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  1. Article ; Online: Measures that may assist non-performing municipalities in improving their performance

    Lethiwe Nzama / Tankiso M. Moloi / Benjamin Marx

    Journal of Local Government Research and Innovation, Vol 4, Iss 0, Pp e1-e

    2023  Volume 15

    Abstract: Background: Municipalities’ non-performance in terms of service delivery is often considered to be a significant concern that affects the community. Municipalities constitute the most important sphere of government as they operate at grassroot level and ... ...

    Abstract Background: Municipalities’ non-performance in terms of service delivery is often considered to be a significant concern that affects the community. Municipalities constitute the most important sphere of government as they operate at grassroot level and are mandated to provide essential services to communities. A lack of governance, poor financial management reporting, poor supply chain and asset management processes are some impediments that affect the service delivery. Aim: This study aimed to identify performance enhancing measures that non-performing municipalities in South Africa could apply. Setting: The article focused on all 44 district municipalities and identified the best performing ones from the period 2017 to 2020 financial years before examining measures that assisted well-performing municipalities. Method: A sequential exploratory research design was used in the study. The municipal performance measures were identified from the literature, confirmed, and validated through the content analysis of performing municipalities’ annual reports. The performance of these municipalities was based on the audit outcomes from the Auditor General South Africa (AGSA). Results: Forty-two measures were recommended to enhance non-performing municipalities’ performance. Conclusion: The overall view of all district municipalities and the identification of measures to focus on may assist municipalities in reflecting and implementing the suggested measures. Contribution: Most of the available literature focuses on metropolitan municipalities and tends to focus on corporate governance. This study examined change drivers in district municipalities and focuses on governance, financial management, supply chain management, and asset management. Areas for improvement were flagged and improvement measurements were put in place to enhance performance.
    Keywords municipalities ; performance enhancing measures ; governance ; financial management and reporting ; supply chain management ; asset management ; Political science (General) ; JA1-92
    Subject code 710
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-11-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher AOSIS
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  2. Article ; Online: COVID-19 and the Digital Transformation of Education

    David Mhlanga / Tankiso Moloi

    Education Sciences, Vol 10, Iss 180, p

    What Are We Learning on 4IR in South Africa?

    2020  Volume 180

    Abstract: The study sought to assess the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic in motivating digital transformation in the education sector in South Africa. The study was premised on the fact that learning in South Africa and the rest of the world came to a ... ...

    Abstract The study sought to assess the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic in motivating digital transformation in the education sector in South Africa. The study was premised on the fact that learning in South Africa and the rest of the world came to a standstill due to the lockdown necessitated by COVID-19. To assess the impact, the study tracked the rate at which the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) tools were used by various institutions during the COVID-19 lockdown. Data were obtained from secondary sources. The findings are that, in South Africa, during the lockdown, a variety of 4IR tools were unleashed from primary education to higher and tertiary education where educational activities switched to remote (online) learning. These observations reflect that South Africa generally has some pockets of excellence to drive the education sector into the 4IR, which has the potential to increase access. Access to education, particularly at a higher education level, has always been a challenge due to a limited number of spaces available. Much as this pandemic has brought with it massive human suffering across the globe, it has presented an opportunity to assess successes and failures of deployed technologies, costs associated with them, and scaling these technologies to improve access.
    Keywords COVID-19 ; digital transformation ; education ; 4IR ; South Africa ; L ; covid19
    Subject code 390
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-07-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher MDPI AG
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  3. Article ; Online: Corporate environmental disclosure in the integrated reporting regime

    Oluwamayowa O. Iredele / Tankiso Moloi

    Journal of Economic and Financial Sciences, Vol 13, Iss 1, Pp e1-e

    The case of listed mining companies in South Africa

    2020  Volume 11

    Abstract: Orientation: The emergence and adoption of integrated reporting (IR) opens up a new agenda for improving the level of environmental disclosures, especially for listed companies. This study explores the environmental information disclosed by mining firms ... ...

