Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions

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Vulnerability assessment of settlements to floods : a case study of Ward 7 and 9, in Lephalale Local Municipality, Limpopo Province South Africa

Mothapo, Mologadi Clodean (2019)

Floods are one of the major natural hazards that occur with devastating effects globally. South Africa is one of the countries that is affected as flooding frequently occurs at different sub-national scales and with ...
Evaluation of F3 segregation cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) population developed from insect-mediated crosses

Moloto, Kholofelo Caroline (2019)

Erratic rainfall and insect infestation are some of the factors that limit cowpea production in Limpopo (Asiwe, 2009). Improved cowpea varieties available for dryland production in Limpopo do not meet the farmer’s needs. ...
Effect of variable rates of cattle and poultry manure-based phospho-composts on growth, yield and quality of potato (Solanum tuberosum L.)

Mmadi, Mashupyane Josephine (2019)

Phosphorus (P) deficiency has been reported in 30- 40% of global arable land, which poses a huge threat in potato production because of its critical role in the early vegetative development and tuber formation. The use of ...
Economic risk exposure in stock market returns :|ba sector approach in South Africa (2007-2015)

Molele, Sehludi Brian (2019)

South Africa had targeted the oil and gas sector for investment through the industrial action plan as a special economic zone. However, certain economic fundamentals might negate the anticipated sector financial development. ...
Application of small area estimation techniques in modelling accessibility of water, sanitation and electricity in South Africa : the case of Capricorn District

Mokobane, Reshoketswe (2019)

This study presents the application of Direct and Indirect methods of Small AreaEstimation(SAE)techniques. Thestudyisaimedatestimatingthetrends and the proportions of households accessing water, sanitation, and electricity ...
Interactive effects of cucurbitacin-containing phytonematicides and biomuti on growth of citrus rootstock seedlings and accumulation of nutrient elements in leaf tissues

Mokoele, Tlou (2019)

Cucurbitacin-containing phytonematicides and a variety of unidentified soil microbes in suppressive soils (Biomuti) had been consistent in suppression of population densities of root-knot (Meloidogyne spp.) nematodes ...
A legal perspective of tourism as an impetus for socio-economic transformation in South Africa

Mogale, Patrick Tseliso (2019)

This mini-dissertation articulates the socio-economic challenges faced by South Africans, such as poverty, unemployment and lack of infrastructural development. The mini- dissertation establishes that tourism is an engine ...
Estimation of sorghum supply elasticity in South Africa

Mojapelo, Motsipiri Calvin (2019)

Studies have indicated that sorghum hectares in South Africa have been decreasing over the past decades. This has resulted in a huge importation of the grain sorghum by the country. This study was undertaken due to sorghum ...
The role of the audio-braille library in contributing towards academic performance of visually impaired students at the University of Limpopo

Phukubje, Kolobe Justice (University of Limpopo, 2019)

The contribution of library and information services in general towards academic performance improvement of visually impaired students cannot be emphasised. At the University of Limpopo, visually impaired students, like ...
The practice of virginity testing in South Africa : a constitutional and comparative analysis

Rakubu, Motlalepula (2019)

In South Africa, the concept of virginity testing has been under the spotlight because of the Children’s Act 38 of 2005 partially legalising it. Section 12 thereof, provides for the testing to be performed on both male and ...
The potential use of uvasys sulfur dioxide sheets and packaging materials to retain 'Mauritius' litchi (litchi chenensis sonn.) fruit red pericarp colour

Malahlela, Harold Kgetja (2019)

After harvesting litchi fruit, the red pericarp colour is rapidly lost resulting in discolouration and browning during storage and marketing. To mitigate this challenge, the South African litchi industry uses sulfur dioxide ...
Assessment of the impact of water and sediment quality on aquatic macroinvertebrate assemblages in the Blyde River of the Olifants River System, Limpopo Province

Malakane, Karabo Concelia (2019)

The Olifants River is one of the major river systems in South Africa, providing water for industries, mines, agricultural and domestic activities. Consequently, the river has turned out to be one of the most polluted rivers ...
Efffects of various fertiliser materials on growth, yield and nutritional quality of three tomato varieties

Mahlatji, Maphotle Baatseba (2019)

Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) is one of the most popular and widely consumed vegetable crops all over the world. They play a vital role in human diet and good sources of vitamins and minerals. However, low soil fertility ...
Farmers' use of agricultural extension communication channels for receiving farm management information in Polokwane Local Municipality, Limpopo Province

Mahlangu, Nelly Nokuthula (2019)

This study was designed to examine the perceptions of subsistence farmers about the use of the extension communication channels to receive farm management information including climate variability in relation to their ...
The relationship between physical activity and the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus in Ellisras rural young adults aged 22 to 20 years : Ellisras longitudinal study

Matshipi, Moloko (2019)

Background Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is an increasing challenge globally, and is estimated to affect 439 million adults by 2030. This estimate is linked to an unhealthy lifestyle with characteristics such as low ...
Profile of selected cardiovascular disease risk factors among HIV patients on anti-retroviral therapy in Bushbuckridge Sub-District, Mpumalanga Province

Mathebula, Rudy Londile (2019)

The purpose of this study was to profile selected cardiovascular disease risk factors among HIV patients on ART in Bushbuckridge sub-district. Quantitative, crosssectional research was conducted to describe cardiovascular ...
Factors related to the provision of quality health care services at selected public clinics in the rural areas of the Capricorn District, Limpopo Province

Matlala, Nick Tlou (2019)

Quality health care includes availability, accessibility, affordability, acceptability, competence of health care providers, reducing waiting time, ensuring privacy and confidentiality, ensuring safety and security, and ...
Isolation and characterisation of antimycobacterial compounds from schkuhria pinnata (lam.) duntse ex thell against mycobacterium smegmatis

Masiphephethu, Maano Valerie (2019)

Schkuhria pinnata was selected for this study based on its use in traditional medicine. This study was aimed at isolating and charactserising antimycobacterial compounds from S. pinnata. Different extraction procedures ...
Survival of very low birth and extreme low birth weight infants at Mankweng Neonatal Care Unit

Mashego, M. P. A (2019)

Objectives To determine the prevalence and survival rate; and to assess the maternal risk factors as well as complications of prematurity, associated with the mortality of very low and extremely low birth weight ...
An assessment of household food security status and food security determinants in Brazzaville informal settlement, Pretoria

Mkhatshane, Nhlamulo William (2019)

South Africa’s population is more than 60% urbanised. Although food poverty has historically been associated with rural communities, this is no longer the case. With sustained urbanisation, food insecurity is now being ...