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Investigating the production of secondary metabolites effective in lowering blood glucose levels in Euclea Undulata Thunb. Var Myrtina (Ebenaceae)

Botha, Lynette Elizabeth (2016-03)

Euclea undulata Thunb. var myrtina is a widely distributed shrub in South Africa. The roots are used by traditional healers for the treatment of diabetes. Research indicates that roots contain epicatechin, lupeol as well ...
Evaluating the sustainability of communal land rehabilitation practices as a disaster risk reduction strategy and adaptation measures to climate change : a case study from Legambo District, Northern Ethiopia

Gebrie Alebachew Belete (2015-07)

Sustainability of biophysical soil and water conservation measures undertaken on communal land remains a challenge. This research was conducted in the two watersheds of Legambo district, Ethiopia, using a conservation ...
URBAN ENVIRONMENT USE BY SPECKLED (COLUMBA GUINEA) AND FERAL (COLUMBA LIVIA) PIGEONS ON THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA’S MUCKLENEUK CAMPUS

Harris, Emma; De Crom, EP; Labuschagne, J; Wilson, Anne (ALÖKI Kft., Budapest, Hungary, 2016-07-21)

A study on a population of speckled Columba guinea and feral Columba livia pigeons on the University of South Africa’s (UNISA) Muckleneuk campus was conducted from March 2013 to February 2014. Morning and evening counts, ...
Unisa and work-integrated learning provision on Telperion: Where has all the experience gone?

Wilson, Graeme A.; Wilson, Anne (Unisa, 2016)

Since 2008, the University of South Africa (UNISA) has in partnership with Ernest Oppenheimer and Son (EOS) been providing Work‐integrated Learning (WIL) experiences on Telperion Nature Reserve just outside Bronkhorstspruit. ...
Perceptions of waste management in different income households in Cosmo City, South Africa

Mphaka, Dikobe Lucas (2016-06)

Cosmo City was established as a pilot project to integrate the low, middle and high income communities to live together and share common resources like schools, medical facilities, churches and shopping centres. Over a ...
Assessing the effectiveness of environmental management structures and participation process in the upper Pungwe River Basin, Zimbabwe

Nyikadzino, Ben (2016)

The study assessed the effectiveness of environmental management structures and participation process in the upper Pungwe River basin. It looked at the interaction of environment and water management institutions and ...
Analysis of the decentralization of environmental management in Rwanda

Nsabimana, Patrick (2016-01)

The aim of this case study is to draw a picture about the present situation and highlight constraints and challenges to the implementation of National Environment Policy (NEP) in Rwanda by identifying limits and prospects ...
An evaluation of the water quality and toxicity of wastewater at selected car wash facilities in Tshwane, Gauteng

Phungula, Sbongile Promise (2016-02)

Car washing consumes large quantities of water and results in large amounts of wastewater effluent being generated, but has received little attention as a potential source of water pollution globally. The study investigated ...
An assessment of the household food wastage in a developing country: a case study of five areas in the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng Province, South Africa

Ramukhwatho, Fhumulani Ruth (2016-02)

Food waste has been proclaimed to be the key issue of concern that has drawn the attention of national and international scientific communities. This is due to changes in food systems and global situations. The issue of ...
Characterisation of dust fallout around the City of Tshwane (CoT), Gauteng, South Africa

Sebaiwa, Marks Matee (2016-04)

The aim of the project was to study the mineral, chemical and morphological characteristics of the fallout dust samples. The dust fallout samples were collected at five different sites following the internationally accepted ...
Spatial analysis of invasive alien plant distribution patterns and processes using Bayesian network-based data mining techniques

Dlamini, Wisdom Mdumiseni Dabulizwe (2016-03)

Invasive alien plants have widespread ecological and socioeconomic impacts throughout many parts of the world, including Swaziland where the government declared them a national disaster. Control of these species requires ...
Perceptions of local communities on legislation governing the use of natural resources in Coffee bay and Hole in-the wall, Mqanduli, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Mahlangabeza, Neliswa Joyce (2016-03)

The study was aimed at assessing perceptions of local communities on the use of coastal natural resources in Coffee Bay and the “Hole in-the Wall” area. The environmental impact caused by non–compliance with environmental ...
Tick control practices in communal Tsholotsho

Mkhize, Christopher Jabulani (2015-03)

This study assessed the use of indigenous acaricides in Tsholotsho, Zimbabwe. An observational study design plus laboratory analysis were used in this study. Data on demographic profiles and tick control practices in 21 ...
Assessing water quality status by means of the Driver-Pressure-State-Impact-Response (DPSIR) model around Mapungubwe National Park, Limpopo Province, South Africa

Mathetsa, Steven Matome (2015-12)

Freshwater resources play an important role in the integrity of natural ecosystems as well as livelihoods of communities. However, South Africa has limited freshwater resources and many of this country’s inland water streams ...
Carbon and water footprint for a soft drink manufacturer in South Africa

Wessels, Maria Magdalena (2015-11)

The aim of this study was to determine a carbon and water footprint for a beverage manufacturing company. The carbon footprint etermination was conducted on Scope 1 and Scope 2. The water footprint was determined on the ...
Impact of climate change on fresh water resources of Elliot town in the Eastern Cape

Ndlela, Bekithemba (2015-11)

Climate change and variability have great impact on the hydrological cycle and consequently on the availability of water resources. Variations in temperature and precipitation trends that are occurring are a consequent ...
An investigation into effectiveness of household solid waste management strategies in Harare, Zimbabwe

Mandevere, Benjamin (2015-06)

The main objective of the study was to investigate the effectiveness of the strategies employed by the City of Harare in household solid waste management. To achieve these, structured questionnaires, interviews, observations ...
An assessment of the physicochemical properties and toxicity potential of carwash effluents from professional carwash outlets in Gauteng Province, South Africa

Tekere, Memory; Sibanda, Timothy; Maphangwa, Khumbudzo (Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg, 2016-02)

The assessment of the quality of carwash effluents has received scant attention as a potential source of public and environmental health hazard in South Africa as demonstrated by the lack of literature in this subject. The ...
Assessment of foliar nitrogen as an indicator of vegetation stress using remote sensing : the case study of Waterberg region, Limpopo Province

Manyashi, Enoch Khomotšo (2015-06)

Vegetation status is a key indicator of the ecosystem condition in a particular area. The study objective was about the estimation of leaf nitrogen (N) as an indicator of vegetation water stress using vegetation indices ...
Comparative analysis of environmental impact assessment compliance by two developers in the Northern Cape Province, South Africa

Shubane, Mahlatse Juddy (2015-06)

The study was undertaken to investigate the following: limiting factors faced by the developers in complying with the EIA conditions and to determine whether the various developers comply with the conditions. The study was ...

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