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Radzilani, Humbulani Simon. "The impact of poverty alleviation projects on households at Thulamela Municipality, Vhembe District." Thesis, University of Limpopo (Turfloop campus), 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/10386/634.
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Thesis (M.Dev.) --University of Limpopo, 2006<br>The purpose of the study was to identify material benefits that households participating in poverty alleviation projects receive. The study used both the qualitative and quantitative research design in the context of a random sample of 70 non-project households and 42 households participating in projects. A structured interview schedule was used to collect data. The major findings of this research study are that poverty alleviation projects are effective in alleviating poverty especially amongst rural women. The significance of the study lies in insights on improved methods in the management of poverty alleviation projects
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Tshikovha, Nenweli Cedric. "The role and effectiveness of integrated development planning (IDP) on service delivery in Vhembe District Municipality." Thesis, University of Limpopo (Turfloop Campus), 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/10386/1142.
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Thesis (M.Dev.) --University of Limpopo<br>In this study the researcher wanted to disclose the problems undermining the role and effectiveness of IDP for service delivery in the Vhembe District Municipality. The study succeeded in investigating the role and effectiveness of IDP on service delivery in Vhembe District Municipality. The research questions: “is there a role and effectiveness of the Integrated Development Planning in Vhembe District Municipality on service delivery?” and “is there a significant improvement of municipal services since the introduction of the IDP process in the year 2000?” and finally, “Is the IDP of Vhembe District Municipality Linked to the Budget?” were interrogated. The specific objectives of the study which include “investigating how the IDP impacts on service delivery” were outlined. The study also endeavoured to satisfy the second objective by suggesting possible solutions as to how the IDPs could be strengthened to address service delivery constraints and challenges.
The research also looked at the historical background of Integrated Development Planning. In doing so, the research looked at the development planning evolution in South Africa. Policy and Legislative Framework governing the formulation and implementation of the IDP in South Africa were also considered. The study strove to outline the problems and other dynamics associated with linkage of the IDP to the budgeting process. Public participation and the role of provincial and national government departments in the IDP were also looked into.
Three methods of data collection were identified for use in this study, namely: unstructured interviews, participant observation and documentation. The population for the study comprised the stakeholders for IDP. This was divided into government officials and members of community. Purposive sampling was conducted to each group of the population. The researcher presented data in an explanatory way. The main problem identified on the role and effectiveness of the IDP is its lack of alignment with the budget of the municipality. Recommendations were made at the end of the study.
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Nghonyama, Matimba George. "The sustainability of local economic development projects in Thulamela Municipality in the Vhembe District of the Limpopo Province." Thesis, University of Limpopo (Turfloop Campus), 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10386/631.
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Thesis (M.Dev.)) --University of Limpopo, 2011<br>Local Economic Development has been a focal point for the African National Congressled
government since the mid-nineties. It has been one of the ways to redress the
injustices of the apartheid regime and to make it possible for the historically
disadvantaged individuals to be incorporated into the formal economy and to engage in
poverty alleviation programmes which focus on them. The government has already spent
millions of rands in funding Local Economic Development projects whose primary goal is
poverty alleviation.
The purpose of this study was to determine the sustainability of Local Economy
Development projects in Thulamela Municipality with the main aim being to determine
those factors that enhance the sustainability of a project vis-a-vis those factors that
hinder the sustainability of a project. The study took place in Thulamela Municipality of
Vhembe District in Limpopo Province, South Africa. A qualitative study was conducted
with thirteen (14) participants that included 6 LED projects managers (Brick-Laying
Project A has 2 Managers), 6 Community Development Practitioners, a local LED
Manager and an LED Officer from the Department of Agriculture. Data was collected with
the use of semi-structured interviews and questionnaires.
The findings of the study largely confirm what other researchers have already
discovered, such as: the role played by the educational level of the beneficiaries of these
projects on the success of their projects. The managers of the two best performing
projects have post-matric qualifications while the managers of the least performing
projects have only grade 12. The two top performing projects also keep proper
accounting records and both use the services of an independent auditor to conduct their
audits, while the least performing projects (Brick-Laying Project A, Poultry Project C and
Poultry Project B) use ad-hoc accounting records and do not carry out financial audits.
The majority of the members of these projects, as in most rural areas, are women.
However, interestingly, the best performing projects have male managers. One
noteworthy finding is that all but one project (Cooperative Project E) had a large number
of members leaving the project since their establishment, with Cooperative Project D and
Brick-laying Project A being the worst affected. The researcher sees this as an indication
that most beneficiaries do not have the patience to persevere. They see LED projects as ‘get-rich quick’ schemes where they expect to earn a lot of money. When they realize
that they will not be earning as much as they had hoped for most beneficiaries become
de-motivated and leave. The researcher therefore suggests that further in-depth
research be conducted on the factors that lead to LED projects losing members as
opposed to employing more people. A research study could also be conducted to
determine the role of keeping proper accounting records in the sustainability of LED
projects. Furthermore, the fact that the least performing projects were those that are
headed by women, further research needs to be conducted to determine whether gender
plays a role in the success of projects.
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Nkuna, Nghamula Wilson. "The nature and implications of complexity in Developmental Local Government : a case study of selected municipalities in the Vhembe District Municipality area, Limpopo Province." Thesis, University of Limpopo (Turfloop Campus), 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10386/1060.
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Thesis (PhD. (Public Administration)) --University of Limpopo, 2013<br>Developmental local government was introduced in South Africa after the finalisation of the local government transformation in 2000. The notion was however provided for in terms of Chapter seven of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa of 1996. The introduction of the policy framework through the 1998 White Paper on Developmental Local Government provided a platform for the promulgation of the Local Government: Municipal Structures Act 117 of 1998 which was followed by
the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act 32 of 2000 to give effect to the notion of developmental local government as envisaged in the Constitution. Realisation of such system of developmental local government required interactions determined through various interactions ranging from structures
necessary for establishment of municipalities to systems necessary for the municipalities to be functional. Those structures and systems comprise of a congleromate of agents that derive their way of interactions from various schemas. Those schemas are informed by the mainstream positivist modern scientific public administration discourse that dominates the paradigm of public administration in South
Africa. Yet interactions that give effect to developmental local government do not conform to the rational modern scientific prescription that are linear and seek to unveil a unified solution to all problems associated with the realisation of developmental local government. That is where the science of complexity comes to play through its conformity to postmodern ontology of seeking local solutions that are non-linear. It is however necessary to acknowledge that the rational scientific discourse is necessary within developmental local government realisation, it just have limitations that need to be complemented by complexity thinking as local governments together with its establishing structures and
systems are by nature complex. It came about through complex interactions that do not always conform to modern scientific analysis. The state of public administration discourse in South Africa is still
predominantly rational and adheres to the modern or mainstream public administration. These are exarbated by the praxis of developmental local government itself in terms of its character and its constitutional founding of being a sphere of government that remain ideal than pragmatic. The characteristics of developmental local government themselves cannot be realised within the ambit of a single municipality. The notion of development also provide a conundrum of being translated to
developmental which is adjectival to be reduced to a static meaning for proper rational analysis. Being a complex system developmental local government inhabit the charateristics or elements of complexity
that cannot be unified to address problems facing municipalities within the country. The complexity of such systems transcend from the initial contextualisation of developmental local government to various
persona, multiplicity and pluralism, as well as accountability and responsibility. These create the form of morphogenesis from the inception in the form, structure, function and state of developmental local government. Developmental duties, being Integrated Developmental Plan (IDP), Performance
Management, and Community participation remain the ideals that in reality might not be realised unless a complementary view of complexity thinking is considered. The engagement of literature in developmental local government, the state of Public Administration discourse in South Africa, Complex Reflexive Science and the empirical evidence gathered in municipalities found within the Vhembe District municipality area provide a scientic justification to the idea. Developmental local government
needs to be dealt with as a complex adaptive system that is informed by the realities of the circumstances of its constituency. That in essence will require creative and innovative practitioners that
do require uniform prescripts that need to be applicable to all municipalities irrespective of context,persona, multiplicity and pluralism, as well as dynamics of accountability and responsibility.
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Mngqawa, Pamella. "Preliminary investigation of the natural contamination of agricultural crops with selected mycotoxins in northern rural South Africa (Limpopo and Mpumalanga Provinces)." Thesis, University of Western Cape, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/3456.
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>Magister Scientiae - MSc<br>Subsistence farmers may contribute significantly to food production, food
security, and employment in South Africa. However poor storage practices and
contamination with mycotoxins, particularly fumonisins and aflatoxins impacts
adversely on production, food safety and food security. Mycotoxins are toxic
natural food-borne compounds which frequently contaminate agricultural produce
worldwide. They are hazardous to humans and animals and result in significant
production losses for farmers. This study focused on former Bantustans in Northern South Africa, namely Vhembe District Municipality (Limpopo) and Gert Sibande District Municipality (Mpumalanga). The aim was to assess mycological and mycotoxin contamination of crops grown by subsistence farmers. A semi-structured questionnaire was administered to randomly thirty-nine households. Data on demographics, storage
practices and production during period of 2011 and 2012 cropping seasons were
collected. One hundred and fifteen (115) crop samples (maize, beans and peanuts)
were collected for analysis. Standard mycological methods and validated mycotoxin analysis methods (HPLC and LC- MS/MS) were used. It was found that maize was the staple food in both provinces, with a significant difference (p = 0.0184) in its production between the two districts; Vhembe produced 0.6 tonnes compared to 2.4 tonnes in Gert Sibande. The majority of the farmers for storage used traditional open wooden cribs (15/20) and steel tanks (5/20) while VDM farmers used sealed store houses 5/19 and 15/19 used polystyrene sacks. Aflatoxin occurrence was low with <1% of GSDM samples
contaminated compared to 11% of VDM samples. No significant difference (p >
0.05) was observed in the aflatoxin contamination in VDM samples between the
year 2011 and 2012. Samples from VDM households had higher Aspergillus
fungal infection (maximum incidence 69%) compared to GSDM (27%) over both
seasons. The most frequently isolated Fusarium species in VDM samples was F.
verticillioides (92%; 93%), and F. subglutinans (97%; 80%) in GSDM samples over seasons 2011 and 2012, respectively. Highest levels of fumonisins (FB1+ FB2) ranged between 1010 μg/kg and 12168 μg/kg with less than 30% extremely contaminated above the regulated limit in 91% of samples from Limpopo over both seasons (2011 and 2012). Fumonisin levels between the two seasons in VDM showed no significant difference (p>0.05). Only three (less than 5%) from 68% GSDM contaminated maize samples were above the FB1 and FB2 limit. In 2011, there were two highly contaminated maize samples (1762 μg/kg and 4598 μg/kg) with the other samples less than 600 μg/kg, whereas in season two (2012) all samples were below 200 μg/kg, except one highly contaminated sample (26115 μg/kg). None of the beans and peanuts
from Mpumalanga was contaminated with mycotoxins above the recommended limit, but from Limpopo 1/5 peanuts was found contaminated with aflatoxin G1 (41 μg/kg).
