RESEARCH OUTPUT OF THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2004
0 ORIENTATION
This submission covers the research output that comes from the three faculties, viz. the Faculty of Humanities, Faculty of Sciences, Health and Agriculture, and Faculty of Management Sciences and Law, during the 2004 academic year. The format that has been followed in this submission includes, as per faculty per school, record of individual lecturer’s contributions into research, publications (i.e. SAPSE and non-SAPSE accredited publications, refereed papers, book reviews, chapters in books, and books) presentations of academic papers and posters at different conferences, seminars and workshops, linkages/collaborations, membership of executive committees of academic associations, professional bodies and community outreach
1 FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
1.1 STAFF HONOURS
1.1(a) SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES AND COMMUNICATION STUDIES
Brink, S.A. Was elected to the position of National Treasurer of LIASA. Louw, S. Chaired a doctoral colloquium at Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, 28 May
1.1(b) SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Makua MJ Completed an Ph.D (UNIN). Title of Thesis: Re-conceptualizing the functional roles of African Languages: Bridging the gap between policy and practice. September, 2004. Maoto S Obtained a Ph.D. in Mathematics Education from Curtin University of Technology, Australia. 2004. Ralenala MF Completed an Ph.D (RAU). Title of Thesis: Reading Behaviour of First- year Physics Students. April, 2004.
1.1(c) SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
Kgosimore DL Continued to serve on the Criminology and Criminal Justice Standards Generating Body (SGB) of the South African Qualifications Authority’s (SAQA) National Standards Body (NSB) 08. This SGB was able to have a four-year BA degree in Criminology registered with SAQA in 2004 and also completed unit standards for the MA and Ph.D. degrees. Moolman CJ Member of a team that has been tasked with developing an undergraduate program for the South Africa Police Services (SAP.S.). This is collaboration between SAP.S. and universities. Six meetings were attended in Pretoria during the 2004 academic year.
1.2 RESEARCH CENTRES AND UNITS
1.2(a) SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES AND COMMUNICATION STUDIES
Prof R.N. Madadzhe & Dr. S. Dseagu: Development of Research in African Languages and Literatures
1.3 PUBLICATIONS
1.3.1 SAPSE ACCREDITED PUBLICATIONS
1.3.1(a) SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES AND COMMUNICATION STUDIES
Cloete, M.J. &
1 Madadzhe R 2004 Sexual Harassment, Myth and Culture in Southern Africa: Interpreting the Link between Fiction and Reality. Southern African Journal for Folklore Studies, 14(2)2004. Cloete M.J. & Madadzhe RN 2004 Bury my bones but keep my words: The interface between oral tradition and modern African writing. Literator, 25(2) Aug. 2004:1-18. Louw S 2004 South African Theatre and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, in Experience and Identity in Recent South African Literature, edited by Margriet van der Waal and Helen Wilcox. Groningen: Rijksuniversiteit Groningen; 9-20. (Centre for Development Studies, Research report No 22.) Sibanda BK 2004 Islam’s Black slaves: A history of Africa’s other Black diaspora. Critical Arts, A journal of South-North Cultural and Media Studies, Vol. 18 Number 2 (pp 66-68).
1.3.1(b) SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Chacko I 2004 Solution of real- world and standard problems by primary and secondary school students; A Zimbabwean example. AJRS.M.TE, 8:2, 91-103. Cherian L Peltzer K & Promtussananon.2004. Evaluation of Soul City Life Skills material: Distribution and Use. Journal of Educational Studies. Dekkers P 2004 Teachers’ views of the NOS – Impact of an INSET programme. Buffler, A. and Laugksch, R.C. (Eds.) Proceedings of the 12th annual SAARMSTE Conference. pp. CD Rom. Maile S 2004 Breaking the silence on HIV?AIDS in South African schools: the role of the SGB in managing disclosure. In Journal of Social development in Africa. Maile S 2004 Law of Education. Where is the pedagogy? In Codicillus. Maile S 2004 School choice in South Africa. In Education and Urban Society. Maile S 2004 HIV/AIDS and legal rights: When the educator’s rights collide with learner’s rights. In Africa Education Review. Maile S 2004. Equal access to education. Who can afford? In Education as Change. Maree JG & Cherian, L. 2004. Hitting the headlines-The veil on corporal punishment in South Africa lifted. South African Journal of Criminology, 17 (3), 72-85. Matabane MB, Monyeki MA, Themane MJ Brits JS, Toriola AL Amusa LO and Monyeki KD 2004 Physical growth and educational of rural South Africa children: Ellisras longitudinal growth and health study. African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance (AJPHERD). Vol. 10, No. 4 (December), pp. 317-325. Matabane MB, Monyeki MA, Themane MJ, Brits JS, Toriola AL, Amusa LO and Monyeki KD 2004 Physical Growth and Educational achievement of rural South African children: Ellisras Longitudinal Growth and Health Study. African Journalfor Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance (AJPHERD), 10 (4): 317-325. Monyeki MA,
2 Toriola AL, Monyeki KD, Brits JS and Pienaar AE 2004 Body size, body composition and physical fitness of 7-year-old Ellisras rural children, South Africa: Ellisras Longitudinal Study. African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance (AJPHERD), 10 (2):154-162. Ralenala MF 2004 An examination of underprepared first-year physics students’ reading behaviour. Journal of Content Area Reading, Vol. 3 No. 1. Ralenala MF 2004 English literature titles preferred by black student’s teachers: Can teacher educators learn anything from them? Journal of College Literacy and Learning. Vol. 10 No. 2.
1.3.1(c) SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
Kgosimore DL 2004 Employer-on-employee violence: A Type V Workplace Violence. Acta Criminologica, Vol. 17 (2), pp 60-70. Madu SN & Matla MP 2004 Family environmental factors as correlates for adolescent suicidal behaviours in the Limpopo Province of South Africa. Social Behavior and Personality, 32(4), 341-353. Madu SN 2004 Psychological factors associated with visual disability. A literature review. South African Optometrist, 63(3), 109-119. Mashego TAB & Peltzer K 2004 Community perception of health care services in the rural areas of Limpopo Province South Africa: a qualitative study. Curationis (submitted 8/2004). Moripe S 2004 Bethesda Normaalskool (Normal College). Studia Historiae Ecclesiasticae, Volume XXX, No. 1. Sithole SL 2004 The knowledge and application of learning principles by student supervisors in the Northern Province, The Social Work Practitioner-Researcher, 16 (1): 77-78.
1.3.2 NON-SAPSE ACCREDITED PUBLICATIONS
1.3.2.1 BOOK REVIEWS
1.3.2.1(a) SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Cherian L 2004 Statistical data analysis using your computer by Bernstein, I.H. and Rowe, N.A. Journal of Psychology in Africa, 14 (1), 83.
1.3.2.2 REFEREED PAPERS
1.3.2.2(a) SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES AND COMMUNICATION STUDIES
Louw S 2004 “Kloof”: beeld van kommunikasiehindernisse tussen mense. Literator 25(1):205-208. Sibanda BK 2004 Community Radio, The Limpopo, 1st Issue, 2004
1.3.2.2(b) School of Education
Ralenala MF 2004 ‘An Examination of Underprepared First-year Physics Students’ Reading Behaviour’. Journal of Content Area Reading. Vol 3 no.1.
3 1.3.3 BOOK PUBLICATIONS AND CHAPTERS IN BOOKS
1.3.3.1 CHAPTERS IN BOOKS
1.3.3.1(a) SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES AND COMMUNICATION STUDIES
Cloete MJ 2004 Adapt or Die: A paradigm shift in English Studies at the University of the North. 2004. In Kasanga, L.A. and Lebakeng, T.J. (eds) Proceedings Spring Lectures 2002. Sovenga: UNIN Printers. 21- 30.
1.3.3.1(b) SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Cherian L 2004 "Teacher characteristics and attitude towards Science". New York, Nova Science Publishers, Inc. Modiba M 2004 Young Adults at Risk. In Adult Education and Poverty Reduction. (To be published by the University of Botswana). Modiba M 2004 Chapter in Adult Education and Poverty Reduction: A Global Priority. (To be published by the University of Botswana). Rampedi MA 2004 ‘Effecting’ Effective Policy Implementation’. In Van Hensbroek P. B. and Schoenmakers H. (eds) 2004. From Social Exclusion to Lifelong Learning in Southern Africa. Rampedi MA 2004 Chapter in Adult Education and Poverty Reduction: A Global Priority. (To be published by the University of Botswana).
1.3.3.1(c) SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
Louw D & Madu SN 2004 The Unifying aspects of the Ubuntu Culture. In S.E.Idemudia (Eds) Culture, Psychosocial disorder and Mental Health: An African perspective-The Unifying aspects of Cultures. Trans-Studien zur veränderung der welt Bd. 1Vienna, Austria. ISBN 3-8258-7616-0. Madu SN 2004 Psychotherapy: A basic need for the human? (With special reference to Africa) (Pp. 133-142). In: T. Fazekas & C.A. Plass (eds.). The need for psychotherapy. Aachen, Germany: Shaker Verlag.
1.3.3.2 BOOKS
1.3.3.2(a) SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Ralenala MF 2004 Mothopo Wa Polelo, Grade 4, Kagiso Publishers. Ralenala MF 2004 Mothopo Wa Polelo, Grade 5, Kagiso Publishers. Ralenala MF 2004 Mothopo Wa Polelo, Grade 6, Kagiso Publishers
1.0 PRESENTATION OF PAPERS AND POSTERS IN CONFERENCES
1.4.1 PRESENTATION OF PAPERS
1.4.1(a) SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES AND COMMUNICATION STUDIES
Cloete MJ 2004 Who are we now?: Changed perceptions of identity in post- independence South African literature. Combined AUETSA-Saval- SAACLALS Conference. University of Natal, Durban. 5-7 July. Cloete MJ 2004 A study of identity in post-independence South African Literature: The Pickup by Nadine Gordimer. 8th Biennial International Conference of the Literature of Nation and Region. Alsager Campus: University of Manchester. 3-6 August. Cloete MJ 2004 Zakes Mda – Writing the transition and beyond. Spring Lectures 2004. University of the North. 7-9 September. University of the North.
