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Sustainable solution to the links between socio-economic factors of poverty, inequality, and burglary at residential premises in the Newland’s East policing precinct of the KwaZulu-Natal Province
Nokukhanya Neptune Mbonambi 1, Shanta Balgobind Singh 2, Adewale Adisa Olutola 3
1,3 Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa.
2 University of KwaZulu- Natal, South Africa.
Volume 17, Issue 04, Pg. 11-18, 2024.
Abstract: Several social ills such as poverty, inequality, and unemployment frighten South Africa, which all contribute to the high levels of burglary at residential premises in the country. This paper explored the factors contributing to burglary at residential premises in the Newlands East Policing Precinct in Durban. Data collection was achieved by means of Focus Group Discussions (FGD) and semi-structured interviews with a total of seventeen (17) participants comprising of South African Police Service (SAPS) members, Ward Councillors, and the Community Policing Forum (CPF) representatives. The researchers used thematic analysis to analyse the data that was provided by the SAPS officials, ward councillors and CPF representatives.
The main objective of this study is to explore the factors that contribute to residential burglary in the study area. This was deemed necessary as burglary at residential premises is not just an invasion of privacy, but it is also a way of depriving individuals of their valued possessions that often have high sentimental value. Moreover, it fosters an environment where fear and anger prevail. As a result, it was envisaged that a study of this nature would elicit insightful knowledge that could assist to curb the scourge of burglary in the Newland’s East policing precinct in the KwaZulu-Natal Province.
Consequently, the study sample consisted of five (5) SAPS officials at police station level, (2) ward councillors and ten (10) CPF executive members. The categories of participants as set out were selected to gain the most accurate responses regarding the challenge at hand. This was predicated on the belief that conducting interviews with all the officials and stakeholders would be difficult in practice due to time, cost, and geographic constraints. As a result, purposively sampling was used to select the study’s population which was limited to a carefully selected sample. The population of the current study comprised all the SAPS officials at the Newlands East police station, and executive members of the Community Police Forum associated with this police station. As this population was far too large to be included in the study, sampling was conducted to select appropriate participants.
The findings of this study reveal that various socio-economic factors including unemployment, drug and alcohol abuse, inequality and poverty contribute to the commission of burglaries at residential premises in the study area. A clear perception was that housebreakers in the study area commit burglaries to survive and to feed their drug addiction. These findings suggest that by reducing poverty, inequality and unemployment in the study area, a significant portion of burglaries could be prevented. It is, therefore, crucial for the government and civil societies to make a concerted effort in creating jobs for the unemployed in order to lower the high rate of unemployment and poverty, and hence burglary at residential premises, in the Newlands East Policing Precinct.
Keywords: burglary at residential premises, drugs, and alcohol, inequality, Newlands East Policing Precinct, poverty, South African Police Services, unemployment.
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Impact of The Establishment of Shipping Lanes in Bakauheni Seawaters on the Economy in Lampung
Tommy Aronda1, Muhammad Zilal Hamzah 2, Eleonora Sofilda 3
1,2,3 Public Policy Studies, Faculty of Economics & Business, Universitas Trisakti, Jakarta, Indonesia.
Volume 17, Issue 04, Pg. 19-30, 2024.
Abstract: The purpose of this study is to determine and analyze: (i). The requirements that must be met for the Bakauheni Port if it is going to get a shipping lane determination policy; (ii). The conceptual framework of government policy in determining shipping lanes in Bakauheni according to stakeholders; and (iii). How stakeholders expect government policies to determine shipping lanes at Bakauheni Port and its economic impact.
The method used in this study is a mixed method consisting of quantitative and qualitative approaches at 103 determinate shipping lanes comply ports in Indonesia. The analysis technique in the qualitative method is carried out by Focus Group Discussions which is then analyzed using Nvivo.
The conclusion of the study shows that (i) According to the stakeholders, the government needs to resolve the obstacles to implementing the determination of shipping lanes in Indonesia, such as: the determinate of shipping lanes compliance for the Port of Comply, which has not implemented the rules of the game as set out, unsynergy between stakeholders, the harbormaster has not played an active role, weaknesses in human resources in quantity and qualifications, complicated bureaucracy, the lack of the latest technology; (ii). The conceptual framework of the government’s policy in implementing the determinate of shipping lanes at Indonesian ports according to the stakeholders, consisting of the current conditions, and the impacts given; and (iii). In general, there are similarities between the opinions of stakeholders and the government regarding the government policy in the implementation of the determinate of shipping lanes at Indonesian Ports.
The recommendations given regarding this research are: (i) The benefits of implementing the determinate of shipping lanes, should be measured as a whole by considering the multiplier impact through other sectors because the results show that the implementation of the determinate of shipping lanes encourages all sectors to contribute nationally; (ii) The government needs to solve the problems of implementing the determinate of shipping lanes, including compliance for the ports that have complied through the enforcement of the determinate of shipping lanes rules in the field with full commitment from all levels or stakeholders through synergy, the active role of porters in the field by building synergy, mitigating risk of failure to enforce determinate of shipping lanes rules, resolve HR quality problems through education and training as well as socialization, simplifying complicated bureaucracy by re-evaluating existing SOP, as well as the use of the latest technology such as surveillance cameras and digital information systems.
Keywords: Determination of shipping lanes, Safety Maritime, Lampung Income, NVivo analysis
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Mission Impossible: What will it take to change MENtalities towards reduction of gender-based violence and femicide in higher education institutions?
