• The Effects of Habitat, Season, and Ungulate Carcass Sites on the Chiropteran Assemblage of Telperion Nature Reserve, South Africa 

  de Jong, Gregory Jan (2023-06)

  Globally, insectivorous bats provide ecosystem services including pest suppression and nutrient cycling that are vital for maintaining ecosystem function and agricultural health and productivity. Sixty-two of the 67 ...
• Functional genomic and metabolomics characterisation of bioleaching fungi from mine tailings 

  Nkuna, Rosina (2023-12)

  Bioleaching is a biological and an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional leaching methods for extracting metals from ores or wastes. However, its reliance on microorganism, which are sensitive to bioleaching ...
• The potential of Vigna unguiculata and Cucurbita maxima as complimentary food ingredients in soup formulations 

  Mungofa, Nyarai (2023-01)

  Cowpea and pumpkin have great nutritional potential but remains underutilised. They have diverse health enhancing properties and have potential to be processed into various products both for home and industrial use. In ...
• Environmental implications of sewage water overflow : a case study of Cosmo City, Johannesburg, South Africa 

  Mavhungu, Tendani Charles (2023)

  Cosmo City, situated in Johannesburg, Gauteng, has been experiencing SWO in previous years which poses a significant threat to the environment and water bodies such as wetlands, rivers, and streams. This raises concerns ...
• Supramolecular modification of isoniazid : an in vitro and in silico analysis of combination drug efficacy against mycobacteria species 

  Setshedi, Itumeleng Bridgette (2023-10-12)

  Tuberculosis was for the longest of time a leading infectious killer instigated by a single pathogen until the emergence of SARS-CoV-2. The disease continues to be a major global health problem causing high rates of morbidity ...
• The ecological assessment of the influence of anthropogenic activities on Palala River, Limpopo, South Africa 

  Sibiya, Sifundile (2023-08)

  Water quality integrity deterioration is a severe global issue due to urbanisation, population growth, pollution and other anthropogenic activities threatening freshwater integrity. Anthropogenic activities alter freshwater ...
• Expression, purification, and characterisation of the Alpha-helical and Beta-sheet domains of Rotavirus VP6 

  Strachan, Milaan (2023-08-20)

  The capsid protein VP6 is of paramount importance to the stability and infectivity of Rotaviruses. Through interactions of VP6s’ beta-sheet (VP6) and alpha-helical (VP6) domains with the viral particle's outer- and ...
• Metabolomic analysis of GM and non-GM maize and its preference by cattle 

  Payne, Joseph (2023)

  GM organisms have started to infiltrate South Africa's agricultural landscape, altering how farmers deal with weeds and insects. Adopted from the United States of America, it is a technology that the commercial farming ...
• The effect of environmental factors on the metabolomic profile and the biological activities of Helichrysum aureonitens 

  Adeosun, Wilson Bamise (2022-09)

  The use of plants for medicinal purposes precedes human written history. Accounts from many archaeological sources agree that the Sumerians were the first to compile plants’ lists according to their herbal remedy ...
• Evaluation of the contribution of Ilima-Letsema Programme to food security and poverty alleviation in Midvaal Local Municipality of Gauteng Province, South Africa 

  Nkgudi, Tshidi Mokgadi (2019-01)

  In 2008, the South African government introduced the Ilima-Letsema Programme (ILP) to create sustainable agricultural activities and improve the food security of farming communities. The impact this programme has had at ...
• The impact of licensing on selected hazardous waste disposal facilities in South Africa 

  Dlamini, Zinhle Teresa (Mbili) (2023-02)

  This research evaluates the impact of waste licensing conditions on the operations of three selected hazardous waste disposal facilities, particularly in terms of compliance with conditions of the issued waste management ...
• An investigation on the role of food gardens to food security and community development in Thulamela Municipality 

  Kwinda, Pfanani Charlotte (2023-07)

  This study was conducted in the Thulamela Municipality, Vhembe District of Limpopo Province, South Africa. The study area is characterised by poverty-stricken rural households. A high proportion of households relied ...
• Factors affecting sustainable water use in South Africa : a case of Cape Town 

  Musariri, Yeukai (2023-01-31)

  Cape Town's water shortages continue unabated, with most residents resorting to unsafe water sources. The continuation of the water shortages has reached crisis level, which signals challenges in the provision of clean, ...
• The impact of small-scale food gardens on household food security in Peri-Urban areas of Ray Nkonyeni Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa 

  Lembete, Simiso (2023-01)

  The impact of small-scale food gardens on household food security was investigated. A descriptive, quantitative research was followed. Systematic random sampling was adopted to select 360 participants. Data was collected ...
• Empowerment of small-scale communal forest growers based on four case studies: opportunities, challenges, and risks - towards a suitable solution 

  Mkwalo, Andile Churchill (2023-07-31)

  The purpose of this study is to assess the challenges, opportunities, and risks of small scale communal forest projects across four communities in South Africa, and through this, to make a contribution to the neglected ...
• An integrated attitude-intention model describing the essence of South African consumer attitudes toward UHT milk alternative products 

  Wassenaar, Anjolize (2023-01)

  While various factors such as health conditions, lifestyle trends and special nutritional requirements create increased consumer interest in the UHT milk alternative category, little is known about the South African market ...
• Sustainability of indigenous methods of solid waste management in Sikhunyani Village, Limpopo Province, South Africa 

  Rabonda, Lethabo Caroline (2023-02-24)

  Most rural areas do not have access to basic amenities such as municipal solid waste (MSW) disposal services and use various indigenous methods of solid waste management and disposal. Most communities in developing countries ...
• Inclusion of local community farmers in the last-mile supply chain processes of luxury wildlife tourism destinations 

  Van den Berg, Hugo (2022-12-01)

  The fresh produce supply chains' content, nature, and characteristics for luxury tourism wildlife destinations in South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa are unknown. There is no synthesised document that compares the current ...
• Effects of Moringa Oleifera on haematology and growth performance of Blanthrax vaccinated castrated Bapedi goats 

  Lungile, Gumede (2022-03)

  BaPedi goats play a substantial role in the economy of the Limpopo province and contribute to food security in smallholder farming communities. However, livestock diseases are a major problem in hot provinces where droughts ...
• The effects of acute energy drink consumption on the cardiovascular system of University Students 

  Nyalela, Ayanda Nompumelelo (2023-01)

  Introduction: Among the changes in dietary behaviour in South Africa is the increased consumption of energy drinks (EDs), shown to affect the cardiovascular system (CVS) due to high caffeine and bioactive compound ...

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