4 Cloete MJ 2004 The Transitional Novel in English in South Africa: An overview. School of Languages and Communication Studies Lecture Series. 3 November. Dseagu S 2004 Conference of the International Society for Oral Literature in Africa, University of Gambia, Banjul, Gambia, 15-17 July. Paper Read: Research in Progress: Oral Narratives Collection in Limpopo. Dseagu S 2004 Conference of the Southern African Folklore Society, University of KwaZulu-Natal, 20-23 September. Paper Read: Fundamentals of Indigenous African Critical Theory. Louw S 2004 Read a paper on Dalene Matthee’s Toorbos at the Polokwane Leeskring (Readers’ Circle). 3 March. Madadzhe RN 2004 African Languages in Higher Education in South Africa: Revitalization or Stagnation. African Language Association of Southern Africa, UNISA Sunnyside Campus, 07 May. (Presented). Madadzhe RN and Sepota MM 2004 The Status of African Languages in Higher Education in South Africa. Spring Lectures, University of the North (Presented). Milubi NA 2004 The Image of Blood in Sexuality, Belief and Health: An African Experience. Southern African Folklore Society Conference, University of KwaZulu Natal, 20-23 September (Presented). Mkuti LD 2004 SAALA Conference: Ten Years of Multilingualism: Fact or Fantasy? July, Unin. Nagel PS 2004 International Conference Paper: Developing Credit-bearing Short Courses from Modules that do not have Unit Standards. ASEESA Conference – Association for the Study of Evaluation in Education in Southern Africa. 2 September. Nagel PS 2004 School of Languages and Communication Studies Seminar Paper: ASEESA Conference Briefing and Assessor Training Requirements. 29 September. Nagel PS 2004 International Conference Paper: Developing Credit-bearing Short Courses from Modules that do not have Unit Standards. ASEESA Conference – Association for the Study of Evaluation in Education in Southern Africa. 2 September. Nagel PS 2004 School of Languages and Communication Studies Seminar Paper: ASEESA Conference Briefing and Assessor Training Requirements. 29 September. Sepota MM and Madadzhe RN 2004 Dreams in African Society: Interpreting the Bond between the Metaphysical and the Physical Worlds. Southern African Folklore Society Conference, University of KwaZulu Natal, September (Presented). Sibanda BK 2004 Government Communication systems: Wits University (26-27 May) (gave a presentation on Development Support Communication). Sukumane J 2004 SAALA (South African Applied Linguistic Association). Read a paper: Lexicography in Multilingual in South Africa: Critical Skills for the New Majority, July 13-14
1.4.1(b) SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Brits JS, van Staden M, Cook I, Verhoef SA, van der Merwe S and Hwtamo MD 2004 Development of a self-concept questionnaire, with special reference to body image: an exploratory study. International Association for the Study of Obesity, 1st Regional Congress, 28th – 31st October 2004, Sun City, South Africa. Chacko I 2004 TIMSS-R to problem solution. Paper presented at the International Congress of Mathematics Education( ICME 10) Copenhagen, July 2004 Cherian L 2004 Attitudes of teachers and learners towards Life skills education in South Africa. Paper presented at the School Teacher’s
5 Enrichment Programme conference in Udupi, India from April 5-8, 2004. Cherian L 2004 Punishment received for misdemeanours among secondary school pupils in South Africa. Paper presented at the 62nd convention of the International Council of Psychologists, Jinan, China, from August 3-7, 2004. Cook I, Alberts M and Lambert EV 2004 “Are obese rural African women less physically active than their non-obese counterparts?” International Association for the Study of Obesity, 1st Regional Congress, 28th – 31st October 2004, Sun City, South Africa. Cook I and Alberts M 2004 “The usefulness of body mass index and waist circumference in identifying obesity-related risk factors in rural African women.” International Association for the Study of Obesity, 1st Regional Congress, 28th – 31st October 2004, Sun City, South Africa. Dekkers P 2004 Teachers’ views of the NOS – Impact of an INSET programme. Paper presented at the the 12th annual SAARMSTE Conference, Cape Town, January 2004. Du Plessis LAS 2004 “Risk factors for chronic diseases in school children.” One of two invited speakers to a one day Conference at the University of Venda for Science and Technology. Mabeba MZ 2004 Presented a paper at the School Teacher’s Enrichment Programme conference in Udupi, India from April 5-8, 2004. Maile S 2004 Spring Lectures, University of the North. Paper: Research, race, and gender. Is there a nexus? Maile S 2004 Education Indaba. Mpumalanga Department of Education. Paper: Stakeholder participation in education. Maile S 2004 Brown Conference. University of Pretoria. Paper: Quality education for all. Also a discussant. Maile S 2004 EMASA Conference, Port Elizabeth. Paper: What are the experiences of HIV/AIDS orphans? Makua JM 2004 Presented a keynote address entitled: “Language in Education Policy: Then and Now.” South African Association for Language Teaching, July, 2004. Mboweni MSJ 2004 Presented a paper at the School Teacher’s Enrichment Programme conference in Udupi, India from April 5-8, 2004. Modiba M 2004 Presented a paper at the University of Botswana Conference held from 14 – 16 June 2004. The theme of the conference was Adult Education and Poverty Reduction: A Global Priority. Modiba M 2004 Presented a paper at the South African Linguists Association (SAALA) conference held at the University of the North from 11 – 14 July 2004. The title of her paper was ‘Breaking New Grounds: introducing an African language as both subject and medium at the University of the North’. Rampedi MA 2004 Adult Education and Poverty Alleviation: A constant flow of tears at the University of Botswana conference. Rampedi MA 2004 Doing Research in the ‘Virgin Islands’ at a research conference at Eduardo Mondlane University in Maputo (Mocambique) held from 28 June 2004 to 1 July 2004. Van der Merwe S 2004 Presented a paper at the School Teacher’s Enrichment Programme conference in Udupi, India from April 5-8, 2004.
1.4.1(c) SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
Bapela SJ 2004 South African Sociological Association (SASA) Annual Congress. Theme: 10 Years of Democracy: Challenges and Opportunities. Paper Presented: Sexual Abuse of Children in Limpopo, University of Free State, Bloemfontein. Govender S 2004 4th African Conference on Psychotherapy, organised by the World Council for Psychotherapy African Chapter, hosted by the
6 University of the North, South Africa, from 30 June 2004 to 2 July 2004. Delivered a paper on “Mother-child relationships in children with epilepsy”. Kirk NC 2004 An international Conference on School Education, organised by School Teacher Enrichment Project) hosted by Little Rock Indian School from 05 – 08 April 2004. Presented a paper on “Fostering Creativity and Leadership in students: problems of Marginalization and the Standard Leadership model”. Kirk NC 2004 Shifting Boundaries of Knowledge- The role of Social Sciences, Law and Humanities conference organised by National Research Foundation on the 28 May 2004 at Tshwane University of Technology. Presented a paper on “Addressing problems of shifting Paradigms in the Social Sciences Resistance, Reconstruction and Democracy”. Kirk NC 2004 SASA Annual Conference, 27-30 June 2004, hosted by University of Bloemfontein. Presented a paper on “Policy Making: A Constitutional Right and Social Responsibility”. Madu SN 2004 HIV/AIDS Workshop organised by the School of Economic and Management Sciences, University of the North, 18 August 2004. Paper presented: Students’ Attitudes towards condom use”. Madu SN 2004 University of Limpopo Academic Planning Follow-up Workshop. Farm Inn Conference Centre, Pretoria. Topic presented: Psychology. Madu SN 2004 4th African Conference on Psychotherapy, organised by the World Council for Psychotherapy African Chapter, hosted by the University of the North, South Africa, from 30 June 2004 to 2 July 2004. Gave a Key Note Address on the World Council for Psychotherapy African Chapter. Delivered a paper on “Depression among the police in the Limpopo Provice” (together with Ms S. Poodhun). Madu SN 2004 Fourth African Regional Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect, Enugu, Nigeria, 23-27 March 2004. Paper presented: “Street children in South Africa and implications for child trafficking”. Malaka DW 2004 Presented the following papers: Social stigma and HIV/AIDS: A cross-cultural analysis of African American and South African College Students; and An investigation of substance use among street children in Mpumalanga. These papers were read at the World Association of Psychiatry in Southern Africa conference held at Caesar’s Place, Johannesburg, 1-5 March 2004. The first paper was prepared by Dr. MG Harrison (Southern University), Dr. DW Malaka (Unin), Dr. C Duncan (Southern University), and Dr. D Miller (Southern University), and the second paper was prepared by Prof Malaka, A. Lekwadu and T Duba. Malaka DW 2004 A comparative analysis of cross-cultural validity for the prevention instrument used with rural African American and South African youths, at the Psychotherapy conference at the University of the North, 12-16 July 2004. This paper was prepared by Dr. DW Malaka (Unin) Dr. Harrison (Southern University). Malaka DW 2004 National Drug Master Plan. This was presented to the Limpopo Substance Abuse Forum, at Gateway International Airport, Polokwane, 02 December 2004. Makofane MDM 2004 Presented a paper entitled Men and gender based violence at a conference on Ten years of democracy: Men and gender at the cross- roads at Vhembe on the 06th May 2004. Makofane MDM 2004 Presented a paper entitled: The communication and cultural perspective of women abuse at the first conference organized by the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) at St George Conference Centre, Gauteng, 26 October 2004. Mashego T.A.B. Attended a Themba Lesizwe Trauma congress in Durban 31 August – 03 September 2004 and presented three papers :
o Mashego T.A.B. Attitudes and practices of doctors towards domestic violence victims in South Africa. Does the doctors’
7 training prepare them enough to handle violated victims holistically? o Mashego T.A.B. Cross cultural work with survivors of trauma: Adding some sensitivity to our work with survivors. o Mashego T.A.B. Vicarious Trauma: Let’s talk about ‘storing’ pain for the survivors of trauma. Mashego TAB 2004 Keynote Speaker: Conference of Psychotherapy in Africa (African Chapter) held on 30 June 2004: Title: Are we ready for a paradigm shift: Traditional psychotherapy to Community Intervention approaches said to be more relevant for the rural masses of South Africa? Taking notes from a victim Empowerment Survey conducted in the Limpopo Province. Mashego TAB 2004 Conducted a two day workshop at the University of Oslo, Norway as a visiting lecturer, 06-07 September 2004: "Culture and psychological intervention ". Mashegoane S 2004 Presented a paper entitled "Comorbidity in Alcohol Abuse" at the Provincial Substance. Abuse Conference, 30 November 2004, held in Polokwane, Limpopo. Mokobane CC 2004 Presented the following paper: “Ten of democracy in South Africa: A Political conjecture” University of Orange Free State, June 2004. Mokobane CC 2004 “The democracy of democracy in South Africa.” UNIN Spring Lectures Series, September 2004. Mokone JM 2004 Presented a paper entitled: Coordination efforts in addressing gender-based violence in schools in Limpopo Province: A case study at the first conference organized by the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) at St George Conference Centre, Gauteng, 26 October 2004. Phalane MM 2004 International Social Sciences Conference, Fatima Jinnah Women University, Pakistan Theme: Social Sciences: Endangered and Engendered /Challenges for Change – Gender Roles in the 21st Century. Paper Presented: Women and Democratic Challenges in the 21st Century: Overcoming Obstacles and Pushing for Progress. Phalane MM 2004 University of the North Spring Lectures Conference Theme: The Second Decade of Democracy in South Africa: Qua Vadis / the Way Forward. Paper Presented: The Impact of South Africa’s Economic Policies on Women’s Human Rights after a Decade of Democracy. Phalane MM 2004 South African Sociological Association (SASA) Annual Congress, Theme: 10 Years of Democracy: Challenges and Opportunities. Paper Presented: Gender, Human Rights and Economic Policies after a Decade of Post Apartheid South Africa, University of Free State, Bloemfontein. Pule MI 2004 4th African Conference on Psychotherapy, organised by the World Council for Psychotherapy African Chapter, hosted by the University of the North, South Africa, from 30 June 2004 to 2 July 2004. Presented a paper: Working as a clinical psychologist in a predominantly rural setting: a survey. Rankoana SA 2004 Attended the national conference of the Indigenous Plant Use Forum (IPUF) at Clanwilliam in the Western Cape on 5 to 8 July 2004. Theme: “From the plant to the market-place – overcoming the obstacles.” She read a paper titled “Traditional phyto-therapy use: an intellectual property right.” Sedumedi S 2004 2nd National Conference on Victim Empowerment. ICC, Durban, 31 August – 2 September 2004. Paper presented: Mashego T.A.B. and Sedumedi SD. Let’s talk about ‘storing’ pain in our work with trauma.
