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Afro-centered heritage management approaches for Mapungubwe World Heritage Site along Vele Colliery Coal Mining Area in Limpopo Province in South Africa

Lithole, Donald Khathutshelo (2022-07-15)

This contribution reflects on the role of Mapungubwe World Heritage Site in the promotion of African Knowledge Systems. The study is aligned to the notion that Mapungubwe Kingdom is the epitome of civilization built on ...
An Analysis of Current Healing Practices Based on Selected Mega-Churches in the Vhembe District of Limpopo Province

Mabuza, Lethabo Stanley (2018-05-18)

Healing practices and health related rituals play a vital role in most religious groups including African Traditional Religion, Christianity, Islamic and Hinduism. This phenomenon of healing has been a challenge to religious ...
An analysis of musanda as an institution within the Thulamela Local Municipality and the current South African public service delivery system

Madzivhandila, Muthuhadini Alfred (2016-05)

The Thulamela Local Municipality is currently experiencing a plethora of public service delivery challenges. This often leads to court litigation and disputes with the institution of musanda. These public service delivery ...
An analysis of the role of culture in the tradition of Northern Sotho idiomatic expressions into English

Meso, Tlou Phestus (2023-10-05)

Human beings the world over benefit from sharing experiences and knowledge through language. African languages have now demonstrated that they also have capacity to transmit intellectualism that advances human progress ...
Challenges of divorcees in the Reformed Churches of South Africa within the Vhembe District: towards Afro-sensed approach to pastoral care and counselling

Mulovhedzi, Takalani Peter (2017-05)

The challenges facing divorcees when it comes to pastoral care and counselling are among the toughest to face members of the Reformed Churches South Africa (RCSA) in the Vhembe District today. There are many people in ...
Challenges of Families with Relatives Living with Mental Illness: A case of Thulamela Municipality, Vhembe District in Limpopo Province

Matambela, Konanani Constance (2019-05-18)

The aim of the study was to investigate the challenges faced by families living with mentally ill relatives in Thulamela municipality in the Vhembe district, Limpopo province. The objectives of the study were to investigate ...
Challenges of mainstreaming indigenous African music at intermediate phase (Grades 4-6) in South African primary schools: A Case Study of three schools in Gauteng Province, South Africa

Mailula, Kgaogelo A. (2018-05-18)

Since its inception, the study of music in South African schools has been fashioned on Western Classical models. The change in orientation from the Eurocentric to the Afrocentric approach required that indigenous African ...
A Comparative Analysis of the influence of Folklore on the works of the following African writers: Chinua Achebe, Eskia Mphahlele, Ngungi wa Thiongo' and Andrew Nkadimeng: An Afrocentric approach

Khunwane, Mapula Rosina (2019-05-15)

African authors play a significant role in passing on African folklore. Their writing is often influenced by their lived experiences and the social context embedded within folklore. Folklore houses the cultural beliefs, ...
Consequences of On-going Transitional Rites on Youth Morality in Thulamela Municipality, South Africa

Bassey, Rofem Inyang (2019-09-20)

This study analysed the consequences of the on-going transitional rites on youth morality in the Thulamela Municipality, South Africa, using a qualitative descriptive design. The participants were sampled using a non-random ...
Contested Cultural Heritage in the Limpopo Province of South Africa: the case study of the Statue of King Nghunghunyani

Mabale, Dolphin. (2017-05-18)

Commemorative structures like walls of remembrance, statues and monuments are representatives of social narratives and they usually represent the current political order. They also represent heroes deemed important by the ...
A Critical Reflection on Complementary, Alternative and Indigenous Knowledge Medicine in Gauteng Province: A Model for Articulation and Promotion

Kgope, Tebogo Victoria (2022-07-15)

As long as the academy continues to lag behind in investigating and revealing and teaching African indigenous pedagogies, the unrepresentative Eurocentric epistemologies that are disconnected from the African reality will ...
A descriptive analysis of indigenous Xitsonga music dance compound: A musicological approach

Khosa, Hanyani Aubrey (2018-05-18)

It has been shown that indigenous music and dance can help one to vividly fathom the behaviour, values and morals of particular cultural groups, they perform their music and dance for various reasons. For instance, there ...
A descriptive analysis of Tshifasi: An ordinary African musicological study

Madzivhandila, Meisie (2021-11-19)

Tshifasi music performance is part of Vhavenḓa traditional music. It seems, however, to be the least studied. As such, there is not much written about this genre. This means that the traditional value imbedded in tshifasi ...
Documentation Strategies of Indigeneous Health Knowledge of Selected Vhomaine in the Vhembe District Municipality, Limpopo Province, South Africa

Malindi, Ndivhuwo Edward (2021-11-19)

The strategies that are currently used by Vhomaine to record their healing activities, practices and their interactions with clients are still highly contested and not yet fully understood, documented and researched. The ...
An evaluation of Tshivenda orthography with special reference to Pan South African Language Board spelling rules

Tshikota, Shumani Leonard (2016)

This study sought to identify problems concerning Pan South African Language Board spelling rules in respect of Tshivenga orthography. A qualitative descriptive research method was chosen. The study population consisted ...
An examination of challenges experienced at Male Initiation Schools: The case study of Mthatha District in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa

Mdhluli, Tsetselani Decide (2017-09-18)

The aim of the study was to examine the challenges experienced at male initiation schools in the Eastern Cape Province, Mthatha District. It is alleged that during the month of June every year, some boys die at initiation ...
Examining the migration theory of Black Africans into South Africa: a decolonial perspective

Neluvhalani, Matshikiri Christopher (2017-05-18)

The aim of this study is to examine existing secondary material to determine whether there is agreement concerning the acclaimed migration of the Africans across the Limpopo River into South Africa. This is done by ...
An exploration into morphological structure and the relationship of the domestic animals names in Tshivenda

Masindi, Ndidzulafhi Flossia (2013-05-22)

See the attached abstract below
An exploration into the effects of traditional medicine on reproductive health of rural women in Allandale Village, Mpumalanga Province

Mdhuli, Ophilile (2019-09-20)

This study explored into the effects of traditional medicine on reproductive health of rural women. Negative reports associated with traditional medicine due to bogus traditional practitioners expose most women to the ...
An exploration into the Utilisation of Indigenous Knowledge by Medicinal Plant Vendors as a Livelihood Strategy in Thohoyandou, Vhembe District of Limpopo, South Africa

Mhlanga, Sibusisiwe (2018-05-18)

Medicinal plants are now used as a livelihood activity by the marginalized urban poor communities in various places around the world. Indigenous knowledge in medicinal plants is owned and practiced by the knowledge holders ...

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