Masters Degrees (Disaster Management Training and Education Centre for Africa (DiMTEC))
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An analysis of drought preparedness interventions in Daluka ward, Lupane district, Matabeleland North, Zimbabwe
(University of the Free State, 2021)Drought is a natural phenomenon and affects almost all areas of the world. What is important is for those communities at risk to prepare and plan for drought to lessen its impact on their livelihoods. Analysis of drought ... -
Integration of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) into disaster management: a case of Kwazulu-Natal Human Settlements in response to October 2017 storm damage
(University of the Free State, 2020)Geographic Information System (GIS) has been used internationally as the support system to better respond to disasters. Since South Africa is not immune to disasters the intention of the study was to establish whether GIS ... -
The prevalence of trauma symptoms and coping used in a disaster-affected community in Johannesburg, South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2021-11)Worldwide, the prevalence of trauma symptoms and coping mechanisms used in a disaster-affected community have received little attention, especially in developing countries. This study, therefore, assessed the prevalence ... -
The socio-economic impacts of floods in Kudube informal settlement in the city of Tshwane, Gauteng province of South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2021-11)Flooding is a common natural disaster around the world, and the City of Tshwane is not excluded from this commonality. Both informal and formal settlements in the city are affected by flooding though the impacts are not ... -
Dissemination of disaster early warning messages for floods in Vosloorus Township
(University of the Free State, 2021-10)The implementation of early warning systems by municipalities affects how communities cope with disasters such as floods. Although the technical aspects of the collection of weather and climate data have improved over the ... -
Assessing emergency response mechanisms to informal settlement fires in Cape Town
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Re-blocking informal settlements: investigating the hazard and risk reduction strategy for Langaville, City of Ekurhuleni, South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2020)The aim of the study was to investigate re-blocking Langaville Informal Settlement in the City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality in the Gauteng Province of South Africa. The study affirms that re-blocking improved ... -
Spirituality and its contribution to increasing psychological resilience and decreasing burnout amongst first responders in the City of Johannesburg
(University of the Free State, 2021-04)First responders around the world suffer from high levels of burnout and other psychological symptoms related to their exposure to traumatic events. Psychological resilience is an important factor in mitigating the effects ... -
Assessing the resilience of female smallholder farmers to drought: a case study of Frances Baard District, South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2021)The main objective of this study was to investigate the effect of drought hazards on smallholder female farmers of Frances Baard District Municipality district and to assess their coping, adaptation, and resilience to ... -
Assessing the possible effects of revitalisation of the Bisho Central Business District (CBD) on fire response: case study Bisho CBD in Eastern Cape
(University of the Free State, 2021)Bisho Central Business District (CBD) was revitalised in 2016 and is now neat and presentable. However, the refurbishment is a dangerous ticking time bomb caused by the blocking of fire hydrants, narrowing of streets and ... -
Impact of floods on rural livelihoods of people residing in flood prone areas: the case of Luhonono community in the Zambezi region of Namibia
(University of the Free State, 2015)This study examined the impact of floods on the livelihoods of the community of the Luhonono area, formerly Schuckmannsburg, in the Kabbe constituency in the Zambezi region of Namibia. The problem identified is the persistent ... -
Assessing non-governmental organizations (NGOS) drought risk management strategies in Gwanda District, Zimbabwe
(University of the Free State, 2014)Drought represents a major constraint on agricultural production in Zimbabwe. Every year, NGOs intervene in drought affected areas to alleviate hunger and starvation. According to the Zimbabwe VuLnerability Assessment ... -
An optimised model for the regulatory management of human-induced health and safety risks associated with hazardous facilities in South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2016-11)The society we live in is becoming more complex by the day as a result of a multitude of factors, such as economic development, wars, terrorist attacks, technological innovation and societal demands for wealth creation. ... -
An analysis of agricultural development projects as a tool to increase community resilience: a case of Monze district in Zambia
(University of the Free State, 2013-02)The aim of this study was to analyse why social vulnerability was on the increase in Monze District, Southern Province of Zambia despite the many agricultural development projects that were implemented. To understand ...
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