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The portrayal of racial characterisation in South African soap operas : the case of Skeem Saam

Mathobela, Ramasela Semang Lydia (2021)

The emergence of democracy in South Africa brought a fallacious rainbow nation to permit all citizens to benefit from equal opportunities regardless of colour. The national broadcaster, SABC as a tool of transformation to ...
Differential expressions of apoptotic genes in lung (A549) cancer cells established by treatment with senna italica extracts

Moloantoa, Malose Ivan (2021)

Lung cancer is the most diagnosed cancer with an estimated 3 million deaths expected by 2035. Bioactive phytochemicals present in plants are preferred as anticancer therapeutic agents, due to their ability to differentiate ...
The exploration of factors associated with citrus fruit non-chilling rind pitting : the case study of highly prone "Benny" valencia variety

Mothapo, Matholo Joyce (2021)

The rind physiological disorders incidence such as rind pitting is a challenge to the citrus industry as it affects appearance; and ultimately, acceptability and purchase in both local and international markets. Although ...
Knowledge and practice of personal protective equipment by employees at laundromats in Seshego Industrial Site, Limpopo Province

Chuene, Kgaugelo Philimon (2021)

The purpose of the study was to assess the knowledge and practice of personal protective equipment amongst the employees at Laundromats in Seshego industrial site, Limpopo province. A quantitative research study was conducted ...
Development and application of multivariate spatial clustering statistics

Darikwa, Timotheus Brian (2021)

In spatial statistics, several methods have been developed to measure the extent of local and global spatial dependence (clustering) in measured data across areas in a region of research interest. These methods are now ...
The geology and geochemistry of the Madzaringwe formation in the Vele colliery, Tuli coalfied, Limpopo Province, South Africa

Denge, Elelwani (University of Limpopo, 2021)

The Madzaringwe Formation in the Tuli Basin, Limpopo Province of South Africa is one of the coal-bearing late Palaeozoic units of the Karoo Supergroup. The Madzaringwe Formation in the former Vele colliery (now referred ...
Characteristics of poorly controlled diabetes mellitus patients at Mankweng Hospital, Limpopo Province

Dibakoane, Palesa (2021)

Diabetes is a rising problem globally. The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified diabetes as an epidemic. The major impact of the disease is felt in low- and middle-income countries. The literature has emphasised ...
Environmental sustainability commitment and financial performance of firms listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, South Africa

Dzomonda, Obey (2021)

The current work assessed the link between environmental sustainability commitment and financial performance of firms listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). Broadly, the researcher aimed to establish whether ...
A comparative analysis of social work fieldwork supervision at the University of Venda and University of Limpopo : implications for policy and practice guidelines

Budeli, Nngodiseni Jimmy (2021)

The present study is a comparative analysis of social work fieldwork supervision at the University of Venda (UNIVEN) and the University of Limpopo (UL) and has produced a list of implications for policy and practice ...
Investigating the effects of haart on early markers of cardiovascular disease among HIV-positive patients in the Mankweng District, Limpopo Province

Hanser, Sidney (2021)

Background: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infection remains a major public health burden where approximately 38 million people are affected globally. Human immunodeficiency virus infection is associated with chronic ...
Perceptions of learner nurses and nurse educators regarding Information and Communication Technology in teaching and learning at the Limpopo College of Nursing South Africa.

Ravele, Tshililo Austin (2018)

The implementation of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and its impact on teaching and learning have not been researched in the Limpopo College of Nursing and, therefore, learner nurses' perceptions and nurse ...
Challenges facing provincial departments in records management and disposal : a case study of CoGHSTA in Limpopo Province

Morobane, Manare Constance (2021)

The study investigated the challenges faced by CoGHSTA department in records management and disposal with the sole purpose of developing some mechanisms to address the above-mentioned challenges. The study was conducted ...
The use of herbal medicine by pregnant women during intrapartum period at selected public hospitals in Sekhukhune District, Limpopo, South Africa

Mosoma, Antoinette (2021)

Black South African women use herbal medicine during the intrapartum period. Research has proven that some herbal medicine may have a negative impact on both the mother and the fetus during labour and delivery. The aim of ...
Determination of perceptions of social workers about the employee health and wellness programme at the Polokwane Municipality of Limpopo Province

Sefala, Mmatholo Constance (2021)

Background: Employee Health and Wellness Programme is an intervention by government to build and maintain a health promoting workplace. The programme aims to address various health and wellness problems employees‟ face ...
Factors that contribute to the sustainability of women entrepreneurs in the construction industry in Capricorn District, Limpopo Province

Motsei, Mpho Solomon (2020)

Statistics from European region and sub-Saharan African countries, including South Africa, indicate that the construction industry is distinctly dominated by males and that women representation is very low. Literature ...
Analysing the effects of access to tractor service on technical efficiency of small-scale farmers in the Mpumalanga Province : a case of the Masibuyele Emasimini Programme

Sechube, Mmakhashu Patience (2021)

Small-scale farmers are the drivers of many countries in Africa and play an important role in livelihood creation among the poor in rural areas (DAFF, 2012). The efficient use of scarce resources in promoting ...
Strategies to improve nurses working conditions in selected public clinics of the Limpopo Province, South Africa

Motsepe, Thembi Julia (2021)

In this study, the working conditions of nurses in the public clinics are assessed as the nurses are not satisfied with their working conditions. The dissatisfaction on nurses working conditions by nurses was identified ...
The design and optimisation of cross layer routing and medium access control (MAC) protocols in cognitive radio networks

Madiba, Miyelani Silence (University of Limpopo, 2021)

Cognitive Radio (CR) is a promising technology designed to solve many issues, especially spectrum underutilisation and scarcity. The requirement for spectrum effectiveness was essential, and consequently, the possibility ...
An exploration of molebatsa in bereavement care among the Bapedi Cultural Group in the Mopani District

Mabidilala, Mokgadi Comfort (2021)

African people have a long history of using traditional herbs to treat various ailments, including mental health. However, because there is not much empirical data supporting the use of traditional herbs in the treatment ...
Communicating a public moral argument : a textual analysis of Svetlana Alexievich's Zinky Boys : Soviet voices from the Afghanistan war

Nagel, Pieter Samuel (2021)

This thesis explored the narratives of Soviet survivors of the Soviet-Afghanistan War that lasted from 1979 to 1989. The purpose of this exploration was to gain an understanding of the individual arguments that these ...

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