Jacob Tseko Mofokeng 1, Nozipho Nkosikhona Simelane 2
1,2 Tshwane University of Technology, Faculty of Humanities, Department of Law, Safety and Security Management, 2 Aubrey Matlakala Street, Soshanguve – K, Soshanguve, 0001, Pretoria, South Africa.
Volume 17, Issue 04, Pg. 31-46, 2024.
Abstract: The scourge of gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) has surged as a new pandemic after the COVID-19 pandemic, which took over the baton from its predecessor and continues to ravage and eradicate societal and moral fibre. It is argued that the Post School Education and Training (PSET) sector, as a microcosm of communities, has been significantly affected by this so-called pandemic. It is against this backdrop that the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) through Higher Health launched Transforming MENtalities Summit 2023 to end off women’s month – August. This paper provides a synthesis of existing research on factors contributing to GBVF in higher education institutions (HEIs). Following a five-stage scoping review process, 84 papers, research reports and artifacts, which each related to the topic, were selected for inclusion. Qualitative content analysis was then used to group these elements into inductive themes. An overarching theme of active participation from all relevant role-players was identified, along with four other broad and intersecting themes, namely 1) the role of policy makers in HEIs; 2) Learning communities’ obligation; 3) Call for help and access; 4) Student initiatives; and 5) Consequences of GBVF underpinning intentional research approaches towards the reduction of GBVF. Possible recommendations are provided towards a sustainable response to GBVF. These will go a long way to develop effective strategies that can be used to address the possible GBVF attacks.
Keywords: Gender-based violence and femicide, higher education institution, violence, intimate partner violence, campus community
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Implementation of Ship Guidance Policy through Long Distance Digital in Indonesian Ports on the National Economy
Renaldo Sjukri 1, Muhammad Zilal Hamzah 2, Eleonora Sofilda 3
1,2,3 Public Policy Studies, Faculty of Economics & Business,
Universitas Trisakti, Jakarta, Indonesia.
Volume 17, Issue 04, Pg.47-56, 2024.
Abstract: This research aims to determine and analyze: (i). Technological and innovation readiness in order to support the policy of implementing mandatory ship piloting; (ii). Implementation of mandatory pilotage and ship delay services at Indonesian Ports and what are the obstacles in implementing ship pilotage; (iii). Human resource readiness in implementing the mandatory ship piloting policy; (iv). The impact of the mandatory pilot policy on the smooth running of sea transportation modes for community transportation; (v). The impact of the mandatory pilot policy on the smooth flow of goods; and (vi). The impact of mandatory guidance policies on the macro economy, especially the role of investment in the maritime sector.
The approach used in this study was a qualitative approach which was carried out using Focus Group Discussions (FGD) which were then analyzed using the NVivo tool.
The results and conclusions of the research explain that: (i). The era of digitalization is a period when information is easily and quickly obtained and disseminated using digital technology. Meanwhile, digital technology is a technology that uses a computerized system connected to the internet. These two things always go hand in hand and have a mutual impact on society, especially service users (users); (ii). There are no good implementation practices (best practices) in other places, so the minimum requirements, implementation procedures for regulations, equipment (hardware and software), and reliable human resources are not yet available for comparison. So a comprehensive study is needed from various parties (academics, regulators, industry, ship owners, pilots, and pilotage operators) to ensure the reliability of digitized pilotage. There is also still no system or artificial intelligence technology that can replicate or replace how pilot officers behave, respond to situations that cannot be seen, felt, and respond directly to ship movements for the sake of shipping safety; (iii). The current education for pilot officers does not accommodate the digital pilot policy, especially in the readiness of the syllabus curriculum in the formation of pilot officers as well as increasing the qualifications of pilots. Likewise, VTS operators are not yet prepared regarding how to provide advice and direction regarding guidance. Challenges also lie with piloting supervisors as regulators in the field; (iv). The impact of policies can be both positive and negative. If the policy related to digital piloting is successful in its implementation without any obstacles, let alone incidents, it will, of course, have a very good impact on the smoothness of sea transportation modes, there will be no waiting time at the port due to waiting for the pilot’s readiness, as well as ship maneuvering time that can become more efficient; (v). Because pilotage activities in the ship service performance structure are in waiting time and approach time where all goods are still on board, this creates an indirect impact received by shipping service users; and (vi). Implementation of this policy is a positive thing for investors. Investors see that Indonesia’s maritime strength is already strong from both hardware and software sides. So far, they see that Indonesia has provided seafarers, provided shipyards, and built ships, while making and providing software has not been heard of by business actors, so having tools that help with guiding will give them the confidence to invest in the maritime sector.
Policy recommendations related to research include: (i). If the government implements a ship guidance policy via digital long distance, it should be measured as a whole by considering the multiplier impact through other sectors because the results of this study show that the implementation of this policy has a direct and indirect impact forward and backward on all sectors of the economy, not only sea transportation sector only; (ii). The government needs to resolve the obstacles to the implementation of ship guidance policies through digital distance in the field including implementation compliance for Compliant Ports through enforcement of ship guidance rules in the field with full commitment from all levels or stakeholders through synergy and through the active role of Kesyahbandaran as pilotage supervisor in regions, can build synergy, enforce ship piloting regulations, resolve human resource quality issues through education and training as well as outreach and quantity issues, simplify bureaucracy by re-evaluating existing SOPs, and use the latest technology such as surveillance cameras and digital information systems.
Keywords: Digitalization Guide, National Economy, Nvivo Analysis
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