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Thaba, K., F. D. K. Anim, and M. Tshikororo. "Analysis of Factors Affecting Proper Functioning of Smallholder Agricultural Cooperatives in the Limpopo Province of South Africa." Journal of Human Ecology 54, no. 3 (June 2016): 150–57. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09709274.2016.11906997.

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Mangwane, Q., and I. B. Oluwatayo. "Determinants of climate variability adaptation and mitigation strategies harnessed by smallholder maize farmers in Sebayeng village, Limpopo Province, South Africa." Food Research 5, no. 2 (April 25, 2021): 410–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.26656/fr.2017.5(2).344.

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Climate variability is an issue of serious concern especially in a water-scarce country like South Africa. This is because a sizeable number of households in the country reside in the rural area where rain-fed agriculture is the main source of livelihood for the people. This study, therefore, examined factors influencing the choice of climate variability adaptation and mitigation strategies employed among smallholder maize farmers in Sebayeng village, Limpopo province, South Africa. Primary data were collected from a random sample of 160 smallholder maize farmers through the administration of a structured questionnaire. While descriptive statistics were used to describe and analyse respondents’ socioeconomic characteristics; multinomial-logistic regression model was employed to analyse factors influencing farmers’ choice of climate variability adaptation and mitigation strategies. Analysis of the data collected showed that the majority of farmers (72.5%) do not adapt and/or mitigate climate variability. Nonetheless, of those mitigating or adapting to climate variability, 11.9% of the farmers used shifting planting dates (early planting which runs from October to mid-December) as their strategy because it comes at no cost. Also, about 11.9% harnessed irrigation facilities, 4.3% used conservation agriculture and 3.8% used drought-tolerant varieties. The result of the logistic model revealed that awareness of climate variability, membership of association, occupation and marital status of respondents were found to have a significant influence on the type of adaptation and mitigation strategies chosen by the farmers. The study, therefore, recommends that the government should provide more training for farmers through workshops and seminars to boost their awareness level about climate variability, its adaptation and mitigation. Farmers should also form cooperatives; in that way, they will gain more access to agricultural incentives and they should be encouraged to engage in other economic activities such as processing and marketing of agricultural products to enhance their income.

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Anim, F. D. K., P. K. Chauke, and A. Maiwashe. "Economic Analysis of Factors Responsible for the Attainment of Food Security Levels among Beneficiaries of Selected Agricultural Cooperatives in the Limpopo Province of South Africa." Anthropologist 29, no. 1 (July 3, 2017): 59–64. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09720073.2017.1352013.

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Anim, F. D. K., K. Thaba, and M. Tshikororo. "Resource Use Efficiency in Vegetable Production under Irrigation: The Case of Marutle Agricultural Cooperative in the Limpopo Province of South Africa." Journal of Human Ecology 50, no. 1 (April 2015): 11–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09709274.2015.11906855.

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Xaba, Thembi, Nyankomo Marwa, and Babita Mathur-Helm. "Efficiency and Profitability Analysis of Agricultural Cooperatives in Mpumalanga, South Africa." Journal of Economics and Behavioral Studies 10, no. 6(J) (December 22, 2018): 1–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.22610/jebs.v10i6(j).2587.

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Agricultural cooperatives are expected to generate sustainable profit as they are established as a vehicle of economic development. Efficiency and profitability analysis measures the performance of a firm, and assists management in decision-making through benchmarking with other firms (Marwa & Aziakpono, 2014). To understand the performance of agricultural cooperatives, our study analysed efficiency and profitability using an efficiency-profitability matrix to provide for multi-dimensional analysis. The study used secondary data from annual financial statements for the financial years 2015/16 collected from 19 agricultural cooperatives. Technical efficiency was estimated using Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) and profitability was estimated using Returns on Assets (ROA). The median scores were 68% for technical efficiency and 10% for profitability. Using the 68% efficiency and 10% profitability benchmark, the matrix separated best performers from low performers. The matrix indicated that 26% of the cooperatives had high-efficiency levels with high profitability (stars), however there was an even distribution between the stars and sleepers: 5 out of 19 cooperatives were sleepers and 5 out of 19 were stars. The majority of the decision-making units (DMUs) at 42% (8 out of 19) are in quadrant 3, categorised as â€˜question markâ€™. These DMUs had low-efficiency scores and low profitability ratios. Only 1 out of 19 cooperatives had high-efficiency levels and low profitability scores. The results demonstrate that technically efficient firms do not always translate to profitable firms: in this regard, management needs to investigate how best to allocate resources in order to remain relevant within the business context and competition. Policy makers need to investigate other drivers of efficiency and profitability when measuring the performance of a firm to influence future policy directives.

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Xaba, Thembi, Nyankomo Marwa, and Babita Mathur-Helm. "Efficiency and Profitability Analysis of Agricultural Cooperatives in Mpumalanga, South Africa." Journal of Economics and Behavioral Studies 10, no. 6 (December 22, 2018): 1. http://dx.doi.org/10.22610/jebs.v10i6.2587.

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Agricultural cooperatives are expected to generate sustainable profit as they are established as a vehicle of economic development. Efficiency and profitability analysis measures the performance of a firm, and assists management in decision-making through benchmarking with other firms (Marwa & Aziakpono, 2014). To understand the performance of agricultural cooperatives, our study analysed efficiency and profitability using an efficiency-profitability matrix to provide for multi-dimensional analysis. The study used secondary data from annual financial statements for the financial years 2015/16 collected from 19 agricultural cooperatives. Technical efficiency was estimated using Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) and profitability was estimated using Returns on Assets (ROA). The median scores were 68% for technical efficiency and 10% for profitability. Using the 68% efficiency and 10% profitability benchmark, the matrix separated best performers from low performers. The matrix indicated that 26% of the cooperatives had high-efficiency levels with high profitability (stars), however there was an even distribution between the stars and sleepers: 5 out of 19 cooperatives were sleepers and 5 out of 19 were stars. The majority of the decision-making units (DMUs) at 42% (8 out of 19) are in quadrant 3, categorised as ‘question mark’. These DMUs had low-efficiency scores and low profitability ratios. Only 1 out of 19 cooperatives had high-efficiency levels and low profitability scores. The results demonstrate that technically efficient firms do not always translate to profitable firms: in this regard, management needs to investigate how best to allocate resources in order to remain relevant within the business context and competition. Policy makers need to investigate other drivers of efficiency and profitability when measuring the performance of a firm to influence future policy directives.

