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Geohydrological consequences associated with the post-mine closure flooding of dewatered dolomitic karst aquifers in the Far West Rand, South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2015)
English The thesis presents a hydrologic investigation into the effects of deep-level gold mining on the hydrogeological conditions of a fractured-karst aquifer system in the Far West Rand (FWR) goldfield, South Africa. ...
A critical review of the challenges with classifying sludge within the South African petroleum industry
(2015)
In South Africa, The Waste Classification and Management Regulations (2013) stipulate that applicable waste streams need to be classified according to SANS 10234; the South African National Standard for the Globally ...
The effect of urbanization and agriculture on predacious arthropod diversity in the Highveld grasslands
(2015)
Biodiversity provides vital ecosystem services and more diverse ecosystems are known to be more stable and resilient in the face of disturbance. Predacious arthropods provide a valuable ecosystem service to control pest ...
Base-line susceptibility of Busseola fusca for Bt maize in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2015)
Genetically modified maize that express insecticidal proteins (Bt proteins) have been
commercialized in South Africa for the control of Busseola fusca (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). Busseola fusca has been reported to be ...
The application of near infrared reflectance spectroscopy in the nutritional assessment of tree leaves as potential protein supplements for ruminants
(2015)
This study was executed to calibrate and validate near infrared reflectance spectroscopy (NIRS) for use in predicting chemical composition, buffer nitrogen (N) solubility, in vitro ruminal dry matter (DM) and nitrogen (N) ...
Nutrient reduction options in Hartbeespoort Dam catchments to lower in-dam eutrophication status
(2015)
Eutrophication of surface water constitute a major threat to the provision of raw potable and irrigation water in South Africa, being largely dependent on impounded water in order to ensure water supply . South Africa is ...
Spectroscopic analysis of historical documents
(2015)
The aim of this was work to assess the degradation risk and suggest conservation
methods of certain historical documents. All the documents studied were obtained
from the National Library of South Africa except one that ...
The assessment of organic pollutant exposure and effects along the KwaZulu-Natal coastline
(2015)
Marine pollution monitoring has been active in South Africa for the past 40 years, but
with large periods of neglect where no research has been done. South Africa is ideally situated along the primary global shipping ...
Diatoms as water quality indicators in the upper reaches of the Great Fish River, Eastern Cape
(North-West University (South Africa), 2015)
The Karoo has been exposed to some form of agricultural activity since the early 1900s. This has resulted in the modification of the rivers in this region. Modifications include weirs, dams and removal of riparian vegetation ...
Delineation of Groundwater Region 65 : Zululand Coastal Plain Aquifer, KwaZulu-Natal
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)
The Zululand Coastal Aquifer or Groundwater Region 65 is the largest primary porosity
aquifer in South Africa. Despite the veneer of well rounded, medium size sand grains, the
subsurface environment comprises geological ...