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Ethnicity,class and polity: The emergence of social and political complexity in the Shashi-Limpopo valley of Southern Africa, AD 900 to 1300Calabrese John Anthony 27 October 2006 (has links)
Faculty of Humanities;
School of Geography and Environmental Studies;
PhD Thesis / The issues surrounding the nature and timing of the relations between users of the Zhizo and Leopard’s Kopje ceramic styles in the area of the Shashi-Limpopo confluence from AD 900 to 1300 are addressed. The results of archaeological investigations at five sites in the region are presented, as are the results of a re-analysis of the ceramic and radiocarbon material from the site Schroda. These results demonstrate that Leopard’s Kopje, Zhizo and Zhizo-derived ceramics co-occur in the region between around AD 1000 and 1200. These two ceramic styles are proposed to be the ceramic expressions of two separate, interacting, ethnic groups. It is proposed that interaction between these ethnic groups led, in part, to the development of more complex social and political institutions.
The ceramic style called Zhizo is shown to change after around AD 1000 in reaction to this interaction. Zhizo ceramics after AD 1000 represent a new phase and facies of the Nkope Branch of the Urewe Tradition. This ceramic style is named “Leokwe” after the site at which it was identified, Leokwe Hill.
The class-based social system in the area is hypothesised to have been the product of a prestige goods system. This prestige goods system involved the use of aggressive prestation whereby new social, economic, and political dependencies were created outside the traditional exchange system. The prestige goods system penetrated only to the upper tiers of society. Inclusion within this system, and thus within the new elite class, was not limited by ethnicity, and segments of both the Leokwe and Leopard’s Kopje ethnic groups participated within it.
This new exchange system is proposed to have undermined the traditional exchange system, thereby encouraging a process of secularisation whereby exotic trade goods may have been seen as wealth items that potentially supplanted other, more traditional, exchange media.
The continuing social and political status of Leokwe peoples after the Leopard’s Kopje entry into the region is posited to have been based upon the role of Leokwe ancestors as the owners of the land. The differential intra-site settlement patterns observed within the region, involving the removal of the central cattle byre from key centres, including Leokwe Hill, K2, and Mapungubwe Hill, are proposed to signal a rejection by Leopard’s Kopje elites of the traditional exchange system and its social, political, and religious underpinnings. This removal reflected a rejection of Leokwe peoples’ source of political standing and ritual authority. This shift is first seen at Leokwe Hill after around the mid-12th century AD. The implementation of the settlement pattern shift is proposed to mark a system of ethnic stratification which subordinated Leokwe peoples to Leopard’s Kopje elites; this shift paved the way for the submergence of the Leokwe style and the end of their ethnic identity in the region.
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The contribution of study tours to oversight in the Limpopo legislature.Manamela, Moekobedi Martina 16 October 2012 (has links)
The study explores the contribution made by study tours on oversight in the Limpopo Legislature during the period 2004-2009. Oversight and its impact on service delivery is described and examined. Key to the study is how the contribution of study tours on oversight has been construed by staff and committee members in the Limpopo Legislature.
The study was conducted from a qualitative perspective through interviews, focus group discussion and documentary analysis. The results of the study show that lack of common understanding on oversight rendered the lessons drawn from study tours meaningless. Capacities to discharge the oversight function and leadership have been identified by the study as essential to committees and the legislature respectively. The findings show that this is most likely the first study on the contribution of study tours to oversight function within the legislative environment in the country. It is therefore significant because it sets out the background for future academic research on the topic.
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Effects of migration on municipal planning : a case of Greater Tubatse Local Municipality in Limpopo ProvincePhala, Hlabishi Lemon January 2017 (has links)
Thesis (MPA.) -- University of Limpopo, 2017 / The purpose of this qualitative research was to investigate the effects of migration on municipal planning using the case of the Greater Tubatse Local Municipality in the Limpopo Province. The research derives its origin from the notion that municipal planning, which does not consider population dynamics, is incomplete. Municipalities in South Africa are mandated to provide services to community members within their jurisdiction with limited available resources. To achieve this municipalities are expected to develop plans, referred to as Integrated Development Plans (IDPs). The IDPs are informed by various aspects for their completeness, namely: alignment with the national development perspective and consideration of population dynamics. The research was designed to explore the experience and understanding of municipal officials who are responsible for planning activities in the Greater Tubatse Local Municipality and the manner in which migration affects such municipal planning. This qualitative research employed a phenomenological method as the most appropriate to capture the perspective, understanding and experiences of individuals who were differently involved in migration and municipal planning processes.
