Electronic Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Raptured: a burial complex for the evacuees of Pripyat
(University of the Free State, 2013-10)The paranormal nature of a rapture has been the catalyst of mysterious ideas and speculations for ages. Often forgotten is the psychological trauma that such an event will impose upon a community and also a landscape. This ... -
A paradox of poisonous beauty: water desalination plant and urban wetland on Main Reef Road Johannesburg
(University of the Free State, 2011)The past decade has been witness to a resurgence of interest in ecologically sustainable thinking about the design and management of reclaimed, post-industrial landscapes. As a result, landscapes that were not previously ... -
An assessment of the Swaziland Vision 2022 strategic plan: opportunities and challenges
(University of the Free State, 2017-01)Achieving sustainable development and sustainable improvement in the quality of life of the people is the ultimate goal of each and every government in the world. However, this requires setting up a plan of action to ... -
Livelihood challenges in a rural growth point: the case of Ondobe, Namibia
(University of the Free State, 2019-02)Widespread poverty and high levels of inequality are among the biggest challenges facing developing countries. This has led to the migration of numerous people from rural areas to urban centres in a search for better ... -
Smallholder agriculture and food security in the City of Tshwane Municipality
(University of the Free State, 2019-01)The study aims to investigates the role of smallholder agriculture contributing to food security system using resources within the area of City of Tshwane Metro municipality with special focus on the rights to agriculture ... -
A design study for a centre for rural development and social upliftment
(University of the Free State, 2010)Project background: The design is a centre for rural development to incorporate the different sectors of the community in Carnarvon in the Northern Cape, specifically focusing on the poorer areas. The complex has three ... -
'n Sosiaal-pedagogiese beskouing van sommige aspekte van die vryetydsproblematiek met besondere verwysing na vryheid en gesag
(University of the Free State, 1980-12)Afrikaans: Die uitgangspunt van hierdie studie is dat die lewensbeskoulike aspek sentraal staan in 'n beskouing van die vryetydsproblematiek en dat die wisselwerking tussen vryheid en gesag van besondere belang is. Die ... -
'n Ondersoek na die behoefte en deelname aan sport en fisieke rekreasie van technikonstudente met spesiale verwysing na die Orange-Vrystaat
(University of the Free State, 1987-06)Afrikaans: Hierdie verhandeling het eerstens ten doelom die toeretiese grondslae met betrekking tot bewegingskundige studies van vryetyd en vryetydsbesteding na te gaan ten einde 'n teoretiese verwysingsraamwerk vir die ... -
'n Kwalitatiewe evaluasie van 'n gehoor se resepsie met betrekking tot simboliek tydens 'n toneelopvoering van Tennessee Williams se A Streetcar Named Desire
(University of the Free State, 1997-05)English: Chapter 1 is an explanation of the complete process that was followed in this study: A qualitative study to determine audience reception of symbolism in Tennessee Williams's A Streetcar Named Desire. The motivation, ... -
Die ontwikkeling en evaluering van 'n motiveringsprogram vir sportlui
(University of the Free State, 1997-05)English: Sport Psychology is still a relatively young field in South Africa, especially when it comesto development programmes aimed at the development of sportsmen and -women in general, and motivation in specific. The ... -
'n Ondersoek na die verband tussen verskillende tipes van sportbeoefening en die sosiale ontwikkeling gedurende die middelkinderjare
(University of the Free State, 1990)Afrikaans: In die eerste hoofstuk is daar gewys op die belangrike funksie wat sport in die totale ontwikkeling van menswees vervul asook die feit dat die middelkinderjare 'n kritieke fase by die ontwikkeling van 'n mens, ... -
Die politisering van sportbetrekkinge tussen Suid-Afrika en Nieu-Seeland met spesiale verwysing na die 1981-Springbokrugbytoer na Nieu-Seeland
(University of the Free State, 1986-06)Afrikaans: Met die politisering van dié grootste sportbyeenkoms ter wêreld, die Olimpiese Spele, was die weg beslis gebaan vir die politisering van ander kleiner sportsoorte-, byeenkomste-, organisasies en -administrasie. ... -
Die musiekgeskiedenis van Oos-Londen 1872 - 1922
(University of the Free State, 1985-06)Afrikaans: Die bronnemateriaal van hierdie proefskrif is feitlik geheel en al geneem uit die plaaslike nuusblad, die Daily Dispatch, wat dikwels gedetailleerde verslae oor Oos-Londen se konsert-aktiwiteite gepubliseer het. ... -
The role of pastoral counselling in healing spiritual woundedness of official first responders
(University of the Free State, 2019-01)The spiritual woundedness of official first responders is a problem that is not often recognised or acknowledged by mental health practitioners. Holistic healing in mental health focuses mostly on the biopsychosocial wounds ... -
The South African Women Entrepreneurship Network (SAWEN) programme in the Free State: a capability approach
(University of the Free State, 2019-02)This study evaluates the capacity of SAWEN in empowering women entrepreneurs in the Free State. The study adopted the human development informed capability approach to determine the capabilities, functionings and aspirations ... -
The impact of organisational support on small-scale farming: a case study of DAPP Namibia's farmers' clubs in the Kavango Region, Namibia
(University of the Free State, 2019)The purpose of this study was to assess the impact of organisational support on small- scale farming, with a specific focus on Development Aid from People to People (DAPP) Namibia’s climate smart agriculture-led Farmers’ ... -
The unintended consequences and spatial implications of mining downscaling in South Africa - a case of mining in Merafong City local municipality
(University of the Free State, 2019-02)Abstract not available -
The role of smallholder farmers' cooperatives in rural development: a case of Umgungundlovu District Municipality, Kwazulu-Natal
(University of the Free State, 2019-01)This study investigates the contribution of smallholder farmers’ cooperatives in improving the socio-economic conditions of rural communities, focusing on uMgungundlovu District, KwaZulu-Natal Province. A qualitative ... -
The effects of mine downscaling (and closure) on the socio-economic development of mining communities: the case of Oranjemund
(University of the Free State, 2018-12)The research investigates the socio-economic effects, associated with mine downscaling (closure) and understanding community perceptions, risks and opportunities in Oranjemund. Oranjemund is a mining town under transformation, ... -
Zimbabwe urban grooves music and the interconnections between youth identities and celebrity culture
(University of the Free State, 2018-08)Zimbabwe urban grooves music is an urban contemporary hybrid genre of music that fuses local music, beats and cultural practices with global popular youth music and cultural practices, is sung predominantly in vernacular ...