Browsing Masters Degrees (Geography) by Title
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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 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 ...