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Hahn, Norbert. "Refinement of the Soutpansberg Geomorphic Province, Limpopo, South Africa." Transactions of the Royal Society of South Africa 66, no. 1 (February 2011): 32–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/0035919x.2011.566422.

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Taruvinga, B., P. Ndou, C. P. du Plooy, K. Mphafi, I. N. Hlerema, and R. Seturumane. "Group Cohesion for Enhanced Operation of Agricultural Community-Based Projects in Gauteng Province, South Africa." Journal of Agricultural Science 13, no. 5 (April 15, 2021): 161. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/jas.v13n5p161.

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Collective operation of smallholder farmers and cooperatives has been attributed to many mishaps and malfunctions. Such knowledge creates misperceptions regarding agricultural cooperatives and their usefulness in development. This study investigated member commitment, group cohesion and membership retention in agricultural production cooperatives. The main aim was to identify possible practical measures for enhanced performance and increased sustainability in farmer organizations. Data was collected from 92 participants that were currently operating as cooperative members. A combination of descriptive statistics, Perceived Cohesion (PC) and Binary Logistic Regression methods were employed for analysis. Results of the study indicate that group cohesion is influenced by trust among members, internal communication, financial performance of the cooperative, involvement of members in decision making, and role of the organization in the community. Strategies for increased group cohesion that were recommended in the study include information sharing and transparency at all levels of operation, and collective decision making and planning in organizations.

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Ducastel, Antoine, and Ward Anseeuw. "Facing financialization: The divergent mutations of agricultural cooperatives in postapartheid South Africa." Journal of Agrarian Change 18, no. 3 (March 1, 2018): 555–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/joac.12255.

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Kativhu, Simbarashe, Marizvikuru M. Mwale, and Jethro Zuwarimwe. "Agricultural resilience under increasing water security threats: insights for smallholder farming in Limpopo Province, South Africa." Water Practice and Technology 15, no. 4 (July 24, 2020): 849–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.2166/wpt.2020.068.

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Abstract Smallholder farmers in South Africa are facing increased pressure to manage water use due to growing scarcity and environmental water demand. This prompts the need to build resilient irrigation systems particularly for smallholder farmers. Building resilience is more pertinent in Limpopo province, where crop and animal production is hampered by water scarcity. Currently, there is an array of generic adaptation strategies for attaining resilient irrigation schemes in South Africa and beyond. However, the effectiveness and feasibility of these resilience measures at farm level, particularly among smallholders in marginalised areas, are not well researched in Limpopo Province. The current paper draws lessons from adaptation mechanisms in Southern Africa, indicates areas that require further studies and recommends ways for enhancing smallholder resilience against water scarcity. The article contributes to efforts for enhancing water security and fulfil the targets set in sustainable development goal 2 of zero hunger, South Africa Vision 2030, and the government's food security mandate, particularly through suggesting ways for enhancing smallholder farmer resilience and water security.

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Choma, Hlako, Pumzile Shikwambana, and Peter Ramphabana. "The impact of child labour in agricultural sectors in Limpopo Province (South Africa)." Affrika: Journal of Politics, Economics and Society 9, no. 1 (June 15, 2019): 63–75. http://dx.doi.org/10.31920/2075-6534/2019/9n1a3.

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Molepo, K. J., G. I. E. Ekosse, and V. M. Ngole-Jeme. "Physicochemical, Geochemical and Mineralogical Aspects of Agricultural Soils in Limpopo Province, South Africa." Journal of Human Ecology 58, no. 1-2 (May 4, 2017): 108–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09709274.2017.1305634.

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Mpandeli, Sylvester, and Phokele Maponya. "Constraints and Challenges Facing the Small Scale Farmers in Limpopo Province, South Africa." Journal of Agricultural Science 6, no. 4 (March 15, 2014): 135. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/jas.v6n4p135.

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Macro- and micro-structural constraints, including those linked to and exacerbated by historical, natural and financial factors are some of the many stressors facing small-scale farmers in Limpopo Province. The challenge is to co-design ways to effectively manage these constraints with development actions. Small scale farmers in South Africa are still facing major challenges in the agricultural sector. In this paper some of the challenges faced by small-scale farmers in the Limpopo Province have been identified. Some of the challenges found during the formal surveys and focus group meetings in the Tshakhuma, Rabali and Tshiombo areas were those linked to financial, assets, land ownership and biophysical factors. Specific constraints included: (a) Market information and market access; (b) Price of inputs, for example fertilizer and herbicides; (c) Availability of inputs; (d) Irrigation; (e) Cost of transport, and Natural constraint.

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Ndlovu, Confidence, and Mfundo M. Masuku. "The Efficacy of Agricultural Cooperatives Towards Enhancing Food Security in Rural Areas: Mbombela Local Municipality, Mpumalanga Province." Technium Social Sciences Journal 21 (July 9, 2021): 661–74. http://dx.doi.org/10.47577/tssj.v21i1.3786.

