Browsing Magister Scientiae - MSc (Earth Science) by Author "Mazvimavi, Dominic"
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An assessment of the river flow contributions of tributaries and the effects of floodplain wetlands on spatio-temporal variations of river flows in the Nuwejaars river catchment, Cape Agulhas
Mehl, Daniel James Gustav (University of the Western Cape, 2019)Improved knowledge is required on the quantity and source of water resources, particularly evident during periods of drought currently being faced in South Africa. There is inadequate knowledge with regards to the flood ... -
Assessment of the water quality and quantity of the upper Liesbeek River dominated by Cannon Spring discharges: Ecological considerations for the Cannon Spring developmen
Magutywa, Sizeka Felicia (University of Western Cape, 2021)The ecology of spring fed rivers has been under-studied in South Africa. As a result, little is known or documented on the effects of seasonal variation of flows on the species diversity, distribution and abundance of ... -
Delineation of groundwater protection zone in a fractured rock aquifer setting: A case study of Rawsonville
Dustay, Shuaib (University of Western Cape, 2020)The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is considering the implementation of an Aquifer Protection Strategy to protect the country’s critical groundwater resources. This study will assist in filling the knowledge gap ... -
The effects of water transfer from Swakoppoort and Omatako Dams on the water quality of Von Bach Dam, Namibia
Sirunda, Johannes Jaime (University of the Western Cape, 2011)In the Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia, water is transferred from Swakoppoort and Omatako Dams into Von Bach Dam to limit evaporation losses and bring water closer to the purification plant. There is a gap in the knowledge ... -
Flood alleviation and restoration on the Lourens river, Somerset west, South Africa
Campher, Dirk Jacobus Martins (University of Western Cape, 2021)Somerset West and Strand in the Western Cape, South Africa, were developed on the Lourens River floodplain. This hardened the catchment and reduced the capacity of the river to transport and store floodwaters. The result ... -
The use of remote sensing data to monitor pools along non-perennial rivers in the Western Cape, South Africa.
Seaton, Dylan St Leger (University of the Western Cape, 2019)The lack of monitoring of non-perennial rivers is a major problem for water resources management, despite their significance in satisfying agricultural, economic and recreational needs. Pools in non-perennial rivers are ...