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Responsible investments and sustainable value creation in selected Johannesburg Stock Exchange listed companies

Malatji, Segopotje Evonia (2019)

Responsible investment combines shareholder’s objective of financial performance with environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues when making investment decisions. Responsible investment has become necessary because ...
Knowledge and attitudes of rural community members' in Ga-Dikgale towards mental illness

Tshoga, Mashoto Pheladi (University of Limpopo, 2019)

The aim of the present study was to investigate knowledge and attitudes of rural community members towards mental illness. A total of 249 participants were selected through simple random sampling from Dikgopeng community, ...
Family members' experiences of living with people who consume home-brewed alcohol (spayoni) in Oakley Village, Enhlanzeni District, Mpumalanga Province : a social work perspective

Makofane, D. S. (University of Limpopo, 2019)

The study was aimed at exploring the family member‟s experiences of living with people who consume home brewed alcohol (spayoni) in Oakley. Oakley is a village based in Ehlanzeni district, Mpumalanga province. The researcher ...
Surface modified metal hydride alloys for carbon dioxide reduction into hydrocarbons

Somo, Thabang Ronny (University of Limpopo, 2019)

Metal alloys are one of few materials that are capable of acting as catalyst precursors in Sabatier reactions, reducing poisonous CO2 gas into different useful hydrocarbons. However, optimal reduction of CO2 through these ...
Examining a comparative depiction of crime in Smith and Nesbo's selected novels : an afro-western perspective

Malatjie, Permission Agosi (University of Limpopo, 2019-08-28)

This study explores a literary comparative examination of crime between Africa and Scandinavia, with special attention to Botswana and Norway. Smith’s and Nesbo’s selected novels are used as primary texts for analysis. The ...
Teachers' perspective on learner bullying at selected Secondary schools in Moletjie Moshate Community

Kgopyana, Josephinah Kwena (University of Limpopo, 2019-11-05)

Bullying seems to be prevalent in most secondary schools, and teachers have a daily task of dealing with it. In South Africa, there are many issues which influence teachers’ management of bullying, such as community violence ...
Experiences of Grade 12 EFAL teachers' Assessment of Literature Set-works in Limpopo Secondary Schools

Emsley, Maletsema Ruth (University of Limpopo, 2017)

South Africa has embarked on the official inclusion of school-based assessment in all subjects for transforming once-off pen and paper testing to redress the past rigid, norm-referenced, unreliable and non-transparent ...
Host communities' perceptions about mining companies in the Govan Mbeki Municipal Area, Mpumalanga Province

Ramoshaba, Maropeng (University of Limpopo, 2019)

The mining industry plays a positive strategic role in the South African economy. However, this industry is plagued by many socio-economic challenges. It continues to face an uncertain future due to, amongst other factors, ...
Evaluation of the Readiness of New Car Dealerships in Polokwane for Possible Carbon Tax

Molepo, Mapitso V (University of Limpopo, 2019)

The study is carried out in order to evaluate the readiness of new car dealerships in Polokwane for the possible levying of carbon taxes. The study is set out to determine the level of understanding and knowledge of carbon ...
Effects of subsistence farmers' knowledge and perceptions on climate change adaptation using assets: ǂb a case study of Ward 24, Polokwane Local Municipality

Mhlanga, Wadzanai Ashley (University of Limpopo, 2019)

Climate change is one of the biggest threats confronting humanity in the 21st century. There has been an increase in global average temperatures by about 0.85°C between 1880 and 2012. In South Africa, mean annual temperatures ...
Consumers preference and willingness to pay for graded beef in Polokwane Municipality of Limpopo Province, South Africa

Makweya, Lesiba Florah. (University of Limpopo, 2019)

The demand for animal products is projected to increase progressively due to extensive urbanization, rapid growth of human population and income dynamics. However, the evolution of food demand is strictly linked to the ...
Effect of dietary threonine level on productivity and carcass characteristics of Ross 308 broiler chickens

Ngomani, Delisile (University of Limpopo, 2019)

Two experiments were conducted to determine the effect of dietary threonine level on production performance and carcass characteristics of Ross 308 broiler chickens. In each experiment the diets were isocaloric and ...
Infection prevention and control practices at Charlotte Maxeke Central Hospital Neonatal Unit, Johannesburg, South Africa

Msibi, Bafana Elliot (University of Limpopo, 2019)

Background: The purpose of this study was to investigate the extent of adherence to Infection Prevention and Control (IP&C) practices and programs amongst healthcare workers (HCWs) in the neonatal ward at Charlotte Maxeke ...
Discrepancies between antemortem computed tomography scan and autopsy findings of traumatic intracranial haemorrrhage at Pietersburg Hospital forensic pathology Department

Hlahla, Mmachuene I (University of Limpopo, 2019)

Traumatic intracranial haemorrhages are common, carry a high mortality rate and are therefore commonly known in the practice of forensic pathology as unnatural deaths. Studies have demonstrated a significant decrease in ...
Analysing potato price volatility in South Africa

Moabelo, Julith Tsebisi (University of Limpopo, 2019)

Potato is perceived as an excellent crop in the fight against hunger and poverty. The recent high potato price in South Africa has pushed the vegetable out of reach of the poorest of the poor. The study attempts to analyse ...
Social Media and the Provision of Library and Information Services at the University of Limpopo Library

Mogale, Mpho Gift. (University of Limpopo, 2019)

The use of social media (SM) tools in both public and private institutions is growing remarkably. Academic libraries, in particular are confronted with serious challenges of becoming the leader in adopting various SM ...
The protection of children's identities in the criminal justice system: an analysis on section 154(3) of the Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977

Letsoalo, Lisbeth Ledile (University of Limpopo, 2019)

The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 provides that a child’s best interests should be of primary consideration in any matter concerning him or her. Contrary to this value, and thereby excluding protection ...
Secondary school teachers perceptions, practices and expectations on moral education in Limpopo Province

Moabelo, Boikanyo Caroline (University of Limpopo, 2019)

This study explored secondary school teachers’ perceptions, practices and expectations on moral education. Specifically, three areas of investigation were (a) teachers’ perceptions, (b) practices, and (c) expectations. ...
A Legal Analysis of Expropriation of Land without Compensation in South Africa

Selane, C. B. D. (University of Limpopo, 2019)

For decades, land reform and land redistribution have been tensely contested issues across the entire African continent. It is particularly worse in countries that experienced the wrath of colonisation, and imperialism, ...
Developing an optimal psychological assessment procedure for determining primary care and residential placement of children in a divorce dispute

Swanepool, Henk Johan (University of Limpopo, 2013)

This study aims at developing an optimal psychological assessment procedure for determining primary residence allocation for children whose parents are divorcing. The research consisted of two studies: the first study ...