A5042624457- Legal Issues in South Africa
- Local Economic Development and Planning
- Urban and Rural Development Challenges
- South African History and Culture
- Urban Transport Systems Analysis
- Flood Risk Assessment and Management
- Construction Project Management and Performance
- Urban, Neighborhood, and Segregation Studies
- Disaster Management and Resilience
- Customer Service Quality and Loyalty
- School Choice and Performance
- Historical Geography and Geographical Thought
- Mining and Resource Management
- Agricultural Innovations and Practices
- Geography Education and Pedagogy
- Tailings Management and Properties
- Climate change impacts on agriculture
- Digital Marketing and Social Media
- Migration and Labor Dynamics
- Urban Transport and Accessibility
- Agricultural risk and resilience
- Urban Planning and Governance
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Education Systems and Policy
- Microfinance and Financial Inclusion
University of Mpumalanga
2018-2022
Nelson Mandela University
2005-2016
Abstract Cyclone Idai in Zimbabwe exposed deficiencies the country’s disaster management system. This study uses a phenomenological case exploration of experiences local residents Rusitu Valley following cyclone-induced floods that affected area March 2019. Through capturing narratives participants who were recruited through chain referrals, research intends to understand how actors, utilizing their local-based response systems, managed fill voids characterize practice Zimbabwe. Results show...
In Africa, agriculture, particularly crop production, is a vital livelihood practice for women, who provide larger proportion of the labour force. However, high reliance on rain-fed coupled with other socio-economic constraints, exposes female farmers to climatic risks. This paper investigates participation women in key challenges and their coping strategies disturbances. Drawing experiences Thaba Chweu Local Municipality (TCLM) Mpumalanga, South study blended qualitative quantitative...
The article provides a critical analysis of the informal (unregistered) money-lending business and how it has served as survival strategy for black South Africans. Using data obtained from 657 micro-moneylenders in three African provinces, namely Eastern Cape, Gauteng Limpopo, an is undertaken to highlight organised, conducted marketed, income generated it. Provincial spatial variations similarities relating this economic activity are noted. Finally, aims at highlighting microlenders'...
AbstractThis study reports on the vulnerability and coping strategies of low-income communities living in Missionvale dealing with severe floods Port Elizabeth. The data for was obtained by conducting structured face-to-face interviews ninety local people consisting residents, government non-government officials who were selected a snowball sampling. fieldwork complemented field observations relief, drainage settlement locations. findings indicate that community to flooding is high, owing...
This study reports on the results of an investigation housing transformation in Port St Johns, South Africa between 1994 and 2010. The objectives for this are to: review relevant information policy framework Africa; examine delivery desegregation different population groups; identify constraints towards town. empirical data was obtained from Johns’ property registers, through individual interviews with key role players urban spatial planning, people involved industry, long-term residents...
Abstract The study aims at interrogating the transformation of education in Buffalo City following integration East London with its black townships. This paper is largely framed from a quantitative paradigm that draws statistical data linking population changes educational patterns area. Census was used to trace post-apartheid South Africa, while performance informed by matriculation results. Quantitative were complemented key informants’ qualitative opinions. results indicate quality former...
This paper reports on a study carried out in Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, South Africa. It aims at assessing the road infrastructure provision and financial sustainability of development from 2004-2011 Walmer Township. The methodology used was simple method overlaying ordinance survey onto high resolution aerial photographs using Township as basic unit observation. Analysis involved generation descriptive statistics applicable tables which are discussed later. results showed variation...
This paper reports on a study carried out in Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, South Africa. It aims at assessing the road infrastructure provision and financial sustainability of development from 2004-2011 Walmer Township. The methodology used was simple method overlaying ordinance survey onto high resolution aerial photographs using Township as basic unit observation. Analysis involved generation descriptive statistics applicable tables which are discussed later. results showed variation...