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Characterising the scale and significance of persistent organic pollutants in South African sediments
(North-West University, 2010)
Water resources in South Africa are scarce, and should therefore be protected against pollutants,
also from persistent organic pollutants (POPs). POPs are a global concern due to their ubiquitous
presence, persistence ...
The presence of persistent organic pollutants and heavy metals in sediment samples from rivers in the Kruger National Park
(2015)
Since 2008, large numbers of Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) carcasses were found in the Kruger National Park (KNP), South Africa. Most of the crocodile carcasses were found in the Olifants Gorge, which is situated ...
Endocrine disrupting effects of HIV antiretrovirals in the South African aquatic environment
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)
The presence of endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in the environment is a growing concern as they pose potential risks to human and environmental health. These compounds interfere with natural homeostasis in living ...
Assessment of organic pollutants in selected wild and domesticated bird eggs from Gauteng, South Africa
(North-West University, 2010)
Polybrominated flame retardants (BFRs), organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) were analysed in eggs of various wild bird species from industrialised areas in South Africa. Eggs were collected ...
An assessment of the effects of selected antiretroviral drugs on steroid hormone production using an in vitro steroidogenesis assay
(North-West University (South Africa)North-West University, 2020)
Various contaminants already exist in the environment, with knowledge of more emerging each day. Some of these emerging contaminants are pseudo-persistent. Examples of these are pharmaceuticals and personal care products ...