8 1.4.2 POSTERS PRESENTED
1.4.2(a) SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
Sedumedi S 2004 XV International AIDS conference, IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, 11 – 16 July 2004. Poster presented: Preliminary results of the study “Exploring social support among couples with HIV/AIDS in Limpopo Province, South Africa”.
1.5 LINKAGES/COLLABORATIONS/EXCHANGE PROGRAMMES
1.5.1 LINKAGES
1.5.1(a) SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES AND COMMUNICATION STUDIES
Brink SA, Ntsala MJ and Mahlatji MR Dept of Library and information Studies; University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia.
Brink SA, Ntsala MJ and Mahlatji MJ Tower Hamlets Schools Library Services; London. Dseagu S Has been in collaboration with a University of Venda Science and Technology academic staff member and a KwaZulu-Natal Technology academic staff member in connection with the research project, ‘Oral narratives collection in Limpopo’.
Gottwald SR and Schulze MM Two interns from Kehl worked in the Training and Development section of the University of the North for two months. They attended German lectures whenever possible and have since assisted one of the students of German financially. They also donated toys to a crèche of which Ms Schulze is patroness.
Gottwald SR and Schulze MM The student exchange programme between the University of the North and the Hochschule Magdeburg-Stendal took place for the eighth year running: A total of four students from the Hochschule Magdeburg-Stendal studied at the University of the North, while four students of German and Media Studies were invited to study in Stendal for 4½ months. The Discipline of German gratefully acknowledges the generosity of the Dean, Prof. Teffo, who covered the cost of the airline ticket for one of the bursars.
Gottwald SR and Schulze MM The link with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) continues. A first year student of German was invited to Germany to attend the Deutschlandkundlicher Hochschul-Winterkurs in Tübingen, Germany.
Gottwald SR and Schulze MM The Discipline of German forged a new link with the Heinrich-Böll-Foundation of Germany when the Regional Director, Dr. S. Cramer, visited the discipline in October 2004.
Gottwald SR and Schulze MM The link with the Initiative Südliches Afrika (INISA) continues, even though no bursaries were awarded this year. INISA-members met the Stendal bursars at the airport in Berlin and gave them a tour of the city prior to putting them on the train to Stendal.
Louw S Meeting with delegates from Karlstadt University, Varmland, Sweden, Unin, 3 February.
Louw S Meeting with academic visitors from Nijmegen, The Netherlands, 27 February. Prof Carel Jansen, Radoub University, Nijmegen, has indicated his interest in and willingness to become involved in the Research Project in Culture, Communication and Heritage in Limpopo and to assist supervisors.
Louw S Hosted the visiting scholar, Mr Gondo, from Zimbabwe, October.
9 Louw S Met representatives from the American Embassy, 13 October.
Nxumalo S English Assistance in France. French Embassy, Johannesburg. Two students have benefited from this programme.
Rammala JR Continued collaboration with UFS on cross-listed MA Modules for Trans- lation Studies and Interpreting.
Schulze MM Arranged a cultural tour through the Elim area for the visitors from Kehl.
Schulze, M.M. The link with the Fachhochschule Kehl in Germany continues to flourish. The visiting delegation donated dictionaries, magazines, pens and other items to staff and students of the Discipline of German.
1.5.1(b) SCHOOL EDUCATION
Cherian L Initiated linkage with South East Missouri State University, USA to start B.Ed in ECD. The programme is already developed but the linkage process is still going on.
Dekkers P LIMOZI, regional project in Limpopo, Zimbabwe and Mozambique for networking and collaboration in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education Research, 2003-2005: funded through Ford Foundation Grant.
Dekkers P Worked on links with Dr. Ed van den Berg (Rijksuniversiteit Utrecht, The Netherlands) and Prof. Diane Grayson (University of South Africa), postgraduate research workshop and evaluation workshop of DMSTE’s ACE programmes for Science Education, UNITE project. October 2004.
1.5.1(c) SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
Govender S The World Council for Psychotherapy (Based in Vienna, Austria), (Collaborations in Psychotherapy/Clinical Psychology training, Conferences).
Govender S University of California (Research Collaboration).
Govender S Columbia University (Research Collaboration).
Govender S University of Michigan (Research Collaboration).
Kirk NC Social Sciences and Humanities Collaboration with Virginia State University- Mou signed contact person Dr. Joyce Edwards.
Kirk NC Social Sciences, Political Discipline, Fulbright Scholar from Savannah State University: Prof. M.M. Kadalie.
Kirk NC An existing programme of collaboration with Prof. Serena Nanda of the Anthropology Department at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York, was further pursued and led to the exchange of information on ethnomedicine, cultural museums and indigenous knowledge systems.
Madu SN The World Council for Psychotherapy (Based in Vienna, Austria), (Collaborations in Psychotherapy/Clinical Psychology training, Conferences).
Madu SN University of California (Research Collaboration).
Madu SN Columbia University (Research Collaboration).
Madu SN University of Michigan (Research Collaboration).
Malaka DW and Sithole SL are involved in a Research Partnership with Southern University, USA.
10 Mashego TAB University of Oslo (Research & exchange professor collaboration).
Mashego TAB University of Stellenbosch (Research Collaboration).
Moripe S Church History Society of Southern Africa.
Moripe S Studia Historiae Ecclesiasticae (Journal of the Church History Society of Southern Africa).
Moripe S Editorial Board Member. Theologia Viatorum (Theological Journal). Sub- Editor.
Pule MI Ziegler, R. Cape Peninsula University of Technology (Article collaboration).
Sedumedi S NUFU.
1.6 MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES
1.6(a) SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
• Baloyi, A. Member of the South African Sociological Association (SASA). • Boshoff-O’Connell (Oliver), M.M. Member of CRIMSA. • Boshoff-O’Connell (Oliver), M.M.Member of SASA. • De Kock, P. Member of the Political Science Association of South Africa. • Govender, S. South African Neuropsychological Association Society of Neuroscientists. • Kgosimore, D.L. Member of CRIMSA. • Kgosimore, D.L. Member of the Editorial Board of Acta Criminologica. • Kgosimore, D.L. Member of the Organisation for Social Science Research in Eastern and Southern Africa (OSSREA). • Kirk, N.C. Member of the Organization for Social Science Research in Eastern and Southern Africa (OSSREA) Council for the Development of Social Science Research In Africa (CODESRIA). • Kirk, N.C. South African Sociological Association. • Larkin, C.E.A. Member of the Political Science Association of South Africa. • Mabunda, M.M. ASA – National. • Madu, S.N. World Council for Psychotherapy (WCP). • Madu, S.N. European Association for Psychotherapy. • Madu, S.N. Austrian Association of Psychotherapists. • Madu, S.N. Austrian Association of Clinical Psychologists and Health Psychologists. • Madu, S.N. African Network for the Prevention and Protection against Child Abuse and Neglect (ANPP CAN). • Madu, S.N. Psychological Society of South Africa (including Clinical Division). • Madu, S.N. Health Professions Council of South Africa. • Madu, S.N. Southern African Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Allied Professions. • Malaka, W.D. Deputy Chairperson of the Central Drug Authority Board attached to the National Department of Social Development. • Mashego, T.A.B. Psychological Society of South Africa (Former President). • Mashego, T.A.B. Health Professions Council of South Africa. • Mashegoane, S. Registered with HPCSA as a Psychologist. • Makofane, M.D.M. Member of the executive of Association for South African Social Work Education Institutions (ASASWEI). • Mokobane, C.C. Member of the Philosophy Society of Southern Africa. • Mokobane, C.C. Member of the Political Science Association of South Africa.
11 • Mokobane, C.C. Member of the Organization for Social Science Research in Eastern and Southern Africa (OSSREA). • Mokobane, C.C. Council for the Development of Social Science Research In Africa (CODESRIA). • Moolman, C.J. Member of the Criminological Society of South Africa (CRIMSA). • Moolman, C.J. Member of the International Society of Criminology. • Moolman, C.J. Member of the World Society of Victimology. • Moolman, C.J. Member of the Community Police Consortium in the USA. • Oliver, C.E. Member of CRIMSA. • Oliver, C.E. Member of the International Corrections and Prisons Association (ICPA). • Phalane, M. Members of Organization for Social Science Research in Eastern and Southern Africa (OSSREA). • Phalane, M. Council for the Development of Social Science Research. In Africa (CODESRIA). • Phalane, M. South African Sociological Association (SASA). • Pule, M.I. Health Professions Council of South Africa. • Rankoana, S.A. IPUF – National. • Rankoana, S.A. ASA – National. • Rankoana, S.A. OSSREA. • Rev Rathethe, B.M. Member of the Philosophy Society of Southern Africa. • Sedumedi, S. Psychological Society of South Africa. • Sedumedi, S. Health Professions Council of South Africa. • Sedumedi, S. Organisation for Social Science Research in Eastern and Southern Africa Southern African. • Shilubane, P.X. Indigenous Plant Use Forum (IPUF). • Shilubane, P.X. NationalAnthropology Southern Africa – national. • Sithole, S.L. Member of the South African Council for Social Service Professions. • Sithole, S.L. Represents the Council on Professional Board for Social Work. • Sithole, S.L. Member of the Employee Assistance Professional Association Board.
1.7 COMMUNITY OUTREACH
1.7(a) SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES AND COMMUNICATION STUDIES
• Brink, S.A. Participated in the organizing of the 2004 LIASA conference which was held in Polokwane from 27 Sept – 01 Oct. • Chauke, O.R. Gave a motivational talk at Mbhanyele High School, Malamule, 5 October. • Cloete, M.J. Adjudicator for the following debates in the Polokwane Mayoral Debating Competition:
8 February: Kuschke vs Kegisa Secondary School. Polokwane Library. 25 February: AMS Makunyane vs St Bedes High School. Polokwane Library. 26 February: MEPP.S. vs Seloane Secondary School. UNIN. 17 March: Kuschke vs Millennium College. Polokwane Library. 2 April: Kuschke vs. MEPP.S. MEPP.S. 5 May: M.E. Makgato vs MEPP.S. Polokwane Library. 12 May: St Bedes High School vs. Bokomose High School. Polokwane Library. 19 May: Taxila vs. Masedibu High School. Polokwane Library. 23 June: Bokomoso A vs. Kuschke. Polokwane Library. 27 August (Finals) Bokomoso A vs. Bokomoso B. Jack Botes Hall.
• Dseagu, S. Member of Shakespeare Association of Southern Africa, Folklore. Association of Southern Africa, and International Association for Folklore in Africa. • Gottwald, S.R. Translated two articles from 19th century German into English for a student of history.
