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Bourne, Lesley Thelma. "A liquid consumption survey of individuals in greater Cape Town." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 1986. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/26569.

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There is no published data for the per capita consumption of water of individuals in South Africa. A daily rounded volume of 2 litres per person is usually taken as a working estimate from world wide data. As part of ongoing epidemiological studies into potential health effects of changes in the water supply to greater Town, water consumption patterns were ascertained. As health effects are often spatially ascribed to the place of residence of a person, it was necessary to ascertain how much water was drunk at home as well as away from home. Water consumed was divided into three classes: (i) w

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Davies, Edward. "The development of a framework to reduce water and energy consumption through the use of water and energy value stream mapping for the South African manufacturing industry." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/4160.

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The Republic of South Africa’s energy economy is under immense pressure and the main energy utility, Eskom, cannot reliably generate sufficient electrical energy to meet its customer demand. Water security in South Africa is also under threat as the country is currently amidst a water crisis. The South African manufacturing industry is the sector consuming the largest portion of the total energy consumption and second largest portion of the total water consumption (excluding urban use) nationally. Water and energy efficiency improvement is becoming imperative for organisational success as well

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Nyambo, Patrick. "Water footprint of growing vegetables in selected smallholder irrigation schemes in South Africa." Thesis, University of Fort Hare, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10353/d1019775.

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Knowledge of water use, through water foot printing (WF) in smallholder agriculture crop production is the key to the global fight against poverty, achievement of food security and sustainability within the world’s rural community. Water footprint of a crop can be defined as the volume of fresh water used to produce a certain crop in all the steps in the production line. This study, therefore aimed at contributing towards improvements in rural livelihoods by raising awareness of the increased productive use of green, blue and grey water in smallholder agriculture in South Africa. This was done

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Kanyoka, Phillipa. "Water value and demand for multiple purposes in the rural areas of South Africa: the case of Ga-Sekororo." Pretoria : [s.n.], 2008. http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-02102009-142257/.

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Preston, Ian Robert. "Water supply development decision-making in South Africa." Thesis, Rhodes University, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1020848.

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Balancing water demand and supply in South Africa involves high levels of uncertainty. The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is responsible for making decisions to either increase water supply or decrease water demand so as to ensure that sufficient water is available, when and where it is needed. However, no retrospective analyses of such decisions have been found. One way to assess such decisions is to evaluate the associated costs and benefits thereof. Therefore the primary aim of this study is to evaluate the costs and benefits of selected water supply options, and of the decision-m

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Baatjies, Wesley James. "Management of water shortages in a selected municipality in the Eden District, South Africa." Thesis, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11838/1674.

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Thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree Masters of Technology: Public Management in the Faculty of Business at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology<br>The focus of the study is the Eden District, George municipal area, Western Cape Province, South Africa, which was severely affected by the worst ever drought in 132 years from 2009-2011 (Bamford, 2009). The reduced rainfall impacted negatively on urban water supplies for the area. In 2009 the Member of the Executive Committee (MEC) for Local Government in the province requested that George Municipalit

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De, Lange Willem Johannes. "The role of capacity-sharing in South African water policy." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2002. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/53157.

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Thesis (MSc)--Stellenbosch University, 2002.<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT: A vast literature on the incompatibility of socio-economic development and environmental conservation (also referred to as sustainable development) has developed over the past few years. This study takes on the form of a critical, problemdriven discussion and evaluation of the applicability and viability of the concept of capacity-sharing to the current South African water management regime. Within the study, the complexities involved in the shift from a supply- to demandoriented management strategy are examined in depth. T

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Jansen, Ada Isobel. "Aspects of the economics of water management in urban settings in South Africa, with a focus on Cape Town." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/19974.

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Thesis (PhD)--Stellenbosch University, 2012.<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Concerns about the sufficiency of freshwater supplies and the impact of water shortages have placed sustainable water management on the global agenda. This is particularly relevant in South Africa, a country with precipitation rates well below the global average and water resources that have become highly polluted. The scarcity of water for consumption use and of unpolluted water bodies as recreational and environmental good highlights the need for an economic analysis of these issues. This dissertation investigates some e

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Draper, Desré. "Water management practices in selected Cape Town hotels." Thesis, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11838/2879.

