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Limitations on the growth of economic multipliers in the small business sector in the eastern Free State
(University of the Free State, 2009-10)Maluti-a-Phofung (MAP) municipal area is currently experiencing high unemployment and poverty rates. The structural weaknesses and problems of the economy of MAP local municipality highlight the importance and urgency of ... -
Understanding the spatial distribution and factors responsible for cloven hooved foot and mouth disease spread in Umkhanyakude district, South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2017-12)Recent global reports show a continual vulnerability of large livestock populations to transboundary diseases such as cloven hooved foot and mouth disease (FMD) in relation to our environments. Of a particular concern is ... -
A comparative analysis of the treatment of biodiversity impacts in mining Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) before and after 2013: experiences from the Mpumalanga province, South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2019-07)Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is one of the environmental management tools employed by the relevant authorities to achieve the principles of sustainable development. Biodiversity Impact Assessment (BIA) studies are ... -
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, ... -
Estimation of greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture in the eastern Free State, South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2017-12)The agriculture sector is responsible for global emissions and the emissions continue to grow rapidly. The food agriculture organization (FAO) reported emissions with 7.1 gigatonnes CO2eq per annum, representing 14.5 % of ... -
Assessing the effects of grazing on vegetation cover and associated socio-economic livelihoods in the Clarens Nature Reserve in the Free State, South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2018)The presence of the Clarens nature reserve at the foothill of the mountainous Maluti is one of the treasured natural ecology of the Free State Province. A primary challenge to the ecological integrity of this small reserve ... -
'n Geografiese analise van die Bantoebevolking van die Oranje-Vrystaatse Goudveld
(University of the Free State, 1970-01)Abstract not available -
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 -
Die neerslagklimaat van die Oranje-Vrystaat
(University of the Free State, 1976-12)Abstract not available -
Stedelik-geografiese patrone van Queenstown
(University of the Free State, 1968-12)Abstract not available -
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 ... -
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 ... -
An analysis of attitudes towards recycling: Westdene, Bloemfontein
(University of the Free State, 2012-05)English: South Africa, like any developing country, has a high level of waste generation and limited resources for disposal. This is where a definite problem arises - a large amount of waste is left discarded and unmanaged. ... -
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 ... -
'n Geografiese ondersoek na die uitwerking van enkele ruimelike veranderlikes op die gang van nywerheidsvestiging in Qwaqwa
(University of the Free State, 1987-11)Afrikaans: As aanloop tot die tema is die tydruimtelike evolusie van die Suid- Afrikaanse ekonomiese sisteem in breê trekke geskets. Daar Qwaqwa deel is van die breër Suid-Afrikaanse ekonomiese struktuur is die identifisering ... -
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 ... -
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 geomorphology and aeolian deposits in the vicinity of Florisbad
(Univeristy of the Free State, 2011-05)The discovery of the Florisbad hominid prompted further archaeological and palaeoanthropological research in the Florisbad area. However, research that looks specifically at the geomorphology and aeolian deposits around ... -
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 ... -
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 ...