12 • Gottwald, S.R. Translated, from English into German, a text for Jacana Media’s German edition of Find It. • Gottwald, S.R. Translated various documents for a number of individuals, from German into English, from Afrikaans into English, and from French into English, respecttively. • Gottwald, S.R. Edited the translations, from Afrikaans into German, of two short stories. • Louw, S. Caucused as Member of the Arts Cabinet at the Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees, Oudtshoorn, and adjudicated for the Kanna award to best actor, KKNK, Oudtshoorn, 1-12 April. • Louw, S. Official proofreader and language specialist for SANParks’ Honorary Rangers. • Madadzhe, R.N. Member of the Ministerial Task Team to advize on the development of Indigenous African Languages as mediums of instruction in Higher Education. • Madadzhe R.N. Chairperson of Tshivenda Lexicographic Committee. • Mayevu, C.M. Translated several articles from English to Xitsonga for DWAF. • Mayevu, C.M. Board member of Timfanelo/Ditokelo Legal Advice and Social Information Centre (NGO). Attended four (4) meetings. • Mayevu, C.M. Board Member of the Mahonisi Early Learning Centre, Wate rval – Elim, and assisted with fundraising. • Milubi, N.A. Chairperson of Limpopo Provincial Language Council and Tshivenda Language Body. • Mlubi, N.A. Member of the following: Tshivenda Writers Association, African Languages Association of African Languages, Southern African Folklore Society and Tshivenda National Lexicographic Unit. • Nagel, P.S. and Lubinga, E. Serving on the Editorial Committee of Limpopo Leader. • Ntsala, M.J. Coordinated a research study initiated by the Print Industries Cluster Council Working Group on libraries. This was an information gathering exercise on the funding of public libraries in each province and its municipalities. Ntsala, M.J. represented the Limpopo Province. • Nxumalo, N.E. Attended several Nxumalo Royal family meetings last year over the week-ends and was elected to be the spokesperson of his majesty King Eric Mpisane II Nxumalo. • Nxumalo, N.E. Deputy Chairperson of Xitsonga Writers Association. • Nxumalo, S.M. Translation/Interpretation services for Limpopo Province and NGOs. • Nxumalo, S.M. Interpretation services for the Department of Justice. Magistrate Court, Potgietersrus. • Schulze, M.M. Translated an article from 19th century German into English for a student of history. • Schulze, M.M. Organized and put up the LANGCOM exhibition at the Pontsho in March. • Schulze, M.M. Organized two arts, crafts and book exhibitions at the graduation ceremonies in April and October, respectively. • Schulze, M.M. Organized the arts, crafts and book exhibition at the Spring Lectures in September. • Schulze, M.M. Organized and made three trips to Elim area and surroundings with the exchange students from the Fachhochschule Magdeburg-Stendal and the Fachhochschule Kehl. • Schulze, M.M. Made three trips to Elim and Thohoyandou in her capacity as member of the Arts and Crafts Committee for the purpose of acquiring sculptures and artifacts by artists of the Limpopo Province (with Prof Louw). • Schulze, M.M. Adjudicator: Rotary Best Speakers Competition. Media Centre, Mitchell House. Wednesday, 16 September. • Schulze, M.M. Edited Handbook for Optometry. Prof. A.O. Oduntan; Editions I and II of Theologia Viatorum; numerous proposals, extended essays, mini-dissertations, dissertations, and doctoral theses, especially for UNIN, Edupark and Technikon Pretoria students, as well as academic documents such as the document containing
13 additional information for the continued accreditation of the MBA course at Edupark. • Schulze, M.M. Translated documents for the UNIN Language Centre, the Limpopo Government and other academic instances.
1.7(b) SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Brits, J.S. Limpopo science Week 2004: presented Biology workshops for learners and teachers. Mabasa, D. Was heavily involved in the organisation of the conference for the BASWA project. Mabasa, D. Participated in the in-service programme NPDE. Moloko, P. Conducted training sessions for Regional Platform Guidance teachers. She held three training sessions for 20 school guidance teachers in Mahwelereng district and 20 in Seshego district. Moloko, P. Held consultations with student service centre managers at Mokopane EMPC and MASTEC EMPC. Moloko, P. Was involved in the preparations of the concluding conference for the BASWA project. Ralenala, E.T. Internal Moderator for Grade 12 Sesotho H.G. Paper 1, Paper 2, and Paper 3 for the Limpopo Department of Education. Rampedi, M.A. Was heavily involved in the organisation of the conference for the BASWA project. Rampedi, M.A. Continued to represent CHE on the South African Council for Educators (SACE).
2 FACULTY OF SCIENCES, HEALTH AND AGRICULTURE
2.1 STAFF HONOURS
2.1(a) SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Meyer E H H was invited to evaluate final year B.Sc and Honours students in the Department of Genetics, University of Stellenbosch, together with Prof Johan Spies, University of Free State.
Meyer E H H co-hosted a Hungarian delegation of aquaculture specialists. After a one week tour of institutions in Gauteng, Limpopo and Mpumalanga, a research link was established and Prof Meyer has been invited to Hungary. A formal research proposal was submitted to the Department of Science and Technology by the third partner, the ARC Institute at Onderstepoort and Irene.
Meyer E H H stepped down from the Council of the South African Genetics Society, after serving in various capacities for the past 35 years. He is now the editor of the half-century celebration publication, to be launched at the 2006 congress in Bloemfontein.
Moyo N A G – Proposal for Tilapia cage culture project was accepted for funding by the National Research Foundation.
2.1(b) SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Sheni DDD - the World Council of Optometry – formerly elected and inducted, Prof Sheni, as President of WCO, in Orlando Florida USA. June 2004.
The Mayor of Categena presented Professor Sheni with the key to the city of Categena, October 8th, 2004.
14 Dambisya YM Appointed Visiting Professor, University College of Technology and Management in Malaysia (KUTPM), Malaysia for the period February 2004 - January 2006.
2.1(c) SCHOOL OF MOLECULAR AND LIFE SCIENCES
Dippenaar S M was awarded the 2004 WO Neitz Medal for the best PhD thesis by the Parasitology Society of South Africa.
Grobler J P was appointed as part-time research associate in the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, USA with annual 3-month visits starting from January 2005. He also achieved second place in “best senior presenter” category at the annual symposium of the Southern African Wildlife Management Association.
A paper by a group of researchers in the School (Howard RL and Jansen van Rensburg and Abotsi) made it to the front page of the African Journal of Biotechnology. This is normally an honour reserved for outstanding work.
Ncube I was appointed to the United Nations Education Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) Chair in Biotechnology with effect from 2004.
2.1(e) SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL AND MINERAL SCIENCES
i. Water and Sanitation
• Moodie U has been appointed to the Standard Generating Body for the Water Sector .
She has been used as a verifier by Local Government Water SETA (LGWSETA) to verify training providers for accreditation.
ii. Unify
• Kazeni M M M won an award for best MSc presentation at the 2004 post-graduate INDABA that was held at the University of Pretoria.
• Masha K J was appointed the convener of the development of the Mathematics Benchmarking Test (a SAUVCA project).
• Masha K J served on the reference group for the evaluation of the Foundation Year Programmes proposals for accessing the National Department’s Earmarked funds for the sector.
• Masha K J has been the coordinator of the development of the Mathematics Test, which is part of the Standardised Assessment Tests that are used by all the HDI’s (at the national level).
• Netshisaulu T T was appointed as a moderator for first year Physics at the Midrand Graduate Institute (MGI) – a private institution in Gauteng.
iii. Science Centre
• Mahapa S S was appointed as a Board Member of Sci-Bono Discovery Centre in Johannesburg.
15 2.2 RESEARCH CENTRES, CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE AND UNITS
2.2(a) SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENT SCIENCES
• Discipline of Plant Production, University of Limpopo selected to host Centre for Plant Stress Biology.
• Establishment of a Nematology Laboratory, within Discipline of Plant Production.
• Research Laboratory for the analysis of soil and plant samples.
• Remote Sensing and GIS laboratory for the analysis of aerial and satellite Images.
2.2(b) SCHOOL OF COMPUTATIONAL AND MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
• Telkom Centre of Excellence for Speech Technology
The centre (abbreviated TCoE4ST) is a research unit in the Department of Computer Science and is headed by Prof Oosthuizen H J. Previously, the centre was a joint venture between Computer Science and the Department of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering at the University of Pretoria since its inception in 1997. Historically, the venture was part of a government- inspired research capacity-building initiative that saw a number of Historically Disadvantaged Institutions twined to some Historically Advantaged Institutions.
2.2(c) SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL AND MINERAL SCIENCES
i. Chemistry
• Centre of Excellence in Catalysis (c*change), which has been created by the Department of Science and Technology and the National Research Foundation. The Department of Chemistry, SPMS is one of the groups amongst nine other South African Universities.
ii. Material Modelling Centre
• Material Modelling Research in collaboration with the Royal Society, UK the Centre has been established as a state of the art world class modelling facility, especially in the field of metals (platinum, alloys, minerals, and oxides as well as polymers and energy storage devices).
iii. Electron Microscope Unit
• Centre for Electron Microscopy and Microanalysis is multi-user regional facility for research and training. The centre has been appointed as a reference laboratory for the national energy despersive spectrometry proficiency project. Includes 26 participating laboratories from industry and academic institutions.
iv. Unify
• Unify Programme in student academic development has been recognised by the Education Africa as a leader in creating culture of learning in rural areas.
2.3 RESEARCH AND RESEARCH GRANTS
16 2.3.1 INDIVIDUAL RESEARCH COMPLETED 2.3.1(a) SCHOOL AGRICULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
• Ayodele V I (2004). Response of Amaranthus species to organic & inorganic fertilizer application.
• Coetzee R J Goat production in Limpopo Province.
• Meyer E H H & Nemutandani, L.M. Growth and production of the indigenous Mozambique tilapia, Oreochromis mossambicus (Peters), NRF Funded.
• Meyer E H H & Maponya, K.I. Reproductive performance of the indigenous Mozambique tilapia, Oreochromis mossambicus, (Peters). NRF Funded.
• Meyer E H H Wilson, J & Phelps, R (Auburn University, USA): Hormonally induced sex reversal of tilapia juveniles for the production of all-male populations for commercial aquaculture. Partially funded by the ICAAE, Auburn University, Alabama, USA.
• Ng’ambi J W Lysine utilization in chickens; Use of Acacia leaves in rabbits.
• Norris D Estimation of genetic parameters and variance components for growth traits in Nguni cattle; Genetic correlations between productive life and linear type traits in South African Jersey cattle.
• Scholtz A T J Amory A (University of Kwazulu-Natal) and Lovshin L (Auburn University, USA): Cost effective use of the internet as delivery medium in distance learning in Aquaculture. Mainly funded by the Tankersley Endowment Fund through the International Centre for Aquaculture and Aquatic Environments (ICAAE), Auburn University, Alabama, USA and USAID (TELP).
2.3.1(b) SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES
• Clinical and Genetic Studies in Families With Congenital Limb Defects in the Northern Province of South Africa. Prof PA Venter
• Improving Water Use, Sanitation and Hygiene Education in Primary School Children in the Limpopo Province. Ms MR Kekana
1.0 EXTERNALLY FUNDED RESEARCH
2.4(a) SCHOOL OF MOLECULAR AND LIFE SCIENCES
Grobler JP completed contract research report by entitled: “Patterns of genetic differentiation among four populations of slabside pearlymussel, Lexingtonia dolabelloides, in the Tennessee River drainage” for The Nature Conservancy, Viginia, USA.
17 2.0 PUBLICATIONS
1.0.0 SAPSE ACCREDITED PUBLICATIONS
2.5.1(a) SCHOOL AGRICULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Mudau FN; Theron KI & Rabe E 2004 Effect of timing and methods of application on rind colour, fruit size, internal fruit quality of ‘Mihowase Satsuma’ mandarin (Citrus unshiu Marc. S. Afr. J. Plant and Soil 2004. 21 (2), 90-93. Dannhauser CS 2004 The influence of tillage and mulch on the production of Cenhrus ciliaris. African J. Range & Forage Sci.21(3): 201 -203.
