1. Write an essay of two pages in which you describe and analyse the nature and character of the HIV and AIDS epidemics in South Africa or any other African country of your choice. Structure your essay in terms of the following: · Levels and trends in HIV prevalence since 2005 · Estimation of HIV incidence · Modes of transmission (eg heterosexual transmission, same-sex transmission […]
Question 1 [37 Marks] A trial balance of Vuyo Limited for May 2024 was extracted. Upon investigation it was discovered that the trial balance did not balance. Upon further investigation, the following errors were discovered: REQUIRED:Record the necessary journal entries of Vuyo Limited to correct all the errors. Use the transaction number as the date. Journal narrations are not required.(29) Question 2 [23 Marks]On 31 […]
Answer all the questions below. Question 1 (25 marks) Write a short essay of approximately two pages in which you explain to the new manager what management entails and what her responsibilities as a new manager will be. You can use diagrams to help you explain the responsibilities of managers in terms of the following: • The optimisation of an organisation’s scarce resources• Performing the […]
Case Study: Financial Decision-Making at Swift Supplies Swift Supplies, a medium-sized office supplies company, has been operating successfully for the past five years. The company’s financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023 reveal the following: • Statement of Financial Position Highlights: o Total assets: R5,000,000o Total liabilities: R3,200,000o Equity: R1,800,000• Statement of Comprehensive Income Highlights: o Revenue: R10,000,000o Cost of Sales: R6,000,000o Operating […]
QUESTION 1 [50 Marks]Read the scenario below and answer the question to follow: South Africa’s shift towards renewable energy and green technology is rapidly gaining momentum in 2024, with the government prioritising sustainability in response to global environmental demands and local energy challenges. However, this transition raises critical concerns, particularly for communities economically dependent on traditional sectors like coal mining, manufacturing, and fossil fuel production. […]
Part 1 (Compulsory)“If a specific management action is not executed, or if there is no equilibrium in the mutual interaction of various management tasks in relation to one another, it could lead to mismanagement” (Van der Westhuizen, 2002:224).1.1 Discuss the four (4) basic management tasks to be performed in the context of the school as an educational organisation. Indicate the purpose and importance of each […]
SCENARIO AND BACKGROUNDAnimal Welfare Society (AWS) PE was founded in 1971 as a result of the difficulty that the municipality in Port Elizabeth was experiencing in coping adequately with the number of stray animals and cruelty cases in the city. Our catteries and kennels house stray and surrendered pets who are available for adoption.We accept all animals brought to us and run a 24-hour service […]
Scenario-Based Report (35 Marks)As the financial manager of Greenleaf Hospital, you are facing an ethical dilemma involving a patient, John Doe, who requires urgent medical treatment that is not covered under the existing medical aid authorization. The hospital must navigate financial constraints while upholding ethical and professional responsibilities in patient care. You are tasked with developing a comprehensive financial and ethicalstrategy to address this situation […]
Question 1 (28 marks) Case Study: Drug-Crime ConnectionBackground The relationship between drug use and crime is complex, with various theories suggesting different causal pathways. A strong correlation between drug use and crime is evident in many studies, but the nature of this relationship is multifaceted. Understanding the drug- crime connection requires analysing several models: the hypothesis that drug use causes crime, the idea that crime […]
An assault on SAPS is an assault on the state – Acting President Acting President Paul Mashatile says any attack on the South African Police Service (SAPS) is an assault on the state itself and that those responsible for such acts, equivalent to treason, must face decisive action.He was speaking at the SAPS National Commemoration Day at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on Sunday.“Minister Mchunu, […]