Natural occurrence and contamination of both fumonisin and aflatoxin in stored
home-grown maize from VDM was significantly (p < 0.0001) higher than GSDM
over both seasons. In general, Limpopo farmers’ experience lower harvests and
greater mycotoxin contamination of agricultural produce. This may be attributed
in part to poor storage practices and environmental and climatic conditions in that
agro-ecological zone.
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Maake, Matome Simeon. "Profitability and social acceptability of tractor and animal draught enterprises operating on selected smallholder canal schemes in Vhembe District, Limpopo Province, South Africa." 2015. http://encore.tut.ac.za/iii/cpro/DigitalItemViewPage.external?sp=1001744.
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M. Tech. Agriculture<br>Shortly after World War two (WWII), the South African government responded to the mounting food production crisis in the homelands by introducing public tractor services. Establishment of irrigation schemes and provision of public tractor services for use by smallholders were two important government-initiated modernisation projects in the homelands. It was in line with the idea of modernisation that smallholder irrigation schemes were the prime target for public tractor services, and this lead to the rapid abandonment of the use of animal draught for cultivation on these schemes. By the time public tractor services were completely dismantled, cultivation on smallholder irrigation schemes had become almost entirely dependent on tractor draught. Thereafter, hiring the services of privately owned tractor enterprises became the principal way in which farmers on smallholder irrigation schemes in Limpopo Province cultivated their plots. The rising cost of hiring private tractors placed financial stress on the cropping enterprises of smallholder irrigators, generating interest in alternatives that were more affordable. Animal draught represents an attractive alternative to tractor draught. Whereas prevailing economic circumstances on smallholder irrigation schemes favour the adoption of cultivation systems that are cheaper than those offered by private tractor enterprises, it is not known whether animal draught land preparation enterprises are an appropriate alternative to the existing tractor enterprises from an economic and social perspective. In order to resolve this knowledge problem, the current study was done with the following two main objectives: to determine the profitability of the different types of land preparation enterprises operating on smallholder canal irrigation schemes in Vhembe District Municipality; and to determine the social acceptability of these different types of land preparation enterprises by measuring the perceptions of the quality of the cultivation services provided by these enterprises among plot holders on these schemes.
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Maluleke, S. G. "Parental involvement in their children's education in the Vhembe District, Limpopo." Diss., 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/18814.
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This research is undertaken in Vhembe region in Limpopo Province. Many researchers, on the subject of ‘parent involvement’, have conducted in-depth research; this means parental involvement is not a new term. According to St John and Griffith (1997:48-52), there are important benefits that teachers, learners and parents derive from parents’ participation in school programmes and activities such as healthy communication, generation of interest and building positive self-esteem and confidence, to mention but a few while their children attending school during pre-primary, primary and secondary level. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether parents in Vhembe District involved themselves in the education of their children.
The population of a study included three schools in Vhembe, six parents from each sampled schools, six teachers from sampled schools and each principal from sampled schools. The purposeful sampling technique was used to select the participants. The findings are briefly that:
-Few parents indicated their appreciation of parental involvement by suggesting ways in which they could become involved, it was clear that a developmental programme should be introduced to motivate parental involvement;
-It also came to the attention of the researcher that most of the parents did not attend school meetings because of lack of proper communication;
-Parents were silent about the monitoring and supervision of their children’s work
while they are at home, which can result in better academic performance. Parents should have high expectations for their children’s future and academic achievement.
-It emerged from the interviews that many factors present barriers to parental involvement; like parents’ limited education, economic status, lack of a school policy, poor communication and teachers’ attitude towards parents.
Recommendations
-From the conclusions drawn above, it is recommended that parental involvement workshops be organised for school managers, school teachers and parents.
-To improve parents’ attendance of school meetings, teachers should provide them with an opportunity to communicate their expectations and concerns.
-In relation to parents’ role in their children’s education, parents should be motivated to ensure that their children accomplish their goals.
-Parents should be empowered with skills of self-confidence, so that they will realise that their children have potential.
-Schools should encourage parents to play an important role as partners in their children’s education.<br>Educational Management and Leadership<br>M. Ed. (Educational Management)
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Madzhadzhi, Livhuwani Precious. "Workplace violence towards nurses in Thulamela Municipality Hospitals, Vhembe District." Diss., 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/11602/310.
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Mavhungu, Tshamano Catherine. "The non-payment for municipal services in the Vhembe District Municipality." Diss., 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/7654.
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The aim of this study was to investigate reasons for non–payment by residents for services rendered by the Vhembe District Municipality. The municipalities are responsible for delivering such services as water supply, electricity, road maintenance, refuse collection and sanitation. Multistage sampling techniques were employed. The subjects in the study were grouped into clusters and a sample was taken from each cluster. In this case the municipalities that took part in the study were selected first, followed by wards, villages and households. Households in the selected villages were selected randomly to participate in the study. The results showed that although the municipalities were making an effort to raise and send bills to the residents, the residents were not forthcoming with payments. The reasons advanced for the unwillingness to pay services by residents include ignorance, poverty and simple unwillingness to pay.<br>Public Administration & Management<br>M.P.A. (Master of Public Administration and Management)
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Kgomommu, Selaelo. "Understanding learning styles of adult learners in the Vhembe District Municipality." Diss., 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1035.
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Musetha, Mboniseni Aubrey. "The impact of climate change on agricultural crop production in the Vhembe District Municipality, Limpopo Province South Africa." Diss., 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/22068.
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The aim of this research was to identify the impacts and adaptation options of climate variability and change on agricultural crop production in Vhembe District Municipality. The study will contribute to the expansion of existing literature on climate change impacts on agricultural sector. The following two main objectives were formulated for the purpose of this study:
To determine the level of awareness of small-scale maize farmers about climate change impacts and threats in Vhembe District Municipality (VDM),
To compare the level of production scales between the farmers who are aware and the farmers who are not aware of climate change impacts and its threats. The study area was the Vhembe District Municipality; a representative sample of 150 farmers (aged 18 – 65+ years, 46 percent males and 54 percent females) participated in the study. Vhembe District Municipality is one of poorest municipalities in Limpopo due to lack of infrastructure development, and as a result of that, there is an increase of socio-economic problems such as food prices increase, unemployment, scarcity of food, and lack of local markets. The study further covers the municipality’s farming enterprises, systems, categories, infrastructure as well as other constraints that may be facing the emerging farmer in the District. The study highlighted the lack of climate change information, reduction of livestock production and crop yields of the farmers in the Vhembe District. The literature studies show climate variability and change adaptation strategies such as planting different varieties, crop diversification, different planting dates and shortening of growing periods. This study draws on lessons learned, experiences, and other existing research on climate change impact and adaptation across the globe. It was concluded during the research that change in climate was already perceived by farmers in the Vhembe District and the study also presented perceived adaptation strategies used by farmers in the Vhembe District. The study concludes that there is lack of local market, and low level of farmers’ awareness about the impact of climate change on the crop production in the Vhembe district. This low level of awareness translates into a low level of crop production which results in increased socio-economic problems, low income, increased unemployment, increased crops diseases and reduced crop yields.<br>Environmental Sciences<br>M. Sc. (Environmental Management)
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Ngobeni, Marlence Freda. "Attitudes of community members towards the human rabies in the Vhembe district of the Limpopo Province, South Africa." Diss., 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/25401.
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This study explored the attitudes of community members toward the Human Rabies in the Vhembe district of the Limpopo Province, South Africa. This study was underpinned by interpretative phenomenological analysis design. Data were collected using individual interviews of 20 participants and 6 focus groups consisting of six community members each. Both sets of interviews were audio recorded and transcribed verbatim. Data were analysed using interpretive phenomenological analysis framework for data analysis. Three super-ordinate themes emerged from data analysis: attitudes toward the Human Rabies, factors influencing attitudes toward the Human Rabies and tackling the Human Rabies. Results indicate that attitudes toward the Human Rabies has a direct influence on adherence to prevention and care approaches. Attitudes can be influenced by addressing training and educational needs and perceptions of prevention and care approaches. Recommendations are made to enhance adherence to prevention and care approaches for management of the Human Rabies.<br>Health Studies<br>M.A. (Health Studies)
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Raseala, Promise Sibusiso. "Analysis of municipal demarcation on financial non-viability of the Vhembe District Municipality." Thesis, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/26312.
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This study investigates whether municipal demarcation addressed the challenge of financial non-viability in the Thulamela and Makhado local municipalities and the Vhembe District Municipality. The study also seeks to establish the main causes of demarcation disputes and whether the Municipal Demarcation Board (MDB) consulted the villagers in the Vuwani and Malamulele areas. The study examines whether financial viability is the sole or core factor in determining municipal boundaries.
The study opted for a mixed-methods research approach using positivism and interpretivism research philosophies, including key informant interviews with municipal officials of Thulamela and Makhado local municipalities and the Vhembe District Municipality and a survey of households in the Vuwani area (previously under Makhado Local Municipality) and the Malamulele area (previously under Thulamela Local Municipality). The data were complemented by documentary analysis, including annual reports, financial statements, literature review, and legislation pertaining to financial management and local government.