Jordaan JJ; Wessels DJC; Dannhauser CS & Rootman GT 2004 Secondary succession in the Mopani veld of the Limpopo Valley, South Africa. African J. Range & Forage Sci.21(3): 205 – 210. Moyo NAG 2004 The feeding habits of Sargochromis codringtonii. Hydrobiologia: 522 : 321 – 327.
Tengbeh GT 2004 "South Africa: An unknown country to its geography students?" South African Geographical Journal 86, 2, 76-84.
2.5.1(b) SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Dambisya Y M. 2004 “The fate and career destinations of Doctors who qualified at Uganda’s Makerere Medical School in 1984: Retrospective study”. Published in the British Medical Journal, 5 August 2004 online first edition 9 - 1: 10.11 36/bmj 38134.524387. AE, 2004 paper version to appear in cater issues.
Lekhuleni EM, van der Wal DM & Ehlers VJ 2004 Perceptions regarding the clinical accompaniment of student nurse in Limpopo Province. Health SA Gesondheid: 9 (3):15– 27.
Oduntan AO 2004 Rehabilitation of visually disabled students in institutions of tertiary education. S Afr Optom 2004 63 3 – 9.
Raliavhegwa M Oduntan AO, Lund MP and Sheni DDD. 2004 Contrast sensitivity and stereo-acuity in Black South African Children with oculocutaneous albinism. The S. Afr Optom. 2004, 63; 79 – 82.
Channing A and Minter LR 2004 A new rain frog from Tanzania (Microhylidae: Breviceps). African Journal of Hepatology 53(2) pp.147-154.
Mamabolo RL, Alberts M, Mbenyane GX, Steyn NP, Nthangeni NG, Delamarre-van der Waal HA, Levitt NS 2004 “ Feeding Practices and Growth of Infants from Birth to 12 months in the Central Region of the Limpopo Province, South Africa”. Nutrition 20:327-333,2004.
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Mamabolo RL, Alberts M, Steyn NP, Delemarre-van der Waal HA, Nthangeni NG, Levitt NS 2004 “ Evaluation of the effectiveness of iron and folate supplementation during pregnancy in a rural area of Limpopo Provice”. SAJCN 17 (1):15-21, 2004.
Mosane TW, Malope BI, Ratshikopha ME Hiss DC and Sitas F 2004 Seroprevalence of Helicobacter pylori Immunoglobulin G Antibodies in South African Mothers and Their Children. European Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology 16:113-114.
Mathebula SD 2004 Viccinia and its transmission: eyecare practitioners. S Afr Optom 2004, 63; 77-78
Mathebula SD 2004 Ophthalmological distubanies associated with vigabatrin. S Afr Optom. 2004, 63; 87-89.
Mathebula SD 2004 Prism adaptation: Its effects on clinical measurements. S Afr Optom 2004, 63; 169-172. Katende-Kyenda NL, Dambisya YM, Spring G. 2004 Prescription patterns of antimicrobial agents in private practice in Umtata, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Central African Journal of Medicine. 50:7-10; 2004.
2.5.1(c) SCHOOL OF MOLECULAR AND LIFE SCIENCES
Bullard SA, Dippenaar SM, Hoffmayer ER & Benz GW 2004 New locality records for Dermophthirius carcharhini Mac Callum, 1926 (Monogenea: Microbothriidae) and D. maccallumi Watson and Thorson, 1976 and a list of hosts and localities for species of Dermophthirius Mac Callum, 1926. Comparative Parasitology 71(1): 78- 80.
Dippenaar SM, Olivier PAS & Benz GW 2004 Schistobrachia jordaanae n. sp. (Copepoda: Siphonostomatoida: Lernaeopodidae) from gill filaments of a diamond ray (Gymnura natalensis) captured in the Indian Ocean, and a key to species of Schistobrachia, Dendrapta, and Brianella. Journal of Parasitology 90: 481-484.
Mulder PFS, Engelbrecht GD, Engelbrecht JS and Roux F 2004 Biochemical genetic variation between four populations of Labeobarbus polylepis from three river systems in South Africa. African Journal of Aquatic Sciences 29(1), 97-102.
Greyling, L,
19 Grobler, JP, Van der Bank FH and Kotze A 2004 Genetic characterisation of a domestic dog Canis familiaris breed endemic to South African rural areas. Acta Theriologica, 49(3): 369-382.
Howard RL, Masoko P, Mowa MB and Abotsi E. 2004 Characterisation of a chimeric Phanerochaete chrysosporium cellobiohydrolase expressed from Escherichia coli. African Journal of Biotechnology 3(7):349-352 (accreditation pending)
Kolobe SD, Sayed Y and Dirr HW 2004 Characterization of bromosulfophthalein binding to human glutathione S-transferase A1-1: Thermodynamics and inhibition kinetics. Biochem. J. 382, 703-709.
Kotze A, Swart H, Grobler JP and Nemaangani A 2004 A genetic profile of the Kalahari Red goat breed from southern Africa. South African Journal of Animal Science, 34 (1): 10- 12.
2.5.1(d) SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL AND MINERAL SCIENCES
Djolov G D, D.L.Yordanov and D.E.Syrakov, 2004 ‘Baroclinic planetary boundary layer model for neutral and stable stratification, Boundary Layer Meteorology, 111, 467-490.
Wilson N.C. J Muscat, D. Mkhonto, P.E. Ngoepe and N.M. Harrison, 2004 "The structure and properties of ilmenite from first principles", in press Physical Review B.
Tlali SB, BM Mathe, LM Kotane, FRL Schoning, JD Comins, AG Every, HM Sithole, PE Ngoepe and KV Wright 2004 “Brillouin scattering studies and computational simulations of the elastic properties of pyrite (FeS2) at high temperatures”, Accepted for publication, Physica Status Solidi 9 (c).
Netshisaulu T AV Chadwick, PE Ngoepe and CRA Catlow, 2004 “EXAFS and computer modeling studies of lead-cadmium fluoride”, Accepted for publication, Journal of Physics, Condensed Matter.
Sayle, TXT
20 CRA Catlow, RR Maphanga, PE Ngoepe and DC Sayle, 2004 “Simulating MnO2 nanoparticles using amorphisation and recrystallisation technique” Accepted for publication, Journal of American Chemical Society.
Kganyago KR PE Ngoepe and CRA Catlow, 2004 “First principles study of the voltage profile in LiTiS2 and LiMo6S8 ”, submitted to Solid State Ionics.
Ngoepe PE and CRA Catlow, 2004 “Materials Modelling Research at the University of the North”, submitted to the South African Journal of Science.
Ngoepe PE PS Ntoahae, SS Mangwejane, HM Sithole, SC Parker, KV Wright and NH de Leeuw, 2004 “Atomistic simulation studies of iron sulphide, platinum antimony and arsenide” submitted to the South African Journal of Science.
Mahladisa, MA L Ackermann and PE Ngoepe, 2004 “The study of the properties of gold clusters at different temperatures”, submitted to the South African Journal of Science.
Cortie, M.B. A Maaroof, GB Smith, PE Ngoepe, 2004 “Nanoscale coatings of AuAlx and PtAlx and their mesoporous elemental deviratives”, submitted to Current Applied Physics.
Netshisaulu TT, Chadwick AV, Ngoepe PE and Catlow C.R.A. 2004 Spectroscopic and Computer Modelling Studies of Mixed- cation Superionic Fluorites Accepted for publication, Journal of Physics, Condensed Matter.
Mabila TE, (In Kasanga Ed), Overtaken by time – the need to fast track research methodology training at UNIN. Paradigm shift in Higher Education.
2.0.0 NON-SAPSE ACCREDITED PUBLICATIONS
2.5.2(a) SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Mudau FN 2004 Feasibility Study of Agricultural Industries in the Limpopo Province. ISBN 1-919886-85-2., published by the University of Venda Library SA.
Moyo, NAG 2004 Application of South African Scoring System (SASS) on the Zambezi and Kafue rivers. BRL – ingenierie magazine. 14 pages.
Meyer EHH &
21 Nemudandani,L.M. 2004 The genetic condition factor, k(g), for tilapia fish and its use as selection criterium. Proceedings: 18thCongress SA Genetics Society (Abstract).
Belete A.; Moholwa MB and Chaminuka, P. 2004 The crux of the matter is not in the Definition of rural development but in the interpretation of the definition: a comment, SARDQ Vol. 2 , Q2, April-June 2004, pp 21-22. ISSN 1812-299X.
Belete A; Chaminuka P and Moholwa M.B. 2004 Rural and agricultural development projects in poverty alleviation, SARDQ, Vol. 2, Q3 July-Sept 2004, pp 34-36. ISSN 1812- 299X.
Chaminuka P; Belete A and Moholwa MB 2004 Rural knowledge – A new Paradigm to the development debate, SARDQ, Vol. 4 (1), z-m.
Ndou KS and Anim FDK 2004 Hedonic price analysis of vegetables in selected areas of the Limpopo province, SARDQ, Vol. 2, Q3, Jul-Sept 2004.
Malongane SR and Anim FDK 2004 Factors influencing cattle owners willingness-to pay for Government and private veterinary services in selected areas of the Limpopo Province, SARDQ, Vol. 2, Q3, Jul-Sept 2004.
Shaker P and Fouché PS 2004 Using vegetation indices derived from crop reflectance characteristics to determine nitrogen deficiency in tobacco. Proceedings of 7th International conference on Precision Agriculture, 25-28 July 2004, Minneapolis, USA.
Machethe CL; Mollel NM; Ayisi KK; Mashatola MB; Anim FDK and Vanasche FMG 2004 Smallholder Irrigation and Agricultural Development in the Olifants River Basin of Limpopo Province: Management Transfer, Productivity, Profitability and Food Security Issues. Research report submitted to WRC.
Fraser GCG and Belete A 2004 Factors Affecting the Success of Farmers in Hertzog Agricultural Cooperative in the central Eastern Cape, Fort Hare. Papers Vol 13, PP 21 – 33.
Bediako A. and Belete, A. 2004 Some Economic Aspects of Kraal Manure Utilization in Crop Farming in the Rural Communities of Central Eastern Cape, Fort Hare Papers. Vol. 13, PP 34 – 42.
2.5.2(b) SCHOOL OF COMPUTATIONAL AND MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
Debusho LK 2004 Multivariate Assessment of Environmental Effects of Grain yield and component characters of Tef (Eragroti tef Trotter), Part II: Canonical correlation and canonical variate analysis of grain yield and components characters, Ethiopian
22 Journal of Statistical Association, Vol 13 (2004), 17-25.
Prakash J., O. D. Makinde and A. Ogulu: 2004 Magnetic effect on oscillatory blood flow in a constricted tube. Botswana Journal of Technology, Vol. 13, No.1, 45-50, 2004
Makinde O D 2004 Exothermic explosions in a Slab: A case study of series summation technique. International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol. 31, No.8, 1227-1231, 2004.
Fowkes, N D H M Manboundou, OD Makinde, Y Ballim and A Patini 2004 Maturity effects in concrete dams. Proceedings of MISGSA, 59-67, 2004.
