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Development of an assured systems management model for environmental decision–making
(North-West University, 2011)
The purpose of this study was to make a contribution towards decision–making in complex
environmental problems, especially where data is limited and associated with a high degree of
uncertainty. As a young scientist, I ...
An environmental management framework for DWAF related projects
(North-West University, 2004)
The purpose of this study is to revise the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry's (DWAF's)
current Integrated Environmental Management (IEM) procedure and to develop an
Environmental Management Framework (EMF), so ...
The hydrological impact of the rewatering of the Gemsbokfontein dolomitic compartment on the Wonderfonteinspruit
(North-West University, 2004)
Water is an essential resource for any life on earth but water is also the most poorly
managed of all resources. Many countries are facing a water crisis and South Africa
is no exception. The dolomitic groundwater ...
Development of an impact assessment methodology and decision making tool to assist in the evaluation of site suitability for on-site sanitation systems
(North-West University, 2006)
Groundwater plays an important role in water supply to rural communities. This statement is supported by the survey conducted at clinics within the Limpopo Province where the majority of aquifers in the area can be classified ...
Assessment of the cumulative impacts within the Kromdraai catchment area with a specific focus on the point source discharges
(North-West University, 2005)
The purpose of this dissertation was to determine if the cumulative impacts
from point source discharges in the Kromdraai Catchment area sigdicantly
impacting on the fitness of use of the surface water resource.
The ...
The assessment of environmental awareness of the secondary school learners in the Mabopane district
(North-West University, 2005)
This study aimed at assessing the environmental awareness of the learners in
relation to the principles of sustainable development. This will subsequently help
in formulating guidelines on how sustainable development can ...
The assessment of topsoil degradation on rehabilitated coal discard dumps
(North-West University, 2003)
This study investigates coal discard cover soil fertility and its potential for
degradation, particularly in terms of its salinisation and acidification potential. Seven
rehabilitated coal discard dumps in the Witbank, ...
'n Waterbestuurstelsel vir Hartebeestfonteinmyn 2-skag en -aanleg, gebaseer op ISO 14001
(North-West University, 2003)
'The sustainability of water resources in South Africa is of great importance for the
development and sustainability of a community with social and economical equity.
In the mining sector, with the potential negative ...
Integrating ISO 14001:2004 and sustainability reporting guidelines [electronic resource]
(North-West University, 2008)
There is a growing expectation, identified in the King Report on Corporate Governance for South Africa 2002, for the meaningful disclosure of non-financial assurance. Financial information is predominantly retrospective ...
The development of a dolomite risk management strategy for the Tlokwe City Council
(North-West University, 2012)
Development on dolomite poses a risk due to the possible formation of instability features such as sinkholes. Most of these features are however man-induced, and the risk associated with development on dolomitic areas can ...