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This paper aimed to explore the effectiveness of agricultural cooperatives towards the enhancement of food security in rural areas. The formation of agricultural cooperatives in South Africa is a prerequisite for obtaining government support concerning activities aimed at social and economic development. It is well-documented that agricultural cooperatives are business entities and vehicles for food security. However, this review sustained that agricultural cooperative do not completely alleviate the vulnerability of food-insecure households because of the dearth of institutional support and sufficient productive resources. Focus group discussions with six agricultural cooperatives and four face-to-face in-depth interviews with municipal officials were conducted to envisage the improvement of food security through agricultural cooperatives. Using thematic analysis to analyse data, findings confirmed that institutional support improves the efficiency of agricultural cooperatives at the local level. Furthermore, institutional support enhances productivity which renders the cooperatives as a supplementary intervention to food security. However, there is a gap in enabling access to agricultural inputs, such as funding for access to farming equipment. This paper recommends the implementation of a cooperative management structure to enhance planning, coordination, and monitoring. The municipality should review the agricultural cooperative governance frameworks to achieve enabling environments for farming activities

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Porraz, Guillaume, Aurore Val, Chantal Tribolo, Norbert Mercier, Paloma de la Peña, Magnus M. Haaland, Marina Igreja, Christopher E. Miller, and Viola C. Schmid. "The MIS5 Pietersburg at ‘28’ Bushman Rock Shelter, Limpopo Province, South Africa." PLOS ONE 13, no. 10 (October 10, 2018): e0202853. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0202853.

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Fallon, A. L., K. G. Villholth, D. Conway, B. A. Lankford, and G. Y. Ebrahim. "Agricultural groundwater management strategies and seasonal climate forecasting: perceptions from Mogwadi (Dendron), Limpopo, South Africa." Journal of Water and Climate Change 10, no. 1 (March 6, 2018): 142–57. http://dx.doi.org/10.2166/wcc.2018.042.

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Abstract This paper explores the agricultural groundwater management system of Mogwadi (Dendron), Limpopo, South Africa – an area associated with intensive use of hard rock aquifers for irrigation – and the potential contribution of seasonal forecasts. These relatively shallow aquifers are often perceived as ‘self-regulating’, yet climate variability and infrequent recharge episodes raise the question of whether seasonal forecasting could contribute to more sustainable groundwater use. Hydro-meteorological observations, interviews and repeat focus groups with commercial farmers were used to examine this question for the 2014–15 rainfall season, with follow-up interviews during the 2015–16 El Niño season. Two long-term borehole series showed effects of episodic recharge events and management interventions. Comparison of formal and informal management practices highlighted important contrasts: a perceived lack of formal coordination within governing bodies, contrary to high levels of informal coordination between farmers despite a persistent ‘tragedy of the commons’ problem. Seasonal forecast use was limited due to lack of awareness and understanding of their relevance, low credibility and trust of forecasts, and poor dissemination. Farmers expressed increased interest in such information after the 2015–16 drought, if tailored to their needs. Increased uptake is, however, contingent on complementary groundwater monitoring network improvements and enhanced cooperation between stakeholder groups.

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RUWANZA, S., and D. MULAUDZI. "SOIL PHYSICO-CHEMICAL PROPERTIES IN LAPALALA WILDERNESS OLD AGRICULTURAL FIELDS, LIMPOPO PROVINCE OF SOUTH AFRICA." Applied Ecology and Environmental Research 16, no. 3 (2018): 2475–86. http://dx.doi.org/10.15666/aeer/1603_24752486.

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Stroebel, A., F. J. C. Swanepoel, N. D. Nthakheni, A. E. Nesamvuni, and G. Taylor. "Benefits obtained from cattle by smallholder farmers: a case study of Limpopo Province, South Africa." Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture 48, no. 7 (2008): 825. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/ea08058.

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A survey of livestock production systems was conducted in the Vhembe District, located between 22°85′ latitude and 30°71′ longitude in the Limpopo Province of South Africa. The objective of the study was to investigate the benefits obtained from, and key functions of, cattle production, as well as related breeding objectives in smallholder livestock production in the Limpopo Province of South Africa. Data were collected by means of a general survey questionnaire and a participatory rural appraisal (PRA) exercise. The results indicate that almost 60% of farmers own < 10 cattle. Female animals constituted the largest component of the herd (55.02%). Although the bull : cow ratio was extremely high (1 : 3.7), the calving rate was low at 35.60%, with an extremely high herd mortality of 15.70% and a low off-take of 8.70%. In a pairwise ranking, the benefits obtained from cattle by smallholder livestock farmers are as follows: selling and meat consumption (4), wealth, status and savings (3), socio-cultural activities (2) and draught power (1). The ‘cattle complex’, where cattle are kept for prestige and status, is still appropriate, but cattle also make significant contributions in respect to selling and meat consumption, and arable inputs such as draft and fertiliser. It is concluded that benefits obtained from cattle form the basis of decision-making by smallholder cattle owners with respect to livestock production.

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Xaba, Sharon Thembi, Nyankomo Marwa, and Babita Mathur-Helm. "Efficiency evaluation of agricultural cooperatives in Mpumalanga." African Journal of Economic and Management Studies 11, no. 1 (December 3, 2019): 51–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ajems-10-2018-0291.