Ramadisha BM and VA Babalola: 2004 Banach Compact Elements of Complete Locally Convex Algebra with jointly continuous multiplication, Far East J. Math. Sci. 13 (3) (2004), 387-390.
Ramadisha BM and VA Babalola: 2004 Some Results about Banach precompact elements of locally convex algebras, Far East J. Math. Sci. 13 (3) (2004), 383-386.
Ramadisha BM and VA Babalola: 2004 Some Results about Banach Compact Algebras, Kragujevac J. Math. 26 (2004), 123-128.
Ramadisha EM and VA Babalola 2004 Banach Precompact elements of a locally M-compact B0- Algebra, Kragujevac J. Math. 26 (2004), 129-132.
Matabyana MZ and HJ Siweya 2004 Conservative and Reflective Properties of Filters, Far East J. Math. Sci. 14 (2) (2004), 219-224.
2.5.2(c) SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Dambisya YM, Modipa SI. 2004 Influence of Preadmission (matriculation) Scores on the Progress of and Years Taken to Graduate by Pharmacy Students at the University of Limpopo, South Africa. Pharmacy Education. 4:75-79; 2004.
Howard RL, P Masoko, MB Mowa, E Abotsi and Howard S 2004 Characterisation of a chimeric Phanerochaete chrysosporium cellobiohydrolase expressed from Escherichia coli African Journal of Biotechnology Vol. 3 (7), pp. 349-352, July 2004.
2.5.2(d) SCHOOL OF MOLECULAR AND LIFE SCIENCES
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Engelbrecht D. 2004 Diamond in the dust – the Short-clawed Lark. Africa Birds and Birding. Vol 9(3), 56-61.
Jooste A, W.J. Luus-Powell, L. Polling and H.E. Hattingh 2004 “Biomonitoring and bio-indexing by means of the Fish Health Assessment Index and fish parasites of the Ga-Selati River” 2004.
3.0.0 CHAPTER IN BOOKS
2.5.3(a) School of Health Sciences
Minter LR, M Burger, JA Harrison, HH Braack, PJ Bishop and D Kloepfer, eds.2004 Atlas and Red Data Book of the Frogs of South Africa, Lesothoand Swaziland. SI/MAB Series #9., 410 pp. Smithsonian Institution, Washington DC.
Minter, L.R., J.A. Harrison, M. Burger and H.H. Braack. 2004 Introduction. Pp 1-10 in Minter, L.R., M. Burger, J.A. Harrison, H.H. Braack, P.J. Bishop and D. Kloepfer, eds. 2004. Atlas and Red Data Book of the Frogs of South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland. SI/MAB Series #9., Smithsonian Institution, Washington DC.
2.5.3(b) SCHOOL OF MOLECULAR AND LIFE SCIENCES
Greyling M & MJ Potgieter 2004 The Biology and Ecology of Imbrasia belina. In: Indigenous Forests and Woodlands. University of KwaZulu-Natal Press, Pietermartizburg.
2.5.3(c) SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL AND MINERAL SCIENCES
Lee ME L.H Adlem 2004 Statistical control for the monitoring of slicon EDS detector resolution Proc.Microsc.Soc.South.Afr. 34, 15.
Lee ME and L.H. Adlem 2004 ISO 15632 and a metrology approach for the monitoring of silicon detector performance, Proceedings EMC 18, Volume 1, p71.
4.0.0 BOOKS
2.5.4(a) SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES
SOLE AUTHOR:
Minter, L.R. 2004. Genus Schismaderma. p. 92. Minter, L.R. 2004. Hemisus guineensis broadleyi. Pp. 114-115. Minter, L.R. 2004. Hemisus marmoratus. Pp. 118-120. Minter, L.R. 2004. Genus Hyperolius. Pp. 134-135. Minter, L.R. 2004. Genus Breviceps. Pp. 168-170. Minter, L.R. 2004. Breviceps adspersus. Pp. 172-173.
24 Minter, L.R. 2004. Breviceps bagginsi. Pp. 174-175. Minter, L.R. 2004. Breviceps macrops. Pp. 180-182. Minter, L.R. 2004. Breviceps mossambicus. Pp. 184-186. Minter, L.R. 2004. Breviceps sopranus. Pp. 189-191. Minter, L.R. 2004. Breviceps sylvestris. Pp. 191-193. Minter, L.R. 2004. Breviceps verrucosus. Pp. 194-195. Minter, L.R. 2004. Cacosternum poyntoni. Pp. 235-236. Minter, L.R. 2004. Genus Hildebrandtia. p. 281. Minter, L.R. 2004. Ptychadena uzungwensis. Pp. 296-297.
FIRST AUTHOR:
Minter, L.R. and L.H. du Preez. 2004. Genus Phrynomantis. Pp. 196-197. Minter, L.R. and N.I. Passmore 2004. Genus Ptychadena. Pp. 284-285. Minter, L.R. and N.I. Passmore 2004. Ptychadena anchietae. Pp.286-287. Minter, L.R. and N.I. Passmore 2004. P. mascareniensis. Pp. 287-289. Minter, L.R. and N.I. Passmore 2004. P. mossambica. Pp. 289-290. Minter, L.R. and N.I. Passmore 2004. P. oxyrhynchus. Pp. 291-292. Minter, L.R. and N.I. Passmore 2004. P. porosissima. Pp. 292-294. Minter, L.R. and N.I. Passmore 2004. P. taenioscelis. Pp. 294-296.
CO-AUTHOR:
Burger, M., M. Pickersgill, H.H. Braack and L.R. Minter. 2004. Afrixalus knysnae. Pp. 128-131. Cook, C.L. and L.R. Minter. 2004. Pyxicephalus edulis. Pp. 303-305. Harrison, J.A. and L.R. Minter. 2004. Breviceps gibbosus. Pp. 177-180. Theron, J. and L.R. Minter. 2004. Schismaderma carens. Pp. 93-94. Theron, J. and L.R. Minter. 2004. Genus Leptopelis. Pp. 157-158. Theron, J. and L.R. Minter. 2004. Leptopelis mossambicus. Pp. 159-160. Theron, J. and L.R. Minter. 2004. Hildebrandtia ornata. Pp. 282-283.
3.0 LINKAGES/COLLABORATION/EXCHANGE PROGRAMMES
1.0.0 NATIONAL LINKAGES
2.6.1(a) SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Malatje, M.S Co-operative research agreement with University of Free State.
Norris, D, Malatje, M.S.; Coetzee, R.J.; Mugwabana, T.J. and Ng’ambi, J.W. Co-operative research agreement with ARC, Irene.
Norris, D. and Ng’ambi, J.W. Co-operative research agreement with University of Venda. Co-operative research agreement with University of North West
2.6.1(b) SCHOOL OF COMPUTATIONAL AND MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
Makinde OD • External Examiner/Assessor for the following universities: University of Western Cape, University of Pretoria, and The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences-Cape Town (South Africa).
• The Department of Computer Science has been collaborating with HP in Testing the suitability HP 4-4-1 computers to run
25 open source software. Some open source software equivalent to the software currently used in the Department has been installed on these computers. One 48-seater laboratory is now equipped with these 10 HP computers and will be used by our second year students for their practical projects. The department would like to acknowledge the contribution that HP (through the HP-community Centre at Mokopane) has made. Interested people should visit http://www.hp441.com. for further information.
Oosthuizen HJ • External Examiner for the University of Venda.
Siweya HJ Served as External Examiner for the University of Venda for third/fourth-year Mathematics and Honours General Topology papers.
• He is also external Examiner for University of Kwa-Zulu Natal in the Masters Theory of Locales.
2.6.1(c) SCHOOL OF MOLECULAR AND LIFE SCIENCES
Abotsi E K Assisted with the training of students from Pretoria Technikon (Tswane University of Technology for the Experential Training Programme in Biochemistry under the supervision of staff.
Becker R W Matsebatlela T M Moganedi D B Bioinformatics Pretoria Node (representing UNIN).
2.6.2 INTERNATIONAL LINKAGES
2.6.2(a) SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Fouché, P.S. Co-operative research agreement with West Virginia State Univesity, West Virginia, USA.
Norris D Co-operative research agreement with Bunda College of Agriculture in Malawi
2.6.2(b) SCHOOL OF COMPUTATIONAL AND MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
Makinde OD External Examiner/Assessor for the following universities:
Kenyatta University (Kenya), Makerere University (Uganda), University of Dar Es Salaam (Tanzania), Obafemi Awolowo University (Nigeria),
Serves on the Editorial Board of the journal Afrika Mathematical (African Mathematical Union Journal).
Siweya HJ Guest editor of the mathematical journal Bulletin of the Mexican Mathematical Society.
2.6.2(c) SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES
26 Alberts M NRF-SIDA (bilateral South African – Swedish Research link).This grant encourages research co-operation between researchers at Umea University, Sweden, University of Limpopo and University of the Witwatersrand by providing funds to facilitate research-oriented meetings, workshops, courses etc., eg. the epidemiology & field methods workshops. Status: Continuing U.L. Representative: Dr M. Alberts.
INDEPTH field site network Dept. of Epidemiology, Public Health and Clinical Sciences, Sweden. Dept. of Public Health, University of the Witwatersrand, Free University, Amsterdam. Dr Alberts supervised the projects of 5 visiting medical students from this University
Dambisya HM was involved in the following:
Appointed Visiting Professor, KUTPM, Malaysia for the period February 2004-January 2006.
External examiner, Makerere University, Kampala (Uganda) for B.Pharm and MBChB students (June-July, 2004).
Acted as a reviewer (referee) for the National Research Foundation grant applications, and for Naunyn – Schmiederg’s Archives of Pharmacology, The Canadian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, The Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, and the KUTPM of Technology and Management.
Dolamo BL Collaborated with the Free State University on curriculum development Medical Sciences Program was invited by Dr. Mphahlele and Prof. Hoosen from Microbiological Pathology, Medunsa with the objective of seeking possible research collaborations.
Five students from Vrije University of Amsterdam visited the University of the North:
Minter LR Royal Ontario Museum, Ontario, Canada (Dr Ross Mac Cullogh) University of Texas, Arlington, Texas, U.S.A. (Mr Brice Noonan) Natural History Museum, Paris, France. (Dr Christian Marty)
Mpolokeng MBL (MPH):
Received donations of Public Health Journals and books from Prof. Gorman and the program have been given access to online modules by Columbia University, Mailman School of Public Health from 2001 to date
Nyazema NZ was involved with the following institutions and organizations:
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Karolinska Institute, Dept of International Health MRC, Indigenous Knowledge System Programme University of Zimbabwe WHO Quality Assurance and Safety: Medicine
Onya HE has the following linkages
Maastricht University: Intern student United Nations Agencies (WHO, UNDP, UNICF, UNIAIDS) African Medical Research Foundation (AMREF) International Union of Health Education and Health Promotion International Health Promotion Foundation Network
27 Adolescent Reproductive Health Network (ARHNE) Ten Overseas Universities/ Institutions Seven African Universities Five South African Universities National Department of Health 9 Province Department of Health & Welfare Health Systems Trust, South Africa
2.6.2(d) SCHOOL OF MOLECULAR AND LIFE SCIENCES
Mbewe M Visited:Guru Nanak Developmental University, Punjab, India Punjab Agricultural University, Punjab, India National Institute for Smart Governance, Hyderabad, India.