The study provides empirical insights into the relationship between municipal boundary demarcation and financial viability. It suggests that municipal boundary demarcation did not address the challenge of financial non-viability in the Vhembe District. The study also provides that the MDB did consult the villagers of the Vuwani area and that the main causes of demarcation disputes were the location of the newly established Collins Chabane Local Municipality. The study recommends that the South African government and the MDB should consider other factors provided for in the Local Government: Municipal Demarcation Act when demarcation decisions are made and that financial viability cannot be used to trump other factors in the restructuring of local government.
The implications of this is that the government must address service delivery challenges in the Malamulele and Vuwani areas and that municipal demarcation cannot be used as a solution for financial challenges, especially in rural municipalities. The study includes implications that the MDB can explore other methods to foster stakeholder engagement and public participation. The study contributes to the body of knowledge within the sub-area of financial viability and public participation in the discipline of Public Administration and Management.<br>Public Administration and Management<br>D. Phil. (Public Administration and Management)
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Nembudani, Madzinge Ellen. "Spatio-temporal dynamics in the provision of primary school education in Vhembe District, Limpopo, South Africa." Thesis, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/18694.
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Spatial, temporal and population dynamics have influenced learner enrolments in Vhembe District primary schools in Limpopo, South Africa. Vhembe District primary schools have in recent years experienced closure of some of its primary schools due to declining learner enrolments. The dynamics of demographic factors such as migration, fertility and mortality cause fluctuations in the school-age population over time and across space. Poor economic development, the location of the district and the spatial distribution of primary schools make the situation in this rural-based district even more complex. The communities of Vhembe District are discontent about the state of affairs in the area regarding the provision of education and the closure of schools. The closure of schools destabilises the social cohesion amongst members of the community and disempowers them, while inadequate provision of primary school education makes them feel neglected and robbed of their constitutional right. This study investigated the causes of declining learner enrolment and the effect of the closure of schools on the communities. To achieve the objectives data came from questionnaires at household level and from interviews conducted with educators, circuit managers, officials in the Limpopo Education Department and traditional leaders. The study found that declining fertility and out-migration from the area are responsible for a declining school-age population. This is the reality and the communities of Vhembe District will have to live with it because overall learner enrolments continue to decline. Lack of a planning model in the former Venda territory led to an over-supply of primary schools thus schools in close proximity had to compete for learners. Poorly equipped schools and general development of the area exacerbate the problem and some members of the community perceive education in this district to be inferior. Younger economically active people are increasingly moving to places with better opportunities. This study offers some recommendations to alleviate the problems identified in Vhembe District. Application of a geographical approach to an adaptive strategy considers the natural environment in political, social and economic context. It suggests that education authorities could apply such a strategy to make the schools in rural areas more sustainable<br>Geography<br>D. Phil. (Geography)
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Ramulumo, Richard Mashudu. "Managing teenage pregnancies at secondary schools in the Vhembe district, Limpopo province." Diss., 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/19052.
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Teenage pregnancy in South African schools poses a serious management and leadership
challenge. Statistics from Statistics South Africa (2008) reflect the seriousness of this problem in all provinces wherein Mpumalanga, Northern Cape, Limpopo (where this study is situated) and Eastern Cape report high levels of early pregnancy. The main objective of this study was, therefore, to explore the challenges faced by the SMTs regarding teenage pregnancies at secondary schools in the Vhembe District in Limpopo province.
A mixed methods approach was used to collect data from SMTs in schools that are located in Vhembe district. Questionnaires were distributed to the school management teams (SMTs) of different schools. In addition, qualitative data were collected through interviewing the SMTs. The study findings reflected that management of teenage pregnancy is still a problem at Vhembe District of Education despite the laws and policies that are in place. SMTs also felt that the issue of pregnant learners at schools should be left for medical experts to deal with them. The study recommends that there ought to be intervention programs including training of SMTs, SGBs and Educators regarding management of teenage pregnancy.<br>Educational Management and Leadership<br>M. Ed. (Education Management)
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Buntu, Amani Olubanjo. "Decolonising Afrikan masculinities : towards an innovative philosophy of education." Thesis, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/25804.
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This study concerns itself with how Afrikan masculinities were (perspective on the past), what they are now (perspectives on the present) and what they can, ideally, become (perspectives on the future). By employing a decolonial and Afrocentric approach of deconstructive and critical theory, transdisciplinarity and Afrikological perspectives, the study’s objective is to understand the impact of coloniality on Afrikan masculinities.
Coloniality, in this context, refers to the impact of historical colonization, enslavement, Apartheid on (South) Afrikan societies, including how the after-effects and their multiple consequences for changes in (South) Afrikan culture, economy, politics, communities, families and individuals have impacted on the notions about, and roles of, Afrikan men.
Further to this, the study seeks to understand the role of Afrikan culture in shaping solutions to problems identified, in the form of an innovative philosophy of education towards relevant Afrikan masculinities. Applying Participatory Action Research (PAR) as research methodology, the study examines how Afrikan masculinities are seen, understood and envisioned by Afrikan men and women. Empirical research was conducted with a co-research team in Mangaya village, Thulamela Municipality in Limpopo Province, South Afrika. Findings from the study were coded, cross-analysed, triangulated with literature and a number of discussions and dialogues, and eventually developed into concepts for emerging theory and practical interventions.
The study found that many Afrikan men are caught between expectations to what they should become and systemic obstacles to fulfil these expectations. As a result of colonial injustices – and their many after-effects, many Afrikan men have become confused about their identity, irresponsible in their behavior, “broken” in their self-perception (and in the eyes of the world) and in deficit of Afrikan values as guidelines for meaningful, Afrikan manhood.
Essential solution-concepts found were for Afrikan men to deepen their self-knowledge, seek healing, empowerment and engage in re-learning of indigenous guidelines. These concepts have been expressed through nine lessons, serving as an innovative, educational philosophy for Afrikan manhood. A mixtape featuring brief, motivational messages for young Afrikan men against a musical soundtrack was produced as a direct outcome of the study.<br>Educational Studies<br>D. Ed. (Philosophy of Education)
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Ndou, Adam Aifheli. "An analysis of personal financial literacy among adults in Vhembe District Municipality." Diss., 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/22835.
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Until recently, personal financial management has become increasingly important for consumers as in the past. Literature indicates that consumers in rural and low-income areas are the most financially vulnerable and depends mostly on unsecured loans to finance their daily expenses. The primary objective of this study was to evaluate the level of financial literacy among adults in Vhembe District Municipality in Limpopo, South Africa. The results indicate that the level of financial literacy among adults in Vhembe District Municipality is low (38.73%). The low levels of financial literacy have serious consequences for an adult’s personal financial management skills and lead to their inability to make correct financial decisions. The study concludes by suggesting interventions that could help adults to improve their level of financial literacy, manage and sustain their financial well-being.<br>Business Management<br>M. Com. (Business Management)
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Muneri, Khwathisani Thomas. "Communication skills and secondary school learner performance." 2013. http://encore.tut.ac.za/iii/cpro/DigitalItemViewPage.external?sp=1001246.
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M. Tech. Education<br>Learners in the Limpopo province are reported to be performing very poorly in their examination results. This is clearly seen in Grade 12 results which are published for the entire country, South Africa. This problem is caused by, among other things, the lack of effective communication between educators and learners. This study investigated the problem of communication between learners and educators by using a quantitative approach, through implementing sampling, data collection and data analysis. A total of 47 educators from four secondary schools falling under Soutpansberg East Circuit of the Vhembe District answered a questionnaire. The collected information was grouped into categories and revealed that aspects of effective communication, for example, feedback, asking questions and proximity should be considered in the teaching-learning activity to improve learner performance. The results of the study were translated in a number of recommendations for improved communication practice and further research.
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Phaka, Mpudi Elizabeth. "The experiences of elderly women (goGogetters) in assisting orphans and vulnerable children affected by HIV and AIDS at Musina in the Limpopo Province." Diss., 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/20286.
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Text in English<br>Even though the prevalence of HIV has declined, South Africa continues to have a large number of people who are infected with HIV. Most communities still have to deal with the effects of HIV and AIDS on orphans and vulnerable children. One way of mitigating the effects of HIV and AIDS is strengthening families and communities to provide stable care to orphans. However, most families do not have the capacity to provide sufficient care to orphans hence the need for external support from the community and civil society organisations, in this instance provided through the loveLife goGogetter programme. The findings proved that the goGogetters relied on the support they received through the relationships and networks established in the community to enable them to provide effective service to orphans. The study demonstrated the importance of community networks in providing for the basic needs of orphans.<br>Social Work<br>M.A. (Social Behaviour Studies in HIV/AIDS)
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"An assessment of the effects of small-scale farming on macro-invertebrate and diatom community structure in the Vhembe District, Limpopo." Thesis, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/10210/13838.
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M.Sc. (Zoology)<br>The Limpopo Province covers an area of 12.46 million hectares and these accounts for 10.2 per cent of the total land area of the Republic of South Africa. The province is endowed with abundant agricultural resources and it is one of the country’s prime agricultural regions noted for the production of fruits and vegetables, cereals, tea, and sugar. A key feature of the agricultural industry of Limpopo Province is its dualism. There are two distinct types of agricultural production systems. The large scale commercial farming system occupies approximately 70% of the total land area. The smallholder farms are located mostly in the former homeland areas and they cover approximately 30% of the provincial land surface area. The town of Thohoyandou, with its surrounding villages, is the area of greatest human concentration in the Luvuvhu Catchment and subsistence farming is about a third of the total agricultural component. It is important to study the effects of agricultural inputs (e.g. fertilizers and sediment loads) on aquatic ecosystems in order to fully understand the processes involved of these stresses on aquatic ecosystems. Knowledge of these impacts toward the environment and human health is often limited due to lack of capacity building, especially among small scale farmers. Ten bio-monitoring sites were studied on five systems in the Vhembe district. The sites were sampled during the low flow period of November 2011 and the high flow period of April 2012. Sampling sites were selected to present conditions in the Mutale, Mutshindudi and Tshinane Rivers upstream and downstream of the potential influence of small scale agricultural activities...
