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Technology-facilitated gender-based violence has emerged as a significant challenge within South African basic education institutions, posing risks to learner welfare, professional conduct of educators, and the integrity of a secure digital learning environment. Increased access to mobile devices and social media platforms has amplified incidents of cyberbullying, online harassment, and gendered digital abuse among both educators and students. This paper examines how the organisational culture, policies, and leadership within schools influence institutional responses to technology-facilitated gender-based violence in South Africa. Through a bibliometric analysis of scholarly literature sourced from Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar, this paper identified citation trends, thematic developments, and existing research gaps. The findings indicate that the dimensions of organisational culture and leadership remain insufficiently explored, particularly in rural African contexts, while studies conducted in South Africa tend to be predominantly descriptive. This paper recommends enhancing digital safety policies, leadership development programs, accountability mechanisms, and organisational cultures that foster reporting, protection, gender equality, and individuals' psychosocial well-being in educational settings.

Social entrepreneurship has arisen as a pivotal mechanism for tackling intricate societal issues while fostering sustainable growth. This study examines the crucial function of social entrepreneurs in promoting inclusive growth, environmental sustainability, and community empowerment. Social businesses merge creative business models with social objectives, effectively reconciling profit and purpose while providing scalable solutions to challenges like poverty, inequality, and climate change. The research investigates the processes by which social entrepreneurship advances social development in South Africa, emphasising case studies from various industries and locations. It also examines the facilitating environments—policy frameworks, financial tools, and educational initiatives—that promote the development of social companies. The findings highlight the capacity of social entrepreneurship to initiate systemic change, underscoring its importance in fostering resilient and equitable communities. This research enhances the dialogue on sustainable development by framing social entrepreneurship as not only a corporate strategy but also a crucial catalyst for enduring social impact.    

This study investigates the role of policy support in addressing barriers to effective small-scale cooperative farming in South African municipality, with a focus on identifying potential solutions to improve the success rate of agricultural co-operatives in the uMhlathuze local municipality. Despite their potential, agricultural co-operatives face significant challenges, with studies indicating an alarming failure of 88% in the country. This high failure rate underscores the need to understand how policy support can address the shortcomings hindering the success of agricultural co-operatives. The high failure rate of agricultural co-operatives in South Africa highlights a critical gap in policy support, necessitating an exploration of how policy interventions can mitigate challenges and enhance the viability of co-operative small-scale farming. The research adopts a secondary data collection method and thematic data analysis. Findings indicate that a combination of lack of member commitment, insufficient training and capacity building and financial constraints are a result of inadequate policy support; policies are not effectively addressing co-ops needs. The study recommends that policymakers should revise and tailor existing policies to better address the unique needs and challenges of small-scale farming co-operatives, enhancing their viability and sustainability.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly transforming teaching and learning in accounting education. While AI technologies offer opportunities to enhance learning outcomes, academic performance is also influenced by broader educational factors such as teacher competence, institutional support, curriculum design, and student engagement. This study investigates the role of AI and educational factors in shaping academic performance in accounting education through a systematic literature review of studies published between 2020 and 2025. Following the PRISMA 2020 guidelines, a structured search of major academic databases yielded 168 initial records. After screening and eligibility assessment, 28 studies were retained for final analysis. The review synthesizes empirical evidence on AI applications in accounting education and identifies key factors influencing student performance. The study is grounded in Human Capital Theory and Social Cognitive Theory, which provide insights into how technological and educational investments influence learning outcomes. The findings reveal that AI technologies such as intelligent tutoring systems, generative AI tools, predictive analytics, and automated assessment platforms enhance academic performance through personalized learning and data-driven feedback. However, the effectiveness of these technologies depends on teacher digital competence, student motivation, curriculum alignment, and institutional support. The study proposes an integrated conceptual framework linking AI adoption and educational factors to academic performance in accounting education. The findings provide implications for educators, policymakers, and curriculum developers seeking to improve accounting education in the digital era.

The study evaluating social entrepreneurial activity as a strategy to enhance sustainable rural Economies in South Africa, using the uMhlathuze community. Sustainable local economic development is a paramount concern in South Africa, as ongoing inequality, unemployment, and spatial underdevelopment persistently hinder inclusive progress. This research assesses social entrepreneurial activity as a strategic approach to improving sustainable local economies, especially in marginalised and resource-limited areas. The research used a qualitative approach with original interview from selected participant to examine the ability of social businesses to foster grassroots creativity, create job opportunities, and enhance community resilience. Research demonstrates that social entrepreneurship plays a crucial role in local economic diversification, promotes social cohesiveness, and improves access to important services. Nonetheless, its influence is frequently restricted by insufficient legislative backing, inadequate financial frameworks, and institutional obstacles that impede scalability. The study presents a framework for incorporating social entrepreneurship into local development plans, highlighting collaborative governance, capacity building, and conducive regulatory frameworks. The research positions social entrepreneurship as a catalyst for sustainable development, highlighting its capacity to foster transformational and inclusive economic results in South Africa.

