College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences: Recent submissions

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Potential to grow informal waste recycling in semi-urban areas: case of the P.E.A.C.E. recycling buyback centre in Senwabarwana, Limpopo

Chisango, Eliot Tichaona (2017-02)

This research aimed to investigate an area of research that has largely been overlooked in the past, that is, the efficiency, profitability and sustainability of informal waste recycling in semi-urban areas. In exploring ...
An estimate of carbon footprint of Ekurhuleni Health District office and provincial clinic employees

Elimi, Ibrahim O (2017-02)

Climate change is regarded as the greatest threat facing the world today. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) concluded that climate change is caused by human activities, as a result of greenhouse gases ...
Impact of ethnic food markets and restaurants on household food security of Sub-Saharan immigrants in Gauteng Province, South Africa

Mbombo-Dweba, Tulisiwe Pilisiwe (2017-11)

Ethnic food markets and restaurants are the main source of immigrants’ traditional foods in South Africa. Despite this, the actual availability and accessibility of ethnic foods from the ethnic food markets and restaurants ...
Determination of optimal brining levels and effective chlorinated antimicrobials in three selected commercial poultry abattoirs of South Africa

Mashishi, Malesela Dennis (2016)

Two experiments were conducted to determine the optimal brining levels and effective chlorinated antimicrobials in three selected commercial poultry abattoirs of south Africa.The objective of the study was two fold: Firstly, ...
Assessment of the availability and effectiveness of environmental education through the Eco-Schools Programme at Umzinyathi District schools

Buthelezi, Sibongile Alleta (2015-11)

(a) Background of the study The study was conducted at Umzinyathi District schools. Umzinyathi District comprises of four circuits, i.e. Umvoti, Nqutu, Msinga and Endumeni. The study intended to find out if EE education ...
Determination and characterisation of trace metals and persistant oganic pollutants in Baynespruit river, Sobantu, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Zuma, Vincent Thulani (2017-06)

This study assesses the presence of selected trace metals and pops in the Baynespruit River, Sobantu, KwaZulu-Natal. Sediments, plants and water samples were collected along the river during dry and wet season. For metal ...
Propagation and quality assessment for the introduction of Greyia Radlkoferi into commercialization

Nogemane, Noluyolo (2017-06)

Greyia radlkoferi is a South African indigenous tree, which has recently been discovered to be a source of extracts that have a potential in the development of cosmeceutical herbal products having the ability to treat ...
Developing propagation methodology and determining seasonal variation and antibacterial activity for a cosmeceutical species, Leucosidea sericea

Sehlakgwe, Phophi Freda ([2017?])

The aim of this study was to determine propagation methodology of L. sericea taking into consideration the effect of season and storage. The response of tip and basal cuttings of L. sericea to three hormonal treatments and ...
Development of a flood-frequency model for the river basins of the Central Region of Malawi as a tool for engineering design and disaster preparedness in flood-prone areas

Laisi, Elton (2016-09)

Since 1971, a number of flood frequency models have been developed for river basins in Malawi for use in the design of hydraulic structures, but the varied nature of their results have most often given a dilemma to the ...
Sustainable tourism implementation for small accommodation establishments in South Africa

Glen, Niki (2017-02)

Tourism is viewed as an important industry to help local economies overcome poverty and low rates of employment. The economic benefits of a growing tourism industry cannot be disputed in a South Africa where unemployment ...
An investigation of rainfall characteristics, erosivity and soil erosion on Round Island, Mauritius

Calvert, Darren Rhett (2017-08)

Round Island is a small (208 ha) islet of volcanic origin located 22.5 km north east of mainland Mauritius and has been classified as a nature reserve since 1957. Two sites were chosen for the installation of environmental ...
Analysis of socio-economic impact of comprehensive agricultural support programme on agrarian reform farmers of Sedibeng disrict municipality in Gauteng province South Africa

Phatudi-Mphahlele, Magalane Dillis (2016-09)

This study examined the impact of the Comprehensive Agricultural Support Programme (CASP) on the livelihood of land and agrarian reform farmers in Sedibeng District Municipality of Gauteng Province, South Africa. The ...
An integrated and comparative approach towards identification, characterization and functional annotation of candidate genes for drought tolerance in sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench)

Adugna Abdi Woldesemayat; Van Heusden, Peter; Ndimba, Bongani K.; Christoffels, Alan (2017-12-22)

Background: Drought is the most disastrous abiotic stress that severely affects agricultural productivity worldwide. Understanding the biological basis of drought-regulated traits, requires identification and an in-depth ...
Community-driven road safety in Blaaubosch, Newcastle, Kwazulu-Natal

Ndawo, S. T. (2016-11)

This study investigates community involvement in promoting and improving road safety in Blaauwbosch, Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal. The aim is to evaluate communitydriven bottom-up approaches like the Participatory Rural ...
Undocumented immigration in Zambia: a case study of Lusaka City

Chinyemba, Judy (2017-09)

Human migration in the world is an old and on-going phenomenon. Humans move from place to place across local and international boundaries for various reasons. International migration requires documentation such as visas, ...
Prevalence of babesiosis in Sanga cattle in the Ohangwena region of Namibia

Matheus, Emmanuel Kamutyatsha (2017-02)

Bovine babesiosis is one of the common, economically important tick-borne infectious diseases of cattle. Clinical cases suspected to be babesiosis are frequently observed in the study area. Yet to date, no studies have ...
Factors influencing the choice of agriculture as a study discipline by undergraduates: a case study of a distance university's agriculture department

Dlamini, Nqobile Faith (2017-05)

Enrolments in agriculture programmes at universities in South Africa are low when compared to the other programmes. The purpose of this study was therefore to identify factors influencing the choice of agriculture as a ...
Perceived effects of climate change on agricultural production in the Lowveld areas of Mpumalanga province, South Africa

Ajala, Seun Boluwatife (2017-08)

The study was on the perceived effects of climate change on agricultural production among smallholder crop farmers in the Lowveld areas of Mpumalanga province, South Africa. A total of 351 farmers were randomly selected ...
The socio-economic impacts of displacement : gentrification in the Point precinct, Durban

Fitzgerald, Tara Jade (2017-02)

In South Africa, gentrification has a huge impact on the makeup of city spaces where it has been used as a redevelopment tool in order to restore and enhance these spaces. However, socio-economic turmoil is created when ...
Evaluating the impact of environmental governance on biodiversity management in South African cities

Naidoo, Santhuri Santhakumari (2017-07)

South Africa is recognised as one of the megadiverse nations of the world. In recent years, the South African Government has prioritised human needs, without adequately safeguarding the country’s natural resources. ...

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