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The McGregor legend on record at last

- Houston, Bob

Authors: Houston, Bob
Subjects: McGregor, Chris--1936-1990 , Blue Notes (Musical group : South Africa) , Pukwana, Dudu , Feza, Mongezi , Jazz musicians
Language: English
Type: Article
Identifier: vital:13542 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1006339 , McGregor, Chris--1936-1990 , Blue Notes (Musical group : South Africa) , Pukwana, Dudu , Feza, Mongezi , Jazz musicians
Description: Photocopied article about Chris McGregor's recording "Very Urgent". There is a picture of the LP'S cover with this article.
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The nonlinear absorption in new lanthanide double decker pyridine-based phthalocyanines in solution and thin films

- Sekhosana, Kutloano Edward, Nyokong, Tebello

Authors: Sekhosana, Kutloano Edward , Nyokong, Tebello
Language: English
Type: Article
Identifier: vital:7299 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1020366
Description: The optical behavior of bis-{2(3), 9(10), 16(17), 23(24)-(tetrapyridin-4-yloxy phthalocyaninato)} lanthanum (III) (2) and its ytterbium (3) counterpart in dimethyl sulfoxide are presented and compared to bis-{1(4), 8(11), 15(18), 22(25)-(tetrapyridin-4-yloxy phthalocyaninato)} ytterbium (III) (4). We report on the third-order susceptibility, second-order hyperpolarizability and the limiting threshold values. The nonlinear optical limiting threshold values of complexes 2, 3 and 4 showed improvement in the solid state (thin films), with complex 4 giving the best value at 0.033 J cm−2. , Original publication is available at http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.optmat.2015.05.022
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The perceptions of educators, in the Queenstown education district, of the labour dispute resolution system

- Rataza, Themba Theophilus

Authors: Rataza, Themba Theophilus
Subjects: Labor disputes -- South Africa -- Queenstown , Labor laws and legislation -- South Africa
Language: English
Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
Identifier: vital:9434 , http://hdl.handle.net/10948/d1020542
Description: The objective of this study is to conduct a survey concerning the perceptions of educators in the Queenstown education district of the labour dispute resolution system. The education department is one of the biggest departments in the Eastern Cape’s Provincial Administration system. The likelihood of disputes is high when there are many employees. The focus of the study therefore is on how educators perceive the role of the department in terms of ensuring that labour disputes with the department are resolved efficiently and speedily. The advent of a democratic dispensation resulted in the ushering in of progressive labour legislation such as Labour Relations Act 55 of 1995. The objective of this Act is to facilitate economic development, social justice, labour peace and democratization of the workplace. In other words this Act gave birth to the manner in which labour disputes should be resolved. The study was carried out not only to explore the perceptions of educators but also with a view to making recommendations on the findings in order to help contribute towards labour peace and productivity in the workplace. The attitudes of one hundred and forty-one educators were surveyed via questionnaires and six educators who have had labour disputes with the department were interviewed. The key findings of the study revealed that both the educators who were surveyed and those interviewed lack confidence in the effectiveness of the labour dispute procedures in the district; they perceive the system as being inaccessible to them; time taken to resolve disputes is too lengthy; the system lacks necessary independence from the department of education or government and the department is seen as not adhering to its own policies and legislation. Hence there are many disputes and there is a great need for more awareness and for improved training in handling labour dispute resolution systems for district officials and educators. The study recommends more awareness and training sessions for both district officials responsible for labour relations and educators at large. It also calls for an increasingly proactive role by teacher unions in partnership with the department of education to avoid labour disputes. Although the findings cannot be generalized toother districts of the province, they do however highlight critical areas in labour dispute resolution where attention can be paid and focus made in order to ensure labour peace in the workplace for improved productivity and effective teaching and learning.
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The Photophysical Properties of Multi-Functional Quantum Dots-Magnetic Nanoparticles—Indium Octacarboxyphthalocyanine Nanocomposite

