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  • The clause in the Zulu sentence 
    Hlongwane, J. B. (1983-09)
    In this investigation an attempt is made to reveal the internal relationship of units in the Zulu clause as well as the external relationship of clauses. Internal relationship deals with the organization of units within ...
  • Folktale influence on the Zulu novel 
    Msimang, Christian Themba (1983-11)
    This study aims at investigating literary aspects of the Zulu folktale and establishing whether such aspects have had any influence on the Zulu novel. For the purposes of this investigation, this study is divided into ...
  • Woordvolgorde en volgordeverandering in Noord-Sotho 
    Prinsloo, D. J. (1984-06)
    In hierdie proefskrif is n aantal volgordeverskynsels in Noord- Sotho geidentifiseer wat sinchronies as problematies waardeer kan word. Hierdie verskynsels word teen die agtergrond van die teorie van taaltipologie en ...
  • Poesie van E.A.S. Lesoro : 'n studie oor digsoorte en -tradisies 
    Pretorius, W. J. (Willem Jacobus) (1984-11)
    In die verhandeling word die interaksie tussen tradisie en vernuwing in die poesie van die Suid-Sothodigter, EAS Lesoro, ondersoek. Aanvanklik word n teoretiese aanloop tot die begrippe tradisie en vernuwing aange= bied, ...
  • Topics in Xhosa verbal extension 
    Satyo, Sizwe (1985-11)
    This study opens with an outline of the approach adopted, highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of working within either a formal theory or adopting a multi-faceted approach. Other highlights of this Chapter include ...
  • Onvoltooidheids-a in Noord-Sotho 
    Kosch, Ingeborg Maria (1985-11)
    In hierdie studie word die opvatting dat die 'onvoltooidheids-a' in Noord-Sotho 'n tydsmorfeem is, in heroorweging geneem. Bestaande opvattings oor hierdie morfeem en die sogenaamde lang en kort vorme van die werkwoord, ...
  • Pedagogical and didactical problems encountered in the teaching and learning in Tsonga in urban post-primary schools 
    Mnisi, Mafohlo Hamilton (1985-11)
    The major problem of this study is the deterioration of the Tsonga among the Tsongas living in the urban areas of South Africa, as is noticeable from Standard 8 public examination results. Deterioration in Tsonga could ...
  • Siwisa's short stories : a critical appraisal 
    Mtuze, P. T. (1986-06)
    The following aspects of Siwisa's short stories are dealt with in the dissertation: (i) His main themes and subject matter. (ii) Traditional concepts such as setting, characterisation and conflict in his short stories. (iii) ...
  • Situatief in Noord-Sotho 
    Barnard, Rietta (1987-06)
    During this research it became apparent that there are shortcomings in existing approaches regarding the conjunctions which may precede situatives in Northern Sotho, as well as their semantic functions. It has been found ...
  • Kwalifikatiewe van Tswana : 'n funksionele benadering 
    Le Roux, J. C. (1987-06)
    A survey of the existing sources on the qualificative indicates that the qualificative has yet to be adequately described. The method used in this study is based on a functional theoretical approach. A distinction is made ...
  • Kwalifikatiewe van Tswana : 'n funksionele benadering 
    Le Roux, J. C. (1987-06)
  • The relationship between praise poetry and poetry in Zulu and Xhosa 
    Wainwright, Alexander Theodore (1987-07)
    This study deals with traditional, oral praise poetry and modern, written poetry in Zulu and Xhosa. Previous contradictory and confusing research findings are reassessed. The theoretical nature of poetry and conditions ...
  • Essays in Xhosa 
    Kwetana, W. M. (Washington Mntuwoxolo), 1949- (1987-11)
    The following aspects are treated in the first chapter: the origins and the development of the essay, the definitions of the essay, the types of essays, and the historical and social factors affecting Xhosa literature since ...
  • Multidissiplinere ondersoek na Noord-Sotho as derde taal aan blanke skole in Transvaal 
    Potgieter, Ferdinand Jacobus (1988-04)
    Meeste leerlinge wat Noord-Sotho bestudeer, kan nie moedertaalsprekers van die taal verstaan, of die taal op die minimumvlak van bekwaamheid praat nie. Hierdie probleem word (a) didakties-empiries; (b) empiries-opvoedkundig ...
  • The narrative techniques in some novels of T.N. Maumela 
    Mafela, Munzhedzi James (1988-06)
    This dissertation is an investigation of the narrative techniques in three selected novels of T N Maumela. Attention is paid to the mode of narration, the handling of characters and the organization of material in these ...
  • Aspects of discourse reference in Venda 
    Sengani, T. M. (Thomas Maitakhole), 1952- (1988-06)
    The study of discourse is primarily concerned with discourse participants, referring expressions as well as referents in the linguistic and extralinguistic contexts, Chapter l is concerned with the concept discourse ...
  • A critical evaluation of the poetry of E.P. Ndhambi and W.Z. Nkondo 
    Nkuzana, K. J. (1988-11)
    This is a comparison of Ndhambi's and Nkondo's poetry. Ndhambi who appeared in the literary scene much earlier than Nkondo, wrote poetry of a traditional style, whilst Nkondo adopted the style of modern poets. Ndhambi ...
  • Satire and humour in G.B. Sinxo's works : a critical perspective 
    Mkonto, B. B. (1988-11)
    The main purpose of this study is to examine critically satire and humour in the works of G 8 Sinxo. This is done in order to clarify some of the more difficult aspects in interpreting the author's intentions which lie ...
  • The Oral Nature of Northern Sotho "Direto" 
    Kgobe, Dominic Mamahlo (1989)
    In this study the oral nature of N Sotho Direto is examined. It is divided into five chapters. Chapter 1 introduces and delimitates the scope, outlines the characteristics of ora 1 poetry and gives bdefly, a classification ...
  • A reconstruction of the phonology of Proto-Southern Bantu 
    Van der Spuy, Andrew (1989-06)
    The comparative method is applied to data drawn from a list of 800 Zulu, North Sotho, Venda, Tsonga and Zezuru glosses to obtain a reconstruction of the phonemes of Proto-Southern Bantu. The phonological relationship ...

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