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Thesis (MTech (Tourism and Hospitality Management))--Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2009<br>The City of Cape Town implemented water restrictions from November 2004 and all residents in Cape Town had to rethink their water management practices. In the context of global environmental initiatives, this was a positive move as South Africans need to change the way water is used in line with global environmental practices. The increasing emphasis for the hospitality industry to “green the business” and implement environmental management practices forms the basis of this research project

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Munro, Samantha Alanna. "A water footprint assessment of primary citrus production in the Lower Sundays River Valley Citrus Farms, Eastern Cape, South Africa." Thesis, Rhodes University, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1017558.

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With the current implementation of the South African National Water Act (NWA) underway, comprehensive tools to assist in the efficient, fair and sustainable management of water resources are needed. Water footprints (WFs) are increasingly being recognised as a meaningful way to represent human appropriation of water resources and provide a framework for assessing the sustainability of water use. The study calculated blue, green and grey WFs for the lower Sundays River Valley (LSRV) citrus sector across dry, humid and long-term average climates for a number of cultivars. The sustainability of b

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Wright, Tiaan. "Water demand of selected residential properties with access to groundwater in serviced areas of the Cape Peninsula." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/79954.

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Thesis (MScEng)--Stellenbosch University, 2013.<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study focuses on the water demand of selected residential properties with access to groundwater in serviced areas of the Cape Peninsula. This winter rainfall region is typified by hot and dry summer months, corresponding to peak garden water demand. Water restrictions in the area are relatively common and primarily target outdoor use. Groundwater serves as an alternative source of water to some consumers in the area, but little is known about the extent of such use and the impact thereof on potable water demand. A major

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Hlanganise, Yoliswa Happiness. "Impact of in-field rainwater harvesting technology on household food security: a case of Guquka and Khayalethu villages in Central Eastern Cape Province." Thesis, University of Fort Hare, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10353/352.

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The aim of this investigation was to assess the impact of the In-Field Rainwater Harvesting technology on household food security in the study area. The study was conducted in Nkonkobe Local Municipality of the Amathole District Municipality in central Eastern Cape Province. The areas under investigation are Guquka and Khayaletu villages of the Thyume Valley, which is located about 30 kilometres north of Alice. The method used to assess the impact of the IRWH on household food security was a pair wise comparison method. During September 2009, there were 60 (34 in Guquka and 26 in Khayaletu) ho

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Molony, Lara. "Water security amongst impoverished households in the Sundays River Valley Municipality : community experiences and perspectives." Thesis, Rhodes University, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1018932.

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Water security is influenced by the complex interplay between ecological, socio-political, governance and water management systems. Achieving water security is essential for ensuring sustainable development, and challenges with water security are closely linked to the overall experience of poverty that many countries throughout the world, including South Africa, confront. These problems can broadly be understood through three main factors: water availability, access and usage; water governance and management underpin these factors. Water insecurity can often be seen in townships within South A

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O, Brien Olivia. "Domestic water demand for consumers with rainwater harvesting systems." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/86514.

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Thesis (MEng)--Stellenbosch University, 2014.<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The focus of the study is to theoretically assess tank-water demand and employ methods to establish the actual tank-water demand at selected houses in a case study area. This study also examines the influence of domestic rainwater harvesting systems when used in combination with a municipal water distribution system. The case study comprises of 410 low cost housing units in the Western Cape. The system demand patterns of low cost housing units are uncharacteristic, when compared with suburban system demand patterns, and cannot

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Palmer, C. G. "Water and transformation in South Africa." Rhodes University, Grahamstown, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1009525.

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Beute, Nico. "Domestic utilisation of electrical grid energy in South Africa." Thesis, Potchefstroom University, 1993. http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11838/2187.

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Thesis (PhD (Electrical Engineering))--Potchefstroom University, 1993.<br>The domestic sector is one of the largest users of nett energy in the RSA (24%, excluding energy used for transport), but it accounts for only 14% of the electrical energy used in the RSA. There is a very strong correlation between the time of the peak of the load for the domestic sector and the time of the peak of the national load. The domestic load is the largest contributor to the peak of the national load. This makes the domestic load more important than is generally realised. Only limited research has been d

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Hoosain, Aadila. "Relationship between consumer credit and consumption spending in South Africa." Diss., University of Pretoria, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/30603.

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This paper verifies the positive relationship between consumer credit and the four categories of consumption spending in South Africa. The study utilised data sourced from the South African Reserve Bank for the period 1975-2011. The study was conducted via regression analysis to determine the relationship between the dependent and independent variables. A significant positive relationship was found between the independent variable household debt and the four categories of consumption. The results are statistically significant for non-durable and durable goods and although significant for servi

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Naude, Celeste. "Fruit and vegetable consumption by South African children, aged 12 to 108 months : a secondary analysis of the National Food Consumption Survey data." Thesis, Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/2251.

