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The convergence and divergence of International Humanitarian Law and International Human Rights Law
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
In this minithesis, I demonstrate that International Humanitarian Law and International Human Rights Law are two distinct but related fields of law. First, the examination deals with the instance that the aim of both ...
The political economy of food aid: a case of Zimbabwe
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
The food security crisis which gripped the sub Sahara Africa after the drought in 1999/2000 threatened development initiatives in these countries. Zimbabwe’s situation has since worsened and the country has failed ...
Adequacy of existing protected areas in conserving biodiversity at global and regional levels in relation to socio-economic conditions
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
At a meeting of worl leaders at the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development in Rio de Janeiro in 1992, it was recognized that because of the tremendous increase in the size of the global populations (which ...
The impact of foreign direct investments on sustainable development in Africa: Can this contribute to poverty alleviation
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
This study dealt with the impact of foreign direct investments on sustainable development in Africa in relation to poverty alleviation. The study aimed to show the link between these two areas and examine the impact of ...
Synthesis and characterisation of proton conducting membranes for direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) applications
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
For a direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC), the proton exchange membrane must conduct protons and be a good methanol barrier. In addition to the high methanol permeability achieved by these membranes, they are very expensive ...
Libation in African Christian Theology: a critical comparison of the views of Kwasi Sarpong, Kwesi Dickson, John Pobee and Kwame Bediako
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
The issue of libation poses an important challenge to Christianity in Africa and, more specifically, among the Akan people in Ghana. Libation is traditionally a key ritual for the Akan as an ethnic group. However, the ...
Synthesis and electrochemical characterisation of conducting polyaniline-fly ash matrix composites
(2005)
The aim of this study was to produce useful composite materials from fly ash, a major waste product of coal combustion from power plants. Polyaniline-fly ash (PANI-FA) composites were prepared by in situ polymerisation of ...
The production of oilseeds in Ethiopia: value chain analysis and the benefit that accrue to the primary producers
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
Oilseed is the third most important export item in Ethiopian foreign trade. It has registered a high export growth rate over recent years both in terms of volume and value. Besides its growing share in export, it is widely ...
The need for physiotherapy support for teachers in inclusive education for the inclusion of learners with physical disabilities in selected schools in Zambia
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
The purpose of the study was to explore the need for physiotherapy support for teachers in selected inclusive schools in Zambia. The study aimed to determine teachers skills and teachers attitudes as they included learners ...
Sources of occupational stress for teachers, with specific reference to the inclusive education module in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
The aim of this paper was to identify the sources of stress for teachers involved with inclusive education as well as whether there is a statistically significant difference in stress experienced by teachers based on their ...