Sol Plaatje University

When the proverb harms: sociocultural-discourse analysis of toxic masculinity in selected Setswana proverbs

Setswana proverbs embody a gendered connotation that shapes and justifies sociocultural perceptions of masculinity. Nonetheless, the distinctive meaning of certain proverbs potentially harms the well-being of men. Recent research argues that certain proverbs perpetuate patriarcha...

Statistically grounded evaluation of demographic bias in deep facial representations using FairFace and UTKFace

Abstract Deep facial representation learning has achieved remarkable performance in computer vision applications; however, high overall accuracy does not necessarily ensure equitable performance across demographic groups. This study presents a unified framework for evaluating the...

Co-development of a Mental Health Data Discovery Platform and Harmonisation of Mental Health Measures for Young People in South Africa (PAMHoYA) - A research protocol

Africa’s mental health information landscape is widely recognised as fragmented, limiting planning, budgeting, and service delivery. In South Africa, this fragmentation is reflected in the collection of depression and anxiety data across multiple institutions and studies, using d...

Agroecological Potential of Vigna unguiculata for Improving Sugarcane Soils in Smallholder Farming Systems: Evidence from a Greenhouse Pot Experiment

Abstract Soil acidity and nutrient deficiencies limit sustainable sugarcane production in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), South Africa, where small-scale growers (SSGs) often lack access to lime and fertilizers, leading to progressive soil degradation. This study assessed the potential of V...

Corporate Social Responsibility and Firm Profitability in South Africa: An Industry‐Level Analysis

ABSTRACT This study examines the relationship between corporate social responsibility and profit on assets in South Africa using a panel dataset comprising 79 industries observed annually between 2017 and 2024. The study uses an industry‐level dataset which, unlike firm‐level inq...

Sectoral value-added and employment shifts as drivers of inclusive growth in sub-Saharan Africa: evidence from structural transformation dynamics

Purpose This study investigates the linkage between structural transformation and inclusive growth in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) by decoupling productive transformation, reflected in sectoral value-added and social transformation, reflected in cross-sector employment shifts. It ask...

Interrogating Learner Progression Policy in South African Schools Through Teachers’ Perspectives

Learner progression policy in South Africa is intended to promote inclusive education by reducing grade repetition and preventing learner dropout, yet its implementation remains contested, particularly in under-resourced schooling contexts. Drawing on teacher agency and socio-eco...