QUESTION 1 [40 MARKS] In his inauguration address in June 2024, President Ramaphosa described the government of national unity (GNU) as the beginning of a new era that requires a common mission anchored in safeguarding national unity, stability, peace, non-racialism, non-sexism and inclusive economic growth (SANews.gov.za, 2024). In his budget vote speech, the new minister of cooperative governance and traditional affairs (CoGTA), Velenkosini Hlabisa (leader […]
Posted: September 13, 2024
InnovateX – Launching the Future of Smart Home Technology in South Africa InnovateX, a company specialising in advanced home automation systems, embarked on a groundbreaking product launch strategy for its new flagship product, the SmartHub 360, in South Africa. This innovative device integrates seamlessly with various smart home devices, offering users unprecedented control and convenience. The strategic decisions behind the product development, market segmentation, and […]
Posted: September 10, 2024
“In certain places, the Covid-19 vaccine effort has hit a few speed bumps; stockpiles have accumulated, and deployment to vulnerable countries and at-risk groups has been slower than expected. Nevertheless, experts have expressed confidence that safe and highly effective vaccines are reaching the market, and we are beginning to see “the light at the end of the tunnel” of this devastating pandemic. The epidemiological end […]
Posted: August 26, 2024
QUESTION 1 [100 MARKS] Your organisation is at the stage in the cycle where it formulates new strategies for the coming five years. Get hold of the current strategy and read it thoroughly before you answer the following four sub-questions. 1.1 Government wants the public service to render services in line with private sector service delivery standards. Identify those objectives and planning detail that address […]
Posted: July 12, 2024
Read the following case study and answer the following questions: Suppose your organisation is introducing a new computer system that will help management keep better track of its department’s work and to streamline processes and increase workflow and efficiency. As the HR manager, you are responsible for proper training and development of staff to be able to properly use the system. The system is also […]
Posted: June 4, 2024
Short-changed — National Treasury threatens to halt more than a billion rand to Gauteng metros Johannesburg, Ekurhuleni and Tshwane have all received a communique from National Treasury deputy director-general Malijeng Ngqaleni this week, stating its intention to stop conditional grants, and an instruction to submit written representations for poor expenditure within seven days. Should the National Treasury forge ahead with the decision, the country’s richest […]
Posted: April 30, 2024
QUESTION 1 [20 MARKS] Theranos whistleblower Erika Cheung discusses ethics in tech at Rackham About 60 University of Michigan students and community members gathered inside Palmer Commons Friday afternoon to hear from Erika Cheung about her experience at Theranos, a health care start-up company whose fraudulent activity was exposed when Cheung leaked reports about the company to authorities and to the Wall Street Journal investigative […]
Posted: April 24, 2024
QUESTION 1 [40 MARKS] ANALYSIS | Kenneth Creamer: In a changing world, BRICS must remain true to its mission The global environment in which BRICS operates is challenging. An important compass for BRICS in navigating through these ever-changing waters is for the body to remain true to its original mission and to work to transform the world economic order into one that is fairer and […]
Posted: April 9, 2024
QUESTION 1 [25 MARKS] Consider South Africa’s National Development Plan. You may select any chapter from chapters 3-15 of the plan that interests you. Find the strategic plan document from any government department of your choice, and find the most recent annual report of a provincial department of your choice. These plans will inform you of the vision, mission, objectives and performance, etc, of the […]
Posted: April 2, 2024
You have decided to start your own business. You have chosen to open a retail business that sells clothes and groceries at affordable prices. You have big plans of nation-wide expansion, since investment is not a problem for you. You wish to compete with the popular brands in the country. Most of your products are locally sourced from the surrounding community or other South African […]
Posted: March 9, 2024
