Browsing Masters Degrees (Geography) by Title
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Nature and characteristics of tropospheric ozone over Johannesburg.
(2002)The aim of this thesis is to examine the nature and characteristics of tropospheric ozone over Johannesburg, South Africa. Ozone, water vapour and meteorological profile data, which form part of the MOZAIC (Measurement ... -
The nature of cross border linkages between Lesotho and KwaZulu-Natal and aspects of Basotho migrants in Pietermaritzburg.
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The origin and dynamics of Wakkerstroom Vlei, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa.
(2009)The formation and common occurrence of riparian wetlands within the semi-arid Highveld interior of South Africa, a landscape setting undergoing extensive long-term fluvial incision, is an enigma and the underlying controls ... -
Ozone maxima off the East Coast of South Africa : the role of biomass burning.
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Participation patterns of rural communities in development projects in the Nongoma district of KwaZulu-Natal.
(1996)There are strong arguments in the literature on development that underdevelopment of rural areas is caused by lack of grassroots participation in the development process. Participation of the rural poor in the whole ... -
Participatory monitoring and evaluation of marine water quality, a case study of Sappi Saiccor, Umkomaas.
(2002)Previously, issues concerning the use and conservation of the natural resources were restricted to certain groups of individuals, normally those considered to be scientific experts. However with the emergence of sustainable ... -
The planning of Cato Manor : lessons for the sustainable reconstruction of South African cities.
(1995)This thesis provides an overview of the history of urbanisation in South Africa) showing how the resultant fragmented) sprawling spatial form serves to degrade the environment as well as aggravate the plight of the poor. ... -
Post-dam sediment dynamics below the Inanda Dam at the Mgeni estuary, KwaZulu Natal (South Africa)
(2002)The Inanda Dam, situated some 32 to 35km upstream of the Mgeni River estuary on the Indian Ocean 5 km north of Durban, was constructed between 1984 and 1989. This impoundment deprived the downstream section of a great ... -
The private sector-community relationship in ecotourism : the case of Umngazi River Bungalows, Eastern Cape
(2009)Ecotourism has increasingly been adopted in many countries as a responsible and sustainable form of tourism. The role of the private sector in ecotourism development and specifically the involvement of communities in their ... -
The provision of primary health care in marginalized rural communities : comparative case studies of Zombodze (Swaziland) and Nkanyisweni (eThekwini Municipality, South Africa)
(2007)The provision of health in communities and their inhabitants are very important -
The provision of services in rural areas with special reference to health and education : a case study of Okhombe village in the North-West Drakensberg, KwaZulu-Natal.
(2002)This study is an examination of services in previously disadvantaged rural areas of South Africa with special reference to health and education. The case study approach was used in this study and Okhombe Ward of the ... -
Public participation in wetland rehabilitation with refrence [sic] to long-term management and sustainability : a case study of Hlatikulu and Ntsikeni.
(2007)Within wetland rehabilitation projects there has been limited research that focuses on the level and nature of participation by local people, such as individuals from communal areas and landowners from private farms. The ... -
Re-demarcation process in South Africa : a rural perspective : a case- sudy of the Ntuli tribal authority in KwaZulu Natal.
(2002)The aim of the study is to examine the perceptions of rural people towards the demarcation issue in KwaZulu-Natal. The debate on land and land ownership and control has existed since Africa's invasion by colonists. A ... -
The recent shifts in tourism in iSimangaliso Wetland Park.
(2013)Tourism is the fastest growing economic industry and has become one of the leading sources of growth and development in South Africa. However, tourism is in a constant state of flux requiring continuous research to ... -
The regional services council debacle in Durban c. 1984-1989.
(1990)This research project explores the restructuring of local government in the Durban Metropolitan Area (DMA) and, in particular, the delay in the implementation of Regional Services Councils (RSCs) in this region. During ... -
Relative pollen productivity estimates (PPE) and relevant source area of pollen (RSAP) for key taxa from vegetation communities in Cathedral Peak, KwaZulu-Natal Drakensburg.
(2015-07-13)Pollen analysis has proved to be an effective method for elucidating and reconstructing past vegetation patterns, and can be effective in attempting to understand the possible future implications of environmental change. ... -
Rents and urban political geography, the case of Lamontville.
(1986)This research project explores the relevance of the available urban political geographic literature to understanding mobilization that occurred in opposition to rent increases,and the proposed alteration of a national ... -
Residential desegregation in the Durban region : the case of Westville.
(1996)For many years blacks have been restricted from occupying housing in the suburbs and inner parts of Durban. The Group Areas Act accommodated them in the rural and unserviced parts on the periphery of the city. Townships ... -
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Residential satisfaction as an indicator of quality of life : a case study of Briardale-Newlands West.
(1996)The issue of residents' satisfaction with their dwelling units and their neighbourhoods is one of the growing interests in many arenas. The aim of this dissertation was to examine the quality of life of residents in ...
