Browsing by Subject "Disasters"
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An exploration of objectivism and social constructivism within the context of disaster risk
(Emerald Insight, 2016)Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to understand the meaning of social constructivism and objectivism within the context of disaster risk from which disaster risk policy can be analysed. In particular, the paper attempts ... -
Communication management during the veld fires of 23 August 2011 in the Tlokwe Local Municipality: a cautionary tale
(AOSIS OpenJournals, 2013)Background: A veld fire disaster in the Tlokwe Local Municipality on 23 August 2011, resulted in an estimated monetary loss of over R43 million. The veld fire disaster was characterised by a lack of strategic management ... -
A comparative analysis of the vulnerability of informal and formal households to disaster risks: the case of Bekkersdal
(2021)The study provided a comparative analysis of the vulnerabilities of households in both formal and informal settlements to disaster risks, including mining risks. Therefore, the study adopted a mixed qualitative and ... -
Disaster recovery experiences of a South African rural farming community
(Taylor & Francis, 2015)This study explored the bush fire disaster experiences and coping of South African farmers. Participants consisted of seven male farmers (6 = White Afrikaans-speaking; 1 = Black Tswana-speaking). Data were collected using ... -
Disaster risk assessment at Roburnia Plantation, Mpumalanga, South Africa
(AOSIS OpenJournals, 2013)This study reports about disaster risk assessment undertaken at Roburnia Plantation, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa. Both quantitative and qualitative approaches were followed to collect data. A total of eight experienced ... -
Disaster risk reduction in the Omusati and Oshana regions of Namibia
(AOSIS OpenJournals, 2013)Namibia often experiences heavy rains in the north and north-eastern parts of the country, which results in severe flooding. For this reason, the country has endorsed the Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA) which seeks to ... -
Disaster risk reduction in the Omusati and Oshana regions of Namibia
(OASIS, 2013)Namibia often experiences heavy rains in the north and north-eastern parts of the country, which results in severe flooding. For this reason, the country has endorsed the Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA) which seeks to ... -
Disaster risk reduction through school learners’ awareness and preparedness
(AOSIS OpenJournals, 2012)In 2006, the ISDR (International Strategy for Disaster Reduction) (2007) initiated a campaign called Disaster Risk Reduction Begins at School to encourage the integration of disaster risk education into school curricula ... -
An empirical exploration of the capabilities of people with disabilities in coping with disasters
(Springer, 2020)While the capability approach is increasingly being adopted for evaluating well-being and social justice in the field of human development, this approach in disaster research has remained scarce. This research thus seeks ... -
Farmers' experiences and coping after disastrous veld fires in the North West Province
(2014)Research into the psychological consequences of natural disasters in South Africa remains largely unexplored. This is surprising, given the devastating economical and psychological ramifications that result from major ...