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyse performance (on efficiency) of agricultural cooperatives in Mpumalanga province, South Africa, using Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA). The empirical investigation is motivated by the dearth of empirical literature on agricultural cooperatives’ performance measurement and its correlates. Design/methodology/approach The study employed DEA and applied the input minimisation constraint. The authors used the data from 19 agricultural cooperatives which had complied with reporting on their annual financial statements (AFS) in the financial year 2014/2015. The input variables were total assets and total expenses, and the output variables were revenue and profit. Findings The average technical efficiency was found to be 72 per cent efficient indicating the presence of 28 per cent resource wastages. Of the 19 decision-making units, only 5 (26 per cent) were 100 per cent efficient. It should be noted that the 26 per cent that were technically efficient were also operating at constant returns to scale (optimal resource allocation). Research limitations/implications Data limitation was with regard to 19 cooperatives, which means that if more agricultural cooperatives could be analysed, the results will be different. Practical implications There are more than 60 agricultural cooperatives in the province, and yet only 19 could report on their AFS. This is an indication that there is a gap in governance, and policy makers and government need to revisit support, over and above funding, and issues of governance have to be strengthened. Social implications Agricultural cooperatives are created as vehicles that can stimulate the economy and contribute towards job creation. If the cooperatives do not perform or are not sustainable, the socio-economic conditions of the communities in which they operate will never realise the economic gains. Originality/value The study was necessitated by the continued focus on government based on the cooperatives, as there is a dearth of empirical literature separating managers’ reports and empirically proven studies/results.

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Rusere, Farirai, Siyabusa Mkuhlani, Olivier Crespo, and Lynn V. Dicks. "Developing pathways to improve smallholder agricultural productivity through ecological intensification technologies in semi-arid Limpopo, South Africa." African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development 11, no. 5 (January 24, 2019): 543–53. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/20421338.2018.1550936.

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Chauke, Phineas Khazamula, and Hlekani Muchazotida Kabiti. "Teachers’ Perceptions on Agricultural Science Curriculum Evolvement, Infrastructure Provision and Quality Enhancement in Limpopo Province, South Africa." International Journal of Educational Sciences 14, no. 1-2 (July 2016): 93–101. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09751122.2016.11890482.

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Akanwe Asiwe, Joseph Nwafor. "Yield and Economic Assessments of Five Cowpea Varieties in Cowpea-Maize Strip Intercropping in Limpopo Province, South Africa." International Journal of Agriculture and Biology 25, no. 01 (January 1, 2021): 27–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.17957/ijab/15.1634.

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Farmers‟ traditional cropping practice in Limpopo Province is to mix and broadcast crops at planting without definite row arrangement. Although this practice is very easy and cost-saving, it leads to low plant density, hinders farm input application, and results in low crop yields and poor return on investment. Strip intercropping, where crops are planted with definite row arrangement, reduces inter-species competition, optimises plant population, and increases crop yield. Five cowpea varieties i.e. „TVu 13464‟, „IT86D-1010‟, „Glenda‟, „IT82E-16‟ and „IT87K-499-35‟ and maize was grown under strip intercropping, monocropping, and mixed intercropping as a control during two seasons. During both years, significant interactions were obtained between the cowpea varieties and the cropping systems in most of the variables measured. Cowpea sown in the strip intercropping performed better compared those sown in mixed intercropping. Cowpea varieties „IT86D-1010‟, „IT82E-16‟ and „IT87K-499-35‟ harvested more grain yield under monocropping and strip intercropping than under mixed intercropping. The land equivalent ratio (LER) of strip intercropping during the two seasons ranged between 1.25 and 2.29 and was higher compared to mixed intercropping, which ranged between 0.50 and 1.32. In conclusion, cowpea varieties „IT86D-1010‟, „IT82E-16‟ and „IT87K-499-35‟ sown with maize as strip intercropping resulted more profits under intercropping systems and were recommended for cultivation by farmers in the Limpopo region with low rainfall. Moreover, grain yield, LER, and net profit achieved by strip intercropping was three-fold more than mixed intercropping. © 2021 Friends Science Publishers

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Molekoa, Mmasabata, Ram Avtar, Pankaj Kumar, Huynh Minh, and Tonni Kurniawan. "Hydrogeochemical Assessment of Groundwater Quality of Mokopane Area, Limpopo, South Africa Using Statistical Approach." Water 11, no. 9 (September 11, 2019): 1891. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/w11091891.

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Despite being a finite resource, both the quality and quantity of groundwater are under tremendous pressure due to rapid global changes, viz. population growth, land-use/land-cover changes (LULC), and climate change. The 6th Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) aims to “Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all”. One of the most significant dimensions of the SDG agenda is the emphasis on data and governance. However, the lack of good governance coupled with good observed data cannot ensure the achievement of SDG6. Therefore, this study strives to evaluate water quality status and hydrochemical processes governing it in the data-scarce Mokopane area of South Africa. Groundwater is the main source of fresh water supply for domestic usage, intensive agriculture, and mining activities in Mokopane. In this study, hydrogeochemical analysis of groundwater samples was employed to calculate the water quality index (WQI) and evaluate factors governing water quality evolution in the study area. Statistical and spatial analysis techniques were carried out to divide sampling sites into clusters and delineate principal factors responsible for determining water quality of the sampled groundwater. Results suggest that most of the physico-chemical parameters are within permissible limits for drinking water set by the World Health Organization (WHO), except for high fluoride in some samples. Na-HCO3 is the most abundant water type followed by Mg-HCO3, which indicates dominance of Na+, Mg2+, and HCO3±. Rock-water interaction is the prime factor responsible for fluoride enrichment in water. The alkaline nature of groundwater favors the release of exchangeable F− from minerals like muscovite. The WQI suggests that 80% of water samples fall into the good and excellent categories. Poor management of untreated domestic sewage and agricultural runoff is a main factor for the bad/very bad categories of water samples. As the area lacks any credible scientific/government work to report water quality and its management aspects, the findings of this study will definitely help both scientific communities and policy makers to do what is needed for sustainable water resource management in a timely manner.

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Zikhali, Zafezeka Mbali, Paramu L. Mafongoya, Maxwell Mudhara, and Obert Jiri. "Climate Change Mainstreaming in Extension Agents Training Curricula: A Case of Mopani and Vhembe District, Limpopo Province, South Africa." Journal of Asian and African Studies 55, no. 1 (July 2, 2019): 44–57. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0021909619857098.

