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Face-work and identities in a discussion about xenophobia
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)
International students arriving at the University of the Western Cape (UWC) from other African countries find themselves in a position of having to negotiate their identities and positions with their South African counterparts. ...
Functional characterisation of a novel ferulic acid esterase from malawian hot spring metagenome
(2011)
There has been a decline in the global fossil fuel reserves, due to an increasing demand for petroleum. Biofuels can be used as an alternative source of energy whereby biomass is converted to liquid fuels such as bioethanol. ...
The influence of peer pressure on adolescent misbehaviour in schools
(2011)
A favourable school atmosphere, in which adolescents behave positively, is one of the greatest concerns for teachers, administrators and parents. Although there are several different pressures leading to adolescent ...
Photography and the spectacle of ASỌ EBÌ in Lagos, 1960-2010
(University of Western Cape, 2011)
This research charts the political and visual economies of asọ ebì in urban Lagos from 1960 to 2010. Under political economy I address the politics of asọ ebì dress in Lagos: the contestations surrounding the use of asọ ...
Relevance of science education in Zimbabwe from the perspective of secondary school children - the voice of the learner about science and technology in a developing country
(2011)
In all countries, regardless of culture and level of development, science and technology(S&T) are seen as key areas for further material development and welfare. A certain proportion of the population needs to develop ...
Exploring the experiences of patients with breast cancer from diagnosis through management
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)
The aim of this study is to explore the role of communication between the physician and women with breast cancer, and to examine women’s coping mechanisms from diagnosis through the management of the illness to its resolution. ...
Community-based social healing approaches in South Africa: a case study of the Institute for Healing of Memories
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)
In this study, the researcher aim is to examine the approach to social healing used by the Institute for Healing of Memories (IHOM). The focus is to explore how the approach has been employed within the community to enhance ...
Obstacles to the Implementation of the Financial Action Task Force’s Recommendations in the Eastern and Southern African Anti-Money Laundering Group (ESAAMLG)
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)
Money laundering is a global problem that has adverse effects on both the developed and developing countries. If unchecked, it accelerates crime and criminal activities, affects the economy, undermines the integrity of ...
A taxonomy of problems in arabic-english Translation: a systemic functional Linguistics approach Tawffeek abdou
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)
Working with Arab students pursuing a degree in English Language and Translation at the Taiz
University, Republic of Yemen, has brought to the researcher‟s attention a number of errors or problems
encountered in Arabic ...
Spatial analysis of open space in the quaternary catchment of the Lourens river
(2011)
This thesis looks at aspects relating to vegetated open space in the quaternary
catchment of the Lourens River, Cape Town, South Africa in 2005 and at GoogleEarth as a source of imagery for research. The research questions ...