Browsing Humanities by Subject "South Africa"
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An analysis of knowledge and opinions on xenophobia among North West University students, Mafikeng Campus, South Africa (2008-2010)
(2011)The main objective of this study was to analyze the knowledge and opinions on Xenophobia among Students in North West University, Mafikeng Campus, North-West Province, South Africa. The hypotheses tested by the research ... -
The Bakgatla-Baga-Kgafela in the Pilanesburg district of the Western Transvaal from 1899 to 1931
(North-West University (South Africa) Mafikeng Campus, 1996)The Bakgatla-baga-Kgafela have lived in the Pilanesberg region, western Transvaal, since the 18th century. From c.1825 to the 1830s, they faced two important experiences, the difaqane upheaval and the Voortrekk:er ... -
Cancer patients' and health care professionals' perceptions and experiences of cancer treatment and care in South Africa
(2014)Cancer is a potentially life-threatening disease, which affects millions of people worldwide. It is multifaceted in nature and can lead to impairment in a person's physical, social and emotional functioning (Beatty, Oxlad, ... -
A comparative investigation into the socio-economic and cultural survival strategies of black people within the African continent and those in the African diaspora: the case of Africans in South Africa and people of African origin in Brazil
(North-West University (South Africa), 2007)The study examined the Socio-Economic and Cultural Survival Strategies of Black People within the African Continent and those in the Diaspora: The Case of Africans in South Africa and People of African Origin in Brazil. ... -
The comprehensive strategic partnership agreement between South Africa and China : a geopolitical case study considering African realism (2010–2015)
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2019)Following the end of the Cold War and apartheid, both South Africa and China were rising politically and economically in a globalised multi-polar world order. South Africa rose to prominence after the first democratic ... -
A conceptual framework for disaster risk participatory communication for at-risk communities in South African municipalities
(2014)South Africa, like many other developing countries, faces a growing problem of informal settlements which are mushrooming in and around the major urban centres. Living conditions within these settlements are typically poor ... -
A critical evaluation of the Expanded Public Works Programme in the JB Marks Municipality in Potchefstroom
(2021)The objective of the study is to critically evaluate the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) in the JB Marks Municipality in Potchefstroom. Poverty, unemployment and unskilled labour are major development challenges in ... -
Determinants of condom use among young women in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)Background: The consistent and correct use of both female and male condoms during sexual activity has been the key component and have been proven to be 80% to 90% effective to preventing HIV, sexually transmitted infections ... -
The development of professional standards for editing in South Africa
(North West University, 2010)Currently, South African editors do not have a prescribed set of professional editing standards. The absence of standards is cause for concern because it reflects the largely unregulated status of the South African editing ... -
Die trekos en trektoerusting in Suid-Afrika : 'n historiese perspektief
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)As draught animals, oxen played a key role in the economic and cultural fields of the developmental history of South Africa. Although the use of oxen as draught animals is no longer a part of the majority of people in South ...