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This study assessed the provision of informal training offered by the Limpopo Department of Agriculture, South Africa, to agricultural extension officers (AEOs). The study used surveyed 90 public extension officers purposively sampled. There were statistically significant differences in extension officers’ exposure to climate change between their education levels and in the provision of climate change training between extension officers’ work experience ( P⩽0.05). The study concluded that the majority of AEOs have not been fully exposed to climate information prior to their employment. This suggests that the information gap in Agricultural Extension and Advisory Services (AEAS) stems from the slow mainstreaming and integration of climate change information.

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Yobe, C. L., S. R. D. Ferrer, and M. Mudhara. "Measuring the financial efficiency of agricultural cooperatives in South Africa: an application of the Simar–Wilson methodology." Agrekon 59, no. 3 (May 29, 2020): 269–86. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03031853.2020.1761845.

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Moagi, T. M., and O. I. Oladele. "Analysis of Information Needs among Land Redistribution for Agricultural Development Beneficiaries in Waterberg District, Limpopo Province, South Africa." Journal of Human Ecology 39, no. 2 (August 2012): 95–101. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09709274.2012.11906502.

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Petja, Brilliant, Edward Nesamvuni, and Albertina Nkoana. "Using Geospatial Information Technology for Rural Agricultural Development Planning in the Nebo Plateau, South Africa." Journal of Agricultural Science 6, no. 4 (March 15, 2014): 10. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/jas.v6n4p10.

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This study uses geospatial technologies (remote sensing and geographic information system) to assess the agricultural potential of the Nebo Plateau, a rural area in the Limpopo Province of South Africa. This approach entails assessing the suitability in terms of land/soil and climate, which are determinant factors for agricultural development. The environmental requirements of selected crops were analyzed using ArcView™ GIS. Various spatial analysis techniques were used to model and assign classes of suitability based on the most important and yield-limiting parameters such as rainfall, temperature and soil characteristics. Results indicate that the area is potentially suitable to a variety of agricultural commodities where 65% of the area is suitable for cultivation. This is however considerate of environmental and climatic constraints such as the availability of water for irrigation, improvement of the state of the environment, prevention of soil degradation due to erosion and compaction, improvement of soil fertility by means of sound farming and management practices. These outputs are presented within a user friendly GIS platform for a better decision support to the development agencies and government. The results also help to provide inputs for assessing financial feasibility of farming projects. This study therefore emphasizes the importance of geospatial technologies in informing and promoting sustainable agricultural development.

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LEWANDO HUNDT, GILLIAN, MARIA STUTTAFORD, and BULELWA NGOMA. "THE SOCIAL DIAGNOSTICS OF STROKE-LIKE SYMPTOMS: HEALERS, DOCTORS AND PROPHETS IN AGINCOURT, LIMPOPO PROVINCE, SOUTH AFRICA." Journal of Biosocial Science 36, no. 4 (June 23, 2004): 433–43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0021932004006662.

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This paper focuses on the clinical and social diagnostics of stroke-like symptoms in Limpopo Province, South Africa. The research questions addressed here are: what are the lay understandings of strokelike symptoms and what are the health-seeking behaviours of Tsongan Mozambican refugees and South Africans in this area? The study site is ten villages in the Agincourt sub-district of Limpopo Province which are within the health surveillance area of the Agincourt Health and Population Unit (AHPU) of the University of Witwatersrand. The population are Tsongan who speak Shangaan and comprise self-settled Mozambican refugees who fled to this area during the 1980s across the nearby border and displaced South African citizens. The latter were forcibly displaced from their villages to make way for game reserves or agricultural development and moved to this area when it was the former ‘homeland’ of Gazankulu. The team collected data using rapid ethnographic assessment and household interviews as part of the Southern Africa Stroke Prevention Initiative (SASPI). The main findings are that stroke-like symptoms are considered to be both a physical and social condition, and in consequence plural healing using clinical and social diagnostics is sought to address both these dimensions. People with stroke-like symptoms maintain their physical, mental and social well-being and deal with this affliction and misfortune by visiting doctors, healers, prophets and churches.

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Mulaudzi, V. S., A. S. Oyekale, and P. Ndou. "Technical Efficiency of African Indigenous Vegetable Production in Vhembe District of Limpopo Province, South Africa." Open Agriculture 4, no. 1 (December 31, 2019): 778–86. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/opag-2019-0077.

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AbstractAfrican indigenous vegetables (AIVs) have long been known in South African rural communities as essential food that is being consumed with starchy staples, and their consumption has increased over the past few decades. There is now a growing interest and awareness of AIVs due to their nutritional benefits and outstanding potential to generate farm incomes. However, several factors are militating against their production along the supply chains of value addition. This study analysed the technical efficiency of AIVs production in Vhembe district of Limpopo province. The data were collected from 114 AIVs farmers through a multi-stage sampling technique. Data analysis was carried out using Stochastic Frontier model via the Cobb-Douglas production function. The results revealed that the average age and years of farming experiences of the farmers were 59.6 and 30.9 years respectively. About 84% of the farmers lacked access to formal credit, while 92% had access to extension services. Elasticity values of land area cultivated, fertiliser, seeds, labour and tractor days in relation to AIV production were 0.4441, 0.1749, 0.1311, 0.2663 and 0.2360 respectively. Furthermore, the results revealed that average technical efficiency in the production of indigenous vegetables was 0.79%. The variables that significantly influenced technical inefficiency were years of schooling, extension services, gender and access to the irrigation system. In conclusion, production of AIV exhibits decreasing returns to scale. However, promotion of AIV production and efficiency requires consideration of gender issues in accessing resources, educational attainments of farmers, access to irrigation services and proper reorientation of the components of agricultural extension services delivery in order to benefit AIV farmers.

