Browsing Department of Earth Science by Author "Jonker, Lewis"
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The challenge of implementing integrated water resources management (IWRM) in the Lower Okavango River Basin, Ngamiland district, Botswana
Kgomotso, Phemo Karen (University of the Western Cape, 2005)Water resources management practice has undergone changes in management approaches and principles over time. It was previously characterised by what scholars refer to as the hydraulic mission where ‘extreme engineering’ ... -
A comparison of SAAS and chemical monitoring of the rivers of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project
Rajele, Molefi Joseph (University of the Western Cape, 2004)The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority routinely uses the South African Scoring System version 4 (SASS4) in conjunction with water chemistry to monitor water quality of rivers in the Lesotho Highlands Water Project ... -
The dynamics of stakeholder participation in water resources management in Zimbabwe: a case study of the agricultural sector
Kujinga, Krasposy (University of the Western Cape, 2004)The major aim of this study was to analyse the dynamics of stakeholder participation in the agricultural sector during the first five years of the water reform process in Zimbabwe. Specific reference is made to water ... -
Emerging farmers in water user associations cases from the Breede Water Management area
Saruchera, Davison (University of the Western Cape, 2008)The aim of the study is to understand the level of co-operation between emerging and commercial farmers in a Water User Associations. The effort is expected to inform policy and improve practice in the building of new water ... -
Empowered women in water management
Zonde, Memory (University of the Western Cape, 2007)Following South Africa's independence from apartheid rule, there has been progressive developments in policies that promote equity in all spheres including the water sector. Equality in the water sector is not only limited ... -
From water resources management to integrated water resources management: an analysis of the establishment of new water management organisations in Namibia
Simataa, Faith Auguste (University of the Western Cape, 2010)The questions posed in this study address the different processes that were involved in the decision-making and establishment of the water management organisations, the extent of public participation, as well as features ... -
Institutional overlaps in water management in the Eerste River catchment
Nleya, Ndodana (University of the Western Cape, 2005)In this minithesis I have investigated overlapping mandates as a source of management failure in water management in South Africa in general and Eerste River Catchment in particular. I analysed major legislation which deals ... -
Land use practices and their impact on the water quality of the Upper Kuils River (Western Cape Province, South Africa)
Mwangi, François Ngera (University of Western Cape, 2014)The water quality in many Cape Town Rivers and streams is a major challenge. Kuils River is subject to multiple land use impacts from upstream to downstream because of rapid urbanization in its catchment area. The main ... -
Perceptions of water scarcity: the case of Genadendal and outstations
Noemdoe, Simone Beatrice (University of the Western Cape, 2006)The water resources management regime has shifted from one focusing almost exclusively on augmenting supply to one where ensuring access, equity and sustainability are an integral part of the process. A growing demand for ... -
Stakeholder accountability in water demand management in South-east Botswana
Boitumelo-Mfula, Tumisang Sanggy (University of the Western Cape, 2006)Botswana's population and water demand are growing at a high rate particularly in the dry south eastern part of the country. In 1999, a Water Conservation Policy and Strategy framework document was formulated to guide a ... -
Stakeholder participation in the establishment of the Berg Catchment Management Agency, South Africa
Gueze, Humberto (University of the Western Cape, 2007)Enacted in 1998, the New South African Water Act has introduced a new approach to water resource management, founded on the principle of decentralization of the management of water resources to regional and local levels ... -
A survey of inorganic chemical pollution in the Bottelary River, Cape Town
Feng, Xiao Yi (University of the Western Cape, 2005)Chemical pollution of freshwater is a worldwide environmental problem; eutrophication, heavy metals and salinity are amongst the most widely used indicators of pollution. The aim of this study was to assess the status of ... -
Water quality trends in the Eerste River, Western Cape, 1990 - 2005
Ngwenya, Faith (University of the Western Cape, 2006)The Eerste River is a river system which has, over the years, been subjected to human interference. The purpose of this study was to investigatge temporal and spatial trends in the water quality of the Eerste River between ...