MANAGEMENT
Title: A programme to facilitate principals' financial management of public schools
Author: Ntseto, V.E.
Description: Thesis (PhD in Education) -- University of the Free State, 2009.
Available at http://hdl.handle.net/11660/7409
2009
HEALTH; PRIMARY HEALTH CARE; DISTRICT HEALTH SYSTEM; CLINICS
MANAGEMENT; ROLE EXPECTATIONS
Title: The role of a clinic manager in a primary health care setting
Author: Wentzel, S.W.
Description: Thesis (Doctor of Literature & Philosophy in Health Studies)
-- University of South Africa, 2009.
Available at http://hdl.handle.net/10500/2405
2008
HEALTH; PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT; DISTRICT HOSPITALS
Author: Sesele, M.B.
Description: Mini-dissertation (Masters in Business Administration)
– North-West University, 2008.
Available at http://hdl.handle.net/10394/2525
2007
LIBRARY & INFORMATION SERVICES; INFORMATION DISSEMINATION;
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Author: Ackerman, D.R.
Description: Dissertation (Magister Artium in Higher Education Studies)
-- University of the Free State, 2007.
Available at http://hdl.handle.net/11660/639
2007
LOCAL GOVERNMENT; INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT PLANS;
Title: The effectiveness of integrated development plans in the Free State
Author: Human, F.M.
Description: Dissertation (Magister in Development Studies)
-- University of the Free State, 2007.
Available at http://hdl.handle.net/11660/1105
2007
FINANCE, PUBLIC; LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Title: Finansiële beheer en verantwoording by plaaslike owerhede in Suid-Afrika
Author: Laubscher, L.H.
Description: Thesis (PhD in Public Management) -- University of the Free State, 2007.
Available at http://hdl.handle.net/11660/1127
2006
GEOGRAPHY; STUDY & TEACHING; BASIC EDUCATION; SCIENCE PROCESS SKILLS;
OUTCOMES-BASED EDUCATION
Author: Rambuda, A.M.
Description: Thesis (Doctor Philosophiae in Subject Didactics) -- University of Pretoria, 2006.
Available at http://hdl.handle.net/2263/29186
2005
FINANCE, PUBLIC; PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT
Title: A model for budget management in the Free State provincial government
Author: Schimper, M.C.E.
Description: Thesis (Doctor Technologiae [D-Tech])
– Central University of Technology, Free State (CUT), 2005.
Available at http://hdl.handle.net/11462/1068
2004
PUBLIC MANAGEMENT; TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
Title: The need for relevant management development programmes in the Free State Provincial Government
Author: De Wee, W.K.
Description: Thesis (PhD in Public Management) -- University of the Free State, 2004.
Available at ??
( 📕 NOTE: Hard copy available in library: shelf number 352.66909685 DE WEE)
2002
HEALTH; NURSE TUTORS; ORGANISATIONAL CHANGE; TRANSFORMATION; STRESS
Author: Van Dyk, E.C.
Description: Dissertation (Master of Arts in Nursing Science)
-- University of South Africa, 2002.
Available at http://hdl.handle.net/10500/808
2000
PUBLIC MANAGEMENT; PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT; PUBLIC RELATIONS
Author: Jensen, B.
Description: Thesis (Doctor Technologiae [D-Tech] in Business)
– Technicon Witwatersrand, 2000.
Available at http://hdl.handle.net/10210/7349
1999
FINANCE, PUBLIC; PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION & MANAGEMENT
Author: Henama, B.L.
Description: Thesis (M. Degree in Public Administration & Management)
-- University of the Free State, 1999.
Available at http://hdl.handle.net/11660/6149
1998
EDUCATION; EMPLOYEE WELLNESS; TEACHERS; TOWNSHIP TEACHERS; STRESS; TOWNSHIPS
Title: Factors contributing to teacher stress in township secondary schools
Author: Motseke, M.J.
Description: Dissertation (Master of Education) -- University of South Africa, 1998.
Available at http://hdl.handle.net/10500/17521
1991
TOWN & REGIONAL PLANNING; TOWNS; ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT; HISTORY; DEMOGRAPHY
Title: Die groei van dorpe in die Oranje-Vrystaat en die implikasies daarvan
Author: De Bie, P.
Description: Dissertation (Magister in Town & Regional Planning)
-- University of Pretoria, 1991.
Available at: ??
( 📕 NOTE: Hard copy available in library: shelf number 307.7609685 DE BI)
1991
HISTORY; MAPIKELA, Thomas Mtobi
Title: The life history of Thomas Mtobi Mapikela 1869-1945
Author: Belot, S.T.
Description: Research Paper (B.A. Honours Degree in History) – Vista University, 1991.
📓 Available in our Library's files: [click on this link]
1988
HISTORY; FREE STATE; PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION
Author: Du Plessis, P.J.P.
Description: Thesis (M. Degree in History) -- University of the Free State, 1988.
Available at http://hdl.handle.net/11660/6197
( 📕 NOTE: Hard copy available in library: shelf number 352.00092 DU PL)
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