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Evaluation of EKZNW'S eco-cultural tourism marketing strategy for the Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park World Heritage Site.
(2011)
The uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park World Heritage Site has significant value including the
natural and cultural value such as the production of water, the wilderness and eco-cultural
tourism. Situated in the Province of ...
Analyzing an orthophoto mapping system using system analysis, SWOT and client satisfaction survey : a case study of the Chief Directorate of Surveys and Mapping, Republic of South Africa
(2010)
An orthophoto map is made from a combination of different geospatial datasets such as relief, imagery, powerlines and annotation. These data sets are usually generated by different divisions within national mapping agencies. ...
A critical assessment of the Namibian protected area management effectiveness tracking tool.
(2010)
Protected Areas (PAs) are one of the most effective mechanisms for biodiversity conservation. They are found in almost every country and have been adopted by the international community through various conventions and ...
Understanding local knowledge and perceptions about invasive alien plants : a case study of the upper Illovu working for water project.
(2010)
For decades, South Africa has been heavily infested by invasive alien plants. As a result there is concern over the increasing rate at which the alien plants are replacing indigenous vegetation. Another concern regarding ...
Synoptic influences on air pollution events in the Durban South Basin, 2006 to 2010.
(2013)
This study aimed to assess the relationships (if any) between air pollutant measurements in the Durban South Basin (DSB) and (i) local meteorology, (ii) community reports of pollution incidents in Durban, and (iii) air ...
How green is green? : a socio-spatial analysis of the status of green spaces within the eThekwini Municipality.
(2014)
Globally, urbanisation is occurring at an alarming rate and urban green spaces are increasingly recognised as essential components in the quest to achieve sustainable urban landscapes. This study, which involved a socio-spatial ...
On-site sanitation impacts on water resources near Taylors Halt, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
(2014)
As many as 2.5 billion people worldwide lack basic sanitation, where every year millions suffer from diarrhoea, cholera and other related illnesses as a result. On-site sanitation is a practical and viable solution, but ...
Analysis of geographical and temporal patterns of malaria transmission in Limpopo Province, South Africa using Bayesian geo-statistical modelling.
(2014-10-17)
South Africa is at the southern fringe of sub-Saharan African countries which persist in
experiencing malaria transmission. The purpose of the study is to analyse the geographical
and temporal ...
Household food security : a case study of Daque unit - Tete Province, Mozambique.
(2014-12-18)
Ensuring household food security is a critical step towards achieving the basic needs
of poor groups or communities. Information regarding a community's access to food
and supply in Mozambique is based on rough estimates, ...
The recovery of an afromontane forest after slash and burn : a case study from the Nkandla forest.
(2014-12-18)
Clear cutting and subsequent agricultural processes lead not only to species loss, but also have
negative consequences for soil and water conservation. This study investigated the response
to, and effect of, deforestation ...