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This dissertation addresses the research question of what demands us to be ethical after the ‘death of God’ and the ethico-political critique of the modern Subject. It moreover explicates the implications of the proposed answer to this question for the debate on race and rehumanization. The question is addressed in conversation with the French philosopher Jean-Luc Nancy and Cameroonian philosopher and historian Achille Mbembe. Accordingly, the study argues for the position of an ontological demand that situates the ethical demand in being obligated to take responsibility for our disposition of existing in the world always already with others, a demand that concerns our ethos or conduct of existing in the world. The implications of this claim is considered in conversation with Nancy, who first outlined this stance, and Mbembe, who pushes it further in terms of a critical engagement with the question of race—more specifically, regarding the relation between the ethical demand and the reparation of the dignity of those historically dehumanized under a racialized worldview. As Mbembe notes, it concerns reparation not reduced only to its economic meaning. Instead, it concerns the reparation of the broken relations within our shared world. Correspondingly, the main research question is divided into three sub-questions: how does Western metaphysics constitute ethics, and why is it problematic? (chapters 2 through 5); how do Nancy and Mbembe help us reconceive what demands us to be ethical, given the critique of Western metaphysics and the limits of the Self-Other schema? (chapters 6 and 7); and how does the dialogue with and between Nancy and Mbembe help advance the debate on race in a globalized world, and what are the implications thereof for philosophizing from the Global South? (chapter 8).

This dissertation addresses the research question of what demands us to be ethical after the ‘death of God’ and the ethico-political critique of the modern Subject. It moreover explicates the implications of the proposed answer to this question for the debate on race and rehumanization. The question is addressed in conversation with the French philosopher Jean-Luc Nancy and Cameroonian philosopher and historian Achille Mbembe. Accordingly, the study argues for the position of an ontological demand that situates the ethical demand in being obligated to take responsibility for our disposition of existing in the world always already with others, a demand that concerns our ethos or conduct of existing in the world. The implications of this claim is considered in conversation with Nancy, who first outlined this stance, and Mbembe, who pushes it further in terms of a critical engagement with the question of race—more specifically, regarding the relation between the ethical demand and the reparation of the dignity of those historically dehumanized under a racialized worldview. As Mbembe notes, it concerns reparation not reduced only to its economic meaning. Instead, it concerns the reparation of the broken relations within our shared world. Correspondingly, the main research question is divided into three sub-questions: how does Western metaphysics constitute ethics, and why is it problematic? (chapters 2 through 5); how do Nancy and Mbembe help us reconceive what demands us to be ethical, given the critique of Western metaphysics and the limits of the Self-Other schema? (chapters 6 and 7); and how does the dialogue with and between Nancy and Mbembe help advance the debate on race in a globalized world, and what are the implications thereof for philosophizing from the Global South? (chapter 8).

This dissertation addresses the research question of what demands us to be ethical after the ‘death of God’ and the ethico-political critique of the modern Subject. It moreover explicates the implications of the proposed answer to this question for the debate on race and rehumanization. The question is addressed in conversation with the French philosopher Jean-Luc Nancy and Cameroonian philosopher and historian Achille Mbembe. Accordingly, the study argues for the position of an ontological demand that situates the ethical demand in being obligated to take responsibility for our disposition of existing in the world always already with others, a demand that concerns our ethos or conduct of existing in the world. The implications of this claim is considered in conversation with Nancy, who first outlined this stance, and Mbembe, who pushes it further in terms of a critical engagement with the question of race—more specifically, regarding the relation between the ethical demand and the reparation of the dignity of those historically dehumanized under a racialized worldview. As Mbembe notes, it concerns reparation not reduced only to its economic meaning. Instead, it concerns the reparation of the broken relations within our shared world. Correspondingly, the main research question is divided into three sub-questions: how does Western metaphysics constitute ethics, and why is it problematic? (chapters 2 through 5); how do Nancy and Mbembe help us reconceive what demands us to be ethical, given the critique of Western metaphysics and the limits of the Self-Other schema? (chapters 6 and 7); and how does the dialogue with and between Nancy and Mbembe help advance the debate on race in a globalized world, and what are the implications thereof for philosophizing from the Global South? (chapter 8).

This dissertation addresses the research question of what demands us to be ethical after the ‘death of God’ and the ethico-political critique of the modern Subject. It moreover explicates the implications of the proposed answer to this question for the debate on race and rehumanization. The question is addressed in conversation with the French philosopher Jean-Luc Nancy and Cameroonian philosopher and historian Achille Mbembe. Accordingly, the study argues for the position of an ontological demand that situates the ethical demand in being obligated to take responsibility for our disposition of existing in the world always already with others, a demand that concerns our ethos or conduct of existing in the world. The implications of this claim is considered in conversation with Nancy, who first outlined this stance, and Mbembe, who pushes it further in terms of a critical engagement with the question of race—more specifically, regarding the relation between the ethical demand and the reparation of the dignity of those historically dehumanized under a racialized worldview. As Mbembe notes, it concerns reparation not reduced only to its economic meaning. Instead, it concerns the reparation of the broken relations within our shared world. Correspondingly, the main research question is divided into three sub-questions: how does Western metaphysics constitute ethics, and why is it problematic? (chapters 2 through 5); how do Nancy and Mbembe help us reconceive what demands us to be ethical, given the critique of Western metaphysics and the limits of the Self-Other schema? (chapters 6 and 7); and how does the dialogue with and between Nancy and Mbembe help advance the debate on race in a globalized world, and what are the implications thereof for philosophizing from the Global South? (chapter 8).