The research revealed how migration affects planning within municipal invironment in South Africa by using the experiences of municipal officials who are involved in planning activities in the Greater Tubatse Local Municipality. Among others,the research revealed the following findings, namely; (1) Migration in the Greater Tubatse Local Municipality is caused by several factors such job opportunities in the mines, better services in towns and townships among others,(2) the Greater Tubatse Local Municipality does not consider migration during community consultation processes, needs prioritisation and resource allocation, (3) the Greater Tubatse Local Municipality does not have effectivemigration data management system, (4) there is a lack of co-operation between the Greater Tubatse Local Municipality with otherspheres of government which are responsible for migration management, (5) Powers and functions delegated to the Greater Tubatse Local Municipality inhibit migration management and municipal planning and (6)there is sufficient legislative framework regulating migration management and inter-governmental relations in South Africa, however there is no implementation of such legislative framework by government officials.
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The overall experience of participants with regard to migration and municipal planning generally confirms findings of previous researches (Blase & Landau, 2014; Hofisi, 2014; Netswera & Phago, 2011) who for example, argue that migration is not taken into consideration during municipal decision making processes, need prioritisation and resource allocation. However, unlike the findings in previous researches (Friedementle & Misago, 2014; Mpehle, 2014) which highlight that municipal officials have negative attitudes towards migration this research revealed that municipal officials in the Greater Tubatse Local Municipality appreciate migrants. Municipal officials interviewed in this research appreciate migration and the challenges it poses to the municipality. Furthermore, contrary to what some reports highlight, participants in this research did not experience xenophobic attacks in the area despite the high prevalence of migration. Participants recommended that more powers and functions such as provision of water, electricity, migration management and others should be devolved to local municipalities as the sphere closest to the people. Participants further recommended that a dedicated research unit be institutionalised within municipalities to collect data which will supplement those of Statistics South Africa, and that other spheres of government should co-operate and capacitate local municipalities.
This qualitative research is significant because the data gathered were analysed to develop themes which provide insight into how migration affects municipal planning, which planners in municipal environment can learn from and apply. It also contributes to a growing body of scholarly work and provides a conduit for future studies concerning the central phenomena - migration and municipal planning. This is vital, given the increasing pressure exerted by migration on municipalities and their limited resources.
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Place naming in the LimpopoSebashe, Setimela Samson January 2003 (has links)
Thesis (M. A. (African Languages)) -- University of Limpopo, 2003 / Refer to document
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The origin, meaning and impact of names in the post apartheid South Africa : rethinking naming strategies (a case of Limpopo)Mabotja, Molepo Lucas January 2005 (has links)
Thesis (M.A. (African Languages)) -- University of Limpopo, 2005. / Refer to the document
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The impact of support function on land reform delivery in the Department of Land Affairs in Limpopo ProvinceMphahlele, R. V. January 2005 (has links)
Thesis (MPA.) --University of Limpopo, 2005 / Refer to the abstract
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Movement of Zimbabwean immigrants into, within and out of the farm labour market in Limpopo province of South AfricaKudejira, Denboy January 2019 (has links)
Magister Philosophiae (Land and Agrarian Studies) - MPhil(LAS) / This thesis presents findings from ethnographic research conducted over a period of 17 months in the Blouberg and Molemole local municipalities of Capricorn District in Limpopo province with the aim of exploring mobility patterns of Zimbabwean migrants into, within and out of the South African farm labour market, and understanding how these movements are linked to access to food and other livelihood opportunities. Limpopo serves both as a transit province for Zimbabweans who wish to proceed further south to other provinces of South Africa and a destination for irregular migrants who live and work on white-owned commercial farms. Although constrained mobility, which results from their illegality and remoteness of farms from public services, limit their access to sources of food, irregular Zimbabwean migrants in Blouberg-Molemole area perceive that moving into South African farm labour has improved their food security and livelihood statuses. The South Africa farm labour market provides opportunities to earn income, and enables them to make long term investments in their families back home above immediate individual food security needs. Horizontal and vertical social networks established among Zimbabwean migrants in the Blouberg-Molemole area do not only serve the purpose of facilitating information sharing, but are also forms of social capital on which individual members depend on for their food security and livelihood needs.
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The impact of service delivery in Mankweng township by Polokwane municipality as a third sphere of government.Segooa, Ramokone Walter January 2006 (has links)
Thesis (MPA) --University of Limpopo (Turfloop Campus), 2006 / The aim of this inquiry was to gain a deeper understanding of the service delivery in
the community by Polokwane municipality as a third sphere of government.