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Muswede, Joyce Namadzavho. "Perceptions of young adults with regard to condom use in Vhembe District, Limpopo Province." Diss., 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/19018.
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This study aimed at exploring perceptions of young adults with regard to condom use in
Vhembe district, Limpopo province. With the help of a quantitative, cross sectional descriptive
design approach, data were collected using structured questionnaires administered to 372
young adults who came for healthcare services at a selected clinic. The findings indicated
that there is a relationship between positive perceptions toward condom use and actual
condom use. It means that people who have positive attitudes toward condoms are also
more likely to use them. In contrast, people with a negative attitude towards condoms are
less likely to use them during sexual intercourse. Negative attitudes of health care providers
were found to be the barrier that prevents sexually active individuals to access condoms in
primary health care facilities. Re-training of health care providers to address negative attitude
is a matter of priority. Mass media can also be used as an avenue to communicate consistent
and correct condom use.<br>Health Studies<br>M. A. (Nursing Science)
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Mushoma, Tshililo. "Violent community protests and their impact on teachers : a case study of Vuwani, Limpopo Province." Diss., 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/27741.
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Abstracts in English and Nyanja<br>Violent community protests are a common occurrence in South Africa ever since
democracy. The aim of the study was to determine teachers’ views on the impact of
violent community protests in a specific high school. Ineffective municipality leadership
led to violent community protests which disrupted schooling activities. A qualitative
design and one case study was employed in this study, and data were collected using
individual interviews, observation and document analysis. Differences in ethnicity
between community members and lack of service delivery were the cause of
community protests. The study revealed that vandalising and burning down schools
affect teachers’ ability to work. This study contributes to the body of knowledge to
create safer learning environments in South African schools. Recommendations were
made on how the community could work together and strengthen their relationship in
protecting their schools’ assets.<br>U gwalaba ha vhadzulapo ho no tou vha kutshilele kwa misi fhano Africa Tshipembe u
bva tshe ra wana mbofholowo. Ngudo heyi i amba nga ha toduluso ya migwalabo ino
kwama vhadededzi musi vha tshikoloni. Migwalabo yone zwavhudi vhudi i kwama
zwihulwanesa mbekanya mishumo ya tshikolo na uri ina masala ndo itwa asiya vhudi
kha tsireledzo ya vhadededzi. Dzi tsedzuluso nga mutodisi wa dzi ngudo o nanga vha
imeleli vhane vha do thusa kha unea vhutanzi nga ha thaidzo heyi. Kha vha imeleli uya
nga ha dzi ngudo ho nangiwa vhatanu na muthihi. Nga u fhambana ha mirafho kha
vhadzulapo, zwi sumbedza uri ndi tshinwe tsha zwiitisi kha uswa ha zwikolo zwinzhi
Vuwani. U sa vha na nyandano na u sa pfana vhukati ha vha dzulapo zwi disa
migwalabo ine ya thithisa vhadededzi na vhana zwikoloni. Dzi tsedzuluso dzo wana
uri u fhisiwa ha zwikolo zwi shela mulenzhe ka ku shumele kwa Vha-dededzi. Ho
themendeliwa uri vhadzulapo kha vha farisane, vha shume vhothe, vha vhe na vhuthihi
kha u tsireledza ndaka ya tshikolo.<br>Educational Studies<br>M. Ed. (Socio-Education)
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Mareda, Godfrey Awelani. "Factors contributing to recidivism of adult male offenders." Diss., 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/27228.
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South Africa is one of the countries that have a high rate of recidivism, especially amongst adult male 1offenders; this is evident in the large numbers flocking into the prisons. The high rate of recidivism is a serious problem in that it not only affects the offender and his immediate family, but also other vulnerable groups in society, as well as the government. The study intended to uncover various factors which contribute to this recidivism, as a phenomenon; South Africa has a notable dearth of research on factors contributing to recidivism. Unavailability of scientific research data has a negative impact on the fight against recidivism because it is empirical findings that can inform appropriate efficient and effective remedies to the challenge of recidivism.
This qualitative study utilised explorative, contextual, phenomenological and descriptive research designs with the ecological system theory as a framework. Data were collected by means of semi-structured, face-to-face interviews with adult males who have re-offended after being reintegrated with their families. Data analysis was guided by thematic analysis (Braun & Clarke, 2013:175) while Lincoln & Guba’s model in Bryman (2012:392) was employed for data verification. Ethical considerations were upheld throughout this study.<br>Social Work<br>M.A. (Social Work)
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Munyai, Livhuwani. "Assessment of community knowledge and prevention practices of malaria in Mutale Municipality, Vhembe District." Diss., 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1486.
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MPH<br>Department of Public Health<br>Background: Malaria is a public health issue killing more than 435 000 people in Sub Saharan
Africa. In South Africa, malaria is endemic in 3 provinces namely: Limpopo, Mpumalanga and
Kwazulu Natal. Limpopo Province contributes more cases than the other provinces in the country.
Purpose: The purpose of the study was to assess community knowledge and prevention
practices of malaria at Masisi village, in Mutale Municipality, Vhembe District. The study was
conducted at Mutale municipality, Vhembe District.
Methodology: A quantitative cross-sectional descriptive approach was used. Data was collected
using a questionnaire with open and close ended questions. The targeted population was made
up of males and females between the ages of 18 to 75. Validity and reliability have been ensured
in the study and the results for reliability were 0.85. Pretesting was done in 5 household at Sanari
village which is near Masisi village as they share the same characteristics. A sample of 152
participants was selected from the target population by means of systematic sampling and then
select them randomly. Questionnaires were used to collect data. There after Data were analyzed
using SPSS version 24.0. The analyzed data were presented in tables, graphs, and in
percentages.
Results: The findings revealed that majority of the participants 103(67.8%) have secondary
education, and most of them, 103(67.8%) are unemployed. The study revealed that about 77%
have knowledge regarding malaria transmission. About 130(85.5%) indicated that malaria is
caused by a mosquito bite. About 57(38.51%) indicated that they use mosquito coils and nets in
their household.
Conclusion: Malaria still poses a threat to the lives of people living in malaria endemic areas.
Community members at Masisi village have better insight regarding malaria transmission, causes
and signs and symptoms. Although the community shows a better understanding of the
prevention method they still has to put this into practice in order to eliminate malaria in the area.
Health workers are doing a great job in educating the community regarding malaria related issues.<br>NRF
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Mufamadi, Musiwa Collen. "An investigation into the prevalence of unethical behaviour in a South African Municipality: A case of Vhembe District Municipality." Thesis, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1140.
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PhD (Public and Development Administration)<br>Department of Public and Development Administration<br>The aim of the study was to investigate the prevalence of unethical behaviour in the South African municipalities. Municipalities are responsible for providing services such as maintenance of local roads, refuse removals, water supply and sanitation, amongst others. However municipalities’ unethical behaviour have produced many disadvantages for themselves and the society at large. Effective and efficient service delivery is negatively affected by unethical behaviour resulting in the waste of government millions of rands each year, money that could have been spent on delivering services. The fact that there is unethical behaviour in municipalities can be interpreted as a total absence of ethical culture in the behaviour of municipal officials. Municipal officials are encouraged to uphold moral principles such as impartiality, accountability and trustworthy while performing their official duties.
Given this background, the research project attempted to provide explanations for the patterns of unethical conduct and also pointed out strategies that could be employed to curb unethical behaviour in municipalities. For the purpose of this study, the researcher employed both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies. The researcher used purposive sampling to select respondents of the study. Two (2) instruments were used to collect data, namely, questionnaires and interviews. To analyse data, two types of data analysis were used. For data collected through questionnaires, the researcher used the Statistical Package for Social Sciences to analyse data. Data collected through interviews were analysed through the use of thematic analysis in the form of narrative.
The study revealed specific unethical behaviour that were prevalent at Vhembe District Municipality. The study indicated that senior municipal officials must ensure that ethics initiatives systems and programmes should be put in place so that conducive ethical environment is created. The results indicated that despite challenges, employed strategies provided desired results. Specific solutions such improving employment practices and procurement activities were recommended that could improve ethical standards in the municipalities.<br>NRF
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Manwadu, Nthuseni Christinah. "The impact of the principal's task of curriculum supervision of teaching learning in primary schools : a case study in Vhembe district, Limpopo." Diss., 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/3685.
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The objective of the case study was to investigate the impact of the principal’s supervision task on teaching and learning in primary school in Vhembe District, Limpopo Province. The investigation focused on five primary school principals and ten teachers.
The first chapter exposed background to the study, problem formulation, aims, significance, methods and demarcation of study.
Literature reviewed depicted strong advocacy for supervision of teachers by principals. Nevertheless, ineffectiveness of locally based teacher supervision by principals and non-compliance to supervision policy requirements were shown.
The methodological aspect suggested that data was gathered through interviews with principals and questionnaires administered to teachers. Qualitative approach was used to interpret data obtained.
Findings of this study revealed ineffective supervision of teachers by principals and lack of departmental support to supervision systems. Supervision task was also not impacting positively on teaching and learning. The study recommends the revamping of teacher supervision and monitoring strategies, constant monitoring of principals when carrying out supervision task. Regular workshops and seminars on supervision task should be conducted to empower teachers and principals.<br>Educational Leadership and Management<br>M.Ed. (Educational Management)
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Nevhutalu, Takalani. "Role and trends of records management with specific reference to Vhembe District Municipality, Limpopo Province." Diss., 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/11602/358.
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Mushome, Vhahangwele. "A study on societal attitudes towards homosexuals in Thulamela Municipality of Vhembe District, South Africa." Diss., 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1144.