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Thesis (MNutr (Human Nutrition))--Stellenbosch University, 2007.<br>INTRODUCTION: Epidemiologic research strongly supports the importance of adequate fruit and vegetable intake for the promotion of human health and the prevention of chronic disease. Data suggest that fruit and vegetable consumption in children may protect against an array of childhood illnesses. Low fruit and vegetable intake has been recognized as a key contributor to micronutrient deficiencies in developing countries. Evidence indicates that fruit and vegetable consumption is inadequate in both developed and developing

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Wassung, Natalie. "Water scarcity and electricity generation in South Africa." Thesis, Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/18158.

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Thesis (MPhil)--Stellenbosch University, 2010.<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT: South Africa has a mean annual precipitation far lower than the global average. This is a fundamental constraint to development, especially when the country has already run out of surplus water and dilution capacity. To add further pressure, Southern Africa’s water resources are expected to decrease as a result of climate change. Despite the potential devastation, the country’s response to climate change has been limited. South Africa’s energy sector is dominated by coal power stations and is the country’s primary emitter

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Blick, Matthew. "An investigation into food-away-from-home consumption in South Africa." Diss., University of Pretoria, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/46249.

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The food-away-from-home (FAFH) sector in South Africa has continued to increase in popularity. This is illustrated by the increased presence of FAFH in the diets of the country’s citizens. However, the sector in South Africa remains un-researched with regard to understanding household preferences and the composition of consumer expenditure. This study analyses the effects of income and socio-demographic variables on FAFH expenditure for South Africa. These results will be useful to the foodservice sector and policy makers in order to identify potential customers, respond to current customers’

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Gasealahwe, Boitumelo. "Relationship between electricity prices, consumption and economic growth in South Africa." Master's thesis, Faculty of Commerce, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/32701.

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This study analyses the relationship between electricity prices, consumption and economic growth at national and per sector levels in South Africa over the period from 2006 to 2017 using the auto-regressive distributed lag (ARDL) bounds testing approach and error correction model (ECM). With regards to electricity consumption, in the mining and residential sectors, the relationship between electricity consumption and GDP is insignificant and thus adheres to the neutrality hypothesis. In contrast, in the services, transportation and industrial sectors, there is a positive relationship between G

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Brettenny, Warren James. "Efficiency evaluation of South African water service provision." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/14741.

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In recent years South Africa has experienced numerous service delivery protests. These protests are a result of the lack of delivery of basic services such as water and sanitation (amongst others). To address this, local governments have taken part in benchmarking initiatives (National Benchmarking Initiative, Municipal Benchmarking Initiative) and regulation programmes (BlueDrop,GreenDrop) in an effort to improve the quality of potable water and sanitation services. The latter of these focuses on the quality of the water services delivered and neither focus on the efficiency with which this d

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Huggett, Anthony Court. "Energy utilisation in selected industrial sectors in South Africa." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 1986. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/21800.

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This thesis presents tha findings of an investigation into the use of energy, between the years 1975 and 1984, in five of the major energy-intensive industries in South Africa. Energy use in all economic sectors, from 1964 to 1974, was surveyed in the report "Energy Utilisation in South Africa", published by the Department of Planning and the Environment in 1978. As this report showed the major primary industries to be the largest single users of energy in South Africa, it was decided to isolate a number of major energy-intensive industries for investigation in this study. The 1979 Census of M

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Smet, Michiel. "Rangeland degradation around water-points under different management systems." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2004. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/50074.

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Thesis (MScConEcol )--University of Stellenbosch, 2004.<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Over 70% of South Africa is too arid for crop farming and is used for commercial livestock ranching, communal livestock ranching, or game ranching. These management systems differ from each other in a number of aspects, e.g. herbivore species, stocking rate, grazing regime, and management structure. The main question addressed in this study is: to what extent do the three management systems affect rangeland condition? Following the equilibrium paradigm of vegetation dynamics, communal livestock ranches are expec

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Capener, Paul Anthony Le-Provost. "Influencing water consumption at South Staffordshire Water PLC : a disaggregated behavioural analysis of contributory factors." Thesis, Aston University, 1992. http://publications.aston.ac.uk/10823/.

