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Theses and Dissertations (Environmental Sciences): Recent submissions

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Examining water governance and water efficiency strategies in 3 - 5 star graded game lodges and associated residential beneficiation: The case of reflexive water governance at the Dinokeng Game Reserve in Gauteng, South Africa

Mnguni, Simphiwe Ntokozo (2024-02)

The world is facing a global water crisis, with many regions experiencing intense competition for limited water supplies among various stakeholders, including game lodges, residents, agriculture, and various other ...
Examining a political ecology of illegal sand mining and the socio-environmental conflicts in Harare Metropolitan Province, Zimbabwe

Mando, Ernest Kudakwashe (2023-12)

Globally, sand accounts for approximately 30 percent of global annual solid material consumption, mainly for construction purposes. Sadly, about 50 billion tons of sand is mined illegally especially in developing regions ...
Evaluation frozen food waste within pre-retail levels in a food manufacturing company in Kwazulu-Natal

Shamlall, Rikasha (2024-01)

The generation of food waste is a pervasive issue within all tiers of the food supply and value chain, resulting in an annual loss of approximately 1.3 billion metric tons, encompassing a substantial 30% of global food ...
A comparison of place attachment as a cultural ecosystem service in South African National Parks: an adaptive management strategy

Erasmus, Tanya (2024-01-26)

Ecotourism is one of the essential and fast-growing sub-sectors of tourism globally. The COVID-19 pandemic and its accompanying confinements have renewed the interest and importance of nature for the general well-being of ...
Investigating current and potential expansion, socioeconomic impact and climate smart management of Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia Crassipes) in the Rift Valley lakes of Ethiopia

Esayas Elias Churko (2024-08)

This thesis presents a study on water hyacinths' (WH) (Eichhornia Crassipes) current and potential expansion, socioeconomic impact, and climate-smart management approach in two selected lakes in Ethiopia. The study main ...
Recovery of Fe(III) from acid mine drainage and its subsequent application for the production of ferric chloride for drinking water coagulation

Mahlohla, Mamile Belina (2024)

Acid mine drainage (AMD) is a highly acidic and biorecalcitrant wastewater matrix that is rich in dissolved metals and wreaks havoc into receiving environments due to its toxic nature that poses mutagenic, teratogenic, and ...
An assessment of electronic waste management practices in Collins Chabane local municipality, Limpopo Province, South Africa

Makamu, Nkhensani Nancy (2023-08)

Electronic waste (e-waste) is a millennium challenge due to the rapid growth of the usage of electronic devices and appliances, the gradual improvement of living standards, and the life of technology we are living in. ...
An assessment of the efficiency of adsorbents produced from a mix of lemon and orange skins in the removal of metals from wastewater

Mbaya, Tresor Kabongo (2023-10-01)

Waste materials generated from various agricultural products, processes, and activities have been widely investigated as potential biomass to produce adsorbents with the capacity to remove heavy metals from effluents of ...
Investigating the impact of ISO 14001 on waste minimisation within South Africa

Rabalao, Kokesto Johannes (2023-12-19)

Waste and pollution emanating from industrial activities is a primary global concern, prompting industries to seek solutions to reduce environmental impacts. Among other proposed environmental measures to reduce environmental ...
Integration of education for sustainable development into the life sciences curriculum : teachers’ pedagogical content knowledge and professional development

Munasi, Khathutshelo Ronald (2024-01)

This study explores enhancing Life Science teachers' pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) through professional development to facilitate seamless integration of Education for Sustainable Development (EE/ESD) into the ...
Solid waste management through environmental education initiatives : a case of Amathole East District

Nyathi, Isiah (2023-12)

Disposing of solid waste is one of the most serious and controversial issues facing countries around the world. The problem is caused by daily human activities. The main aim of this qualitative study was to explore solid ...
Assessing Signals of Mesopredator Release under Two Apex Predator Regimes in Tswalu Kalahari Reserve, South Africa

Collins, Roxanne Natasha (2023-10-31)

Predators have a considerable influence on the structure and functioning of the ecosystems in which they occur, however their numbers have declined, and continue to do so. The eradication of top-level predators has been ...
Reconnoitering sand mining impacts in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa

Mngeni, Asangonga (2021-11)

dissertation presents an account of the impacts of sand mining activities in the province of the Eastern Cape of South Africa. The theoretical framework and methodology of the dissertation are based on the dialectical ...
Biological evaluation of ethnobotanical selected medicinal plants used in the management of male sexual health

Nemandalali, Tsumbedzo (2023-11)

Backround: Ethnobatanical knowledge is mostly confined among the locals, hence proper enquiry, and documentation of medicinal plants in a specific area can aid the constantly evolving scientific community in protecting ...
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 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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...

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