Browsing by Subject "Rural areas"
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Challenges faced by rural people in mitigating the effects of climate change in the Mazungunye communal lands, Zimbabwe
(OASIS, 2019)The phenomenon of climate change is one of the most contested and debated concepts globally. Some governments still deny the existence of climate change and its impact on rural–urban areas around the world. However, the ... -
Evaluating the spatial and environmental benefits of green space : an international and local comparison on rural areas
(2015)In South Africa, urbanized environments are often studied individually, not taking the surrounding natural environment into account (McConnachie and Shackleton, 2012: 2). Current approaches focussing on the integration ... -
Exploring risk perceptions and protective behaviours in relation to HIV/AIDS among wives and partners of migrant workers in the rural areas of Lesotho
(North-West University (South Africa), Vaal Triangle Campus, 2018)This mini-dissertation presents a discussion of the qualitative study exploring risk perceptions and protective behaviours in relation to HIV/AIDS among wives and partners of migrant workers in the rural areas of Lesotho. ... -
The identification of factors contributing to the vulnerability to sexual abuse of orphans in a rural area
(2014)Sexual abuse of children is a major problem in South Africa. There is an increasing number of orphans in urban but also in rural areas of children and orphans who are sexually abused. The researcher experienced in her daily ... -
Investigating solid waste management in unserviced rural areas : a case study of Matobole Village, Limpopo Province
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)Municipalities are mandated by the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa (RSA) to provide waste management services; however, most South African municipalities are struggling to provide these services due to a lack ... -
The management of potable water supply : the case of Mkhwanazi Tribal Authority
(North-West University, 2011)This mini–dissertation addresses the management of the potable water supply in the Mkhwanazi Tribal Authority's area of jurisdiction. The main objectives of the study were to determine the organisational structures and ... -
Perceptions of rural water service delivery : the case of Ugu District Municipality
(2012)The start of the 21th century is notable for the apparent lack of safe drinking water and sanitation. Over one billion people in all parts of the world lack access to clean water. Most live in developing countries, such ... -
The Phelophepa train, “train of hope, train of healing”
(School for Basic Sciences, North-West University, Vaal Triangle Campus, Vanderbijlpark, 2021)This article explores the significance of the Phelophepa train, also known as the Phelophepa Health Care Train (HCT). This train started out with only three coaches but because of the need for its services and its ... -
Psychosocial health of an African group before awareness of HIV status: a comparative study
(Taylor & Francis, 2011)This study aimed to explore the psychosocial health profiles of people with and without HIV before they learned their infection status. A total of 1,025 participants (males = 386, females = 639, age range = between 32 and ... -
A psycho–social profile and HIV status in an African group
(North-West University, 2010)An estimated 30 to 36 million people worldwide are living with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). In 2009 about 5.7 million of the 30 to 36 million people who are infected with HIV were living in South Africa, making ...