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Access different Open Access journals housed by the North-West University (NWU) here. NWU publications house a number of Open Access journals published by the NWU with contributions from national and international authors.
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Contree [348]
Tydskrif vir Suid-Afrikaanse stedelike en streeksgeskiedenis / Journal for South African urban and regional history. -
Die O.B. [559]
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Die Wapad [456]
Studenteblad van die P.U.K. vir C.H.O. -
New Contree [409]
A journal of Historical and Human Sciences for Southern Africa -
Ons Klyntji [3]
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Vir die Musiekleier [90]
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Yesterday & today = Gister & vandag [660]
Journal for History teaching = Tydskrif vir Geskiedenisonderrig
Recent Submissions
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Resistance and survival: Demolishing myths of disappearing people, minor chiefs and non-existent boundaries in the early 19th century Zuurveld of the Cape Colony
(School for Basic Sciences, North-West University, Vaal Triangle Campus, Vanderbijlpark, 2020)Starting with fragments of information from the archives about a rebellious young man designated a “Ghona [Xhosa]” in 1820, the study constructed a plausible biography to be used in a dance performance. This uncovered ... -
“The idea of beautifying the surroundings” : Bloemfontein’s (Mangaung) Batho location a “garden location”? (ca. 1918-1939)
(School for Basic Sciences, North-West University, Vaal Triangle Campus, Vanderbijlpark, 2020)In 1918, the Municipality of Bloemfontein saw the establishment of Batho as the new location for the town’s black and coloured people as an opportunity to not only establish a so called model location but also a garden ... -
Reformulating identity in post war Mozambique: Sexuality and initiation of women in the Pafuri Triangle
(School for Basic Sciences, North-West University, Vaal Triangle Campus, Vanderbijlpark, 2020)This paper explores the initiation of women – or Vukhomba – in Pafuri, Mozambique. As historical literature illustrates, this is an event that is linked to the repression and regulation of sexuality by colonialists, ... -
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange returns, political developments and economic forces : a historical perspective of the 1990s
(School for Basic Sciences, North-West University, Vaal Triangle Campus, Vanderbijlpark, 2020)To contribute to economic growth and development, a stock market, as a leading economic indicator, should reflect the macroeconomic fundamentals of a country. The reflection of political and economic developments in the ... -
A historical account of the key moments in South Africa to sentencing children under the age of 18 convicted of crimes
(School for Basic Sciences, North-West University, Vaal Triangle Campus, Vanderbijlpark, 2020)Punishment of crimes is as old as society itself. In South Africa, punishment of children continues to raise complex historical debates. For example, corporal punishment has long been abolished, but with the increase on ... -
Ross, R. 2017. These oppressions won’t cease: The political thought of the Cape Khoesan, 1777-1879, An anthology [Book review]
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Butler, J. 2019. Cradock: How segregation and apartheid came to a South African town. [Book review]
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Du Plessis, I. 2018. Ralph Haynes: Godfather van die Wes-Rand. [Book review]
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Du Pisani, D., et al. 2019. Jan Smuts: Son of the veld, pilgrim of the world. [Book review]
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A case study of four South African War (1899-1902) Black concentration camps
(School for Basic Sciences, North-West University, Vaal Triangle Campus, Vanderbijlpark, 2020)On 11 October 1899, the South African War commenced between the British Empire and the South African Republic and Orange Free State Republic. This conflict saw the targeting of civilians by all sides throughout the conflict ... -
Risk factors and risk level assessment : Forty thousand emergencies over the past decade in China
(OASIS, 2020)During a public emergency, which possibly evolves into a major public crisis, it is critical to quickly identify the main risk factors and assess the levels of risk, in order to efficiently manage the risks. In this study, ... -
Variability analysis of dry spells for improving agribusiness management in Lesotho
(OASIS, 2020)In sub-Saharan Africa, rain-fed agriculture remains one of the major sources of food, employment for low-skilled and rural community members and income for both commercial and subsistence farmers. Understanding problems ... -
Simulation of sediment transport in Krueng Baro River, Indonesia
(OASIS, 2020)An alluvial river system is a dynamic system that can alter the hydraulic flow and sediment load. Sediment modelling can enhance our understanding of river morphology. This model has also proved to be a useful tool to ... -
Islamic perspectives in disaster : An alternative to changing fatalistic attitudes
(OASIS, 2020)Misunderstandings towards the teachings of Islam increases the fatalistic attitude towards disaster. Fatalistic attitude causes them to ignore measures to reduce the disaster risk. A new approach is needed to change the ... -
GROSSER GOTT, WIR LOBEN DICH
(Die Suider-Afrikaanse Kerkorrelistevereniging, 2019)The birth of Ignaz Franz (1719-1790) three hundred years ago, was commemorated in 2019. He was the writer of the German text of the hymn, Grosser Gott, wir loben dich. Two Afrikaans texts, based on this text, were ... -
THE EXPERIENCE OF SPIRITUALITY OF MUSIC LEADERS WITHIN FAITHBASED COMMUNITIES
(Die Suider-Afrikaanse Kerkorrelistevereniging, 2019)Music leaders play a key role within faith-based communities as they help to shape the culture and spirituality of those communities. Despite functioning in said faith-based environments where the spiritual well-being ... -
PETR EBEN’S ORGAN CYCLE THE LABYRINTH OF THE WORLD AND THE PARADISE OF THE HEART
(Die Suider-Afrikaanse Kerkorrelistevereniging, 2019)John Amos Comenius (1592-1670; known in Czech as Jan Ámos Komensky´), was a bishop and spiritual leader of the Bohemian Brethren (Unitas Fratrum), a grouping of Czech Protestants dating back to the fifteenth century. ... -
MESSIAEN AS TEOLOOG: VERKONDIGING EN LOFPRYSING IN DIE ORRELWERK “DIEU PARMI NOUS”
(Die Suider-Afrikaanse Kerkorrelistevereniging, 2019)Olivier Messiaen (1908-1992) was one of the most influential 20th-century composers, teachers and performers. For him, the proclaiming nature of his music was its most important and most noble aim. Despite this fact, ... -
SING ’N NUWE LIED IN ’N NUWE TAAL – VOORBEELDE VAN INKLUSIEWE TAALGEBRUIK IN DIE AFRIKAANSE KERKLIED
(Die Suider-Afrikaanse Kerkorrelistevereniging, 2019)Tydens my aanvanklike navorsing oor die afwesigheid van inklusiewe taal in nuwe Afrikaanse kerkliedere,1 skryf Faani Engelbrecht (betrokke by Flam2) aan my dat hy nie die nut daarvan insien nie, aangesien God kies om ... -
REDAKTEURSBRIEF | EDITORIAL LETTER
(Die Suider-Afrikaanse Kerkorrelistevereniging, 2019)Met hierdie uitgawe van Vir die Musiekleier trek ons ‘n nuwe baadjie vir die vaktydskrif aan. Fransa Vorster, wat die bladuitleg vir die tydskrif behartig, skryf as volg: “Ek is geïnspireer deur die eenvoudige lyne van ...