Browsing Masters Degrees (Geography) by Title
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The influence of climate variability on flood risk in the //Khara Hais municipality (Upington area): a GIS-based approach
(University of the Free State, 2009-11)English: The climate of the continents and the world is controlled by complex maritime and terrestrial interactions that produce a variety of climates across a range of regions and continents. Climate influences agriculture, ... -
Invoer en verspreiding van petroleumprodukte in die Republiek van Suid-Afrika; 'n verkeers-geografiese ontleding
(University of the Free State, 1966-03)Abstract not available -
Land beneficiaries as game farmers in the "new" South Africa : land reform in relation to conservation, the hunting industry and chiefly authority in KwaZulu-Natal
(University of the Free State, 2012-02)In South Africa, as in other parts of the continent and beyond; land claims on nature conservation land have in many cases become part and parcel of Community-Based Conservation (CBC) and related discourses such as ... -
‘n Ruimtelike-analitiese ondersoek na seisoenale reënval- en temperatuurpatrone oor suidelike Afrika
(University of the Free State, 2014-07)English: Changes in climatic variability and extremes of weather and climate events have received increased attention in the last few years. Many studies have been done on climate trends, especially for precipitation and ... -
‘n Ruimtelike-analitiese ondersoek na seisoenale reënval- en temperatuurpatrone oor suidelike Afrika
(University of the Free State, 2014-07)English: Changes in climatic variability and extremes of weather and climate events have received increased attention in the last few years. Many studies have been done on climate trends, especially for precipitation and ... -
Die neerslagklimaat van die Oranje-Vrystaat
(University of the Free State, 1976-12)Abstract not available -
Optimising interpolation as a tool for use in soil property mapping
(University of the Free State, 2014-01-31)Inverse distance weighting (IDW) and kriging are robust and widely used estimation techniques in earth sciences (soil science). Variance of Kriging is often proposed as a statistical technique with superior mathematical ... -
Petrographic and geochemical investigation of Sn - W - Nb - Ta pegmatites and mineralized quartz veins in southeastern Rwanda
(University of the Free State, 2011-11)The Musha-Ntunga, Bugarura-Kuluti-Bibare and Rwinkwavu mineral districts of Eastern Rwanda are historically known to host cassiterite, wolframite and columbite-tantalite mineralization. The geology of that area is dominated ... -
Die polities-geografiese ontwikkeling van Transkei vanaf 1913 tot 1976
(University of the Free State, 1990-12)English: The political geographical independence of Transkei in 1976 was the outcome and culmination of the evolutionary interaction between territory, systems of government and subjects ("people") over a span of more ... -
The role of Lesotho's textile industry in promoting local economic local economic development: the Thetsane industrial area
(University of the Free State, 2007)This case study explores the role that the textile industry plays in the economic development of Lesotho. The study focuses on the Thetsane textile industry in the south of Maseru. In particular, it explores the contribution ... -
The role of the National Water Act on the adaptive capacity of commercial farmers, investigating climate in the Fezile Dabi District Municipality in the Free State Province
(University of the Free State, 2019-01)Climate change is a global phenomenon, which will continue to affect us in the near future. Studies show that climate will rapidly change as compared to previous years. This rapid change will have a great environmental, ... -
The social impacts of a large development project: the Lesotho Highlands Water Project
(University of the Free State, 2005-12)Projects are regarded as vehicles for development; developments are meant to enhance the quality of human life. Various types of development projects are carried out depending on the prevailing problems or opportunities, ... -
A spatial analysis of female street traders in the Bloemfontein Central Business District
(University of the Free State, 2016-06)English: Literature on South African cities has focused on the spatial transformation of South African cities and in particular, South African Central Business Districts (CBDs). A review of the literature suggests that ... -
A spatial multi-risk hazard assessment and vulnerability study of Madibeng [Northwest Province]
(University of the Free State, 2005-11)A new act on Disaster Management has been introduced in South Africa that will shift the focus of Disaster Management to a pro-active approach. The new Disaster Management Act, Act number 57 of 2002, states that all ... -
Stedelik-geografiese patrone van Queenstown
(University of the Free State, 1968-12)Abstract not available -
Urban water provision in Maseru (Lesotho): a geographical analysis
(University of the Free State, 2005-05)Water is the most important of all basic needs, and is fundamental to all vital processes of value to mankind. However, statistics indicate that of all the water available on earth, only a limited fraction is available for ... -
Value chain analysis in the proposed Witsieshoek community conservation area (WCCA) in the Eastern Free State of South Africa
(University of the Free State (Qwaqwa Campus), 2016)The aim of this study is to analyze the value chains in the proposed Witsieshoek Community Conservation Area (WCCA) situated in the eastern part of the Free State Province of South Africa. The study assesses the state and ... -
Vulnerability and adaptation to climate variability: a case study of emerging farmers in the eastern Free State, South Africa
(University of the Free State, Qwaqwa Campus, 2015-06)English: A research study on vulnerability and adaptation to climate variability was conducted among emerging farmers in Tshiame Ward of Maluti-A-Phofung Municipality in the Free State Province of South Africa. The research ... -
Wind erosion and soil susceptibility in the Free State Province, South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2015-07)English: Wind erosion is identified as one of the most problematic environmental and social-economic problems in the Free State province. The development and intensification of soil wind erosion are influenced by the factors ...