    Abstract Orientation: The emergence and adoption of integrated reporting (IR) opens up a new agenda for improving the level of environmental disclosures, especially for listed companies. This study explores the environmental information disclosed by mining firms that are listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) and in essence expects that the level of corporate environmental disclosure (CED) will improve compared to the periods prior to the mandatory requirement of IR. Research purpose: This article examines the extent to which IR has influenced the level of CED among mining firms listed on the JSE. In addition, it determines variation in the level of CED on account of corporate governance attributes and firm-based characteristics. Motivation for the study: The natural capital is an integral fundamental concept upon which the other five capitals depend. The negative impacts of mining activities on the environment necessitate that mining firms demonstrate higher levels of commitment in this regard. Research approach/design and method: This study utilises data for the top 100 mining firms in the JSE between 2015 and 2018. This study obtained data on environmental and other variables through content analysis of the annual integrated and sustainability reports of sampled mining firms. Data analysis involves descriptive statistics and a one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), with the aid of the Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 21. Main findings: We found no improvement in the level of CED under the IR approach compared to earlier periods. Further, the study found that firm size and board size are associated with the level of CED. Practical/managerial implications: If greater disclosure of information is preferable to less, policy-makers and regulators should give particular attention to environmental issues by extending the minimum regulatory requirements concerning the concept of the natural capital. Contribution/value-add: This study is one of the first few studies that bring to fore the relevance of IR ...
    Keywords corporate environmental disclosure ; integrated reporting ; mining ; south africa ; johannesburg stock exchange ; Economics as a science ; HB71-74
    Subject code 333
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-05-01T00:00:00Z
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  4. Article: Decoding risk management practices in the South African Public Service

    Moloi, Tankiso

    African journal of business and economic research : AJBER Vol. 11, No. 1 , p. 17-43

    a focus on national government departments

    2016  Volume 11, Issue 1, Page(s) 17–43

    Author's details Tankiso Moloi
    Keywords Risk management ; Risk disclosures ; Annual Reports ; National Government Department
    Language English
    Publisher Adonis & Abbey
    Publishing place London
    Document type Article
    ZDB-ID 2260653-1 ; 2548758-9
    ISSN 1750-4554 ; 1750-4562
    ISSN (online) 1750-4554
    ISSN 1750-4562
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  5. Article ; Online: Understanding the drivers of financial inclusion in South Africa

    David Mhlanga / Steven H. Dunga / Tankiso Moloi

    Journal of Economic and Financial Sciences, Vol 14, Iss 1, Pp e1-e

    2021  Volume 8

    Abstract: Orientation: Financial inclusion is becoming one of the attractive topics at the global level with policymakers, development partners, governments and financial institutions developing interest in understanding it more deeply. Research purpose: The study ...

    Abstract Orientation: Financial inclusion is becoming one of the attractive topics at the global level with policymakers, development partners, governments and financial institutions developing interest in understanding it more deeply. Research purpose: The study sought to establish the drivers of financial inclusion in South Africa with a focus on factors that influences ownership of an investment account. Motivation for the study: Motivated by the increase in the evidence of the importance of financial inclusion in fighting poverty and the fact that by merely having a bank account, financial inclusion cannot be guaranteed, the study interrogated the factors that influence households to have an investment account. Research approach/design and method: As the dependent variable of financial inclusion was binary, the logistic regression was used to estimate the drivers of financial inclusion. The variable assumed two values 0 and 1, where 1 represents access to an investment account and 0 otherwise. Main findings: Using the logit model, the study discovered that financial inclusion is driven by age, education level, the total salary proxy of income, race, and marital status. Practical/managerial implications: The differences in the probability of demand for financial products and services amongst the different races mean that products and services tailor-made to satisfy the needs of the different races, for coloured and black people these products and services should be designed to improve financial inclusion amongst them. Contribution/value-add: The study managed to discover the factors that influences households to have an investment account in South Africa.
    Keywords financial inclusion ; logit model ; drivers ; south africa ; investment account ; Economics as a science ; HB71-74
    Subject code 332
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-05-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher AOSIS
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  6. Article: Governance of risks in South Africa's public education institutions (HEIs)

    Moloi, Tankiso

    Investment management and financial innovations Vol. 13, No. 2 , p. 226-234

    2016  Volume 13, Issue 2, Page(s) 226–234

    Author's details Tankiso Moloi
    Keywords annual reports (ARs) ; disclosure measurement instrument (DMI) ; higher education institutions (HEIs) ; enterprise risk management (ERM) ; risk disclosure index (RDI)
    Language English
    Publisher Publishing Company "Business Perspectives"
    Publishing place Sumy
    Document type Article
    Note Zusammenfassung in ukrainischer Sprache
    ZDB-ID 2467221X
    ISSN 1810-4967
    Database ECONomics Information System

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  7. Article ; Online: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence in Economics and Finance Theories

    Moloi, Tankiso / Marwala, Tshilidzi

    Artificial Intelligence in Economics and Finance Theories

    Abstract: This chapter provides a high-level introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) in economics and finance theories. It describes what AI is and how it is changing the field of finance and economics, particularly some of the key theories embedded in this ... ...

