Theses and Dissertations (Criminology)
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2024-03-28T19:00:05ZThe policing of burglary at a residential premises in the Ga-Molepo Village, Limpopo Province
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The policing of burglary at a residential premises in the Ga-Molepo Village, Limpopo Province
Malatjie, Beauty Mogaladi
The primary aim of this study was to explore policing of burglary at a residential premises within the Ga-Molepo community. From a qualitative standpoint, data was gath ered through semi-structured In-depth Individual Interviews (IDIIs). The participants
were selected from Tshebela, Rampheri, Mogano and Tshebela. Moreover, a compre hensive review of the relevant literature and the Broken Window Theory (BWT) was
conducted and reviewed to obtain a better understanding of this study. A thematic
content analysis procedure was followed to analyse the gathered data.
This study was guided by the following objectives:
The prevalence of burglary at a residential premises in the Ga-Molepo community.
To identify the problems experienced by the Ga-Molepo community with policing
of burglary.
The effectiveness of policing of burglary in the Ga-Molepo community.
The researcher identified that more training is required and more forensic investigators
are needed in the South African Police Service (SAPS), because the police are not
capable of preventing residential burglary but only respond to crimes that have already
been committed (Reactive-policing) and only deal with the burglary backlogs of cases
that are already in the SAPS system. The study implemented the Broken Window
Theory as a guide for exploring the policing of burglary at a residential premises. The
employed theory (Broken Widows Theory - BWT), in reference to societal order, pro poses that societies must be cautious against the least criminalities. If such disorders
or small crimes are not taken seriously, more serious crime can be committed as a
result. The police must take all crime as seriously, irrespective of its nature. If the
police uphold their old-style role as night guards in opposition of threats to order, then
the society flourishes. To advance policing in South Africa through BWT or other ap proaches we need to raise a culture and capability of planning and evaluating police
practices.
Thesis (M.A. (Criminology)) -- University of Limpopo, 2023
2023-01-01T00:00:00ZAn evaluation of community safety initiatives on student safety at the University of Limpopo
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An evaluation of community safety initiatives on student safety at the University of Limpopo
Mothisi, Ronny
The purpose of this study is based on an evaluation of community safety initiatives for student safety in the Limpopo Province, South Africa. The aim of this study was to evaluate community safety initiatives for student safety at the University of Limpopo (UL). Whereas, the objectives of this study were) as follows: (1) To determine whether the community safety initiatives for the safety of UL students are able to work together to combat crimes, (2) To assess the challenges associated with community safety initiatives for students’ safety at UL and; (3) To analyse crime prevention strategies, as employed by community safety initiatives to ensure the students’ safety at UL.
This was done to determine whether the community safety initiatives for the safety of UL students are able to work together to combat crimes, to assess the challenges associated with community safety initiatives for students’ safety and to analyse crime prevention strategies, as employed by community safety initiatives to ensure the students’ safety at UL.
This study employed a phenomenological research design and qualitative research approach, with other related methodologies to achieve the stated aim and objectives. While using non-probability sampling techniques, namely, purposive and snowball sampling techniques, Thirteen (13) participants were selected for the study.
Data was collected using semi-structured, in-depth interviews and open unstructured interviews following an interview schedule guide. The collected data was analysed and interpreted using qualitative phenomenological data analysis, coupled with inductive Thematic Content Analysis (TCA). A recording device (Cellphone) was used to aid the data collection procedures and for safe-keeping purposes.
This study shows that students face serious crimes which affect their daily lives and which escalate to the community afterwards, i.e. crimes such as rape, sexual harassment, sexual assault, house breaking, and robbery; and that most students became victims of such pointed crimes. Findings from the research showed that such crimes affected the daily lives of students and the community as a whole. The study further illustrates that community safety initiatives, together with UL safety and security, are doing all they can to ensure the safety of the students.
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It is recommended that the safety of the students is an important priority for the UL management and the community of Mankweng as a whole. Moreover, the UL students should work together to combat crimes affecting them and the immediate community. It is envisaged that this proposed working relationship will allow them, together with other relevant stakeholders, to assess available challenges associated with community safety initiatives for students’ safety at UL and to analyse the effectiveness of crime prevention strategies, as employed to ensure the safety of these students, whether reactive or proactive. It is also noted that the UL Department of Safety and Security is doing its best to ensure that all students who reside on-and-off campus are kept safe at all times even though it is not easy to protect everywhere where the students reside.
