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A comparative stylistic analysis of selected Zimbabwean and South African fiction (2000-2015)
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)This study seeks to develop a new comprehensive, dynamic and ever-evolving stylistic analytical model that integrates linguistics and poetics. The Multi-perspectival Stylistic Model (MSM), is proposed in this study with ... -
Patterns and determinants of subsequent birth amongst the ethnic groups in the black population of South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)Background: Progression to the next child (subsequent birth) forms a vital part of fertility as this determines fertility behavior for women or couples. This also contributes to the country's population size, growth, and ... -
The plight of women and children in Darfur : an assessment of the crisis between 2000 and 2013
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)The plight of women facing war and armed conflict remain a source of concern to Global leaders. Women and children are the most vulnerable group in these situations and they face varying degrees of harm and abuses in the ... -
Kanoko ya morero wa bolwantshaaparteite mo pokong ya magareng le ya segompieno ya Setswana
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)Maitlhomomagolo a patlisiso eno ke go tlhotlhomisa le go kanoka tlhagelelo le tlhagiso ya morero wa Maitelo, bogolosegolo wa Bolwantsha-Aparteite mo pokong ya magareng le ya segompieno ya Setswana, ka go dirisa maboko a a ... -
Psychosocial challenges of street children in Limpopo Province and efficacy of social skills training
(North-West University (South Africa), 2015)Aim: The aim of this study was twofold: firstly, to explore the psychosocial challenges of street children compared to non-street children, and secondly to develop intervention strategies, implement and assess the effectiveness ... -
The role of ward committees in the municipal development process : a case study of Matlosana local municipality in the North West province
(North-West University (South Africa), 2013)This study examines the role of ward committees in the development process in Matlosana Local Municipality in the North West Province. The primary objective of the study is to determine the functionality and the effectiveness ... -
African indigenous astronomy of Batswana in Botswana and South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)Although astronomy is the oldest of all the sciences, African indigenous astronomy, especially of the Batswana has to date not received the attention it deserves from scholars and researchers. Nonetheless, there is scattered, ... -
Street children in Mafikeng, North-West Province : a qualitative study of social experiences
(North-West University (South Africa), 2012)The aim of the study is to develop an understanding of the social expenences of street children in Mafikeng area. The literature reviewed so far indicates that most street children come from disadvantaged families (broken ... -
An investigation into challenges relating to traditional leadership succession in the North West Province, South Africa (1927-2015)
(North-West University (South Africa), 2016)This study examines challenges relating to succession processes within institutions of traditional leadership. It also investigates succession issues and challenges between 1927-2015 and makes recommendations on the ... -
A decomposition analysis of fertility rate in South Africa by population - groups and provinces
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)This study is about examining how fertility in South Africa is affected by changes in marriage patterns, changes in marriage fertility, non-marital fertility and age sex structure, across Provinces and Population groups. ... -
Barriers to reproductive health services among internally displaced women in northern Nigeria
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)Introduction - Uptake of Reproductive Health Services (RHS) among Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) is one of the lowest in the world and remains low even though !DPs are in safer areas where access to RHS should not be ... -
Evaluation of political influence in Public Procurement system, a case study of the Department of Public Works and Roads and the Department of Community Safety and Transport Management in the North West Province
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)The study has evaluated whether there is political influence within the Public Procurement in the North West Provincial Department of Public Works and Roads and the Department of Community Safety and Transport Management. ... -
Relationship between occupational stress, resilience and psychological well-being among prosecutors in Botswana
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)This study investigated the relationship between occupational stress, resilience and psychological well-being. The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of occupational stress and resilience on psychological ... -
The reaction of Doornkop Residents towards land restitution procedures as part of development processes in North West Province : the case of Doornkop Farm in Ventersdorp
(North-West University (South Africa), 2014)This study was focused on the reaction of Doornkop Residents towards Restitution procedures in the North West Province with respect to Doornkop farm. The aim of the study was to investigate the reaction of Doornkop Residents ... -
Interrogating religion, politics and conflicts in Africa : the case study of Nigeria
(North-West University (South Africa), 2013)Nigeria is a pluralistic society in which secularism has been proposed as an alternative to the practices in democratic states.Although all religions have differing ideologies and ways of life, they all playa dominant role ... -
The impact of non-governmental organisations' development programmes in addressing food security in Chief Mazivofa, Mberengwa District, Zimbabwe
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)Food insecurity is one of the biggest challenges faced by mankind. It is a main priority of governments and ranks second on the list of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2015 - 2030. With approximately 124 million people ... -
Impact of street food vending on poverty and unemployment in the Mahikeng Local Municipality
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)The main objective of this research is to investigate the impact of street food vending on poverty, livelihoods and unemployment in the Mahikeng Local Municipality (MLM). In addition, the study describes the socio-economic ... -
A study of the factors impacting on the effectiveness of SMMEs in the Mafikeng area
(North-West University (South Africa), 2013)The main objective of the study is to investigate the factors impacting on the effectiveness of SMMEs based in the Mafikeng area, of the North West Province in the Republic of South Africa. The Small Medium Micro Enterprises ... -
Determinants of male involvement in modern family planning in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2013)Modern family planning use by both men and women is one of the vital routes for controlling fertility, population growth and improving sexual and reproductive health. Although few studies exist on family planning use by ... -
Demographic impact of HIV/AIDS on the population of Botswana 2001-2016
(North-West University (South Africa), 2012)This study examines the demographic impact of HIV/ AIDS in Botswana, using data from the 2001 population census and the 2004 & 2006 Botswana AIDS Impact Surveys. The study prepares three sets of projections for the population ...
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