- Tshangana, Charmaine, Nyokong, Tebello

Authors: Tshangana, Charmaine , Nyokong, Tebello
Language: English
Type: Article
Identifier: vital:7248 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1020254
Description: This work presents the development of a multifunctional hybrid nanoparticle made of L-glutathione capped quantum dots (GSH-CdSe@ZnS), amino functionalized Fe3O4 magnetic nanoparticles and indium octacarboxy phthalocyanine (ClInPc(COOH)8). In this work we investigate the photophysical properties of the individual components and the hybrid nanoparticle, in addition we study the energy transfer (Förster Resonance Energy Transfer (FRET)) in the complex. FRET efficiencies of ~48 % were obtained for energy transfer between the QDs (when alone or linked to MNPs). Both triplet yields and lifetimes of ClInPc(COOH)8 increase in the nanocomposite, with a decrease in fluorescence lifetime. The hybrid nanoparticle showed improved photophysical properties and as a result can be used in photodynamic therapy. , Original publication is available at http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10895-014-1497-6
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The promises of "Halle that jazz" at La Villette, Paris, France

- Marmande, Francis

Authors: Marmande, Francis
Subjects: McGregor, Chris--1936-1990 , Brotherhood of Breath (Musical group) , Clegg, Johnny , Ibrahim, Abdullah , Blue Notes (Musical group : South Africa)
Language: French
Type: Text
Identifier: vital:13599 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1012255 , McGregor, Chris--1936-1990 , Brotherhood of Breath (Musical group) , Clegg, Johnny , Ibrahim, Abdullah , Blue Notes (Musical group : South Africa)
Description: Photocopied article from the French newspaper Le Monde, entitled "The South African's pioneers", about Chris McGregor and Dollar Brand (Abdullah Ibrahim), both pianists who came to and stayed in Europe to play their music the way they wanted. An announcement of 4 days of concerts is located in a square on the right side of the article. Two pictures are accompanying this article. The top one represents Chris McGregor wearing a music notes printed shirt and on the bottom picture, Dollar Brand (Abdullah Ibrahim) is playing Piano.
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The relationship between work place well-being, psychological capital and work place trust

- Schoeman, Johannes Dames

Authors: Schoeman, Johannes Dames
Subjects: Well-being , Trust , Work -- Psychological aspects , Job satisfaction
Language: English
Type: Thesis , Doctoral , DPhil
Identifier: vital:9406 , http://hdl.handle.net/10948/d1013044
Description: A study of the available literature on Workplace Well-being, Positive Organisational Capital and Workplace Trust revealed that enormous potential existed for further research. This is a relatively new field with limited literature and research evidence available. It became very clear from the beginning that the relationships between these constructs could successfully be researched. It was therefore decided to embark on an academic research journey in order to contribute to the existing knowledge available on these constructs within the South African business scenario. This quantitative research was used to obtain more clarity about the relationships between the three constructs and to gather the responses from the research population. This research group consisted of 228 managers from the manufacturing operation of a motor vehicle production company and 224 managers from their National Dealership network. The research sample consisted of 452 managers. Three questionnaires were integrated to develop the composite Workplace Wellbeing Questionnaire and consisted of i) Workplace Well-being questionnaire developed by Parker and Hyett (2011), ii) PSYCAP Questionnaire developed by Luthans, Youssef and Avolio (2007), and iii) Workplace Trust Survey developed by Ferres (2001). The managers (n = 452) responded to a 91–item electronic questionnaire. Seven research questions were formulated and covered areas such as: The content, validity and portability of the measuring instruments; The configuration of the various constructs; Relationships between some of the variables; The effect of demographical data on the research variables and; The building of a research model. The content and the structure of the measuring instruments were assessed by means of Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) and Exploratory Factor Analyses (EFA). These assessments showed that the original measuring instruments are not portable to a culture which is different to the one where they were originally developed. The relationships between the variables were determined by: Pearson product moment correlation; Multiple Regression co-efficient; ANOVA and Cohen’s d Test. The relationship between aspects of Workplace Well-being (Job satisfaction) and trust is a significant finding; so are some aspects of PSYCAP (sense of achievement and optimism) and Trust and Well-being. Trust has shown a definite relationship with Work- place well-being. A structural equation model was built to test the relationships between the elements of Workplace Well-being, PSYCAP and Workplace Trust. No satisfactory fit of the model on the data was obtained, although strong correlations between some of the variables existed. The significance of the findings of this study and the contribution that it makes to the existing theory is seen in the importance of the portability of measuring instruments. Recommendations in this regard have been made in Chapter 5. Various findings have also highlighted the relationships between Workplace Well-being, PSYCAP and Work-place Trust. The importance of future research topics has been recommended and a proposal has been made to consider a longitudinal well-being research study.
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The sound of competition