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Oyebanjo, O. O., G. E. Ekosse, and J. O. Odiyo. "Geochemistry of oxidic soils developed from different parent rocks in the Limpopo Province, South Africa." Transactions of the Royal Society of South Africa 75, no. 2 (May 3, 2020): 165–80. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/0035919x.2020.1765430.

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Cishe, B. E., and S. O. Shisanya. "Transforming smallholder agriculture through cooperatives for improving households food security at OR Tambo District Municipality, South Africa." African Journal of Agricultural Research 14, no. 34 (November 30, 2019): 1878–82. http://dx.doi.org/10.5897/ajar2019.13530.

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Boyana, T., and MC Tshuma. "A review of the possibilities of alleviating poverty and food insecurity challenges in South Africa through agricultural cooperatives." African Journal of Agricultural Research 8, no. 16 (May 2, 2013): 1340–49. http://dx.doi.org/10.5897/ajar12.1491.

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Sephokgole, Ramongwane Daniel, Moses Makgato, and Sylvia Manto Ramaligela. "The Impact of Contextual Factors on Learning of Agricultural Programmes in Technical and Vocational Education Training Colleges, South Africa." International Journal of Learning, Teaching and Educational Research 20, no. 5 (May 30, 2021): 282–99. http://dx.doi.org/10.26803/ijlter.20.5.16.

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Contextual factors may influence the learning of agricultural programmes in Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) colleges. This study employed a quantitative approach to explore the impact of contextual factors on learning agricultural programmes in TVET colleges in the Limpopo Province of South Africa. The study surveyed 240 students from three TVET colleges. Purposive sampling was used to select the TVET colleges that offer agricultural programmes. Data was collected through a questionnaire to understand the impact of contextual factors on the students learning agricultural programmes. Data was analysed using Microsoft Excel 2016 and was presented in the form of a table. Based on Mitzel’s (1969) model, the impact of the contextual factors will help to guide TVET colleges when recruiting agriculture students. The results of the study indicated that contextual factors such as the student's prior experience, knowledge, skills, and personality traits have an impact on the learning of agricultural programmes in TVET colleges. The study recommends that upon recruiting TVET students, contextual factors such as prior knowledge and skills, prior experience as well as personality traits should be tested.

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Hlatshwayo, Simphiwe Innocentia, Mjabuliseni Ngidi, Temitope Ojo, Albert Thembinkosi Modi, Tafadzwanashe Mabhaudhi, and Rob Slotow. "A Typology of the Level of Market Participation among Smallholder Farmers in South Africa: Limpopo and Mpumalanga Provinces." Sustainability 13, no. 14 (July 9, 2021): 7699. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su13147699.

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Smallholder farmers face several challenges that limit their access to markets and prevent them from taking advantage of market opportunities. This study sought to provide observed information on households’ involvement in the output market and to analyse the determinants of the level of market participation among smallholder farmers in South Africa. Data (secondary) for this study were collected from a total of 1520 respondents who were selected through stratified random sampling. Descriptive statistics, t-test and a double-hurdle model were used to analyse factors influencing smallholder farmers’ decisions regarding participation in the agricultural market. The first-hurdle equation of the double-hurdle model showed that gender of the household, family member working on the farm, wealth index, and agricultural assistance had a positive significant impact on the decision of smallholder farmers to participate in the market, while household age and family member with HIV had a negative significant impact. The results of the second-hurdle model showed marital status, educational level of household, wealth index, and access to agricultural assistance had a negative significant effect on the extent of market participation among smallholder farmers, while household size, household age, and family member with HIV had a positive significant impact. The suggestions emanating from the results as to what factors need to be addressed to encourage smallholder farmers to participate in the market indicate that there is a need for government to hire sufficient and skilled extension workers who understand the market related issues. With the help of extension workers and policymakers, government need to organize smallholder farmers into groups that are easy to manage, train, and support. Smallholder farmers’ groups should have their farmers registered, visible, and easily accessible for coordinated government support services. They also need to do more workshops in rural areas to encourage young people to be involved in agriculture. This will lead to sustainable production, alleviation of poverty, improvement of the economy, and food security.

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Malunga, G., and M. P. Tshisikhawe. "Ethnobotanical profile of indigenous tree species protected within agricultural farming system of Mutale Local Municipality, Limpopo Province, South Africa." South African Journal of Botany 98 (May 2015): 210–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.sajb.2015.03.156.

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Rasethe, Marula T., Sebua S. Semenya, Martin J. Potgieter, and Alfred Maroyi. "The utilization and management of plant resources in rural areas of the Limpopo Province, South Africa." Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 9, no. 1 (2013): 27. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1746-4269-9-27.

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Mosina, Gabolwelwe KE, Alfred Maroyi, and Martin J. Potgieter. "Comparative analysis of plant use in peri-urban domestic gardens of the Limpopo Province, South Africa." Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 10, no. 1 (2014): 35. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1746-4269-10-35.

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Madilonga, Rofhiwa T., Joshua N. Edokpayi, Elijah T. Volenzo, Olatunde S. Durowoju, and John O. Odiyo. "Water Quality Assessment and Evaluation of Human Health Risk in Mutangwi River, Limpopo Province, South Africa." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 13 (June 24, 2021): 6765. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18136765.

