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I wish to express my sincere thanks and appreciation to the following people:-1. Professor RP Ngcongo for her assistance, support and encouragement whilst working on this research study. 2. Or K Chetty for her unwavering support. 3. My beloved wife, Larraine and our son, Thandolwethu Simo Junior for their support and sacrifices made throughout the year. 4. The Superintendents of Education Management (SEM's) in the Lower Tugela Circuit Office. 5. To all the respondents from the various schools, namely educators. Thanks for your cooperation, time and effort. 6. To my late parents: Gertrude and Sipho Oavid Zulu. 7. To Jared of Victory Printers in KwaOukuza for all the typing and printing work. 8. To all my friends for their support and encouragement. (i) DEDICATION I dedicate this work to:-1. All the people in South Africa who are working tirelessly and selflessly in improving the quality of life of the people through education. 2. My late parents, Gertrude and Sipho Zulu, my late grandparents, Esther and Absolom Zulu. SIMO DUNCAN CASTRO ZUL