Technology-facilitated gender-based violence has emerged as a significant challenge within South African basic education institutions, posing risks to learner welfare, professional conduct of educators, and the integrity of a secure digital learning environment. Increased access to mobile devices and social media platforms has amplified incidents of cyberbullying, online harassment, and gendered digital abuse among both educators and students. This paper examines how the organisational culture, policies, and leadership within schools influence institutional responses to technology-facilitated gender-based violence in South Africa. Through a bibliometric analysis of scholarly literature sourced from Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar, this paper identified citation trends, thematic developments, and existing research gaps. The findings indicate that the dimensions of organisational culture and leadership remain insufficiently explored, particularly in rural African contexts, while studies conducted in South Africa tend to be predominantly descriptive. This paper recommends enhancing digital safety policies, leadership development programs, accountability mechanisms, and organisational cultures that foster reporting, protection, gender equality, and individuals' psychosocial well-being in educational settings.

Social entrepreneurship has arisen as a pivotal mechanism for tackling intricate societal issues while fostering sustainable growth. This study examines the crucial function of social entrepreneurs in promoting inclusive growth, environmental sustainability, and community empowerment. Social businesses merge creative business models with social objectives, effectively reconciling profit and purpose while providing scalable solutions to challenges like poverty, inequality, and climate change. The research investigates the processes by which social entrepreneurship advances social development in South Africa, emphasising case studies from various industries and locations. It also examines the facilitating environments—policy frameworks, financial tools, and educational initiatives—that promote the development of social companies. The findings highlight the capacity of social entrepreneurship to initiate systemic change, underscoring its importance in fostering resilient and equitable communities. This research enhances the dialogue on sustainable development by framing social entrepreneurship as not only a corporate strategy but also a crucial catalyst for enduring social impact.    

This study investigates the role of policy support in addressing barriers to effective small-scale cooperative farming in South African municipality, with a focus on identifying potential solutions to improve the success rate of agricultural co-operatives in the uMhlathuze local municipality. Despite their potential, agricultural co-operatives face significant challenges, with studies indicating an alarming failure of 88% in the country. This high failure rate underscores the need to understand how policy support can address the shortcomings hindering the success of agricultural co-operatives. The high failure rate of agricultural co-operatives in South Africa highlights a critical gap in policy support, necessitating an exploration of how policy interventions can mitigate challenges and enhance the viability of co-operative small-scale farming. The research adopts a secondary data collection method and thematic data analysis. Findings indicate that a combination of lack of member commitment, insufficient training and capacity building and financial constraints are a result of inadequate policy support; policies are not effectively addressing co-ops needs. The study recommends that policymakers should revise and tailor existing policies to better address the unique needs and challenges of small-scale farming co-operatives, enhancing their viability and sustainability.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly transforming teaching and learning in accounting education. While AI technologies offer opportunities to enhance learning outcomes, academic performance is also influenced by broader educational factors such as teacher competence, institutional support, curriculum design, and student engagement. This study investigates the role of AI and educational factors in shaping academic performance in accounting education through a systematic literature review of studies published between 2020 and 2025. Following the PRISMA 2020 guidelines, a structured search of major academic databases yielded 168 initial records. After screening and eligibility assessment, 28 studies were retained for final analysis. The review synthesizes empirical evidence on AI applications in accounting education and identifies key factors influencing student performance. The study is grounded in Human Capital Theory and Social Cognitive Theory, which provide insights into how technological and educational investments influence learning outcomes. The findings reveal that AI technologies such as intelligent tutoring systems, generative AI tools, predictive analytics, and automated assessment platforms enhance academic performance through personalized learning and data-driven feedback. However, the effectiveness of these technologies depends on teacher digital competence, student motivation, curriculum alignment, and institutional support. The study proposes an integrated conceptual framework linking AI adoption and educational factors to academic performance in accounting education. The findings provide implications for educators, policymakers, and curriculum developers seeking to improve accounting education in the digital era.

The study evaluating social entrepreneurial activity as a strategy to enhance sustainable rural Economies in South Africa, using the uMhlathuze community. Sustainable local economic development is a paramount concern in South Africa, as ongoing inequality, unemployment, and spatial underdevelopment persistently hinder inclusive progress. This research assesses social entrepreneurial activity as a strategic approach to improving sustainable local economies, especially in marginalised and resource-limited areas. The research used a qualitative approach with original interview from selected participant to examine the ability of social businesses to foster grassroots creativity, create job opportunities, and enhance community resilience. Research demonstrates that social entrepreneurship plays a crucial role in local economic diversification, promotes social cohesiveness, and improves access to important services. Nonetheless, its influence is frequently restricted by insufficient legislative backing, inadequate financial frameworks, and institutional obstacles that impede scalability. The study presents a framework for incorporating social entrepreneurship into local development plans, highlighting collaborative governance, capacity building, and conducive regulatory frameworks. The research positions social entrepreneurship as a catalyst for sustainable development, highlighting its capacity to foster transformational and inclusive economic results in South Africa.