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Real acts, imagined landscapes: reflections on the discourses of land reform in South Africa after 1994
(Wiley-Blackwell, 2013)
This paper discusses the discourses by which land reform policies in South Africa have
been justified and criticized. Critical thought is needed about the underlying assumptions
and frameworks informing policy and critique. ...
Shallow waters: social science research in South Africa's marine environment
(Taylor & Francis, 2013)
This paper provides an overview of social science research in the marine environment of South Africa for the period 1994–2012. A bibliography based on a review of relevant literature and social science projects funded under ...
Meat quality, skin damage and reproductive performance of ostriches exposed to extensive human presence and interactions at an early age
(Springer Nature, 2020)
The effect human presence and interactions performed after hatch to 3 months of age has on ostrich meat quality, skin damage
and reproductive performance at a later age was investigated in 416-day-old ostrich chicks. The ...
Weed community assessment and response to smother cropping strategies at George, South Africa
(Editorial board of Journal of Experimental Biology and Agricultural Sciences, 2020)
Weeds are one of the major constraints to crop cultivation that can affect crop yield based on their
species composition and density. A field trial was initiated to assess the weed community composition
and evaluate ...
The effect of varying dietary nutrient densities on the relative growth of ostrich body components
(OpenJournals Publishing AOSIS (Pty) Ltd, 2020)
The influence of varying dietary protein and energy levels on the relative growth of body
components of ostriches was evaluated over a 244-day growth period. One hundred twenty
1-day-old ostrich chicks were randomly ...
Cash transfers for sustainable rural livelihoods? Examining the long-term productive effects of the Child Support Grant in South Africa
(Elsevier, 2020)
Cash transfers have received increased scholarly and policy attention, as a means of reducing poverty in the global South. While cash transfers are primarily intended to prevent impoverishment and deprivation, several ...
Social assistance and dignity: South African women’s experiences of the child support grant
(Routledge, 2015)
Many women interact with the South African social security system in relation to the Child Support
Grant (CSG), which is social assistance payable for children living with low-income caregivers.
This paper explores women’s ...
Aging, resilience, and migration in the Sudano-sahelian ecological belt in Nigeria
(University of Western Cape, 2021)
From the Sudano-Sahelian Zone to the coast, Nigeria is experiencing a variety of environmental change impacts, whether resulting from slow-onset changes or sudden shocks. These uptakes in events are significantly influencing ...
Evaluating the community land record system in Monwabisi park informal settlement in the context of hybrid governance and organisational culture
(MPDI, 2020)
The study examined the effectiveness of a community-operated land record system (CRS),
a product of an evolutionary information system planning approach under hybrid governance
arrangements in Monwabisi Park informal ...
Establishing an economically and biologically sustainable and viable inland fisheries sector in South Africa – pitfalls of path dependence
(Water Research Commission, 2022)
Small-scale fisheries play a significant role in livelihoods and food and nutrition security for millions of people
around the world. However, these benefits are under threat, especially in developing countries such as ...