- Davis, Clive

Authors: Davis, Clive
Subjects: McGregor, Chris--1936-1990 , Brotherhood of Breath (Musical group) , Tony Williams Quintet , Country Cooking , Deppa, Claude , Beckett, Harry , Jazz , Jazz musicians
Language: English
Type: Article
Identifier: vital:13523 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1006100 , McGregor, Chris--1936-1990 , Brotherhood of Breath (Musical group) , Tony Williams Quintet , Country Cooking , Deppa, Claude , Beckett, Harry , Jazz , Jazz musicians
Description: Photocopied article from The Times about 2 concerts at Queen Elizabeth Hall of Chris McGregor and Brotherhood of Breath and Tony Williams Quintet. According to the author of this article, the sound wasn't great and the musicians struggled and "seemed to spend more tome signalling to the mixing desk than actually playing".
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The sustainability of Reconstruction and Development Programme Houses : 2004 to 2006 : a case study of Litchis Bay, East London

- Balani, Thobeka Virginia

Authors: Balani, Thobeka Virginia
Subjects: Human services -- South Africa -- East London , Human settlements -- South Africa -- East London , Sustainable development -- South Africa -- East London
Language: English
Type: Thesis , Masters , MBA
Identifier: vital:8855 , http://hdl.handle.net/10948/d1020141
Description: The South African government has endeavored to provide settlement to citizens and policies have been formulated since 1994 to guide these efforts. The South African Constitution (1996, section 26) stated that everyone has the right to have access to adequate housing. Furthermore the African National Congress’s Freedom Charter (1955) made it clear that: “there shall be houses, security and comfort for all, everybody shall have the right to live where they choose, to be decently housed, and to bring up their families in comfort and security. Slums shall be demolished and new suburbs built, where all shall have transport, roads, lights, playing fields, crèches and social centers”. However, after 19 years of democracy the state of housing is still a critical issue that addresses whether development has served to further the cause of sustainable development with respect to the pillars of human settlement such as shelter, infrastructure and economic opportunities. The study was conducted in the Litchis Bay settlement in East London, Eastern Cape Province. Mixed approaches of quantitative and qualitative methods were used to solicit data. Random Sampling techniques were conducted to select the sample population. Data was captured on Excel sheets to generate graphs. Findings of the study and conclusions were drawn. Therefore when measuring the term ‘sustainable human settlement’ against the findings on RDP houses in Litchis Bay, one can conclude that sustainable human settlement is not fully absorbed in defining the sustainability of RDP houses in Litchis Bay. Moreover the majority of houses have defects, and social amenities are not easily accessible.
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The veldt sound

- Chapman, Rod, Weaser, Garry

Authors: Chapman, Rod , Weaser, Garry
Subjects: McGregor, Chris--1936-1990 , Jazz , Jazz musicians , Brotherhood of Breath (Musical group)
Language: English
Type: Article
Identifier: vital:13512 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1006089 , McGregor, Chris--1936-1990 , Jazz , Jazz musicians , Brotherhood of Breath (Musical group)
Description: Photocopied article from the English newspaper The Guardian about a European tour by Chris McGregor's Brotherhood of Breath. The tour starts with a concert at the Camden Jazz Festival. There is a photo of Chris McGregor playing the piano with this article.
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