De digitalisering van het openbaar bestuur heeft ook gevolgen voor de verhouding tussen bekendmaking en openbaarmaking van besluiten. Recente wetsvoorstellen (Wet elektronische publicaties, Wet open overheid) en rechtspraak zorgen voor vervaging van het onderscheid tussen bekendmaking en openbaarmaking. Die ontwikkeling biedt nieuwe mogelijkheden voor een ruimere verstrekking van overheidsinformatie die tegelijk is toegesneden op de behoeften van individuele burgers.

MSW (Forensic Practice), North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2014 Recanting is a recognized phenomenon in child sexual abuse cases, particularly in cases of incest. When children report cases of sexual abuse, it often set motions in their environment to safeguard them from experiencing further abuse. Children may decide to take back their allegations, in most cases leading to recanting. When children recant, it may be a way to attempt to put their world back to the way it was before anyone found out about the abuse. This behaviour is often misunderstood by professionals who may conclude prematurely that the abuse never occurred in the first place. The child may want the abuse to end but never imagined the consequences of the disclosure for them and the family. The aim of this research is to find out the reasons why children recant their disclosures of sexual abuse. The study suggests that there are various reasons why children recant their disclosures of sexual abuse ranging from fear, socio economic reasons, threats and disbelief from their parents or caregivers. It also suggests that there is a need for social workers to be trained on dealing with children who have recanted their disclosures of sexual abuse and to emphasize on getting therapy for the child that has recanted the sexual abuse allegations. Masters

Thesis (MCom (Management Accountancy))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2013. Intellectual Capital is considered an intangible asset that occurs in many organizations, especially service organizations, mainly because South African banks offer a service to their customers. This results in Intellectual Capital being an important factor in obtaining competitive advantage and success. If organizations do not consider Intellectual Capital as an important factor, it could lead to brands devoted to competitors, the loss of talented employees and unsatisfied customers. This in turn could affect the image of the organization. Financial organizations have the responsibility to identify and to monitor the various components of Intellectual Capital. Intellectual Capital consists of three main components, namely, Human Capital, Structural Capital and Relationship Capital. One of the biggest challenges of Intellectual Capital is that no one hundred percent accurate measurement method exists to measure Intellectual Capital items. An inaccurate value of Intellectual Capital leads to inaccurate disclosure of financial statements which, in turn, could result in various stakeholders (such as shareholders and public) losing faith and confidence in the organization. The purpose of the study is to describe the various components of Intellectual Capital, the linked costs and to examine the measurement of Intellectual Capital, in order to provide accurate disclosure. An empirical study was conducted to assess the impact and importance of Intellectual Capital in a South African bank. Recommendations were made on the manner problems regarding Intellectual Capital are managed and dealt with by the management of the bank. Masters

Kinderseksuele misbruik het langtermyneffekte op die persoon wat as kind seksueel misbruik is, en dit kan strek tot in sy of haar jong volwasse jare. Dit is dus belangrik dat daar aandag gegee word aan die nodige ondersteuningsnetwerke/hulpbronne wat beskikbaar is vir jong volwassenes wat slagoffers is van seksuele misbruik tydens hulle kinderjare. Deur te bepaal aan watter persone hierdie slagoffers bereid is om die misbruik te openbaar, kan gebruik gemaak word van eienskappe wat benodig word vir effektiewe openbaarmaking. Met die gemengde kwantitatiewe en kwalitatiewe navoringsontwerp is daar op die tweede– en derdejaar maatskaplike werkstudente van die Noordwes–Universiteit (Potchefstroomkampus) as respondente van die studie gefokus. Daar is gebruik gemaak van ‘n doelgerigte steekproef om respondente te verkry vir die studie en selfopgestelde, groep–geadministreerde vraelyste is aan hulle uitgedeel. Die verkennende navorsingsontwerp is gebruik om meer inligting oor die navorsingsonderwerp te bekom, aangesien daar beperkte inligting beskikbaar is en min navorsing daaroor onderneem is binne die Suid–Afrikaanse opset. Die doel van die studie is om vas te stel watter hulpbronne beskikbaar gestel moet word aan slagoffers van seksuele misbruik tydens hulle kinderjare, sodat hulle vroeër in hulle lewe die misbruik openbaar en die nodige hulp kan verkry vir die trauma wat hulle ervaar het. Dit is uit die bevindings duidelik dat die noodsaaklikheid bestaan vir die bewusmaking onder die gemeenskap om van die beskikbare hulpbronne vir persone wat slagoffers van kinderseksuele misbruik, gebruik te maak. Aanbevelings rakende die inhoud word in die studie uiteengesit en aanbevelings vir verdere navorsing word ook aan die hand gedoen. Die gebruik van bewusmakingsprogramme is noodsaaklik om die gemeenskap in te lig oor die dinamika van kinderseksuele misbruik. Thesis (M.A. (MW))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2012.