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This research identifies factors which influence the consumption of potable water supplied to customers' property. A complete spectrum of the customer base is examined including household, commercial and industrial properties. The research considers information from around the world, particularly demand management and tariff related projects from North America. A device termed the Flow Moderator was developed and proven, with extensive trials, to conserve water at a rate equivalent to 40 litres/property/day whilst maintaining standards-of-service considerably in excess of Regulatory requiremen

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Zonde, Memory. "Empowered women in water management." Thesis, University of the Western Cape, 2007. http://etd.uwc.ac.za/index.php?module=etd&action=viewtitle&id=gen8Srv25Nme4_9523_1258026827.

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<p>Following South Africa's independence from apartheid rule, there has been progressive developments in policies that promote equity in all spheres including the water sector. Equality in the water sector is not only limited to water access, but also management of the water. This study investigated the factors that empower women in the water sector as an example of gender equity.</p>

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Jansen, van Vuuren Arno. "The implementation of the water release module of the WAS program at the Vaalharts Water Users' Association." Thesis, Bloemfontein : Central University of Technology, Free State, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/11462/112.

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Thesis (M. Tech) - Central University of Technology, Free State, 2008<br>Food and water are two basic human needs. International projections indicate that water shortages will be prevalent among poorer countries where resources are limited and population growth is rapid, such as the Middle East, parts of Asia and Africa. Provisional estimates are that South Africa will run out of surplus usable water by 2025, or soon thereafter. Urban and peri-urban areas will therefore require new infrastructure and inter-basin transfers to provide safe water and adequate sanitation. Due to the high cost of t

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Kisaka-Lwayo, Maggie. "Risk preferences and consumption decisions in organic production: the case of Kwazulu-Natal and Eastern Cape provinces of South Africa." Thesis, University of Fort Hare, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10353/492.

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Despite phenomenal success of the commercial agricultural sector in South Africa and significant progress in integrating smallholders since democratic reforms, food security concerns remain. Recent global increases in food prices have further exacerbated vulnerabilities and made it imperative to examine alternative food production questions in the country. Organic agriculture is identified as one of the sustainable approaches to farming and offers insights towards a paradigm shift in food and nutritional security. Notwithstanding, consumer awareness, knowledge and consumption of organic foods

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Marais, D. "Water use of perennial summer grasses in South Africa." Pretoria : [s.n.], 2005. http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-11082006-135400.

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Thesis Ph.D. (Agric.(Pasture science))-University of Pretoria, 2005.<br>Included summaries in Afrikaans and English. Includes bibliographical references. Available on the Internet via the World Wide Web.

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Venter, Ansie. "Water quality modelling of eutrophied reservoirs in South Africa." Doctoral thesis, University of Cape Town, 1996. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/9469.

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Includes bibliography.<br>Governmental agencies in South Africa became concerned about the increase in eutrophication-related water quality problems during the early 1970's. The first step taken to control eutrophication was introduction of an effluent phosphate standard that limited the phosphorus concentration in effluents being discharged in certain sensitive catchments to a maximum of 1 mg P04-P 1-1. This standard applied only to point sources, because of an initial belief that the contribution from non-point sources was relatively minor, and the absence of practical economic measures to c

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Lukamba-Muhiya, Jean-Marc. "Solar water heaters in South Africa : limits and prospects." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2003. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/6928.

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Bibliography: leaves 58-60.<br>The objective of this study was to investigate the use of solar water healers (SWH) in South Africa, and identify policies and measures that would promote their use. It has been found that conditions are appropriate for the development and use of SWH in South Africa. but the current market for this technology still remains small. The findings of survey data collected in Lwandle shows that the interviewees appreciate the use of SWH technology provided by the local authorities. However, they complained of problems during winter, as there was no backup system for th

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Kumwenda, Moses. "Pre-paid water metering: social experiences and lessons learned from Klipheuwel pilot project, South Africa." Thesis, University of the Western Cape, 2006. http://etd.uwc.ac.za/index.php?module=etd&action=viewtitle&id=gen8Srv25Nme4_6015_1190193452.

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<p>This thesis examined a pre-paid water metering pilot project which was implemented in Klipheuwel , Cape Town, South Africa in 2001. It was anticipated that the implementation of pre-paid water meters would help improve the management of water service delivery in the Cape Metropolitan Area. However, just four years after its implementation the project has collapsed.</p>

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Osmond, Christopher John. "A sustainable water quality framework for South Africa towards 2050." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/3255.

