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The behavioural ecology of African clawless otters, Aonyx capensis, in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Nicolaides, Stephanie Giselle (2023-01)

African clawless otters (Aonyx capensis) are the most widely distributed otter species in Africa, and they occur in a wide variety of habitats. Despite their extensive distribution there is a paucity in knowledge on their ...
Impala (Aepyceros melampus) habitat utilisation and activity patterns in Sourish Mixed Bushveld

Mongale, Boitumelo Florina (2023-01)

The habitat utilisation and daily activity patterns of Impala at Loskop Dam Nature (LDNR) Reserve were studied to provide an insight into the management of this species. We used the Braun-Blanquet and TWINSPAN methods ...
Evaluation of the efficacy of selected ameliorants to alleviate soil crusting, with a view to reclamation of degraded land, in Dinokeng Game Reserve

Human, Anelle (2023-01)

Soil crusting is a serious problem throughout South Africa in crop farming, rangeland and wildlife reserves, leading to reduced water infiltration, increased runoff and ero-sion, inhibited soil aeration, germination and ...
Prevalence and risk assessment of toxoplasmosis in commercial and communal sheep and goats in the North West province and occurrence in the Free State province

Masombuka, Mthokozisi Eric (2023-01)

Toxoplasmosis is one of the most widespread parasitic zoonotic diseases arising from Toxoplasma gondii infection. This disease significant impact on sheep and goat production; however, it sometimes goes unnoticed in the ...
Paternal involvement beyond residence : the role of non-resident fathers in raising their children in Tshwane Metro, Gauteng

Lobaka, Simon Tebogo (2023-02-08)

This study examines the role non-resident fathers play in the raising of their children over the life course. The main question posed in this study is What caregiving roles do non-resident biological fathers play in raising ...
Effect of net shading and season on plant growth, productivity and quality of bush tea (Athrixia phylicoides DC.)

Ramphinwa, Maanea Lonia (2023-04-18)

Bush tea (Athrixia phylicoides DC.) is a South African native plant that grows naturally in different parts of South Africa that are characterized by different climatic conditions. The effects of agricultural practices on ...
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 ...
Towards sustainable management of urban green spaces in Zimbabwe: an explanatory study of Gweru City

Produce, Mukwenyi (2023-07)

Effective sustainable management of urban green spaces can cushion the shocks associated with their depletion and the accomplishment of SDG 11.7, particularly in countries in the Global South that are rapidly urbanising. ...
Assessing Signals of Mesopredator Release under Two Apex Predator Regimes in Tswalu Kalahari Reserve, South Africa

Collins, Roxanne Natasha (2023-11)

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 ...
The farm gate carbon and water footprint of diverse beef cattle genotypes in South Africa and its environmental impact

Chabalala, Nelly Thuli (2024)

The aim of this study is to estimate the current farm-gate carbon and blue water footprint of the major beef breeds in South Africa that is representative of the different breed types e.g. Sanga (indigenous), Sanga derived, ...
Implementation of land reform post-settlement support programme in the Eastern Cape : Amathole District Municipality

Mfuywa, Sigqibo Onward (2024-02)

While land reform aims to promote socio-economic growth by giving farmers the chance to engage in productive land use and by promoting investment, most land reform beneficiaries do not utilise land to its full potential. ...

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