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Showing 1 to 18 of 18 for “"Paarl"”.
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Extraposition and optionality: an investigation of information packaging in Paarl-Kaaps
Presently, (Paarl-) Kaaps is an under-documented linguistic system. This applies to all levels of language, including syntax, which is the focus of this study. In particular, this dissertation aims to investigate the phenomenon of extraposition, which is the displacement of constituents from their …
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An analysis of water quality discharging into the Berg River at Paarl, Western Cape
… from urban localities entering the Berg River at Paarl, and in particular, seeks to determine whether or not there is a difference in the pollution load immediately after periods of wet and dry weather conditions.
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Umgalelo and the failure of the church? : a study in voluntary associations in Mbekweni Paarl
Umgalelo are defined as "small-scale informal mutual benefit societies". The name is derived from the Xhosa verb ukugalela, "to pour forth, out, or in". In the old Xhosa- tradition it could be used as ukugatela iinkomo, to pour in cattle in competing for a wife. Two or more contestants for a wife …
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The spoilt blood that needs nourishment : managing TB in the context of HIV/AIDS, food insecurity and social inequalities in Mbekweni, Paarl.
… September 2007 in Mbekweni Township, outside the Paarl district in the Western Cape.
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Determining the Radon Emanation Coefficient for Soil Samples
… The areas of interest for this study include Paarl and Saldanha (having granite outcrops), Kloof and Boksburg mine dumps, Centurion, West Coast and Richards Bay Minerals where high radon levels are expected. The soil samples were collected and analysed in the laboratory. Both alpha and gamma …
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Oven-Baked Architecture & Embodied Earth, Re-purposing a decommissioned quarry in Paarl, with a focus on the interface between people, architecture and the Earth
… between these conditions. A brick quarry in Paarl forms the site of this investigation. In a place characterized by a confrontation between people and the ground. A scar in the landscape, that begs to be addressed. Through the application of theoretic principles in the design process, a …
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Investigating the role of alcohol in road traffic collision fatalities in Western Cape, South Africa
… of the major mortuaries (Salt River, Tygerberg, Paarl, Worcester and George) in the Western Cape Province between 1 January 2016 and 31 December 2017. Cases were extracted from the Western Cape Forensic Pathology Service (FPS) internal database, which included demographic and crash information, …
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Of place and playmaking: working with everyday city spaces through theatre and performance
… suburbs of Bertrams, Lorentzville and Judith’s Paarl, resulting in a ‘site-specific’ play performed in the streets of the area. The practical component to the study is contextualized within the broader landscape of Johannesburg public art interventions over the last 15 years and specifically in …
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"If you have lied about me, you have lied about everything" : Huis Gideon Malherbe : a discussion of the Afrikaans Taal Museum
… museum, or Afrikaans Language Museum situated in Paarl, Cape Province. The museum aims to reproduce a history of the Afrikaans language, culminating in the eventual recognition of Afrikaans as an official language. In the thesis though, I argue that by choosing to represent certain events in the …
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Challenges And Perceptions Of Social Service Professionals On The Effectiveness Of Gender Based Violence Services And Programmes In Cape Town
… Bay, Masiphumelele, Ocean View, Mooresburg and Paarl. Data was collected through individual semi-structured interviews and analysed by means of a thematic analysis.
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The Du Toitskloof Tunnel project : the construction of the (south) soft ground tunnel, Western Cape, South Africa
… 60 kilometres from Cape Town, near the town of Paarl. The tunnel will form part of the new National road system, upgraded to a freeway standard, linking Johannesburg and Cape Town. The subject of this report is the construction of the Du Toitskloof tunnel, with emphasis on the excavation and …
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An investigation in the seasonal patterns of bacterial colonisation in childhood pneumonia
… the Drakenstein Child Health Study conducted in Paarl, South Africa, this study focuses on exploring the effects of season on nasopharyngeal carriage of pathogens occurring in the nasopharynx of young children with and without the occurrence of lower respiratory tract infection. Using logistic …
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Space-time variability of soil salinity in irrigated vineyards of South Africa
… farm near Piketberg and the Glenrosa farm near Paarl. Regular point measurements and soil samples were taken to study the behaviour of salinity in irrigated soils over several irrigation seasons. The quality of the irrigation water was adjusted to six different levels of salinity, between 30 mS …
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Inclusivity and support for employees living with disabilities in the South African Police Service (SAPS)
… participant from George and one participant from Paarl East. Semi-structured interviews were used to collect data and provide insight into how employees living with disabilities perceive inclusion in the SAPS. A thematic analysis approach was used to identify which negative and positive …
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Growth of HIV Exposed and Unexposed Infants
… to infants in the wealthier sites of Umlazi and Paarl. CONCLUSION HIV-infected infants in this study were significantly more malnourished compared to uninfected or unexposed infants. The growth of uninfected infants did not differ significantly from that of unexposed infants. Early HIV infection …
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Analysing the effectiveness of pictograms as a hazard communication mechanism to reduce child exposure to chemicals in South Africa
… was conducted with farmworkers from a farm in Paarl and students from the University of Cape Town. Two different data collection tools were used: a face-to-face questionnaire was administered to farmworkers (taking into account literacy barriers) and an online questionnaire to students due to …
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The evaluation of social media to increase engagement rate, reach and health education: the case for WoW!
… in the Metro (58.3%) and rural districts Paarl (48.3%) and George (40%). A proximal or virtual tie to a place adds connection and thus value to the information. Conclusion: The favourable results of the WoW! Facebook campaign shows promise for future social media-driven health campaigns to …
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Investigating associations between maternal mental health on wheeze through two years of age in a South African birth cohort study
… region, a peri-urban region outside of Paarl in the Western Cape of South Africa. Pregnant women over 18 years old, between 20-28 weeks' gestation, living in the region were enrolled in a parent study, in order to investigate the epidemiology and aetiology of respiratory illnesses in …