Moreover, not much research has been conducted in this field especially in Limpopo
Province. The latest policy document on Transforming Public Service Delivery
stipulates that public services are not a privilege in a civilised and democratic society,
they are a legitimate expectation. Hence meeting the basic needs of all citizens is one
of the five key programmes of the government’s Reconstruction and Development
Programme (RDP).
From the literature review, it was evident that service delivery is essential in the
communities and the municipality has a critical role to play. Therefore this study also
aims to examine the problems and challenges the community is confronted with
during the provision of services and also reflects on the strategic importance of the
municipality in service delivery. This information may be used as a point of departure
in showing the municipalities the perception of communities and their level of
satisfaction and serves as a yardstick in terms of their effectiveness in delivering
services to the community.
In order to achieve this goal one individual and two focus group interviews were
conducted. The participants ranged from the youth, adults, to people with disabilities
and the elderly. The main patterns of concern that emerged from the data related to
the low levels of satisfaction among the community in terms of service delivery in
general. From the analysis of data it was realised that the lack of proper service
delivery impacts negatively on the members of the community. It would probably be
advisable for the Municipality to take note of these results and concerns in an effort to
improve and ensure effectiveness in this sphere as stipulated in the White Paper on
Transforming Public Service Delivery and the Reconstruction and Development
Programme documents.
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An investigation of unemployment at Tshiheni village : Limpopo ProvinceNemalili, Nkhumeleni Patricia January 2006 (has links)
Thesis (M.Dev.) --University of Limpopo, 2006 / The main purpose of the study was to explore the causes and effects of
unemployment and the impact this has on development. The study was significant as
it was assisting in identifying the unemployed in Tshiheni village. Furthermore the study highlighted various factors that conspires development at the village i.e. the causes of unemployment. The study also revealed the psychological, health and
socio-economic challenges faced by the unemployed at the village. It further
communicated possible strategies in which the un-employed can make a living. The
study is qualitative in nature and a thirty percent systematic random sampling was
drawn from the population. An interview schedule was used to collect data from the
seventy respondents and it is included here as appendix A. The findings of the research were that the majority of the unemployed were aged between twenty-one and thirty years, females being the most vulnerable. Unemployment was mainly caused by non-availability of jobs, followed by retrenchments and then lack of skills.
Majority of respondents reported viewing themselves negatively. Half of the
respondents believe that abusing drugs would help them deal with the situation.
Unemployment has a negative effect on social relationships. Majority of the
unemployed are not self-employed, but rely on families and child grants for support.
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Socio-economic factors determining in-field rainwater harvesting technology adoption for cropland productivity in Lambani Village : a case study of Thulamela Local Municipality of the Vhembe District in Limpopo ProvinceBadisa, Khumo Terezan January 2011 (has links)
Thesis (MSc. (Agricultural Economics)) -- University of Limpopo, 2011 / In-field rainwater harvesting technology is the technique that combines the
advantages of water harvesting, no till, basin tillage and mulching on high drought
risk clay soils. It reduces total runoff to zero, and also considerably reduce surface
evaporation. The scarcity of agricultural water is increasing at a faster rate than for
other sectors in Limpopo Province. Sufficient, clean drinking water is essential to life,
but millions of people throughout the world including South Africa continue to have
no access to this basic necessity.
This study aimed at investigating the extent and nature of adoption of in-field
rainwater harvesting technology by households in Lambani village of Limpopo
Province. The main objectives of this study were to identify factors determining the
in-field rainwater adoption technology for cropland productivity in Lambani village
and to determine the extent to which in-field rainwater harvesting adoption influences
cropland productivity in Lambani village. Simple random sampling technique was
used to select 70 farmers in Lambani village of Limpopo Province. Data was
collected using a structured questionnaire.
Descriptive statistics, logistic regression model and linear regression model were
used to analyse the data. Descriptive statistics was used to describe the
characteristics of households and the nature of Lambani village, and logistic
regression model was used to investigate factors that determine the adoption of infield
rainwater harvesting technology, while linear regression model was used to
determine the extent to which in-field rainwater harvesting influence the cropland
productivity in Lambani village.
The results from the logistic regression model indicate that 5 variables out of 10
variables are significant in explaining farmers’ adoption decision. Land size, access
to financial service, access to information and contact with extension officer are
some of the variables that have significantly positive effects on the adoption of infield
rainwater harvesting technology, while hired labour has significantly negative
correlation with adoption. Variables such as household size, level of education, age
of the household, level of income and the main water source do not significantly
influence adoption of in-field rainwater harvesting. This information will help prioritize
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