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Quantification of PAHs and PCBs in eThekwini aquatic systems, using chemical and biological analysis
(2014)
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are common contaminants of sediment, soils and biological tissues. These compounds pose a significant risk to biological and ecosystem health and ...
The temporal distribution and relative abundance of stable flies (Stomoxys calcitrans) (Diptera : Muscidae) in a feedlot near Heidelberg, Gauteng, South Africa
(North-West University, 2014)
The stable fly, Stomoxys calcitrans (L.) is a haematophagous fly that feeds primarily on the
forelegs of cattle stimulating a range of avoidance behaviours in confinement situations such as
feedlots. From literature it ...
Characterisation of air masses passing over the Vredefort Dome world heritage site
(North-West University (South Africa), 2015)
In 2007, it was announced that the Vredefort Dome will be proclaimed South Africa’s seventh UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) world heritage site. It is the largest and second oldest ...
Investigating Western Australia's rehabilitation fund as a fiscal policy solution for South African abandoned mines
(North-West University, 2015)
Historically on a global scale and in South Africa it was common practice for mining operators to abandon a mine once the mineral extraction on site was completed. The operators had no obligation to rehabilitate the land ...
Social impact assessment : the status of practice in the North West Province of South Africa
(North-West University, 2005)
There is no doubt that the assessment of social impacts is as important, in some cases
even more important, than the assessment of biophysical and economic impacts of
development projects. Nonetheless, social impact ...
Characterising the scale and significance of persistent organic pollutants in South African sediments
(North-West University, 2010)
Water resources in South Africa are scarce, and should therefore be protected against pollutants,
also from persistent organic pollutants (POPs). POPs are a global concern due to their ubiquitous
presence, persistence ...
A comparative study of arthropod diversity on conventional and Bt–maize at two irrigation schemes in South Africa
(North-West University, 2011)
The purpose of the research was to explore the experiences of educators regarding the
training for the implementation of inclusive education in a Full Service school. A qualitative
research design was chosen, using a ...
An investigation of Mafikeng rural villagers' knowledge and use of african indigenous leafy vegetables (AILVs), and the role of edaphic factors and husbandry practices in their possible domestication
(2011)
The role of wild African indigenous leafy vegetables (AILVs) for nutritional and medicinal
purposes, and in food security is recognized in African countries; however, their use and
consumption in South Africa is diminished ...
An interpretive analysis of systems development methodology adaptation in South Africa
(North-West University, 2006)
According to recent surveys on the use of systems development methodologies, many organizations claim that they are adapting systems development methodologies (Hardy et al. 1995; Russo et al. 1996; Fitzgerald, 1998). The ...
Informality and sustainability : reflecting on South Africa's informal backyard rental sector from a planning perspective
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)
South Africa’s low-income housing sector is typified by sprawling subsidised housing, informal settlements and a hybrid typology manifest as the informal backyard rental sector. Despite growth in informal backyard rentals ...