    Abstract This chapter provides a high-level introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) in economics and finance theories. It describes what AI is and how it is changing the field of finance and economics, particularly some of the key theories embedded in this field. Further, the chapter outlines the 13 chapters that are covered in this book. Following the introductory chapter, the book discusses the Solow Growth Theory, the Ricardian Theory, the Dual-Sector Theory, the Dynamic Inconsistent Theory; the Phillips Curve, the Laffer Curve, the Adverse Selection Theory, the Moral Hazard Theory; the Creative Destruction Theory, the Agency Theory, and the Legitimacy Theory and the Legitimacy Gap. Chapter 10.1007/978-3-030-42962-1_13 is provides the summary and conclusion.
    Keywords covid19
    Publisher PMC
    Document type Article ; Online
    DOI 10.1007/978-3-030-42962-1_1
    Database COVID19

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  8. Article: COVID-19 and the Digital Transformation of Education: What Are We Learning on 4IR in South Africa?

    Mhlanga, David / Moloi, Tankiso

    Education Sciences

    Abstract: The study sought to assess the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic in motivating digital transformation in the education sector in South Africa The study was premised on the fact that learning in South Africa and the rest of the world came to a standstill ...

    Abstract The study sought to assess the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic in motivating digital transformation in the education sector in South Africa The study was premised on the fact that learning in South Africa and the rest of the world came to a standstill due to the lockdown necessitated by COVID-19 To assess the impact, the study tracked the rate at which the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) tools were used by various institutions during the COVID-19 lockdown Data were obtained from secondary sources The findings are that, in South Africa, during the lockdown, a variety of 4IR tools were unleashed from primary education to higher and tertiary education where educational activities switched to remote (online) learning These observations reflect that South Africa generally has some pockets of excellence to drive the education sector into the 4IR, which has the potential to increase access Access to education, particularly at a higher education level, has always been a challenge due to a limited number of spaces available Much as this pandemic has brought with it massive human suffering across the globe, it has presented an opportunity to assess successes and failures of deployed technologies, costs associated with them, and scaling these technologies to improve access
    Keywords covid19
    Publisher WHO
    Document type Article
    Note WHO #Covidence: #651249
    Database COVID19

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  9. Article: Leading internal and external sources of credit risk in the top South African banks

    Moloi, Tankiso

    Risk governance & control : financial markets & institutions Vol. 4, No. 3 , p. 51-65

    2014  Volume 4, Issue 3, Page(s) 51–65

    Author's details Tankiso Moloi
    Keywords Banking ; Content Analysis ; Credit Risk ; Indicators ; Economy ; South African Banks and the Structural Equation Modelling
    Language English
    Publisher Virtus Interpress$h2013-
    Publishing place Sumy
    Document type Article
    ZDB-ID 2819546-2
    ISSN 2077-429X
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  10. Article ; Online: Corporate governance practices at South African higher education institutions

    Karen Barac / Ben Marx / Tankiso Moloi

    Journal of Economic and Financial Sciences, Vol 4, Iss 2, Pp 317-

    An annual report disclosure analysis

    2011  Volume 332

    Abstract: Higher education institutions are presently facing many challenges, ranging from economic and financial constraints to social and educational issues. Accordingly, sound management and governance are essential, and this brings the governance model of HEIs ...

    Abstract Higher education institutions are presently facing many challenges, ranging from economic and financial constraints to social and educational issues. Accordingly, sound management and governance are essential, and this brings the governance model of HEIs more in line with business corporations. This article provides an overview of the state of governance practices at higher education institutions in South Africa, and an assessment of the corporate governance disclosures in their annual reports. This was done through a literature review of higher education developments, including a South African perspective, supported by empirical evidence obtained from assessing the annual reports of these institutions. The study found that, although most of these institutions are providing disclosure on their corporate governance structures and practices in line with the recommendations of the Higher Education Act and King II, such disclosure is often lacking in detail and could be improved.
    Keywords corporate governance ; higher education ; higher education institutions ; university councils ; university council committees ; annual report disclosures ; higher education governance ; Economics as a science ; HB71-74
    Subject code 360
    Language English
    Publishing date 2011-10-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher AOSIS
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