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MA (Psychology)<br>Department of Psychology<br>The study aimed to explore societal attitudes towards homosexual individuals in the Thulamela Municipality of the Vhembe District Municipality. The objectives of the study were to identify societal attitudes towards homosexuals in Thulamela Municipality, to explore challenges posed by society towards homosexual people in Thulamela Municipality, and to describe societal perceptions of homosexual individuals. The study was qualitative in nature and purposive sampling was used in the study. A semi-structured interview guide was used. A minimum of 12 non-homosexual people were interviewed. Thematic content analysis was used to analyse data. Different ethical issues were taken into consideration before the study was conducted. The findings of the study show that society is still conservative when it comes to homosexuality. However, it discourages harsh negative attitudes towards homosexual people. Society needs to develop more accepting and tolerant behaviors towards homosexuality. The study found that age, sex, race, ethnicity, social background, level of education and religious affiliation were consistent factors in determining attitudes towards homosexuality. This study recommends that training workshops on sexual orientation should be intensified for teachers, police officers, nurses and other public service employees as well as school administrators to inform them of current trends of homosexuality in the schools. It is also recommended that student accessibility to appropriate and accurate information regarding students’ sexuality should be increased at early stages through library and Internet resources, as well as workshops and forums.<br>NRF
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Mathako, Khodani. "Investigation of municipal solid waste management: a case study of Vhembe District Municipality, South Africa." Diss., 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1488.
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MENVSC<br>Department of Ecology and Resource Management<br>The main objective of the study was to investigate the effectiveness of municipal solid
waste management system, its potential implication in Vhembe District Municipality,
South Africa and to recommend strategies for effective management of municipal solid
waste in the district. To achieve this, structured questionnaires, interviews, field
observations and focus group discussions were used to collect primary data within the
district. The study focused on the four local municipalities: Makhado, Thulamela, Musina
and Collins Chabane. Desktop study was also undertaken to gather secondary data by
reviewing journals, technical reports, books and articles. The study adopted a mixed
method approach comprising of triangulation of qualitative and quantitative design. The
target groups of the study were selected through purposive sampling. The respondents in
the study were 21 officials from local municipalities including directors, waste managers,
superintendents, landfill supervisor and interns. Data was collected using focus group
interviews and questionnaires and analysed using descriptive statistics which involve the
presentation of numerical facts, or data, in either tables or graphs form. Municipalities in
the district are producing a considerable amount of solid waste. Municipalities do not
adhere to the existing guidelines on waste minimization at source, for example; they do
not have zero waste strategy (3R) reduce, reuse and recycle, which is the highest priority
of the National Waste Management Policy. Lack of the application of existing waste
management policy leads to large amount of solid waste eventually ending up in landfill
sites. The study recommends to municipalities to develop operational and monitoring
waste management plans which will create continuous improvement on waste
management. In the district, it was observed that the bulk of waste generated per month
within municipalities is general waste comprising 64%, as compared to garden waste and
building rubbles. There are no equipment and programs in place by municipalities to
encourage waste separation at source, for example, municipalities do not have
household‟s recyclable receptacles to encourage separation at source. Municipalities do
not have weighbridge to quantify waste entering the site. It was observed that Thulamela
and Collins Chabane Local municipalities create compost from garden waste received at
the landfill sites, whereas Musina and Makhado Local Municipalities do not create
compost from garden waste. Garden waste is dumped and compacted with other waste
materials in the landfills. All municipalities should create compost from garden waste
received at the landfill sites as it helps to extend the life span of the landfills because it
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reduces the amount of waste to the landfill. There is lack of prioritization within
municipalities, for example, in Makhado Local Municipality, when the new financial
start, budget is allocated to other proposed projects by councilors as they consider waste
management projects not a priority. It was observed that within the district, there is high
level of illegal dumping in catchment areas and open spaces especially at Musina Local
Municipality. Musina Local Municipality is using a quarry as disposal site which was not
lined and it has led to contamination of underground water by leachate, whereas
Thulamela, Collins Chabane and Makhado Local Municipalities are using lined landfill
sites to avoid contamination of underground water. The available vehicles within the
municipalities are not enough to meet the demand and some of them are too old, for
example, tractors and trucks used by Makhado Local Municipality are 20 years old and
they often breakdown, whereas Thulamela, Collins Chabane and Musina Local
Municipalities are not using old vehicles as they auctioned old vehicles and bought new
ones. Vhembe District Municipality should manage waste in accordance to the new
approach of source separation, waste reduction, reuse and recycling by developing
environmental awareness programmes supported by the placement of the recyclable
receptacles at strategic points to collect recyclable materials which will reduce large
amount of waste which eventually ends up in landfills. The study recommends that
municipalities should have law enforcement structure which will create and enforce the
laws/policies as it helps municipalities to implement effective waste management system
and monitoring structure to monitor prioritization and budget allocation to avoid any
wastage. Municipalities should have landfill monitoring committees to facilitate the
compliance on the development and operation of the landfills to avoid the use of quarry
as landfill sites.<br>NRF
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Mashamba, Magala Erick. "Parents' participation in the implementation of diversion programmes : suggestions for probation practice." Diss., 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/27211.
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Throughout the world, the need to protect children’s rights has proliferated through international conventions and national laws, therefore, parents add immense value as participants in diversion programmes. The dearth of research studies on parents as participants in diversion programmes is documented internationally and in South Africa. This is an exploratory-descriptive- contextual and phenomenological study that is steeped in qualitative research approach. The study was guided by Risk-Need Responsivity Model for offender assessment and rehabilitation (Bonta & Wormith, 2010).
Data collection was done through semi-structured, face-to-face interviews. Snow-ball and purposive sampling were used. Prior to actual data collection, pilot testing was conducted to determine the validity and reliability of the data collection tool. Data was analysed through thematic content in accordance with Creswell’s (2014:196) six steps of data analysis and verified according to Lincoln and Guba’s model of 1994 and Yin’s 2018 model.
In order to ensure adherence to ethical prescripts, the following were applied throughout the study; informed consent, confidentiality, anonymity, beneficence, management of information and debriefing. The key finding is that parents are not involved in the diversion prorammes. This study will close literature gap whilst it recommends development of policy guidelines for parental involvement in diversion.<br>Social Work<br>M.A.(Social Work)
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Lethole, Tshiwela Maria. "The teaching and learning challenges of teenage mother learners at secondary schools in Vhembe, Limpopo." Diss., 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/26555.
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Abstract in English, Venda and Sotho<br>Within the last decade, the level of teenage pregnancy in Southern Africa has been on the increase and as a result, is being seen as a major social problem. This study, which is a dissertation of limited scope, investigates the teaching and learning challenges of teenage mother learners at secondary schools in the Vhembe District in Limpopo. This study is classified as qualitative research within a case study design. A convenience sampling method was applied in order to select teachers and teenage mother learners for participation in the study resulting in five teachers and five teenage mother learners participating in the study Participants were interviewed using in-depth interviews. Participant observation and document analysis were other research methodologies included in the data collection process. Participant observation assisted in gathering data in relation to how mother learners interacted with teachers and other peers in class and in the school environment and document analysis was conducted by means of perusing formal records, such as attendance registers, class tests and examination results, medical records, and involvement in extramural activities. Qualitative data analysis was used in order to analyse data collected which resulted in themes and sub-themes emerging. The findings revealed that teenage pregnancy has a detrimental effect on girls’ schooling with school attendance and absenteeism affecting performance resulting in poor results and even drop out. Additional factors such as lack of financial support, physical and emotional support from family and friends as well as stigmatisation, discrimination and exclusion have a negative effect on learning. Teachers tend to lack the necessary knowledge and skills in dealing with teenage mother learners and are not supported with counselling programmes. Recommendations suggest that teachers are equipped with special skills to deal with teenage mother learners and that learners at school are made more aware of the dangers of early pregnancy and its effects on their education through various programmes.<br>Ngudo iyi, ya desithesheni ya tshikoupu tsho pimiwaho, i khou ṱoḓisisa nga ha khaedu dza u funza na u guda kha vhagudi vha vhana vha re vho mme zwikoloni zwa sekondari Masipalani wa Tshiṱiriki tsha Vhembe, Limpopo. Ngudo iyi yo khethekanywa sa ṱhoḓisiso ya khwaḽithathivi. Kha pulane na nzudzanyo ya ṱhoḓisiso, ngudo iyi yo itwa zwikoloni zwa sekondari kha Masipala wa Tshiṱiriki tsha Vhembe, tshine tsha wanala kha vundu ḽa Limpopo.
Kuitele kwa vhukhethatsumbonanguludzwa kwo teaho kwo shumiswa u itela u nanga vhadededzi na vhagudi vha vhana vha re vho mme u itela u dzhenelela kha inthaviwu. U dzhenelela nga u tou sedza na u saukanya ḽiṅwalo o vha maṅwe maitele a ṱhoḓisiso o katelwaho kha kuitele kwa u kuvhanganya data. Vhadededzi na vhagudi vha vhana vha re vho mme vho inthaviwiwa hu tshi khou shumiswa inthaviwu dzo fhelelaho. Ṱhoḓisiso ya khwaḽithethivi kha u dzhenelela nga vhusedzi yo itwa u itela u kuvhanganya data zwi tshi elana na uri vhagudi vha vhana vha re vho mme vha shumisana hani na vhadededzi na dziṅwe thangana dza murole kiḽasini na kha vhupo ha tshikolo
Tsha u fhedzisela. U saukanywa ha ḽiṅwalo ho itwa nga nḓila ya u ṱola rekhodo dza fomaḽa, dzi ngaho ridzhisiṱara ya maḓele tshikoloni, mulingo wa kiḽasini na mvelelo dza mulingo, rekhodo dza mutakalo, na u dzhenelela kha nyitelwannḓa na thandela dza mveledziso ya tshitshavha. Vhadededzi vhaṱanu na vhagudi vha vhana vha re vho mme vhaṱanu vho dzhenelela kha ngudo iyi. Musaukanyo wa data wa khwaḽithithathivi wo shumiswa u itela u saukanya data yo kuvhanganyiwaho nga tshifhinga tsha inthaviwu dzo fhelelaho na data ya u sedza ya mudzheneli<br>Nyakišišo ye, yeo e lego disetheišene ya sekoupu se se lekantšwego, e nyakišiša ditlhohlo tša go ruta le go ithuta tša baswa ba baithuti ba e lego bommago bana dikolong tša sekontari ka Mmasepaleng wa Selete sa Vhembe, Limpopo. Nyakišišo ye e hlophilwe bjalo ka nyakišišo ya khwalithethifi. Ka gare ga peakanyo ya kheisesetati, nyakišišo ye e dirilwe dikolong tša sekontari ka gare ga Mmasepala wa Selete sa Vhembe, wo o lego profentsheng ya Limpopo. Mokgwa wa maleba wa go dira sampole o dirišitšwe go kgetha barutiši le baswa ba baithuti ba e lego bommago bana go kgathatema dipoledišanong. Tlhokomelo ya mokgathatema le tshekatsheko ya tokomane e be e le mekgwa ye mengwe ya dinyakišišo ye e akareditšwego ka gare ga tshepetšo ya kgoboketšo ya datha. Barutiši le baswa ba baithuti ba e lego bommago bana ba boledišane ka go šomiša dipoledišano tše di tseneletšego. Nyakišišo ya khwalithethifi ka gare ga tlhokomelo ya mokgathatema e dirilwe go kgoboketša datha mabapi le ka fao baswa ba baithuti ba e lego bommago bana ba bego ba amana le barutiši le dithaka tša bona ka phapošing le ka tikologong ya sekolo. Sa mafelelo, tshekatsheko ya tokomane e dirilwe ka go šomiša direkote tša semmušo go hlahloba, go swana le diretšistara ya batlasekolong, diteko tša ka phapošing le dipoelo tša tlhahlobo, direkote tša kalafo, le kgathotema dipapading tsa sekolo le diprotšeke tša tlhabollo ya setšhaba. Barutiši ba bahlano le baswa ba baithuti ba e lego bommago bana ba bahlano ba kgathile tema ka nyakišišong ye. Tshekatsheko ya datha ya khwalithethifi e šomišitšwe go sekaseka datha ye e kgobokeditšwego nakong ya dipoledišano tše di tseneletšeng le datha ya tlhokomelo ya mokgathatema.<br>Curriculum and Instructional Studies<br>M. Ed. (Curriculum and Instructional Studies)
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Munasi, Khathutshelo Ronald. "Integrating Environmental Education in the Life Sciences curriculum in the Vhembe District, Limpopo." Diss., 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/26846.
