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The Sr-isotopic stratigraphy of the Eastern Limb of the Bushveld Complex
(University of the Free State, 2021-10)Data on the modal mineralogy, whole-rock geochemistry, mineral chemistry and Sr-isotopic compositions of plagioclase from the broadly pyroxenitic Lower Critical Zone to the gabbroic Upper Zone in the Eastern Limb of the ... -
Recycling Rex Trueform: adaptive reuse of an unutilised heritage site in Salt River Cape Town by giving it a new function as a textile hybrid
(University of the Free State, 2021)The garment industry is one of the largest industries in the world. Due to rapid technological advancements, the production process of textiles has changed. These changes have resulted in the production of more affordable ... -
Oikos of relational encounters: an Eco-Tourist Visitor’s Centre and Extension to Twinstreams Environmental and Education Centre in the Umlalazi Nature Reserve
(2021-10)In the time of the Anthropocene, we have reached a point as humans where we have removed ourselves from nature and, in turn, have idealized and romanticised views of our initial natural habitat. We have abandoned our initial ... -
A memory exchange hub: encapsulating memory through an architectural intervention
(University of the Free State, 2021)This dissertation is an exploration and design of a Memory Exchange Hub in Lephalale in between the Maroela Old Age Home and the local Lephalale Library. Lephalale is situated in Limpopo where the EXXARO coal mine is crucial ... -
Understanding sustainable livelihood strategies of female-headed households: the case of Renosterberg Municipality, Pixley ka Seme District, Northern Cape
(University of the Free State, 2021-11)The population of female-headed households in South Africa has significantly risen. The Statistics SA General House Survey (GHS) of 2020 revealed an estimate of 7.2 million or 41.9 percent of these households are headed ... -
Before the dust settles: a Nama Arts and Culture exhibition complex Springbok, Northern Cape
(University of the Free State, 2021)The acts of preserving and exhibiting ephemeral African arts are important, as it safeguards cultural identities for generations. In order for museums and galleries to preserve art, the idea of the white cube was developed. ... -
Pro-poor local economic development (LED): the case of Umzinyathi District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal
(University of the Free State, 2021)From South Africa’s National Framework for implementing local economic development (LED), LED is defined as “Local Economic Development (LED) is the process by which public, business, and non-governmental sector partners ... -
Perceptions of living environment and quality of life in Freedom Square after the upgrading process
(University of the Free State, 2021-03)Using a quantitative research approach and a longitudinal research design, this study investigates Freedom Square residents’ living environment almost 30 years after completion of the physical upgrading process. Freedom ... -
Income-Generating Activities (IGAS) in the livelihoods of the Rehoboth Community in Namibia
(University of the Free State, 2021)Income-generating activities are an important input for the sustainable livelihood improvement of communities. In a developing economy, they could play a valuable role in coping with and mitigating various socio-economic ... -
Mining, corporate social responsibility and communities in Limpopo Province: the case study of Mogalakwena Local Municipality
(University of the Free State, 2021-11)The current study scrutinised the positive and negative effects of the communities closer to the Anglo-American Platinum Mine (AAPM) in Limpopo Province, Mogalakwena Local Municipality. A qualitative approach was applied ... -
Ode to tragedies lost between land and sea
(University of the Free State, 2021)The ocean, a vast and mysterious force, sets the stage for tragic shipwreck events around the Southern Tip of Africa. Nearly 3 000 historical shipwrecks of different nationalities met their untimely demise at the hands of ... -
Tantalizing aromatic observance: a sensory boutique of historical significance on Changuu Island, Zanzibar
(University of the Free State, 2021-10-18)Islamic culture is rooted deep within the heart of Zanzibar. This picturesque Island has become a cultural commemoration of the past and a religious celebration of the present. The significance of fragrances in the Islamic ... -
Cosmic perspectives: an astronomical narratoscope at boyden observatory used to interpret borrowed moments from indigenous cosmology
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Seed bank: for indigenous Sub-Saharan plant & crop species
(University of the Free State, 2021-10)The proposed design aims to create a Seed Bank for indigenous sub-Saharan plant and crop species that will be located on the outskirts of Bloemfontein, Free State. This facility integrates on-site preservation processes ... -
Sweet - pea’s garden : an urban green cemetery which invites a more positive grieving process through biophilia
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Housing and child health in South Africa: the value of longitudinal research
(University of the Free State, 2022-02)Research investigating the link between housing and health often produces mixed results. It does not always prove that good housing improves health. The results suggest a complex set of factors play a role, and the findings ... -
Evaluating the self-help housing programme in Namibia: the case of Build Together Programme in Okahao Town
(University of the Free State, 2021-11)Aided Self-help housing is a housing process whereby the government, together with the community, incrementally improves housing. Self-help housing schemes or programmes obtain recognition as an affordable method of improving ... -
Livelihood impact of solar home systems: the case of Ruimsig informal settlement in Gauteng
(University of the Free State, 2021-11)The study focused on evaluating the impact of a solar home system (SHS) programme on the residents of the Ruimsig informal settlement in the City of Johannesburg. Furthermore, the study compared the SHS to the previous ... -
Agricultural production as a youth livelihood approach in a rural context: a case study of Namahadi, Qwaqwa
(University of the Free State, 2021)Most young people in the developing countries still prefer working in cities and towns to sustain their lives. They do not believe in working in their rural areas, and participating in agricultural production to earn a ... -
Integrating academic and career advising in a South African Higher Education institution
(University of the Free State, 2021-12)South African Higher Education has focused extensively on widening access to further inclusivity and economic development. However, it has become apparent that access alone is not enough, as students need to persist and ...