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There are a wide range of issues that stem from inadequate access to, and the unsustainable management of water resources, which can lead to ecological and human crises (Gleik, 1998: 571). With the increasing demand for clean water for drinking and sanitation, coupled with population growth, aging infrastructure, and climate change, many countries face a complex set of threats when dealing with their water resources and the management thereof (Environmental Protection Agency, 2012: 4). South Africa‟s challenges are no different, if current trends in water management continue and government doe

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Correia, Fontes Mayara. "An Equity Analysis of the Burden from Alcohol Consumption in South Africa." Doctoral thesis, Faculty of Health Sciences, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/32213.

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Background: Alcohol consumption remains one of the leading contributors to the risk of mortality worldwide. While literature sources are clear that alcohol consumption has a major negative impact on society and which is felt more severely amongst low-socioeconomic families, the literature on alcoholrelated harm on individuals and households in South Africa, especially from different socio-economic backgrounds, is very limited. This study represents an initial attempt to assess inequalities and inequity in alcohol consumption, at the household and individual levels, in South Africa using nation

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Mensah, Paul Kojo. "Environmental water quality management of glyphosate-based herbicides in South Africa." Thesis, Rhodes University, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1001987.

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Although the use of pesticides is necessary to meet the socio-economic needs of many developing countries, especially in Africa, side effects of these bio-active chemicals have contributed to contaminating aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. Environmental water quality degradation by pesticides interferes with ecosystem health and poses numerous risks to aquatic life. In South Africa, glyphosate-based herbicides are frequently used to control weeds and invading alien plants, but ultimately end up in freshwater ecosystems. However, there are no South African-based environmental water quality ma

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Mahed, Gaathier. "Analysis of temporal and spatial variations in water storage by means of gravimetric and hydrologic methods in the region around the South African gravimetric observation station." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/6714.

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This work examines the use of gravity data and its application to subsurface water reservoirs in the immediate vicinity of the South African Geodynamic Observatory, Sutherland (SAGOS), situated in a semi-arid region of the Karoo region of South Africa, and underlain by the Karoo sedimentary rocks intruded by dolerite dykes and sills. SAGOS houses the only supergravity metre (SG) in Africa, and this thesis sets out to test its use in monitoring groundwater dynamics using hydrological and gravity data. The main aim of this work is the application of the SG data, in conjunction with hydrological

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Steyl, Ilse. "Integrated water assessment : decision support approaches for water resource management in South Africa." Thesis, University of Southampton, 2004. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.418010.

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Pahlow, Markus, Jen Snowball, and Gavin Fraser. "Water footprint assessment to inform water management and policy making in South Africa." SciELO, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/10962/68813.

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Publisher version<br>One method to inform decisions with respect to sustainable, efficient and equitable water allocation and use is water footprint assessment (WFA). This paper presents a preliminary WFA of South Africa (SA) based on data for the period 1996-2005. Crop production was found to contribute about 75% of the total water footprint of national production. The total water footprint of crop production is mainly composed of five crops: maize, fodder crops, sugarcane, wheat and sunflower seed, which account for 83% of the crop water footprint. The average water footprint of a South Afri

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Venter, Madelein. "Monetizing online news consumption : exploring ways to generate income from an Afrikaanse regional newspaper's website." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/97370.

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Thesis (MBA)--Stellenbosch University, 2015.<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Newspapers across the world, and more particularly here in South Africa, are in trouble due to dropping circulation figures and reduced income from advertisements. Technology, although impacting on the printed product, should not be seen as a threat, but rather as an opportunity. New and novel ways need to be explored to generate revenue from newspaper websites, by increased subscription figures, as well as other ways of monetizing content. Revenue from advertisements is still important in the online environment, but online new

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Jacoby, Kevin Terence. "The growing South African municipal water service delivery problem." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/d1016270.

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The sustainability of South Africa municipal water services provision is being challenged by the desire of government to extend high quality services from a relatively small portion of the population to the whole. Evidence of failures in delivery are mounting and many reasons for this have been identified, including a lack of political will at local government levels, low budget priority, insufficient capital, lack of capacity and skill and flawed tariff and accounting structures. This study generates new perspectives by surveying selected but representative, South African municipalities in th

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Fouejio-Tsobze, Brice. "Energy management in the South African hotel industry." Thesis, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11838/2211.

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Thesis (MTech (Electrical Engineering))--Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2010.<br>In recent years, the South African hotel industry has experienced increasing demand for hotel's services. At the same time, mounting costs of energy affects energy performance and public image. Energy management is a new approach to address those widespread problems. This study aimed to suggest good management practices and develop a "self-help" approach, to reduce the demand and costs of energy for the South Africa hotel industry. This is expected to result in monetary savings and conservation of e

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Bergevoet, Yulia Maratovna. "Design for sustainability: a potential model for the promotion of organic cotton consumption in South Africa." Thesis, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11838/1331.

