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Investigation of the acid mine drainage potential of the Kopanang rock dump, Vaal Reefs
(North-West University, 2008)
The Kopanang rock dump is one of several rock dumps in the Vaal Reefs gold mining area that may have an impact on the surface and groundwater quality. Few Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) studies exist on rock dumps in the South ...
Mapping and analysing cancer incidence in South Africa
(2014)
The primary aim of this dissertation was to develop and validate a methodology for identifying spatial clusters (hotspots) of various paediatric cancers within South Africa by using GIS software. The Hotspot Analysis ...
Hinduism : the double edged sword of environmentalism
(2014)
The purpose of the study was to draw parallels between the Hindu religious teachings and environmental sustainability. A literature review on Hindu teachings on the environment as well as the practical application thereof ...
Effects of cooperative governance in the sewage treatment works in the upper Vaal River
(North-West University, 2012)
The Upper Vaal Water Management Area (Upper Vaal WMA) lies in the eastern interior of South Africa. This WMA includes the Vaal, Klip, Wilge, Liebenbergsvlei and Mooi Rivers and extends to the confluence of the Mooi and ...
The role of geohydrology in the determination of a spatial development framework in the Vredefort Dome World Heritage Site
(North-West University, 2009)
An assessment of the geohydrological character of the Vredefort Dome World Heritage Site (VDWHS) was done as a basis for the development of a groundwater resource management plan. This was done as part of the preparation ...
A platinum life cycle assessment : potential benefits to Anglo Platinum
(North-West University, 2011)
There has been an increased awareness of the inter-dependence between man and the environment since the 1960’s. Environmental awareness has evolved from representing fairly radical views opposing all development, to a ...
Improving the quality of raw water supply to Potchefstroom
(North-West University, 2005)
Water management challenges in the Mooi River catchment are becoming increasingly complex due to an
increase in the demand of water users combined with the current and historic negligent pollution of water.
In this regard, ...
A guideline document for the application of an appropriate EMS for greener governance within DWAF
(North-West University, 2004)
The purpose of this study is to establish whether an environmental management
system will be beneficial for the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry
(DWAF) as a tool by which to apply "greener governance•, and if so, ...
The feasibility of a green procurement practice for low cost housing in the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality
(North-West University, 2009)
Green Procurement is defined as taking into account environmental criteria for goods and services to be purchased in order to ensure that the related environmental impact is minimized (Incite Sustainability, 2008: vii). ...
The use of the waste delisting process - case study : the management of ferrochrome slag as a construction product in South Africa
(North-West University, 2008)
Ferrochrome slag is a by-product from the production of ferrochrome, an essential component in stainless steel. World wide it is known that ferrochrome slags are been used mainly in the road and civil construction industries, ...