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A critical analysis of the quality of EIA reports for filling stations in South Africa
(North-West University, 2012)
In order to make decisions to approve filling stations, an environmental impact assessment (EIA) needs to be conducted and evaluated by the competent authority. Although numerous filling stations have been authorised for ...
Mitochondrial disorders in the South African context : a clinical and biochemical approach
(North-West University (South Africa), 2011)
In the past, patients with suspected mitochondrial disorders (MDs) were identified only phenotypically in South Africa. However, the specific population-related characteristics were unknown and not documented. Up to as ...
The impact of immigration on the planning of mining cities in the North West Province
(2016)
There has been an increase in immigration trends all over the developing world and the SADC region has not been left out, with South Africa hosting more immigrants than its SADC counterparts. The purpose of this study is ...
The contribution of EIA to decision making : a critical analysis of EIA refusals in South Africa
(North-West University, 2011)
The effectiveness of the Environmental Impact Assessment process has been questioned by its critics both locally and internationally, as there is a perception that EIA process is merely a rubber stamping exercise. The ...
The effect of different sample preparatory protocols on the induction of the aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) in the H4IIE–luc reporter gene bio–assay
(North-West University, 2012)
Concern on a global scale gave rise to the founding of the Stockholm Convention on persistent organic pollutants (POPs) with a view to restrict the use and production of these toxic chemicals. As a signatory, South Africa ...
Waste management behaviour : a case study of school children in Mpumalanga, South Africa
(2014)
This study examined the level of awareness, knowledge and practices of primary and
secondary schools students with regard to waste management. Only a limited number of
studies were found to evaluate school student’s ...
Quantification of PAHs and PCBs in eThekwini aquatic systems, using chemical and biological analysis
(2014)
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are common contaminants of sediment, soils and biological tissues. These compounds pose a significant risk to biological and ecosystem health and ...
The temporal distribution and relative abundance of stable flies (Stomoxys calcitrans) (Diptera : Muscidae) in a feedlot near Heidelberg, Gauteng, South Africa
(North-West University, 2014)
The stable fly, Stomoxys calcitrans (L.) is a haematophagous fly that feeds primarily on the
forelegs of cattle stimulating a range of avoidance behaviours in confinement situations such as
feedlots. From literature it ...
Characterisation of air masses passing over the Vredefort Dome world heritage site
(North-West University (South Africa), 2015)
In 2007, it was announced that the Vredefort Dome will be proclaimed South Africa’s seventh UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) world heritage site. It is the largest and second oldest ...
Investigating Western Australia's rehabilitation fund as a fiscal policy solution for South African abandoned mines
(North-West University, 2015)
Historically on a global scale and in South Africa it was common practice for mining operators to abandon a mine once the mineral extraction on site was completed. The operators had no obligation to rehabilitate the land ...