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Thesis (MTech (Design)--Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2011. Bibliogr.Includes bibliographical references (leaves 179-185).<br>This study investigates the production, consumption and regulation within the South African Organic Cotton Project (SAOCP). It argues that the implementation of design strategies has the potential to promote the consumption of organic cotton clothing products in South Africa. This is necessary because of growing global concerns about environmental and social issues, such as global warming, environmental degradation and pressurised working condition. These

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Motau, Hlokammoni Grathel. "Determinants of unsecured lending : an empirical investigation of consumption, lending rates and deregulation in a South African context." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/97470.

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Thesis (MDF)--Stellenbosch University, 2015.<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT: South Africa has experienced a significant growth in household unsecured credit extension, igniting concerns around the potential negative impact of household indebtedness on the stability of the banking system. With the use of correlation and ordinary least squares, the study attempts to prove a relationship between growth in unsecured lending (dependent variable) and consumption, lending rates and de-regulation (independent variables). Although there is a correlation between growth in unsecured lending and interest rates,

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Leuta, Qenehelo Alice. "Microbial pollutants in stagnant water in RR section, Khayelitsha, Western Cape, South Africa." Thesis, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11838/816.

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Dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree Master of Technology: Environmental Management in the Faculty of Applied Science at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology<br>Greywater is domestic wastewater from daily kitchen, laundry, bath, shower, hand washing practices and does not include wastewater from the toilet. Greywater from informal settlement has been identified as important environmental pollution sources. Inadequate sanitation and poor drainage in informal settlements result in greywater being stagnant at the base of communal taps. This water

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Muya, T. M. "Hot water consumption in South Africa." Thesis, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10210/7265.

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M.Ing.<br>A one-year investigation on hot water consumption was conducted in South African developed and developing communities of Johannesburg to determine the personal and household average daily consumption of hot water as well as the average hourly (in summer and in winter) and monthly patterns. The motivation for this research project was to provide to engineers and water heaters manufacturers reliable experimental data on hot water consumption from various categories of dwellings. The existing sources of information in South Africa being extremely limited and results of estimations. The

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Ramulongo, Luvhimba. "An evaluation of urban household water demand and consumption in Vhembe District: a case study of Makhado Local Municipality, Limpopo, South Africa." Diss., 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/11602/822.

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Joubert, Gerhardus Francois. "Waterlisensiëring en waterprysbeleid in die nuwe waterwet." Thesis, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10210/7742.

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M.A.<br>That South Africa is experiencing a water management crisis, is a fact that cannot be ignored. Although water supply departments and agencies are doing their best under the complex and demanding circumstances and have many examples of successful water projects to show for their efforts, inefficiency, unfairness and unsustainability still characterise much of the use and management of water and resources. This makes satisfying society's growing demand for reliable and legitimate water allocation extremely difficult. Groundwater is usually regarded by consumers as "private" water to be u

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Chidozie, Nnadozie Remigius. "Measurement and modelling of households' demand and access to basic water in relation to the rapidly increasing household numbers in South Africa." Thesis, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10413/8760.

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Service delivery in post-apartheid South Africa has become a topical issue both in the academia and the political arena . The rise of social movements, the xenophobic tensions of May 2008 and protest actions could be noted as the major traits of post-apartheid South Africa. Though there are divergent views on the underlying causes of these protests, lack of service delivery has most significantly been at the centre stage. In this thesis we investigate the relationship between household/population changes and the demand for piped-water connection in South Africa. There is an ample, albeit at ti

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Nkuna, Zanele. "Towards efficient water utilisation in South African Higher Education Institutions: A case study of University of Venda." Diss., 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1377.

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MESHWR<br>Department of Hydrology and Water Resources<br>Water scarcity has become a constraint for sustainable development in the higher education institutions in South Africa including University of Venda. Water infrastructure is one of the major challenges within higher education institutions, the existing water supply infrastructure is over 20 years old and was not planned for the current population. This study aimed at developing a water management plan for higher education institutions in South Africa using the University of Venda as a case study. A water resource management plan provide

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Moyo, Patience. "Environmental health implications of water scarcity in Beitbridge Town, Matebeleland South Province, Zimbabwe." Diss., 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/11602/312.

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