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The mandate from the government is for schools to integrate Environment Education (EE) in all subjects. However, some Life Sciences teachers in the Vhembe District still fail to integrate EE into their lessons. This qualitative case study, hence, investigated how Life Sciences teachers in Vhembe District of Limpopo Province are supported by the Department of Basic Education (DBE) to integrate EE into their lessons. The purpose of this study was to develop guidelines to enhance the support given by DBE, to Life Sciences teachers, in their attempts to integrate EE into their lessons.
Studies have been conducted about factors that inhibit the integration of EE in school subjects. However, little has been written about how the DBE supports teachers to integrate EE in their lessons. This study contributes knowledge to this gap. This study was based on interpretivism, followed a qualitative approach and a phenomenological case study design. Three schools in Vhembe District in Limpopo Province were conveniently selected and one Life Sciences teacher was purposively selected from each school to get rich-information about the research topic. One subject advisor was also purposely selected as a participant from the Vhembe District under, Mutshindudi circuit. Data were collected through semi-structured face-to-face interviews with the teachers and the subject advisor. Before the interviews, the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) document, pacesetter and textbooks were first analysed.
Findings from the CAPS document analysis show support for teachers towards integrating EE in Life Sciences, although, the pacesetter does not provide such support. The teachers, however, do not take advantage of the offered support from the documents because they do not read these curriculum documents. Further, the findings reveal that the subject advisor was not doing enough to support the teachers as the limited support that the teachers received was only reactive. This study also found that lack of training for teachers and the subject advisor, lack of understanding of EE and lack of resources were still challenges in the integration of EE in the research context.
This study recommends that there should be a more proactive support for to integrate EE into their lessons so as to produce environmentally informed learners. Thus, the DBE must take responsibility of providing teachers with necessary trainings and resources for EE to support them to integrate it into the lessons.<br>Educational Studies<br>M. Ed. (Specialisation in Environmental Education)
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Mashaba, Mviseni Julia. "The effect of educators' professional conduct on learners' academic performance in Vuwani Cluster of Vhembe District." Diss., 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/20315.
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This study examines the effects of educators’ professional conduct on learners’ academic performance. The researcher used quantitative research methodology and design. Data was collected in eighty primary schools, mostly in a disadvantaged context, in the Vhembe District in Limpopo Province, South Africa. A researcher-designed questionnaire was administered to eighty primary-school principals who were randomly selected.
The research revealed that the implementation of the educators’ code of professional ethics may improve the quality of educators. The achievement of high learner academic performance may be determined by the manner in which principals lead, manage and encourage educators to adhere to the tenets of professional conduct. This research also revealed that although educators are aware of professional conduct, they show unprofessional behaviour such as disrespecting learners, leaving class unsupervised, excessive use of mobile phones during lessons, and excessive absenteeism. Learners who lack effective educator support tend to achieve lower results than expected. Learners whose educators behave professionally achieve good academic performance.<br>Educational Leadership and Management<br>M. Ed. (Education Management)
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Singo, Vhudivhusi Julia. "The impact of HIV/AIDS on elderly people in the Thulamela Municipality, Vhembe District, Limpopo Province." Diss., 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/11602/94.
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Phophi, Norman. "Factors that contribute to youth unemployment in Vhembe District: A case study of Makhado Local Municipality." Diss., 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/11602/780.
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Makhado, Princess Anne Sheilah. "Experiences of children heading families at Makhado Municipality in Vhembe District of Limpopo Province, South Africa." Diss., 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1586.
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MCur<br>Department of Advanced Nursing Science<br>The path of children heading families following the death of both parents takes many twists and turns, and a lot of support to face the challenging environment is needed. The path is not easy as compared to children with parents in terms of support and guidance. The purpose of the study was to determine the experiences of children heading families at Makhado municipality of Limpopo Province, South Africa. The objective of this study is to explore and describe the experiences of children heading families. Qualitative research approach with explorative, descriptive, contextual, interpretative phenomenological designs were used. Population of the study comprised of children heading families following the death of both parents, residing at Makhado municipality in Vhembe district of Limpopo Province, South Africa. Non-probability purposive sampling was used to select the participants. The sample size of 20 participants was determined by data saturation. Data was transcribed verbatim and translated from Tshivenda to English language. Tesch’s eight steps criteria was used to analyse data. The results of the study revealed that children heading families following the death of both parent’s experience various challenges and ineffective support from different community structures. The researcher ensured trustworthiness and ethical consideration were considered throughout the study. Recommendations were developed based on the findings of the study.
Keywords: Child, Child headed families, Experience, Family, Parent<br>NRF
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Vukeya, I. "Experience of grade four teachers with regard to reading competence in two schools at Hlangananisouth circuit in Vhembe District." Diss., 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/19839.
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The aim of the study was to find out about the perception of grade four teachers with regard to reading competence of the learners. The ability to read is an important skill in today`s modern world where so much information is transmitted in written form. It is also important that people have reading skills whether they are in school or not. The choice of this research topic emanated from an observation from past research that, levels of reading difficulties among primary school pupils are very high and Hlanganani south circuit is not an exception.
This research is relevant as most learners in grade four are not able to read especially in English. These are some of the main problem that makes high failure rate of grade four learners in ANA results, because most learners do not know how to read and it also affect all subjects that they learn in English.
The problem of the study pivots around the experiences of grade four teachers with regard to reading competency skills of the learners. Results from most studies carried out on reading indicate that most pupils are not able to read according to what is expected of their grade level. It is against this background that this study sought to establish the factors that lead to reading difficulties.
The research methods used are interviews and classroom observation with the focus on a sample of teachers from grade four in two schools at Hlanganani south circuit. The researcher selected these tools because they are directed by research questions. The researcher wanted to find out from the research participants how they taught, their beliefs and perceptions about teaching reading. Qualitative methods are used to generate data.
Findings of the study indicate that grade four learners have reading difficulties. These include omitting, substituting and adding words as well as mispronouncing words. This is a big challenge for the teachers who teach these learners. This can be frustrating for both the learners and teachers especially where the teacher does not understand the causes of reading difficulties, how to assess those learners with reading without competence as well as how to help out. According to the findings of this study, teachers have their own perceptions about the causes of reading with competence and their own way of assessing learners with reading difficulties.
Government as the state, and local levels should provide appropriate materials for teaching reading skills. Libraries should be provided for our primary schools, since the absence of libraries is a factor in the deficiency in reading skills.<br>Educational Leadership and Management<br>M. Ed. (Educational Management)
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Maphaha, Matodzi Hellen. "Environmental education through sustainable school food waste management in the Vhembe District, Limpopo." Diss., 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/27264.
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This qualitative case study focuses on identifying factors that could either enable or constrain sustainable food waste management as a form of environmental education (EE) in the participating schools. The study was motivated by the observation that the National School Nutrition Program (NSNP) that was introduced by the Department of Basic Education to support learners from disadvantaged backgrounds with nutritious food was causing pollution in some schools due to inadequate discarding of food leftovers. The purpose of the study was to develop recommendations towards a sustainable means of managing this food waste in the schools. As an Agricultural Science educator, I wanted to explore the possibilities of enhancing environmental education in schools through sustainable food waste management.
While research has been conducted about food waste management and how this is an environmental concern, little has been written about it as it relates to environmental education and sustainability in schools. Hence, this study sought to contribute knowledge to this gap. To achieve this aim, this study followed a descriptive case study design, framed by the value-belief-norm (VBN) theory. Three schools in Vhembe district, Limpopo, were conveniently selected, and the NSNP food coordinator of each selected school, one food handler, two learners, two educators and two SGB members from each sampled school were purposively sampled to get rich information from them about sustainable school food waste management. Data were collected through semi-structured, face-to-face interviews and observations. The findings indicate the various ways in which food waste could be managed in these schools, such as recycling through composting, reusing by community farmers, and reducing the amount of possible food waste. The study also found environmental education to be a key element in which the schools could invest to sustainably and effectively manage food waste.<br>Educational Studies<br>M. Ed. (Environmental Education)
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Netshitenzhe, Mashudu Reuben. "An assessment of the effectiveness of personnel training and development: a case study of Vhembe District Municipality." Diss., 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/11602/194.
