Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions

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Exploring the pedagogical content knowledge of intermediate phase teachers in the teaching of decimal fractions in grade 6 at Rakwadu Circuit in Limpopo Province

Moremi, Ntsako Shereen (2020)

The purpose of this study was to explore the Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) of Intermediate Phase teachers in the teaching of decimal fractions to Grade 6 learners. The study followed a qualitative research approach ...
An Afrocentric exploration of South Africa's homeland policy with specific reference to VhaVenda Traditional Leadership and Institutions, 1898-1994

Mahosi, Theodore Nkadimeng (2020)

The subject of traditional leadership has been, and will always be, the subject of academic debate in various disciplines and varying objectives throughout the years. However, it is in South Africa to a large extent, but ...
An investigation of barriers affecting the use of simulation in the high school design process

Mathabatha, Lekoba Noria (2020)

This research focused on the effective use of simulation in the high school design process. Technology develops learners’ simulation skills in the design process. According to the CAPS document in technology, learners ...
The design and implementation of the routing algorithm optimised for spectrum mobility, routing path delay and node relay delay

Phaswana, Phetho (2020)

Spectrum scarcity is one of the major problems affecting the advancement of wireless technology. The world is now entering into a new era called the “Fourth Industrial Revolution” and technologies like the Internet of ...
Development and implementation of a training programme to improve implementation of the nursing process in public hospitals of Limpopo Province, South Africa

Mutshatshi, Takalani Edith (2021)

The purpose of this study was to develop and implement a training programme to improve the implementation of the nursing process in public hospitals in the Limpopo Province, South Africa. A mixed-method convergent ...
Computer simulation studies of thiol collectors adsorption on sulphide mineral, for flotation process

Mulaudzi, Masilu Godfrey (2020)

Surface properties of pyrite (FeS2), chalcopyrite (CuFeS2), galena (PbS) and sphalerite (ZnS) most thermodynamically stable surfaces have been studied using first priniciples density functional theory. The most stable ...
Leswi vaxisati va hlamuserisiwaka xiswona eka swi'wana swa switlhokovetselo swa XiTsonga (The portrayal of females in selected XiTsonga poetry)

Usinga, Marinkie Mmaditaba (2020)

Ndzavisiso lowu wu kongomisa eka nkanelo wa hilaha vaxisati va paluxisiwaka xiswona eka swin’wana swa switlhokovetselo swa Xitsonga. Vunyingi bya switlhokovetselo leswi kaneriweke eka ndzavisiso lowu hi leswi swi hlawuleriweke ...
The depiction of vhuthu African philosophy in selected TshiVenda novels

Mafune, Kedibone Violet (2020)

This research study investigated the Vhuthu African philosophy in four selected Tshivenḓa novels, namely; A si Ene (Madima, 1954), Bulayo ḽo Ṱalifhaho (Magau, 1980), Thonga i Pfi Ndo Vhaḓa (Demana, 2015) and Ḽi a ...
An exploration of the challenges faced by grade 12 english first additional language learners in creative writing in Seshego Circuit, Limpopo Province : towards designing intervention strategies

Phofele, Phuti Daniel (2021)

Many studies in the field of English second language learning have been conducted in the past years. The studies focused on language skills such as speaking, reading, writing and language structures. In so far as the writing ...
Development, implementation and evaluation of a health promoting school training programme for educators in high schools of Mankweng Circuit, Limpopo Province, South Africa

Mashamba, Takalani Joyce (2021)

Background: The purpose of this study was to develop, implement and evaluate a Health Promoting School (HPS) training programme for educators in the high schools of the Mankweng Circuit, Limpopo Province, South Africa. Methods: ...
Modelling of bouyancy-induced hydromagnetic couples stress fluid flow with periodic heat input

Makhalemele, Cynthia Reitumetse (2020)

The flow of electrically conducting fluids in the presence of a magnetic field has wide applications in science, engineering and technology. Examples of the applications include industrial processes such as the cooling ...
The socialisation of Zimbabwean immigrant teachers in Limpopo public secondary schools

Mahlase, Nkate Philemon (2021)

The genesis of this study was the lack of comprehensive teacher socialisation programmes for Zimbabwean immigrant teachers in public schools in the Limpopo Province, South Africa. To better understand the theoretical ...
Conceptualisation of youth suicidal behaviour by traditional healers in Bakenberg

Shiringani, Dipasa David (, 2020)

Suicidal behaviour is a global health concern. The youth have been found to be at an exceptional risk in terms of suicidal behaviour due to a variety of problems that they encounter. Studies have been conducted to ...
Determinants of food security among rural households in Magong, Northwest Province, South Africa

Sentsho, Segametse Christina (2020)

Food security is a broad concept especially as far as rural food security in countries is concerned. In essence, it is a phenomenon with the goal of ensuring that all individuals have at all times, an adequate level ...
Synthesis of quinoxaline compounds and their medicinal properties against mycobacterium tuberculosis

Raphoko, Lerato Augustinah (2019)

In an attempt to synthesise quinoxaline-ferrocene compounds with antimycobacterial activity; a series of quinoxaline alkynyl derivatives were successfully synthesised from 3- (quinoxalin-3-yl)prop-2-yn-1-ol 86A and ...
A self-report survey on Pentecostal Christianity as a restraining factor of crime in Mankweng Area

Sebake, Julian Raaphahle (2020)

The purpose of this study was to determine the strength of Pentecostal Christianity and its practices in restraining followers from committing crime focusing on the individuals’ criminality prior to, in the different ...
Modelling malaria in the Limpopo Province, South Africa : comparison of classical and bayesian methods of estimation

Sehlabana, Makwelantle Asnath (2020)

Malaria is a mosquito borne disease, a major cause of human morbidity and mortality in most of the developing countries in Africa. South Africa is one of the countries with high risk of malaria transmission, with many ...
Attitudes of third year psychology students at the University of Limpopo (Turfloop Campus) towards the use of Marijuana

Mafumo, Masindi (2019)

A study investigating third year psychology students’ attitudes towards the use of marijuana at the University of Limpopo was undertaken. The study was quantitative in nature and used a cross sectional survey design. A ...
Development and validation of a support model for families of children with autism spectrum disorders in Gauteng and Limpopo Province of South Africa

Sumbane, Gsakani Olivia (2021)

Families with ASD children who have little support from a partner, friends, community and health care professionals report increased depression and lower life satisfaction compared to families with a good deal of social ...
Interactive effects of meloidogyne species and sugarcane aphid (melanaphis sacchari) on nematode resistance in sweet stem sorghum and effects of terpenoid-containing phytonematicides on both pests

Maleka, Koena Gideon (2020)

Worldwide, both root-knot (Meloidogyne species) and sugarcane aphid (Melanaphis sacchari Zehntner), are economic pests on sugarcane and sorghum crops. In most cases, each of the two pests is managed using host plant ...