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Freshwater supply is essential to life on Earth; however, land use activities such as mining and agriculture pose a significant danger to freshwater resources and the wellbeing of aquatic environments. This study temporarily assesses the water quality characteristics of Mutangwi River. Physicochemical parameters (pH, temperature, total dissolved solids (TDS), salinity, electrical conductivity (EC), and turbidity) were determined in situ using an Extech multimeter and turbidity meter. The concentration of the selected metals (Mg, Cr, Fe, Cd, Mn, Pb, Ca, and Na) were analysed using an Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer. Membrane filtration method was used to analyse microbiological parameters (Escherichia coli and Enterococci). The physicochemical water quality parameters as well as basic anions (fluoride, phosphate, sulfate, nitrate, and chloride) determined complied with the regulatory guideline of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the South Africa National Standards (SANS). Some of the trace metals (Mn, Ca, Fe, and Mg) were found below the guideline values, while others (Pb and Cd) exceeded the threshold limit. The counts for E. coli (814.5–2169 cfu/100 mL) and Enterococci (333–9396 cfu/100 mL) in the study did not comply with the regulatory guidelines. The water quality status using the water quality index (WQI) indicated that on the average, the water quality from Mutangwi River is poor (WQI > 100). The hazard quotient through ingestion exposure did not exceed the threshold limit of 1, for adults and children. This implies that there is no potential non-carcinogenic health risk from trace elements via ingestion of drinking water for children and adults. However, cancer risk for adults and children was computed in relation to Cd and Pb levels and exceeded the threshold limit 10−4, indicating a possible carcinogenic risk. Water from the river should be adequately treated prior to domestic and agricultural use.

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Bharwani, Sukaina, Mike Bithell, Thomas E. Downing, Mark New, Richard Washington, and Gina Ziervogel. "Multi-agent modelling of climate outlooks and food security on a community garden scheme in Limpopo, South Africa." Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences 360, no. 1463 (October 24, 2005): 2183–94. http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rstb.2005.1742.

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Seasonal climate outlooks provide one tool to help decision-makers allocate resources in anticipation of poor, fair or good seasons. The aim of the ‘Climate Outlooks and Agent-Based Simulation of Adaptation in South Africa’ project has been to investigate whether individuals, who adapt gradually to annual climate variability, are better equipped to respond to longer-term climate variability and change in a sustainable manner. Seasonal climate outlooks provide information on expected annual rainfall and thus can be used to adjust seasonal agricultural strategies to respond to expected climate conditions. A case study of smallholder farmers in a village in Vhembe district, Limpopo Province, South Africa has been used to examine how such climate outlooks might influence agricultural strategies and how this climate information can be improved to be more useful to farmers. Empirical field data has been collected using surveys, participatory approaches and computer-based knowledge elicitation tools to investigate the drivers of decision-making with a focus on the role of climate, market and livelihood needs. This data is used in an agent-based social simulation which incorporates household agents with varying adaptation options which result in differing impacts on crop yields and thus food security, as a result of using or ignoring the seasonal outlook. Key variables are the skill of the forecast, the social communication of the forecast and the range of available household and community-based risk coping strategies. This research provides a novel approach for exploring adaptation within the context of climate change.

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Ortmann, G. F., and R. P. King. "Agricultural cooperatives II: Can they facilitate access of small-scale farmers in South Africa to input and product markets?" Agrekon 46, no. 2 (June 2007): 219–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03031853.2007.9523769.

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Oluwatayo, Isaac Busayo, and Matshidisho Annah Rachoene. "EFFECT OF AGRICULTURAL COMMERCIALIZATION ON FOOD SECURITY AMONG SMALLHOLDER FARMERS IN POLOKWANE MUNICIPALITY, CAPRICORN DISTRICT OF LIMPOPO PROVINCE, SOUTH AFRICA." Journal of Agribusiness and Rural Development 16, no. 1 (March 30, 2017): 143–56. http://dx.doi.org/10.17306/j.jard.2017.00277.

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Morokong, T., J. N. Blignaut, N. P. Nkambule, T. Vundla, and S. Mudavanhu. "Assessing the viable agricultural land use options after clearing invasive alien plants in the Mokolo Catchment, Limpopo Province, South Africa." Agrekon 57, no. 3-4 (October 2, 2018): 266–83. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03031853.2018.1530124.

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Selowa, L., M. H. Lefophane, and A. Belete. "Market Participation in Formal Agricultural Output Markets: A Case Study of Small-scale Tomato Producers in Limpopo Province, South Africa." Journal of Human Ecology 50, no. 2 (May 2015): 161–67. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09709274.2015.11906870.

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Akanwe Asiwe, Joseph Nwafor. "Productivity of Phosphorus Fertilization in Cowpea-Maize Strip Intercropping under Rainfed Conditions." International Journal of Agriculture and Biology 26, no. 02 (August 1, 2021): 270–76. http://dx.doi.org/10.17957/ijab/15.1834.

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Crop yields are declined due to low soil fertility, insufficient soil water availability and poorly managed cropping systems in Limpopo province of South Africa. Phosphorus (P) is a major essential nutrient element required by crops for enhanced growth and development. Interactions between different rates of P fertilization and strip intercropping system have not been studied in detail under rainfed conditions in semi-arid region of Limpopo province. Therefore, this study was conducted to assess the performance of four cowpea varieties at four levels (0, 15, 30, 45 kg P ha-1) of P fertilization in a cowpea-maize intercropping system in a split-split plot design during two seasons. Significant interactions were obtained between variety and phosphorus application as well as variety and cropping system for 90% physiological maturity, root mass and grain yield in both seasons. P levels significantly influenced and enhanced grain yield, land equivalent ratio, profit and benefit cost ratio achieved. PAN311 and TVu13464 matured earlier across P levels and they were selected promising cowpea varieties based on their early maturity and high yield. Land equivalent ratio values were greater than 1.0, which indicated performance and advantage of an intercropping system over monocropping system in land utilisation. The optimum P level for cowpea-maize strip intercropping was at 30 kg P ha-1 based on yield and financial return. The results showed that P application enhanced the productivity of the cowpea varieties in cowpea-maize strip intercropping in the semi-arid environment of Limpopo province. © 2021 Friends Science Publishers

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M, H. Lefophane, Belete A, and Jacobs I. "Technical efficiency in input use by credit and non-credit user emerging farmers in Maruleng Municipality of Limpopo Province, South Africa." African Journal of Agricultural Research 8, no. 17 (May 9, 2013): 1719–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.5897/ajar12.1858.