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Mutele, Tshilidzi Constance. "Challenges facing women in leadership positions in government institutions : a case study of Thulamela Municipality, Vhembe District." Diss., 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/11602/284.
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Tiawoun, Makuete Andre. "Conservation Strategies of the Red Listed Brackenridgea zanguebarica Oliv. in Vhembe District Municipality, Limpopo Province, South Africa." Thesis, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1471.
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PhD (Botany)<br>Department of Botany<br>Brackenridgea zanguebarica Oliv. (Ochnaceae) commonly known as “Yellow Peeling Plane”, is an important medicinal plant species, and one of the most threatened tree species that is endemic to Thengwe village in Vhembe District, South Africa. It is widely harvested for traditional purposes and difficult to propagate sexually and asexually. Nowadays, it has become threatened and this unique plant population is believed to be declining in the Brackenridgea Nature Reserve (BNR). According to the Red List of South African plants, B. zanguebarica is considered a critically endangered medicinal plant. All these facts combined with a lack of knowledge on the conservation of this species prompted this study on its conservation. To ascertain the effective conservation and proper management of this multipurpose tree, this study was conducted with the aim to improve its conservation strategy by investigating current threats to the existence of B. zangueberica, the chemical constituents from the different plant parts, the propagation methods of the species, and the factors delaying the germination of its seeds.
In this study, an assessment of the current population threats was important as a first step in conservation; this would update the status of the species in its natural habitat. The current status of Brackenridgea zanguebarica was conducted through an extensive field survey in the Brackenridgea Nature Reserve (BNR), where a belt transect method was deployed to record quantitative information, while the harvesting damage was estimated using a sliding scale from 0 to 5. The structure of the populations in terms of the stem diameter size classes showed a bell shape
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pattern. About 60% of individuals showed some signs of plant parts extraction as the stem bark was reported to be the main plant part harvested. The population structure, however, was dominated by juvenile plants due to the selective harvesting of mature individuals; this hinders fruit production leading to poor or slow seed production.
The present study aimed to compare the chemical constituents and the antimicrobial activities of some parts of this plant species. The extracts were screened for phytochemicals using standard methods. Thin-layer chromatography (TLC) was carried out to compare the chemical constituents using various solvent systems of varying polarity. Agar well diffusion and broth microdilution methods were used to evaluate the antimicrobial activity and the minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) of plant extracts respectively, against three bacteria and four fungi. The phytochemical analysis revealed a close similarity of various phytoconstituents of the three plant parts (stem bark, twigs and leaves). TLC analysis showed a slight difference in the acetone extract of different plant parts with more bands on the leaves than the stem bark and twigs. Acetone extracts of the three plant parts exhibited varying degrees of antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus aureus and Candida glabrata, while none of the extracts showed any activity against Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumonia, Candida albicans, C. krusei, and C. parapsilosis. However, analysis of the antibacterial activity of various extracts revealed that the best inhibitory activity was produced by the stem bark extract compared to the leaf and twig extract.
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The sustainable way to meet the growing demand of Brackenridgea zanguebarica is to increase its availability through propagation practices. Unfortunately, the conservation of B. zanguebarica is hampered by lack of information on how it can be propagated. Sexual and asexual propagations were conducted to determine an efficient method to increase the number of individuals of this plant species. Seed propagation was carried out to study the effect of various pre-treatments on germination, in order to understand the germination requirements; vegetative propagation was conducted to assess if B. zanguebarica could be successfully propagated via stem cuttings if the appropriate growth hormones and growing media were applied. Brackenridgea zanguebarica seed did not germinate at all under any of the conditions tested. However, the results, showed the potential of propagating this species from stem cutting despite the poor results obtained. Thus B. zanguebarica was found to be difficult to propagate sexually and asexually.
Seeds serve as a means of reproduction and a vital element to ensure the survival of plant species. Seed germination is controlled by a number of factors. The propagation of B. zanguebarica via seed is very difficult and research has not been undertaken to understand possible factors that may delay its germination. This study was aimed to investigate and describe both the morphological and anatomical features of B. zanguebarica seed, in order to identify structural features implicated in its poor germination. To achieve this goal, a morphological and anatomical study was conducted based on the observation of seeds under a scanning electron microscope (SEM) and light microscopy (LM). Water uptake potential was assessed by the increase in seed mass. The morpho-anatomical analysis indicated that some structures of the seed, such as seed coat, and the presence of endosperm
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surrounding the embryo that consisted of two prominent cotyledons, seem to greatly hinder the germination of this species. The research findings provided information regarding the seed structure which is one important step in identifying useful techniques to improve seed germination for conservation purposes.<br>NRF
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Malima, Tuwani Petrus. "Intervention strategy for effective potable water supply system to rural communities in Vhembe District Municipality, South Africa." Thesis, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1536.
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PhDRDV<br>Institute for Rural Development<br>Potable water supply is a fundamental human right and protected by international conventions and national laws. Access to it and having in place an appropriate water supply system remain the building blocks to improving and maintaining the welfare of any community for it to enjoy a healthy and productive life. The supply of potable water, especially in Africa's rural areas, however, remains a challenge. The demand for a system to provide sustainable water supply has been on the increase due to population growth and the climate change phenomenon. Vhembe District Municipality (VDM), as the responsible authority for water supply in sections of the Limpopo Province, faces many challenges, including - aging water supply infrastructure, lack of capacity of officials, and lack of funds for maintenance; these often lead to a breakdown of the supply system. This challenge results, for example, in increased health hazards that often cause tension between the District and the residents. The study’s main objective was to investigate the water supply system in Vhembe so as to suggest an effective intervention strategy for potable rural water supply system to improve the supply in the Vhembe District Municipality of the Limpopo Province. The specific objectives were - to determine the current potable water supply sources in rural communities of the VDM, examine the system’s ability to meet the needs of the rural communities in VDM and to identify the challenges and coping strategies used to meet potable water supply in VDM.
A mixed-method, of both qualitative and quantitative research designs and techniques, was adopted and focus group discussions and in-depth interviews were used to gather data. From the four local municipalities of VDM, 14 wards were purposively selected through proportional representation of 448 households, which were randomly selected. Three municipal officials responsible for the water supply system in the VDM were selected through census. Key-informant discussions were held with councillors from the 14 wards, with focus group discussions used to engage the 448 households, and traditional leaders. Thematic content analysis was used to identify common themes, ideas, and patterns of meaning that came up frequently from qualitative data. The IBM Statistical Package for the Social Science (SPSS) version 25 was used to analyse data using descriptive statistics, one way ANOVA and Chi-Square test.The results revealed that in Vhembe District Municipality, the primary sources of water were boreholes (45.3%) followed by piped water from the dams (35.3%). The majority of the households (53.6%) obtain water from boreholes once per week, with 4% resorting to obtaining water from rivers, 5.4% obtained water from fountains and 10% obtained their water from Municipality water tankers (truck tankers). These results indicate that the District continues to face challeges in its efforts to fulfill its mandate as the responsible authority for water supply, in the rural communities due to lack of a sustainable system to supply the required minimum water needs for households. The study recommended that all stakeholders should join hands to invest in a system that has more water supply options to sustainably meet the needs of the growing population. The system should have management
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Tshiredo, Litshani Lizer. "The impact of the curriculum change in the teaching and learning of science : a case study in under-resourced schools in Vhembe District." Diss., 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/11893.
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The aim of the study was to investigate the impact of curriculum change in teaching and learning of science subjects at schools in Vhembe District. The research also meant to answer the following research objectives on the impact of new changes in curriculum. The first research objective was based on the effects of curriculum changes in the teaching and learning of science. The second research objective was based on the constraints or factors that might be affecting the effectiveness of new changes in teaching and learning of science. The third research objective was based on the monitoring and support on the new changes in science curriculum. Research objective four was addressed as a recommendation. It was about the suggestion for future planning of changes in curriculum. In this era of on-going new developments in curriculum, it was imperative to find out how new changes are affecting teaching and learning of science curriculum even in the most remote parts of the country. The continuous changes that are taking place in science curriculum demand the need for this research. Questionnaires, interviews and observation were used as data collection methods using the qualitative method. Schools which participated in the study were selected using purposive sampling. It is revealed in the findings that teachers feel that it is not necessary for them to change the way they teach, especially those who did not receive training on the new curriculum changes during their tertiary education. The findings also indicate that lack of resources impact negatively on the implementation of curriculum reform in teaching and learning of science in many under-resourced schools in rural areas. The findings also reveal that, it is not easy for subject advisors to give relevant support because of inadequate resources and lack of human capacity. According to the research findings, inadequate resources, skills and knowledge and lack of pre-planning on new curriculum development adversely affect the teaching and learning of science in schools. It is therefore recommended that the proposed curriculum development and reform be piloted before it is implemented as proposed in the model for the preparation of effective curriculum changes and development in science. Also, it is important to have functional curriculum support forums at school, circuit and district levels. The provisioning of science centres with well-equipped laboratories in each and every circuit will play a greater role in effective teaching and learning of science in schools.<br>Science and Technology Education<br>M. Ed. (Natural Science Education)
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Akintola, George Oluwole. "Evaluation of major clay deposits for potential industrial utilization in Vhembe District Municipality, Limpopo Province of South Africa." Diss., 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1128.
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MESMEG<br>Department of Mining and Environmental Geology<br>Vhembe District has several clay deposits which are traditionally use for clay products such as burnt bricks without taking into account the chemical and mineralogical characteristics of clay being used. The ever-increasing market demand for these clay products cannot be met with the traditional method of clay utilization due to the paucity of scientific information on properties of the clay in the area. Consequently, there is a need to gain better understanding of the characteristics of the clay in Vhembe District and to establish the suitability of the variety of clay for different purposes.
The current study was undertaken to better understand the compositional relationship between the clay deposits and surrounding rocks present in the study area. It further aimed at characterizing the clay deposits on the basis of chemical, mineralogy, physical, mechanical, thermal and micro structural properties with a view of evaluating the clays for possible industrial use. A total of thirty-nine clay and rock samples were collected from thirteen different locations across the Vhembe District. Thirteen representative samples from each location were obtained after thorough mixing until homogenization was attained and then quartered for subsequent analyses.