Thesis (M. A. (Criminology and Criminal Justice)) -- University of Limpopo, 2022
2022-01-01T00:00:00ZAn exploration of the exposure and effects of cyberbullying on students at the University of Limpopo
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An exploration of the exposure and effects of cyberbullying on students at the University of Limpopo
Mamorobela, Mahlodi Bethania
In this study, the exposure and effects of cyberbullying on students at the University
of Limpopo (UL) were explored. Furthermore, this study looked into the forms of
cyberbullying that students were exposed to, the consequences of cyberbullying on
victims, the relationship between the cyberbully and the cybervictim, the profile of
typical victims, the reasons why students were reluctant to report cyberbullying
incidents and the causes of cyberbullying.
This study implemented a qualitative research approach. The fifteen participants were
selected by means of non-probability purposive sampling. The researcher interviewed
these participants guided by the Interview Schedule Guide and Focus Group
Discussion (FGD) to solicit to share their personal experiences of cyberbullying. Nine
(09) participants were interviewed through semi-structured face-to-face interviews and
only the other Six (06) participants formed part of One (01) FGD. The findings of this
study were as follows; on the forms of cyberbullying, sexting was found to be the most
victimisation that students experienced, students were mostly likely to be cyberbullied
by someone they know rather than just a stranger, students experienced negative side
effects of cyberbullying, ranging from psychological and academical. Females also
experienced more cyberbullying as compared to males.
Based on the findings of this study, the following recomendations are made; that there
should be improved support for research that examines factors contributing to this type
of bullying, in particular dealing with the students. There should also be an educational
programme that informs people of cyberbullying and what constitutes cyberbullying.
This could be done by educating people about cyberbullying and also by offering
students counselling sessions. In addition, this method will help lecturers, parents and
counsellors informed about the changing face of technology.
One of the efficient approaches can educate students on how to resolve the online
bullying without retaliating, encourage youth to reveal their experiences to relevant
stakeholders and universities to invent codes of conduct and other policies that tackle
cyberbullying. Online bullying prevention strategies should be incorporated in the
campus curriculum and should also include substantive instruction on cyberbullying.
Thesis (M.A. (Criminology)) -- University of Limpopo, 2021
2021-01-01T00:00:00ZExploring the experiences of intimate partner violence against women in Seshego Zone1, Limpopo Province
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Exploring the experiences of intimate partner violence against women in Seshego Zone1, Limpopo Province
Seanego, Chuene Lonia
This study intended to explore Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) against women in the
Seshego Zone 1 area, which is situated in the Polokwane Municipality of the Limpopo
Province. The different types of IPV against women, the prevalence of IPV against
women, the causes of IPV against women, the reasons for not reporting IPV against
women, as well as the available measures taken to combat this scourge guided this
study.
This study followed a qualitative research approach, where 17 participants were
purposively selected, and this was coupled with snowball sampling. Face-to-face in depth semi-structured interviews were utilised to collect data to explore the IPV against
women. The collected data was analysed by means of Inductive Thematic Content
Analysis (TCA). The responses were audio recorded and written down to add value to
the study findings. Themes and sub-themes were solicited from the participants’
verbatim expressions.
This study established that the rate of IPV against women cases are high and has
been increasing during the period of study because the victims are not taken seriously
when reporting. It was also confirmed that jealousy and poverty are the major causes
of IPV against women in the area. The victims often fail to seek support and do not
report to the police when the violence takes place. It was also evident that most people
seem to lack exposure on the issues of IPV against women and the lack of economic
and employment opportunities in the area hinder women empowerment against
violence and this should be urgently addressed.
This study recommends that the local police should learn to take the cases of IPV
against women seriously so that the rate of violence can decrease and the victims of
IPV against women should be able to identify the signs and prevalence of this practice
to effectively prevent it. Moreover, the victims should be encouraged to report cases
to the police, and they must demand progress reports on the cases. As a result, the
women continue to suffer due to violence in the study area.
Moreover, this study suggests that there must be local support groups for women who
experience violence in the community to help in detailing the consequences of IPV
against women. This should be aided by various awareness campaigns to alert men
that IPV against women is a criminal offence, and it is punishable. The government
should also support women to start small businesses to reduce full dependence on
their partners, thereby reducing the risks of IPV.
Thesis (M.A. (Criminology and Criminal Justice)) -- University of Limpopo, 2022
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