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Spelling in essay writing by grade 10 Tshivenda home language learners at Mvudi Circuit, Vhembe East District, Limpopo Province, South Africa

Mugwabana, Tshimangadzo Constance (2025)

The study explores spelling challenges experienced by Grade 10 learners in Tshivenḓa home language essay writing. The study included 9 Grade 10 learners and 2 Tshivenḓa Home Language educators at Ḽiivha Combined School. ...
Prevalence of hypertension and associated factors amongst chronic psychiatric patients on antipsychotics at Thabamoopo Hospital, Capricorn District, Limpopo

Phalane, Mmakoma Mary (2025)

The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of hypertension and its associated factors amongst chronic psychiatric patients at Thabamoopo Hospital. This was a cross-sectional descriptive study which involved ...
Evaluation of climate change influence on non-point source pollution in the Sand River Catchment, Limpopo, South Africa

Chuene, Tlhogonolofatso Abram (2025)

Non-point source (NPS) pollution of freshwater resources is a major environmental concern as untraceable pollutants contribute to the deterioration of water quality which affects human, animal and environmental wellbeing ...
An evaluation of community perceptions on the greater Letaba livelihoods for the community of Mariveni, Limpopo Province

Lekganyane, Mmamare Alice (2025)

The perceptions of the community towards rivers as a source of livelihood are quite crucial not only for the derived socio-economic livelihoods but also for the effective management of rivers as perception is central to ...
Effect of the meter square ultra-high density planting technology on growth, yield and phyto-nutritional composition of Moringa oleifera

Magabe, Realeboga Carley (2025)

Moringa oleifera Lam., is a versatile, nutrient-dense crop that has drawn a lot of interest due to its ability to combat hunger and food insecurity. Despite many uses of Moringa oleifera, little is known about how ultra-high ...
Psychometric properties of the perceived vulnerability of diseases scale in South African teenagers during the covid-19 outbreak

Dolo, Selwin (2024)

Few factors throughout human evolutionary history have impacted human behaviour more than the effect of pathogens and infections as regards our adaptation and survival. To this end, human beings have evolutionary systems ...
The use of antimicrobial agents and smart regulations to prevent antimicrobial resistance in poultry farms : towards one health

Mathobela, Caswell Kwena Kedishi (2025)

Background: A quiet pandemic known as antimicrobial resistance (AMR) coexists with the COVID-19 pandemic and is caused by the widespread, careless use of antimicrobial medicines in self-medication and unsupervised therapy ...
Understanding land use and land cover dynamics and their effects on the surface water resources at Letaba Catchment in Limpopo, South Africa

Mashala, Makgabo Johanna (2024)

This work investigates the intricate dynamics of land use and land cover (LULC) due to pressures from population growth and environmental changes. The implications of these changes are particularly significant for water ...
Effect of feed restriction on performance, stress and clinical welfare indicators of ross 308 broiler chickens

Maake, Mmatlou Christinah (2024)

This study investigates the effect of feed restriction on the growth performance, stress, and welfare indicators of Ross 308 broiler chickens aged 1 to 35 days. The experiment aimed to determine the impact of feed restriction ...
Nutrient composition, phytochemical content and antoxidant potential of leaf extract berchemia discolor ( Munie tree) for goats in the Limpopo Province, South Africa

Molepo, Mosima Mahlogonolo (2025)

The study aims to investigate the nutrient composition, phytochemical content and antioxidant potential of leaf extract Berchemia discolor (Munie tree) for goats. Plant leaves were harvested, dried and ground. To analyse ...
Detection of metabolic disorders for African women in a rural South African setting : a case of Ga-Dikgale Limpopo Province, South Africa

Phaho, Mmalehu Francin (2024)

The waist circumference cut-off point for diagnosing metabolic syndrome in Sub-Saharan Africa is based on standards established for European populations. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of ...
Exploring the use of indigenous crops for heavy metal phytoremediation of mine contaminated soils

Ndhlovu, Sharon Nomthandazo (2024)

Soil contamination with heavy metals poses a significant environmental risk and is one of the world’s most pressing issue. People's health and soil are being seriously harmed by heavy metal pollution in mining locations. ...
Social causes of teenage pregnancy : the case of an informal settlement, Polokwane, South Africa

Mphahlele, Rasekele Bridgette (2024)

The purpose of this study was to explore the social causes of teenage pregnancy in an informal settlement in Polokwane, South Africa. The study also examined factors that contribute to, and have an impact on, teenage ...
A legal analysis of the law regulating sexual harassment in the workplace in South Africa

Mangena, Jacob Pheagane (2024)

This mini-dissertation investigates the historical roots of sexual harassment in the South African workplace, deeply entrenched in a legacy of gender inequality exacerbated by the apartheid era. The oppressive system ...
Social media maintenance expectations and relationship satisfaction among firs-year psychology students at the University of Limpopo : attachment styles as a mediating factor

Nethate, Grace (2025)

This study investigated the relationship between Social Media Maintenance Expectations (SMME), Relationship Satisfaction (RS), and Attachment Styles among first-year Psychology students at the University of Limpopo. The ...
Screening of carpobrotus edulis extracts for anticancer activity against cervical cancer cells

Phoogole, Walter (2024)

Introduction: Cancer is a primary cause of death and a significant impediment towards extending the life expectancy of human-kind. In terms of both incidence and fatality rates, cervical cancer is the fourth most common ...
Information management practices at Mankweng Public Hospital, Limpopo Province, South Africa

Phoshoko, Philly Tlou Tshegofatso (2024)

Over the years, information management (IM) has become a key anchor in the successful delivery of healthcare services, facilitating access and provision of information to those providing services at the point of care, as ...
Assessment of the knowledge and attitudes of women regarding the use of implanon NXT® as a birth control method in Shotong Local Area Clinics Greater Letaba Municipality, Limpopo Province

Rabopape, Lerato Ermitia (2025)

Introduction and Background: Contraceptives remain the pillars for reducing pregnancy among women. Millions of women in undeveloped countries would like to delay or stop childbearing by using long-acting contraceptives ...
The effects of curcumin derivatives on SARS-CoV-2 spike S1 protein induced oxidative stress on macrophage cells

Nkwana, Maureen Ramadimetsa (2025)

The corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has emerged as a global health crisis that claimed almost 7 million lives and a total of more than ...
Assessing the consumption of Giant-Jewel Beetles (Sternocera Orissa) among rural households in the Lepelle-Nkumpi Local Municipality of Limpopo Province

Ntsoane, Mahlogonolo Ramatsimele (2025)

In the dry regions of Limpopo Province, South Africa, food security remains a significant issue for many rural households due to the challenges of traditional agriculture and limited access to diverse protein sources. The ...

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