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Interpreting the politics of Urbicide in South Africa's democratic era
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)For more than twenty years South Africa has seen profound changes since its independence and adoption of a democratic system. Such changes include the incorporation of equality, liberty, economic freedom, and constitutional ... -
Interrogating religion, politics and conflicts in Africa : the case study of Nigeria
(North-West University (South Africa), 2013)Nigeria is a pluralistic society in which secularism has been proposed as an alternative to the practices in democratic states.Although all religions have differing ideologies and ways of life, they all playa dominant role ... -
Interrogative structures in Setswana : a functional approach
(North-West University (South Africa), 1994)This study is concerned with interrogative structures in Setswana. It is mainly concerned with the syntax and pragmatics of these structures in Setswana. Setswana examples are taken from literary works. Setswana, ... -
Intonasie as kodewisselingstrategie by die aanleer van Afrikaans deur swart studente : 'n etnolinguistiese ondersoek
(Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education, 1991)In Chapter 1 the simultaneous use of code switching and intonation is mentioned as a strategy to convey speakers' intention. Conversationalists make use of this strategy in an specific ethnic and conventionalized way. ... -
Intuïsie en die belangstelling in kreatiewe denke- en artistieke beroepe by studente
(North-West University, 2004)The research examined the links between intuition, interest in creative thought and the artistic interests of students. Most literature in the past linked intuition with creativity and artistic aptitude, but the question ... -
Investigating adolescents' experiences of using Mxit as a source of peer–support during grade 12
(North-West University, 2011)The aim of this study is to explore and describe late adolescents' experiences of using Mxit as a source of peer–support during their Grade 12 year in order to provide a broader and more realistic understanding of their ... -
Investigating religious discourses of homosexuality among young adults in Pentecostal churches in Potchefstroom
(2021)Pentecostal Christianity is a growing movement in South Africa and Africa, and it has had an influence on the discourse on sexuality (Van Klinken, & Obadare, 2018:559). Its perspective on homosexuality has been that ... -
Investigating the difference in comprehension between Sesotho and English subtitles : the case of full and keyword subtitles
(North-West University (South Africa), 2022)Research on the benefits of subtitles for learning was pioneered by Price (1983). Her study found that captions, also known as intralingual subtitles, which were primarily intended for the deaf and hearing-impaired ... -
Investigating the factors that contribute to the academic underachievement of grade 9 learners
(North-West University, 2011)Academic underachievement potentially redirects the future of adolescents. The specific sample for this research was Grade nine learners. Grade nine is when subject choices are made and the last year of compulsory education. ... -
An investigation into African Indigenous Post Harvest Food Management Systems for Root Crops, with Special Reference to Cassava in Miponda Community (Zambia)
(North-West University (South Africa), 2008)This was an investigation into African Indigenous Post Harvest Food Management Systems for Root Crops, with specific reference to Cassava in Miponda Community (Zambia). The study argued that low food production, accompanied ... -
An investigation into alternatives to poverty alleviation in rural commuties with special reference to Molelwane village in Mafikeng Area of the North West
(North-West University (South Africa), 2005)The major focus of this study was to investigate alternatives to poverty alleviation in rural areas (i.e apart from what the government has offered so far) with special reference to Molelwane village in the North West ... -
An investigation into challenges relating to traditional leadership succession in the North West Province, South Africa (1927-2015)
(North-West University (South Africa), 2016)This study examines challenges relating to succession processes within institutions of traditional leadership. It also investigates succession issues and challenges between 1927-2015 and makes recommendations on the ... -
An investigation into indigenous knowledge practices on environmental conservation among the Batswana in the North West Province : the case of Taung
(North-West University (South Africa), 2006)The study investigated the role of Indigenous Knowledge Practices on environmental conservation among the Batswana in the North West Province, with special reference to Taung. The study found the following aspects: (i) ... -
An investigation into knowledge and attitudes of tertiary institution students towards indigenous ecological knowledge for sustainable development : the case of the Nort West University (Mafikeng Campus)
(North-West University (South Africa), 2006)The study examined the knowledge and attitudes of tertiary institution students towards indigenous ecological knowledge for sustainable development: The case of the North West University (Mafikeng Campus) Firstly, the ... -
An investigation into political and sociosocio-economic participation challenges faced by people with disabilities in South Sudan
(North-West University (South Africa), 2022)This study investigated barriers to people with disabilities in political and socio-economic participation in South Sudan. The ongoing conflict in South Sudan has disrupted government institutions and the rights of people ... -
An investigation into prospects and challenges facing southern African countries in their quest to achieve the Millennium development goals, poverty reduction strategy : the case of South Africa
(2011)The research paper opens with the evolution of the Millennium Development Goals as a development framework. Having considered the evolution of the Millennium Development Goals, the paper then focuses on the socio-economic and ... -
An investigation into prospects and challenges facing southern African countries in their quest to achieve the Millennium development goals, poverty reduction strategy : the case of South Africa
(2011)The research paper opens with the evolution of the Millennium Development Goals as a development framework. Having considered the evolution of the Millennium Development Goals, the paper then focuses on the socio-economic and ... -
An investigation into South Africa's foreign policy towards conflict resolutions in the South African Development Community (SADC) region case study : South Africa's intervention in Lesotho
(2005)The tragic events within the South African Development Community (SADC) countries e.g. Civil war and conflicts in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), evoked a rethinking on the pivotal role assigned to the United ... -
An investigation into the advantage of non–verbal measurement of emotion in television advertisements across South African generation
(North-West University, 2011)Emotions have become an important research topic in both the behavioural sciences and advertising. Nowadays, emotions are acknowledged as an important mediator of cognitive and behavioural consumer responses to advertising. ... -
An investigation into the attitudes of staff at North West University (Mafikeng Campus) towards the inclusion of students with disabilities : deconstructing psychological barriers towards the inclusion of students with disabilities
(2004)This was a descriptive study focused on identifying attitudes of University staff towards the inclusion of students with disabilities at University within the context of a focus on psychological wellness. A probability ...