Energy in Central Africa : with special reference to Zaire by Bisengo, Kumbu

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Non-racial schooling in selected Cape Town schools : language, attitudes and language learning by Schlebusch, Anne

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Malcolm de Chazal : bibliographie classée et biographie littéraire by Noël, Vincent Raoul Daniel

“…This thesis attempts to synthesise these multiple incarnations by putting together the salient aspects of his literary biography and the extensive detailed of his bibliography in particular : published books, newspaper and journal articles, book reviews, prefaces, unpublished works, correspondence, radio and television programmes. This task was complicated by an author who was at the same time egocentric and fiercely timid: Yet it fills a sizeable void in this field of study. …”
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New methodology for the synthesis of chiral, non-racemic a-tertiary amine centres: application to the synthesis of the marine alkaloid lepadiformine by Andrijevic, Ana

“…As a privileged biological scaffold, ATAs are widespread amongst bioactive natural products, providing an inspiration in their complex architecture to synthetic chemists in drug discovery programmes. Three experimental endeavours comprise this project, which are presented as separate sections of Chapter 2. …”
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An evaluation of parental knowledge of childhood asthma in a Family Practice setting by Moosa, Sulaiman Essa Ismail

“…Attention should be given to dispel misconceptions during educational programmes. The increased information needs of parents with a lower education should be addressed by health professionals. …”
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The impact of Siswati L1 on the acquisition of academic english by tertiary students in Swaziland by Dlamini, Phindile Alice

“…It is hoped that the findings of this study will inform current debates on language teaching and assessment in tertiary institutions in Swaziland and also highlight areas of concern for academic programmes that focus on developing language and writing skills. …”
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Women, welfare and the nurturing of Afrikaner nationalism : a social history of the Afrikaanse Christelike Vroue Vereniging, c.1870-1939 by Du Toit, Marijke

“…In the 1930s, the four provincial Afrikaans women's welfare organisations sought to shape state-subsidised social welfare programmes. The ACVV and its sister organisations had increasingly fraught dealings with Afrikaner nationalist men in the state and church. who did not share the women's vision of female leadership in social welfare policy.…”
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Spatial overlay: valuing the existing through juxtaposition by Rohiman, Wazir

“…Preservation is concerned primarily with the keeping of the existing building in its intact form, architectural language, tectonic and spatial qualities. New programmes demand new spatial needs, the practice of preservation leaves very little space for major intervention to take place, remaining often unsatisfactory for the new uses of the building. …”
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Assessing the impact of a public library's print collection: a case study of two public libraries in Cape Town by Skarzynski, Janusz

“…Public libraries should focus efforts on providing leisure reading material, despite pressure to focus on literacy, skills development, youth programmes and other activities that are considered to produce more tangible outcomes. …”
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Measuring tenure security of the rural poor using pro-poor land tools: A case study of Itaji-Ekiti, Ekiti State Nigeria by Babalola, Kehinde Hassan

“…To improve the security of tenure of the rural poor, many developing countries have initiated programmes that encompass reform of land tenure and land administration systems. …”
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SASS: South African Simulation Survey a review of simulation-based education by Swart, Robert Nicholas

“…Results: The majority of the respondents provide SBE and integrate it into formal teaching programmes. There is a will amongst respondents to grow SBE in South Africa, with it being recognised as a valuable educational tool. …”
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“A study of the reading practices of parents with young children in Mitchell’s Plain.” by Lister, Katherine

“…Investing in local libraries so that they are able to offer extended operating hours on the weekend and more resources for children under five years old is also recommended. Parenting programmes in various forms are also recommended to provide parents with the information and support needed to encourage frequent book sharing…”
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‘Grounding' ecosystem-based adaptation in the Western Cape Province by Maarstoel, Marte Nogva

“…However, little work has been done to grasp different actors' perspectives and understandings of EbA, its implementation and how to link EbA to existing related projects and programmes that focus on natural resource management and ecological restoration. …”
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Exploring the livelihood strategies of unemployed black female migrant youth living in Cape Town, South Africa by Soko, Mumba Martha

“…The enforcement of the development of entrepreneurial skills programmes, which specifically vi target unemployed black female youth migrants in Cape Town, is another potentially beneficial strategy.…”
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Exploring the functioning of families living in the socially disorganized communities of Khayelitsha and Delft: A family resilience perspective by Dyantyi, Nolusindiso

“…Families in these communities recommended that law enforcement be improved, family related crimes be effectively addressed; families to be provided with relevant services that will aid in enabling their resilience and for the government to engage in a participatory manner with community members in order to understand what hardships are faced by families, in order to develop effective programmes and services.…”
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A case study on the experiences of persons with disabilities of the disability grant processes occurring at SASSA Springbok in the Northern Cape by Bock, Stacey Louisa

“…To assist persons with disabilities to overcome these challenges, the South African government has developed interventions such as social assistance programmes which aim to prevent poverty and assure the basic minimum standard of living. …”
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Facilitating educational access for children with learning disabilities: The implementation of inclusive education in South Africa by Mampane, Jane Thandi

“…The study found that the implementation of inclusive education can claim certain achievements such as the adoption of alternative learning programmes in schools to accommodate diverse learners, the development of good inter-relations between pupils with learning disabilities and their non-disabled peers in schools, and the establishment of well-functioning and supportive District- Based Support Teams in some school districts. …”
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Living in Nyanga: an exploratory study on resilience among violence-affected male youth from a community in Cape Town by Dikeni, Viwe

“…The most important recommendation from the study is the need for resources for the community of Nyanga to help fund mentoring programmes for young boys, sporting initiatives to keep them occupied and teach them new skills, and visible community and police patrolling. …”
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Examining the mechanisms for and factors affecting benefit sharing in two South African aquaculture projects by Agiotis, Brett

“…Other factors such as power dynamics, participation, transparency, transfer of skills, post-implementation support, robust institutions, and effective benefit sharing arrangements must be considered in the planning and implementation of Blue Economy projects and programmes. This is vital in order to ensure that aquaculture projects involving individuals and communities can be financially viable, sustainable, and achieve equitable social benefits.…”
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Examining the mechanisms for and factors affecting benefit sharing in two South African aquaculture projects by Agiotis, Brett

“…Other factors such as power dynamics, participation, transparency, transfer of skills, post-implementation support, robust institutions, and effective benefit sharing arrangements must be considered in the planning and implementation of Blue Economy projects and programmes. This is vital in order to ensure that aquaculture projects involving individuals and communities can be financially viable, sustainable, and achieve equitable social benefits.…”
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