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Rainfall variability and change in South Africa (1976-2065)

Ncube, Tisang Manabalala (2019-09-20)

Rainfall is undoubtedly the most significant factor for life’s continuity. South Africa is prone to future climate uncertainties due to global climate change. The aim of this study is to investigate rainfall variability ...

Ramification of Social Assistance Act 13 of 2004 intentions, on social relief programme based on Child Support Grant at Ha-Mutsha Area in Vhembe District, Limpopo Province

Mugivhi, Munyadziwa Porcia (2023-10-05)

The child-support grant is one of the social assistance programmes, aimed at alleviating poverty. It is guided by the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) Act 09 of 2004 and Social Assistance Act 13 of 2004. Social ...

Range and variability of reporting verbs in Doctoral Theses of Humanities students

Banini, Shirley Eli (2021-07-23)

This study examined the occurrence, use, and function of reporting verbs in the literature review sections of fifty-two (52) doctoral theses written by students in the Humanities, examined and passed by the University of ...

The rate of recolonization by native plant species after the eradication of invasive alien plant species in Limpopo Province, South Africa

Mbedzi, Melford (2020-11-25)

Invasive alien plant species found in riparian zones are known to compete with native plant species for water, space, sunlight, and other natural resources by lowering the structural diversity of native vegetation, thereby ...

(Re)constructions of the Self and the Nation in Selected Auto/biographies of South African and Zimbabwean Women

Mujakachi, Mercy Precious (2021-11-19)

This thesis examines and interrogates auto/biographies of six African women in the ways in which their selves and the nation are constructed. The selected autobiographies and biographies are largely by and about African ...

Readability index assessment of non-prescribed supplementary English language textbooks selected Ghanaian Private Senior High Schools

Vera, Esenam Fordjour (2021-06-23)

Considering students’ reading level when choosing text is a crucial decision for teachers and authors to make if, their goal is to get their readers to read with ease and comprehend the text that match their readability ...

Reading the prison narrative: An examination of selected Southern African Post - 2000 writings

Moyo, Robert (2018-09-21)

This study examines a selection of Post-2000 Southern African prison narratives. It primarily focuses on fictional narratives that were written in South Africa and Zimbabwe. Little critical attention has been given to ...

Reading Vhuhosi and Vhurangaphanda in Romans: 13: 1-7: Towards an African Biblical Hermeneutics

Malema, Mulalo Thilivhali Fiona (2018-09-21)

According to St Paul in his letter to the Romans (13:1-7), the governing authorities (vharangaphanda) in the society should be respected, submitted to and honoured. A key word in the text is pason psuche meaning that every ...

Realisation of the right of water of rural communities through affirmative action on water service delivery in South Africa

Shikwambane, Pumzile (2017-05-18)

Historically, there were enormous differences and inequalities with regard to service delivery in South Africa. Traceable to the apartheid period, these inequalities included, inter alia, supply of inadequate and safe ...

Recent numerical techniques for differential equations arising in fluid flow problems

Muzara, Hillary (2019-09-20)

The work presented in this thesis is the application of the recently introduced numerical techniques, namely the spectral quasi-linearization method (SQLM) and the bivariate spectral quasi-linearization method (BSQLM), ...

Recombination events and epitope prediction in HIV-1 strains from Southwest Cameroon

Ogola, Bixa O. (2017-08-18)

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A reflection on the coping mechanisms of abused female breadwinners in the Vhembe District of Limpopo, South Africa

Chimeri, Leo Munyaradzi (2018-09-21)

The purpose of the study was to explore and understand the circumstances, which influence abused female breadwinners to stay in nuptial contracts and to model coping strategies for their plight. The study was qualitative ...

Reflections on practices of u laya nwana: Towards an Afro-sensed approach

Ramavhunga, Ndidzulafhi Esther (2019-09-20)

Inwi nwana, ni tou vha khundavhalai! (you child, you defeated your guide!). When a child behaved disrespectful to society, and is ill mannered, in Tshivenda, he/she would be referred to as Khundavhalai. Khundavhalai is ...

Regeneration potential of selected medicinal plants used to treat human and livestock diseases in Limpopo Province of South Africa

Ojelade, Babatube Solomon (2018-05-16)

Many high valued tree species of medicinal significance in the Limpopo Province, South Africa exhibit seed dormancy, and also contain aromatic oils which inhibit rooting of their stem cuttings. These plant species are ...

Register competence in academic writing: a case study of Third-Level English Students at the University of Venda, Limpopo Province

Zitha, Innocent (2023-10-05)

The use of unsuitable registers has been a critical concern with students at universities, colleges, and in English Second Language (ESL) contexts. While the appropriate use of registers is essential for coherent spoken ...

Regulation of Religious Groups in South Africa and International Human Rights Standards

Mutavhatsindi, Fulufhelo (2023-10-05)

In recent times, South Africa has had to contend with multiple challenges pertaining to religion and the manner in which it is being manifested. Cases abound of people allegedly engaging in acts such as gulping petrol, ...

The relationship between employment status of the mother, household hunger and nutritional status of children in Sekhukhune District, Limpopo Province

Phooko, Ditope Annah (2016-05-18)

Introduction: In the year 2012, South Africa had a prevalence rate of stunting in children aged 1- 3, 4 - 6 and 7 – 9 years at 26.5%, 11.9% and 9.4%, respectively (Shisana et al. (2013). The Greater Sekhukhune District ...

The relationship between household consumption expenditure, disposable income and indebtedness in South Africa: An application of the vector error correction approach

Khangale, Azwifarwi Richard (2021-04)

In a demand-led economy like South Africa, household consumption expenditure is a major source of economic development. The availability of consumer credit has allowed consumption spending to play a more active role. This, ...

The relationship between leadership and local government on land allocation: A case of Thulamela Local Municipality

Makhanikhe, Tshimangadzo Justice (2022-07-15)

Traditional leadership and local government are expected to provide co-leadership in same areas of jurisdiction, in South Africa, without much guidance on how that should be done. As a result, there is constant tension in ...

The relationship between personality factors and ethical leader behaviour: A case study of Vhembe District.

Nevhutanda, Tshilidzi (2018-05-18)

The objective of this study was to investigate the relationship between ethical leader behaviour and the five factors of personality in Vhembe District, South Africa. This research used a quantitative method. A ...

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