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Coal mining has been shown to affect both surface water and groundwater quality,
primarily because of the presence of acidity in mine drainage, heavy metals, and
microbial contaminants. Hence, this study aimed to determine ...
The KwaZulu-Natal Sandstone Sourveld (KZNSS) landscape is one of the Critically Endangered ecosystems that forms part of the Maputaland-Pondoland-Albany (MPA) biodiversity hotspot. It is a biodiversity hotspot which supports ...
Using Lefebvre's theory of the production of space as a framework, this study examines the production of public spaces in the City of Johannesburg by ascertaining how the management of space has evolved throughout South ...
This study explored issues of environmental compliance management, enforcement, and monitoring in Eswatini’s construction industry, focusing on case study construction projects in the Hhohho Region. Although legal frameworks ...
The sustainable management of water resources has become an increasingly prominent challenge, not only globally but also within wildlife tourism operations, particularly in water-scarce and ecologically significant regions. ...
Effective water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services are vital for public health, education and sustainable development. Despite global commitments like the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), significant challenges ...
Microorganisms are crucial for water quality and purification in water treatment and distribution systems. The microbial communities present in untreated water can aid in purification through the biodegradation of contaminants. ...
Drinking water treatment plants (DWTPs) play a crucial role in treating raw water sources to potable quality. Contaminants in drinking water can pose serious health concerns. The study evaluated the microbial diversity of ...
The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on higher education environments, both during and post-pandemic, in particular on previously disadvantaged, historically black universities (HBUs). One of its impacts was the ...
Globally, solid waste generation is increasing due to accelerated population growth, rapid urbanisation, and economic activities. Consequently, the inadequate, absent, and poor planning and implementation of waste management ...
Colorectal cancer (CRC), a malignancy that develops in the colon or rectum, is frequently associated with epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) overexpression, observed in up to 85% of cases, whereas human epidermal ...
Over the past two decades, most developing countries, especially in Africa, have been transitioning towards water sector reform. While new water legislation in many African countries – as in South Africa – has included the ...
This study has assessed the extent of heavy metal contamination in groundwater around the Kolomela iron ore mine in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa. A case study research design was employed, focusing on four ...
Alien invasive plants (AIPs) are major drivers of biodiversity loss, and roads often act
as effective corridors for their spread. This study analysed long-term changes in AIPs
along the Bakwena N4 Toll Route, South Africa, ...
South African grasslands have high inter-seasonal variability, and to survive this, herbivores must use functional dry season habitats such as wetlands. This study aimed to determine herbivore habitat use, quantifying the ...
Globally, waste management challenges persist, especially in developing regions like South Africa where landfilling remains the key strategy for waste disposal. However, landfilling is a major concern because of the possible ...
Sandy beaches are dynamic in nature and are subject to natural and anthropogenic processes that influence its evolution. One of the key drivers of coastal evolution is the erosion of the coastline. Sandy beaches are more ...
The VP6 protein sequence from Rotavirus A was analysed using AGGRESCAN3D to identifying aggregation-prone regions. Six amino acid residues (four Valine, one Phenylalanine, and one Isoleucine) were mutated to reduce ...
Mining is economically important. However, the sector often ignores the environmental impacts of mining activites. These impacts can seriously harm the health of local communities and damage water sources and agricultural ...
This study investigated the concentrations of cadmium (Cd), copper (Cu), chromium (Cr), cobalt (Co), zinc (Zn), manganese (Mn), nickel (Ni) and lead (Pb) in soils from Cedara Research Farm in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. ...