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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
This achievement is a product of sacrifice and dedication from several academics, friends,
colleagues and family, who have contributed tremendously in the completion ofthis research
project.
• My deepest and heartfelt appreciation goes to Prof L.M. Magi, my internal promoter,
for his critical and timely intervention in the course ofthis research journey.
• The enormous support and guidance received from Prof M. Jury and Prof L.T. Dube,
my promoter and co-promoter respectively, whose work cannot be overemphasized.
• The professional advice received from Mr. B. Msimango and Mrs. N. Buthelezi,
senior officials of the Zululand District Municipality and Ulundi Local Municipality
respectively, whose contribution and assistance cannot be allowed to go unnoticed.
• The pastoral encouragement of Pastors E. Annan, J.A. Foli, B. Osei-Bobie, B.G. and
S. Gazu, who have in no small-way contributed positively towards the current status
ofthis research work.
• Furthermore, my warmest appreciation is extended to the management and political
leadership of the Ulundi Local Municipality as well as those of the Zululand District
Municipality.
• My gratitude also goes to the University of Zululand, the Research Comminee and
Departments involved, for supporting this research financially and otherwise.
• Special thanks go to my mother, Theresa Yaa Adjeiwaah, for challenging me to take­
up and pursue this academic endeavour.
• Hearty appreciation goes to my sister, Comfort Owusu, to whom I would like to say,
"Thank-you very much for your moral support and encouragement during my pursuit
ofthis challenge'.
• Last, but not the least. salutations go to Londy, my wife, as well as Eugenia our
daughter for being patient with me and granting me privacy in order to accomplish this
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