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Ebrahim, Girma Y., Karen G. Villholth, and Maurice Boulos. "Integrated hydrogeological modelling of hard-rock semi-arid terrain: supporting sustainable agricultural groundwater use in Hout catchment, Limpopo Province, South Africa." Hydrogeology Journal 27, no. 3 (March 27, 2019): 965–81. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10040-019-01957-6.

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Hope, R. A., J. W. Gowing, and G. P. W. Jewitt. "The contested future of irrigation in African rural livelihoods – analysis from a water scarce catchment in South Africa." Water Policy 10, no. 2 (April 1, 2008): 173–92. http://dx.doi.org/10.2166/wp.2008.061.

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Agricultural improvement is seen as essential for economic growth, poverty reduction and food security in Africa. However, with new and priority demands for water agricultural allocations have come under closer scrutiny, particularly under water scarcity. In post-apartheid South Africa equitable water allocation has become an emblematic policy goal consistent with the imperative to create a fairer society. Catchment managers are now responsible for water allocation decisions across multiple and competing social, economic, environmental and political priorities. This analysis explores these challenges based on a study in the Luvuvhu catchment, Limpopo Province, which comprised (i) socio-economic evaluation of people's livelihoods across 10 communities, (ii) hydrological modelling studies, and (iii) a detailed performance evaluation for one typical smallholder irrigation scheme. Findings from this study indicate that water allocation for smallholder irrigation provides expected income and food benefits for those with secure irrigation access. However, while increasing water allocation for smallholder irrigation may be argued to redress current inequitable distribution within the national irrigated agricultural sector, there is no convincing evidence to support allocating more water to smallholder irrigation schemes when viewed within the wider development challenges in the Luvuvhu catchment. It is argued that catchment managers should rather consider the hydrological and social benefits associated with improvements in dryland farming for increasing food security under water scarcity.

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Odiyo, John Ogony, Mashudu Maxwell Mathoni, and Rachel Makungo. "Health Risks and Potential Sources of Contamination of Groundwater Used by Public Schools in Vhuronga 1, Limpopo Province, South Africa." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 18 (September 22, 2020): 6912. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17186912.

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Public schools in most rural areas of South Africa depend on untreated groundwater due to unreliable water supply by the municipalities. This has the potential to cause water-related health problems to school children. Temperature, pH, and electrical conductivity (EC) were measured in situ. Chemical (fluoride, chloride, sulphate, phosphate, nitrate, magnesium, calcium, sodium, and potassium) and microbial (Escherichia coliform (E. coli), Salmonella typhimurium, and Shigella flexneri) water quality parameters were analysed in groundwater samples from 10 public schools in Vhuronga 1 to determine suitability for use. Quantitative microbial risk assessment was carried out to determine risks of infection and illness due to consumption of groundwater. Correlation analysis was used to identify potential sources of contamination. All physical and most chemical water quality parameters were within guidelines for domestic water use. A high proportion of schools had high levels of microbial organisms. Risks of infection per day were relatively low for all schools. The annual risks of infection due to E. coli and Shigella flexneri for most schools was high, with maximum values of 89.11 and 83.75%, respectively. Maximum risks of illness per year were 31.19, 30.37, and 29.31% for E. coli, Salmonella typhimurium, and Shigella flexneri, respectively. Correlation analysis indicated potential contamination of groundwater by agricultural activities, domestic waste, and faecal contamination from pit latrines. Preventive and mitigation measures to minimise such risks, including locating boreholes at safe distances from pit latrines, prevention/minimisation of pollution of groundwater from agricultural activities, and point-of-use treatment of groundwater by the schools are therefore essential.

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Maluleke, Witness. "Perspectives on Stock Theft Prevention in the Selected Provinces of South Africa: Failures and Successes." International Journal of Criminology and Sociology 10 (April 30, 2021): 1029–38. http://dx.doi.org/10.6000/1929-4409.2021.10.121.

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Residents of Limpopo (LIM) and KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Province are witnessing higher rates of stock theft, with the inhabitants of the selected communities living in fear for the prevention of this scourge. This study explores the extent of this crime in the selected areas of LIM and KZN, considering contributory factors, determining the relationship between the South African Police Service Stock Theft Units (SAPS STUs) and other relevant stakeholders, as well as looking at existing strategies (And their failures and successes) in responding to this crime effectively. A qualitative research approach coupled with Non-probability: Purposive sampling was used in this study. The targeted population consisted of 113 participants. For data collections, Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), and Observation Schedules were adopted. lack of appropriate preventative measures has led to rise of stock theft, it was, therefore, discovered that both the affected livestock farmers and members of the community lost confidence toward the police, Besides, the perspectives on stock theft prevention in LIM and KZN reflect a greater challenge, with inadequate solutions present, since the current preventative measures are ineffective. Thus, understanding stock theft phenomenon is critical to its prevention as the sector of livestock in South Africa is the contributory key to the value of the agricultural economy.

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Mzuyanda, Christian, Hans Tina, and Gidi Lungile. "Factors affecting performance of youth and womens agricultural cooperatives: A case of some selected cooperative societies in Eastern Cape, South Africa." Journal of Development and Agricultural Economics 10, no. 12 (December 31, 2018): 394–403. http://dx.doi.org/10.5897/jdae2018.0932.

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