2.6.2(e) SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL AND MINERAL SCIENCES
Mokhonoana M P is collaborating with Prof. A. k. Datye (University of New Mexico, Albuquerque) on the study of supported nanomaterials by high resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM).
Prof Kung HH(NorthWestern University, Evanston, Illinois, USA) on the use of synchrotron radiation (EXAFS and XANES) to determine the coordination environments and oxidation states of supported metal catalysts.
Prof. Neil Coville and Mike Scurell (School of Chemistry, Wits) on the preparation of Au Complexes immobilised on mesoporous supports; characterisation with Mossbauer and electron spin resonance (ESR) spectroscopy.
Netshianda M Royal Institution (UK) Ntoahae PS University of Bath (UK)
Rammutla KE University of Kent (UK)
2.7 COMMUNITY OUTREACH
2.7(a) SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Coetzee, R.J. Assisted farmers in the Blouberg and Mashashane areas on goat production.
Malatje, M.S. Livestock development in the district of Sekhukhune (SLAG Projects), Kgalagadi Kid Project.
Mashatola, M.B. is a researcher in the Land Bank chair project involved in the following activities; (1) Pest control in small scale farmers under vegetable production (Upper Arabie) and (2) outreach on vegetable production ( around Mankweng).
• Soil-aerial survey and land-use planning.
• Soil and plant analysis for farmers in the Limpopo Province.
Mugwabana, T.J. Assisted farmers in pre-feasibility studies of their claimed properties in Badplaas area, Mpumalanga. He was also involved in the SLAG Project.
Ng’ambi, J.W. Assisted in the development of poultry production in Aganang Municipality.
Norris, D. Assisted in the development of agricultural projects in Aganang Municipality, Limpopo province.
28 Pillay, R. offered two modules of population, development and HIV/AIDS Training Program – A capacity building program for employees in the Limpopo Province (2004).
Ramudzuli, M.R. assisted grade 12 learners from Ripambeta and Ramabele High Schools.
2.7(b) SCHOOL OF COMPUTATIONAL AND MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
Matjuda M J and Nailana F K assisted Unisa students on some Saturdays.
Serokolo S L made presentations at the Polokwane Show.
Ramadisha BM gave a keynote address at Phomolong Senior Secondary School during their Grade 12 Farewell Party.
van Niekerk M assisted St Bedes Catholic school with computer repairs and given other computer-related advices. Some members of Computer Science staff taught short computer courses to high school children who visited our Campus.
2.7(c) SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Jali NM : HIV/AIDS committee member in the community. Organized and celebrated the World HIV/AIDS DAY on the 4th December 2004.
Kgole JC Staged a Health Fair and fund raising occasion with Psychiatric nurse students on the 29th October 2004, for Moletsi Centre for the Mentally Handicapped Children and accululated a sum of R1250.00, clothes and food.
Legodi M was involved with organizing the Capricorn district career exhibition and the pharmacy week
Malema RN Moderation of Community Health Nursing Level 2 examination for the Limpopo College of Nursing (Sovenga, Thohoyandou and Giyani campuses).
Nyazema NZ participated in the following community outreach activities:-
• HIV/AIDS drugs seminar, Anglican Church, Mankweng, 10 October 2004. • WHO facilitator in training courses for drug regulators, Ethiopia, 19 • 24 December, Tanzania 27 September – 01 October 2004. • Blair commission for Africa, facilitator for Health and Poverty Reduction, 15 December , Lusaka, Zambia
Naude L, Swartz JL, Coetzee BC, Modipa SI and Opperman H assisted community pharmacists by working as Locum Pharmacists.
Opperman H was a consultant and member of the Management of the Alcohol and Drug Centre in Polokwane was also assisted pharmacist colleagues in legal and financial matters pertaining to pharmacy.
Sedibane ML served on the National Science Week Organizing Committee to organize the National Science Week for the Limpopo Province hosted by UNIN Science Centre: 10-15 May 2004.
29 Sedibane ML organized the participation of the School of Health Sciences in the annual Polokwane Agricultural Show: 04-06 March 2004. Venue: Polokwane Agricultural Show Grounds.
2.7(d) SCHOOL OF MOLECULAR AND LIFE SCIENCES
Engelbrecht D Various lectures presented to organizations during the year.
• Involved in the establishment of an Environmental Education Centre in the Polokwane Nature Reserve with the Polokwane Municipality.
• “The Cape Wagtail”. Talk to Polokwane Bird Club (May 2004).
• “The Short-clawed Lark”. Talk to Free Masons of Doric Lodge (May 2004).
• “Paediatric Ornithology”. Talk to Medical Association of South Africa (June 2004).\
• Involved with the Ground Hornbill Research and Conservation Project to raise awareness of the Southern Ground Hornbill in the Pokanong community and how they can protect this Red Data species. Pokanong, Blouberg (June/July 2004).
• Talk to SABC Radio on the conservation of the Southern Ground Hornbill. (July 2004).
• “The status, biology and ecology of the Southern Ground Hornbill in the Limpopo Province.” Musina Wildife Study Group, Singelele Lodge. (November 2004).
• “Environmental mismanagement in the road construction industry.” International Association of Impact Assessors – Limpopo Branch meeting, Polokwane. (November 2004).
Erasmus E Presented our Foskor research project at the Phalaborwa Environmental Forum meeting in September.
Mampuru LJ Committee member, Sesotho sa Leboa – Natural Sciences and Technology Terminology Project. Involved in the translational of natural sciences and technology terms to Sepedi for the Grade 0-6 pupils.
2.7(e) SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL AND MINERAL SCIENCES
i. Chemistry
Gelebe A C is a member of the Parents Teachers Association (PTA) at the Pietersburg English Medium Primary School (PEMPS).
Mafunda B G is an elected member of the Board of Trustees of the UNIN Retirement fund.
Naidoo E B is an executive secretary and church elder of the Pietersburg Parish Lutheran church Council and also Secretary of Music Committee in the circuit and Diocese of ELCSA in Southern Africa.
ii. Physics
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Letsoalo MA served in the school governing bodies of “Toronto Primary School” and the “Helena Franz School”. Mr Letsoalo also served as a Technical advisor of the Bokamoso Science and Technology Centre at Bochum.
iii. Water and Sanitation
The project for the building of toilets at Makanye School was completed in 2004. The BSc students were involved in the project. 8 toilets were constructed and the operation and maintenance is being monitored by a group of students under the guidance of Ms K Makhele.
iv. Material Modelling Centre
Ngoepe PE has assisted the Limpopo Department of Finance and Economic Development in the development of the Mining Strategy made, and contributions at the Mining Summit of the Limpopo Province in August 2004.
v Centre for Microscopy and Microanalysis
EDS analytical work for Gold and Diamond Division of the SA Police Services (SAPS).
vi Unify
Some of the UNIFY staff have been involved in the Advanced Certificate in Education (ACE), Science and Mathematics Enrichment Project (SMEP) and National Professional Diploma in Education (NPDE) activities. These are the major initiatives by the National Department of Education and aimed at the retraining of mathematics and science teachers. The participants also facilitated school support workshops for teachers in collaboration with our colleagues in the School of Education
3 FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES & LAW
3.1 STAFF HONOURS
3.1(a) SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS MANAGEMENT
Tsheola JP was nominated by the International Geographical Union and the National Research Foundation as a capacity building delegate to the 30th congress of the International Geographical Congress, Glasgow, Scotland, August 2004
Kwaw IW and Choshi SP, Lecturers in Development Studies completed the seven week training course in Research Methodology offered by SANPAD, and were both allocated cum laude pass rates !
3.1(b) GRADUATE SCHOOL OF LEADERSHIP Thakhathi DR was nominated by the Public Service Trainers Forum to be its Patron. As a Patron he officiates ceremonial and other prominent activities including his address on the annual National Public Service Trainers Conference. Thakhathi DR was nominated as a chair of the Limpopo Premier Excellence Awards Assessment Committee.
31 1.0 PUBLICATIONS 3.2.1 SAPSE ACCREDITED PUBLICATIONS 3.2.1(a) SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT
Ilorah, R.B. 2004: NEPAD, the need and obstacles, African Development Review, 16 (2)
3.5.1(b) SCHOOL OF LAW
► “Freedom of Association in Contemporary International and South African Labour Law”, published in 2004 Vol 17 N0 2 Speculum Iuris 229; Budeli M ► “Does the denial of the right of admission to the legal profession due to the applicant’s use of prohibited drugs constitute unfair discrimination?” in C Okpaluba (ed). Law and Contemporary South Africa Society, New Africa Books, 2004; Letsoalo JLH ► “Social security in South Africa: a legal perspective” in C Okpaluba (ed). Law and Contemporary South Africa Society, New Africa Books, 2004; Letseku R ► “Transferable ‘not transferable’ cheques (2004) Speculum Iuris 293; Matlala DM ► “The law reports” 2004 (Jan/Feb De Rebus 45; Matlala DM ► “The law reports” 2004 (April) De Rebus 39; Matlala DM ► “The law reports” 2004 (June De Rebus 39; Matlala DM ► “The law reports” 2004 (August) De Rebus 35; Matlala DM ► “The law reports” 2004 (October) De Rebus 31; Matlala DM ► “The law reports” 2004 (December” De Rebus 29; Matlala DM ► “Caveat subsriptor: a happy ending?” in C Okpaluba (ed). Law and Contemporary South Africa Society, New Africa Books, 2004; Matlala DM ► “The child’s right to express her views as an integral part of the concept best interests” in C Okpaluba (ed). Law and Contemporary South Africa Society, New Africa Books, 2004; Anderson AM and Spijker GHA ► “Incorporating informal social security into mainstream social protection” in C Okpaluba (ed). Law and Contemporary South Africa Society, New Africa Books, 2004; Talane JS ► “Reaching Utopia in protection of the environment” in C Okpaluba (ed). Law and Contemporary South Africa Society, New Africa Books, 2004; van Graan J
3.2.1(c) GRADUATE SCHOOL OF LEADERSHIP Kanyane MH worked on a contribution of seven case studies with other academics, titled “Cases in Public Administration and Management: A South African Perspective”, Sandown: Heinemann Publishers, Edited by Dr MJ Mafunisa and Mr MH Maserumula ISBN: 079621097-7.