The mineralogical and chemical characteristics of the clay and rock samples were determined using XRD and XRF respectively. Thin-sections of the rock samples were prepared and examined under petrographic microscope to better understand the mineral assemblages present in the rocks. The thermal and micro structural properties of the clays were determined using DTA-TGA and SEM analyses and the physical properties which include colour, cation exchange capacity (CEC) and soil pH were assessed. The particle distribution and Atterberg limits tests of the clay samples were also conducted in order to establish their mechanical properties.
The petrographic results showed that the clay deposits exhibited an intense weathering and sedimentation processes which incorporated detrital minerals from the surrounding rock units. The rock units which include basalt, granodiorite, gneiss and quartzofeldspathic gneiss were found to be differentiated from subalkaline and/or tholeiitic magmatic composition. Although the value of SiO2 content in rock samples was higher when compared with clay samples, it indicated an ongoing desilicication and allitization processes. The high values of chemical index of alteration (CIA), low values of K/Cs (<6200), Ce* normalized value and higher values of LILE enrichment in the clay deposits indicated oxidizing environments during period of deposition.
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The mineralogical composition of the studied clayey deposits showed that smectite (8.25 - 29.32%), kaolinite (14.91 - 59.26%) and chlorite (5.94 -16.54%) were present as clay minerals although associated with other non-clay minerals such quartz, plagioclase, talc and geothite. The chemical composition results revealed high silica and alumina content in most studied clay samples. Their fluxing oxides which include K2O, Na2O, CaO, and MgO, varied slightly from 0.06% to 1.78% in abundance while the Fe2O3 and TiO2 contents in most samples averages at 9.2% and 1.3% respectively. The plasticity index of the studied deposits ranged from 9.50 to 62.00% while liquid limit ranged from 31.34 to 73.62%.
The microanalysis using SEM indicated that the microstructure framework of most studied clay exhibited a porous skeleton structure owing to numerous tiny voids. The composite results of SEM and CEC analyses suggested their possible application in water filter and chemical fertilizer industries since they provided passage for water and soil cations transmission. The particle size distribution demonstrated that the studied soils have clayey silt texture with wide range coverage of the well graded and sorted particle sizes. Compressibility and plasticity properties were found to be high in Mukondeni, Mashamba-1, Mashamba-2 and Mashamba-3 clay samples. The thermal behavior of Mukondeni, Mashamba-1, Mashamba-2 and Mashamba-3 samples showed relatively high shrinkage (>9%). The high shrinkage percentage suggests the preponderance of smectite minerals. Other samples which are rich in kaolinite and chlorite minerals exhibited low shrinkage (<2%). The drying trends of the studied clay suggest their suitability for fast drying processes like soft and hard refractoriness, sanitary wares and ceramics. Empirical assessment of most studied clay showed their suitability for pottery-making and manufacturing of roofing tiles and masonry bricks.<br>NRF
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Dangale, Takalani Millicent. "Challenges of mothers caring for cerebral palsy children at Thulamela Local Municipality, in the Vhembe District, South Africa." Diss., 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1450.
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MPH<br>Department of Public Health<br>Cerebral palsy (CP) is the common cause of physical disability in children. The nature and severity of impairments vary, but the demands placed upon mothers are significant. It is one of the prolonged conditions which have become a serious health problem worldwide. The purpose of this study was to explore and describe the challenges of mothers caring for cerebral palsy children at Thulamela Municipality, in the Vhembe District, South Africa. The objectives of this study were as follows: (1). To explore the challenges by mothers of cerebral palsy children in relation to physical, psychological and social care, (2) To explore their challenges in relation to available resources for proper referral of mothers caring for cerebral palsy children. The study used a qualitative approach using explorative and descriptive design in exploring the challenges of mothers caring for children with cerebral palsy. The study population comprised mothers of children with Cerebral Palsy living in the Vhembe District who attends the rehabilitation therapy services at Tshilidzini Hospital. A non-probability, purposive sampling technique was used to select the mothers. Five focus groups, each consisting of eight mothers were composed. Semi-structured group guide consisting of open-ended questions were used. Data was transcribed, verbatim and coded into themes and subthemes using context thematic analysis method. Themes that emerged include: a theoretical framework for the study, effects of caring on the family’s socio-economic life, challenges experienced by mothers caring for cerebral palsy children, challenges in relation to education and training and challenges experienced by mothers caring for cerebral palsy. The findings of the study might benefit the society about the challenges experienced by mothers when caring for their disabled children. The study might help government to develop and implement policies which will empower parents and the community as a whole<br>NRF
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Ngambi, Doris. "Knowledge and practices of women regarding cervical cancer prevention at Thulamela Municipality of Vhembe District in Limpopo Province." Diss., 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/11602/621.
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MCur<br>Department of Advanced Nursing Science<br>Cervical cancer remains one of the major public health problems globally, despite the fact that
it is preventable and curable if identified at an early stage. Currently, cervical cancer is the
leading cause of death among women in Sub-Saharan Africa where the knowledge about the
disease is scarce among the affected population. Methods
A quantitative cross-sectional survey was conducted in Thulamela Municipality of Limpopo
Province. The purpose of the study was to assess the knowledge of cervical cancer prevention
among women in four villages in Thulamela Municipality. The population of the study was
composed of all women aged above 30 in the villages Malamulele, Mhinga, Muledane and
Phiphidi. A sample of one thousand five hundred and forty-six (1546) was drawn using random
sampling. Quantitative data were collected using a twenty-six-item questionnaire. The data
were coded and then processed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences to produce
frequency tables and descriptive statistics such as chi-square and correlation. Results
A number of findings were made in this study. The majority of the women in this study had little
or no knowledge about cervical cancer, human papilloma virus and vaccines. The majority of
the women had little or no knowledge on cervical cancer risk factors and how the disease is
spread. These findings were confirmed by chi-squared values at p<0.05 and showed
significant association between variables: that young women were likely to be aware of cervical
cancer compared to elderly women, educated women were more likely to be knowledgeable
about cervical cancer than those with low education attainment, elderly women were more
likely to be not worried about cervical cancer compared to young women. Correlation, Pearson
rho scores at p<0.05 showed significant correlations knowledge of cervical cancer and age
(negative), knowledge and education (positive). The findings signified the need for cervical
cancer prevention education in Vhembe District, and the need for primary health care nurses
to promote access to such services through robust health education.
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The study made a number of practical recommendations likely to educate women about
cervical cancer, human papilloma virus and its prevention. These include: The possibility of
large hospitals having their own small broadcasting stations that will frequently disseminate
information throughout the local municipalities, road shows and use of informal sector like
politicians and traditional healers in disseminating information.
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Rambau, Musiiwa Ivy. "Experiences of female traditional healers on their practice at Makhado Municipality of the Vhembe District of Limpopo Province." Diss., 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1005.
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Luthada, Ntshengedzeni Victor. "Revisiting the connection between masculinites and gender-based violence: The Case of Thulamela Municipality, Vhembe District, Limpopo Province." Diss., 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1091.
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MGS<br>Institute for Gender and Youth Studies<br>Masculinity forms are identified as forms that perpetuate gender-based violence. This study analyzed and challenged the entire cultural and patriarchal attributes that constructively create current male roles and identities that play a significant part in gender discrimination and oppression around the world. The way masculinities shape gender role stereotypes have left a legacy whereby women are disadvantaged in relation to men. Masculinities continue to define power dynamics between men and women. Women have less access to resources, benefits, information and are also denied access to decision making processes, both within and beyond household realms. The major objective of the study is to explore the connection between masculinity and gender-based violence. This study described the importance of using Participatory Action Research Design and the use of qualitative methodological process which is followed by the study’s location and population, sampling and data collection methods. The researcher explains the reasons for using qualitative methods for both data collection and analysis. Face to face semi structured interviews was used as data collection instruments with open-ended questions. Purposive and snowball sampling were adopted with a total of 10 research participants including both women and men (young and old). Furthermore, this study explored the researcher’s reflexivity or positionality, and epistemic privilege. This study also outlined the ethical issues that have been taken into consideration which include informed consent, confidentiality, and privacy. Data was analyzed thematically by identifying and expanding significant themes that emerged from respondents’ responses. The findings of this study entail that unemployment and alcohol abuse are among the factors that lead to gender-based violence. The findings had it that cultural practices such as polygamy in families, initiation schools, media are among models of masculinities that had imparted the notion or belief that a man is a provider, decision-maker, and head of the family and no other member of the family should contest that responsibility. This study concludes that the cultural and social norms socialize males to be aggressive, powerful, unemotional and controlling and contribute to a social acceptance of men as dominant. Lastly, this study also looked at the limitations of the study as well as the conclusion. This study recommended that both men and women should collectively diagnose masculine relationships that are borne out of the system of patriarchy, to usher in a non- sexist society devoid of gender discrimination.<br>NRF
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Ndou, Nndwamato. "Challenges facing school governing bodies in the implementation of finance policies in the Vhembe District." Diss., 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/7039.
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The study focused on the challenges facing school governing bodies in the Vhembe district in the implementation of finance policies. Through the provision of the South African Schools Act, 84 of 1996, the school governing body is entrusted with the responsibilities of establishing and managing the school fund. The research was a multi-site case study of the Vhembe district. Purposive sampling of schools was conducted. Semi-structured interviews, observations and document analyses were carried out. The findings suggest that the finance personnel and committees at school level were not well established, trained and thus became dysfunctional. The researcher recommends that finance policies should be amended, finance committees trained and continuous monitoring of finances provided by the circuit and district officials. The study was also characterized by a number of limitations, including difficulties in understanding financial terminology by some participants and fear of handing in financial documents for examination.<br>Educational Leadership and Management<br>M. Ed. (Education Management)
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Mutuvhi, Fhatuwani Lastborn. "The critical assessment of the challenges faced by Vhembe District Municipality with the implementation of supply chain management policies." Thesis, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/11602/45.
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