1.0.0 NON-SAPSE ACCREDITED PUBLICATIONS
32 3.2.2(a) SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT Koma, S.B. 2004 A decade of democracy, a critical review, South African Journal of Social and Economic Policy, Issue 1
3.2.2(b) SCHOOL OF LAW
► Budeli M; Writing a Successful Research Proposal (2004) Turf Law Review 66 ► Mabaso PP; Validity of the regulations made in terms of the aliens Act 9 of 1991 ► Matlala DM; Sexual orientation, spouse and the law of insolvency (2004) Turf Law Review 12 ► Matlala DM; Note on personal liability for the debts of a close corporation which is able to pay (2004) Stellenbosch Law Review 295 ► Omar T; The Consequences of failing to waive a suspensive condition: - De Villiers and another NNO v BEO Bank Ltd – 2004(3) SA 1 ► Spijker GHA; Comparative Research on the position of children (youth)- supervised by Prof Davel, Univ
3.2.2(c) GRADUATE SCHOOL OF LEADERSHIP
3.3 BOOKS AND CHAPTERS IN BOOKS
3.3.1 CHAPTERS IN BOOKS
3.3.1(a) SCHOOL OF LAW Law and Contemporary South African Society edited by Okpaluba C
3.3.2 BOOK REVIEWS
3.3.2(a) SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT Pietersen, C. 2004: Psychology in the work context, by: Ziel C. Bergh and Antoinette L. Theron (Editors), in: Journal of Psychology in Africa, 14 (1): 85
3.4 PRESENTATION OF PAPERS
3.4.1 PAPERS PRESENTED AT CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS
3.4.1(a) SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT
De Villiers A 2004: Challenges and opportunities for local government development with reference to the Polokwane local municipality in the Limpopo province of Souh Africa, 16th Annual Conference of the Southern Africa Institute of Management Scientists, Cape Town, South Africa, September 2004
33 De Villiers A 2004: The economic impact of HIV / AIDS in South Africa, Seminar of the School of Social Sciences, University of the North, October 2004 Grobbelaar IJ 2004: The way the disciplinary committee looks at the CPA (SA) constitution when complaints are lodged against members, Practice Seminar of the CPA (SA) Limpopo region, Polokwane, June 2004 Koma SB 2004: Ubuntu and solidarity, a conceptual framework, South African – Norwegian Social Security Workshop, Bergen, Norway, May 2004 Koma SB 2004: Informal social security provision, an institutional perspective, South African – Norwegian Social Security Workshop, Cape Town, South Africa, November 2004 Pietersen C 2004: Perceived frequency, intensity of feelings toward, and expected impact of different forms of workplace aggression, 4th Annual International Conference on Bullying and Harassment in the Workplace, Bergen, Norway, June 2004 Pietersen C 2004: The development and planned implementation of an online industrial psychology program, International Workshop on E-learning for a Residential University, University of the North, February 2004 Pretorius JB 2004 Looking at creativity through the eyes of the entrepreneur, Third World Conference on Business Economics, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, August 2004 Tsheola JP 2004: Global interdependence, regional economic integration and NEPAD liberalization: whither the African Economic Community ?, 30th Annual Congress of the International Geographical Congress, Glasgow, Scotland, August 2004 3.4.1(b) SCHOOL OF LAW
Anderson A and Spijker GHA; Law Week Conference – “Juvenile Justice and the Constitution: Diversion alternatives involving children. Development in South Africa and the Netherlands Apolus S; Law Week Conference – “Insolvency law and the Bill of Rights; A survey of South African Case Law since 1994” Baloyi VJG Law Week Conference – “The effect of the Bill of Rights on the status of women: with special reference to women married by customary right” Budeli M Law Week Conference - “Freedom of Association in International and South African Labour Law under the 1996 Bill of Rights” Budeli M Post Graduate Seminar – “The Duty to Bargain: a Comment on SANDU v Minster of Defence” Gumedze S Law Week Conference – “The significance of the African Court in South Africa” Lebea MC CCMA Commissioners’ Convention – “ Effect of Insolvency on contract of employment” Lebea MC CCMA Commissioner’s Breakfast Seminar – “Admissibility of evidence obtained through entrapment” Letseku R Law Week Conference – “Whistle blowing freedom of expression in the workplace” Maloka TC Law Week Conference – “Scandalising the Court: Judicial Accountability in South Africa”
34 Maluleke E Law Week Conference – “Judicial Enforcement of Socio-Economic Rights” Matlala DM LLB Research Methodology Workshop - “How to write an LLB dissertation” Matlala DM Post Graduate Seminar - “How to write an LLM dissertation” Matlala DM Case Note Workshop – “The duty of grandparents to support grandchildren”, “Culture versus Constitution: the rule of primogeniture” and Parliamentary sovereignty v constitutional supremacy” Matlala DM Law Week Conference – “I would rather avoid dealing with the RSA Government”, “Prevention of Organised Crime: Immovable Property of Suspect is almost always seized” and Pactum commissorium and prate execute: new ethos” Mojela TK Traditional Health Practitioners Act 35 of 2005 – “A critical analysis of the Traditional Health Practitioners Act” Ncube C Law Week Conference – “ The Right to Privacy and Data Protection in South African Cyberspace” Nkosi B Post Graduate Seminar – “Legality as a ground of review of Administrative Action” Nyathela I Post Graduate Seminar – “Determining an Appropriate sanction in disciplinary proceedings” Thoka A Law Week Conference – “The Constitutionality of the doctrine of common purpose” Thoka A Post Graduate Seminar – “The constitutionality of the crime: Possession of Dagga for personal use” Van Gesselleen Law Week Conference – “The admissibility and authenticity of computer generated evidence”
3.4.1(c) GRADUATE SCHOOL OF LEADERSHIP
Thakhathi DR addressed the Annual General Meeting of Contralesa (Congress of Traditional Leaders) in Polokwane. Thakhathi DR opened the Leadership Development Course organized by DevFTI for community-based organizations in Polokwane. Thakhathi DR delivered a paper on “Effective Leadership and Transformation” in Makhado during a workshop.
1.0.0 PAPERS PRESENTED INTERNALLY
35 3.4.2(a) SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT
De Villiers, A and Kalema, R 2004: Challenges and opportunities for local government development with reference to the Polokwane municipality in the Limpopo province of South Africa, University of the North Dijkman, J 2004: Challenges facing the accountancy profession, University of the North Mahlako MA 2004: The integrated rural development program, a benevolent or malevolent intervention ?, University of the North Manyaga LA 2004: The role of traditional leadership in local governance and administration, University of the North Rankhumise P 2004 The evolution of Africa’s development agenda, University of the North Viljoen P 2004 NEPAD integrated strategy for regional integration in Africa, University of the North Zhanje S 2004 What drives the industrial stock price index in Zimbabwe 1995Q1 – 2003Q4, University of the North
3.4.2(b) SCHOOL OF LAW
Law Week Conference, UNIN Case Note Workshop, UNIN Trail Advocacy, UNIN Post Graduate Seminar, UNIN LLB Research Methodology Workshop, UNIN
3.4.3 MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES
3.4.3(a) SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT
Kanyane MH serves as the member of the Board of SAAPAM in his capacity as the Limpopo Provincial Chairperson.
Link with School of Community Economic Development: Southern New Hampshire University, USA.
3.5 LINKAGES/COLLABORATIONS/EXCHANGE PROGRAMMES
36 3.5(a) SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT
Research collaboration with Prof P Hoebink, Institute of Development Studies, Catholic University, Nejmegen, The Netherlands with the SANPAD research project; Visit of Dr C Pietersen to the University of Bergen, Norway in terms of the NUFU agreement, June 2004 Visit of Mr SB Koma to the University of Bergen, Norway in terms of the South African – Norway Research Cooperation Program, May 2004
3.5(b) SCHOOL OF LAW
Anderson AM Medicina Forensis – UNIVEN Anderson AM POSTLEC SETA Baloyi VJG The Plight of Rural Women in Accessing the Law PHD research – University of the Western Cape Nkosi B Commercial Law – UNISA and UP Spijker GHA Centre for Child Law - UP Tladi PMK Law of Delict – UNIVEN Thoka A Criminal Procedure and Law of Evidence – UNIVEN Van Graan J Environmental Law – UNISA, POTCH and University of Natal
3.5(c) GRADUATE SCHOOL OF LEADERSHIP
The School has a linkage project with University of Venda and Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) on Leadership Development for Traditional Leaders. The School together with UNISA were invited to offer leadership training to Sudanese liberation Movement Leaders by the Department of Foreign Affairs. The School was invited by the Premiers Office to collaborate with Univen and other providers on the training of Community Workers on local government issues. The MBA program is an affiliated member of the Association of Graduate Schools of Business and Management (AGSM) Linked with Faculty of Commerce and Management, University of Dar-es-Salaam
3.6 COMMUNITY OUTREACH
3.6(a) SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting and Auditing: Le Roux EH Arranged for placement of accounting students on University of Port Elizabeth conversion course; arranged sponsors for prescribed books for accounting students; and arranged for employment of accounting students with auditing firms.
37 Development Studies: De Villiers A Served on Task Team for Training in Transport Management, Dept of Transport, Limpopo, Transportek (CSIR) Tsheola JP Reviewer for articles submitted to South African Geographical Journal
Economics: Ilorah RB Reviewer for articles submitted to Political Science Journal; Ilorah RB Report on the South African Budget 2004 / 2005 and its impact on the University of the North, report for university management; Kirov DG Referee for research funding applications to the National Research Foundation;
Industrial and Organizational Psychology: Pietersen HJ External Examiner for Human Resource Management and Labour Relations exam papers, University of Venda; Pietersen HJ Referee for articles submitted to the South African Journal of Industrial Psychology; Pietersen C External examiner for master degree program RAU; Pietersen C Mentor for Internship Program of the HPCSA; Pietersen C Addressed Tzaneen and Haenertsburg Rotary Clubs on emotional competence in the workplace
Public Administration: Matamela MN Member of the Capricorn Disaster Management Advisory Forum; Matamela MN Member of the NEPAD Steering Committee (Turfloop); Matamela MN Coordinator for Training in Local Economic Development, Capricorn District Municipality; Nemutanzhela TL Analyst for 2004 general election, SABC, Polokwane; Nemutazhela TL Analyst on current affairs, SABC, Polokwane; Nemutanzhela TL, LA Manyaga, SB Koma Facilitators for learnership program, Capricorn District Municipality; Koma SB Trainer for certificate in Social Security, Limpopo Dept of Health and Welfare; Koma SB Coordinator, SAPAAM Limpopo Conference;
3.6(b) SCHOOL OF LAW Anderson AM Commissioner – Small Claims Court, Polokwane Anderson AM Adjudicator – National Client Counseling Competition Letseku R Chairperson: Institute for Farmworkers Research Mhlaba TC Prisons Evaluation assessing the rate of overcrowding, Polokwane Correctional Services Nyathela I Radio Presentation on Labour issues – Munana Lonene Radio
38 Omar T Legal Advisor – Oriental Plaza Traders and Ratepayers Association Omar T Member – Immigration Law Committee, Law Society of Northern Province Sikhakhane S Legal Aid Clinic; Legal Aid Clinic Circuits at Mokerong and Sekhukhue and Paralegal Centre, Limpopo Province Spijker GHA; Member of the Society of Family Law and Juvenile Law, Netherlands (Vereniging voor Familie en Jeugdrecht) Tladi PMK; Commissioner - Small Claims Court, Polokwane and Seshego Tladi PMK; Chairperson – Polokwane Attorneys Association Van Gesselleen J; Mopani Education and Development board member
3.6(c) GRADUATE SCHOOL OF LEADERSHIP MBA Joint venture programmes with five Parastatals within Limpopo Province i.e. Trade and Investment, Limpopo Tourism and Parks Board, Limpopo Business Support Agency, Limpopo Economic Development Enterprise and Limpopo Gambling Board.
MPA Kanyane MW facilitated HIV/Aids Workshop on Strategic Planning and IDP for government planners in Limpopo Province on the 30/03/2004 at Hall 1050 of R- Extension University of the North. Mr MH Kanyane offered classes for University of Johannesburg Certificate Course in Social Security to social security officials from Limpopo Provincial Department of Health and Welfare of South African social security current issues and reform, and social security budgetary framework on the 11/03/2004 at UNISA Building, Landros Mare-Limpopo Province.
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