Education and have managed to submit forty eight (48) programmes to the DHET
in October 2016.
Management Information Systems (MIS)
The University’s Management Information Systems (MIS) is updated to provide
Management and other stakeholders with institutional statistics at a glance. This is
done through the developed dashboard reporting environment for ease of
reporting. Management and other senior officials within schools are registered on
the portal for self-service functionality. The system is updated with 2015 3rd
submission data as well as 2016 provisional first submission HEMIS data.
POWER HEDA project Support Plan and licensing
The IDSC (Power HEDA service provider) continues to support the University’s
Management Information Systems (MIS) unit in the maintenance of the system
mainly due to its lean staff capacity. As part of the POWER HEDA support project
plan between the University and IDSC (POWER HEDA service provider), the 2nd
round of training will target the School Administration functions mainly for “self-
help” services on the pre developed reports for ease of access to institutional
data that support their function. The training date is yet to be scheduled in
consultation with the Registrar’s Division.
Power HEDA license and Service Level Agreements for 2017 financial year were
sent to the University’s Legal Department for scrutiny and has been sent to IDSC
for acknowledgement and signatures. The modules enrolled for 2017 are as
follows:
x POWER HEDA Reporting
x HEMIS Data warehouse
x ITS views Data warehouse
x Student Tracking
x HEMIS Manager
x Annual Performance Plan Monitor (APPM)
x Academic Workload Model and Time sheets
x Business Plan Generator
Institutional Research
The university is involved in a partnership project with the University of Limpopo
and Wits namely, the “Siyaphumelela Project” aimed at using data analytics to
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bring about student success. Funding for the project was granted to Wits University
by a US based organization, the KRESGE Foundation and they decided to partner
with the University of Venda and Limpopo respectively. All efforts in the project
are directed at bringing about student success in the previously disadvantaged
and underprepared student using data analytics.
Data analytics capacity in the three (3) institutions is developed through training
and coaching session, funded by Wits through Kresge funding with the exception
of travelling and accommodation.
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NEW PROGRAMMES UNDER DEVELOPMENT
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12. Bachelor New Health 2004 August Cleared 17/09/13 17/02/14 on 06 Oct Regist
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ACADEMIC DIVISION
Strategic Matters
Conversion to a comprehensive university
Agricultural Engineering
Preparations for offering BSc Eng – Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering are
underway with the first intake of students at the start of the 2017 academic
year. The Department of Agricultural Engineering has submitted staff
requirements for the BSc Eng to HR for Council consideration and creation of
new position.
Diploma in Freshwater Technology
The Department of Zoology will produce its first crop of Diplomates from the
Freshwater Technology Diploma programme at the end of the year.
National Review of the LLB Programme
The National Review of the Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Programme at the University
of Venda by a Peer-Review Panel under auspices of the Council on Higher
Education (CHE) took place from 11 to 13 October 2016 in the Council
Chambers at the University of Venda. The process went very well and members
of Executive and Senior Management, Management of the School, academic
staff, administrative staff, students and alumni were interviewed. The report is
expected at the end of the year or the beginning of 2017.
Teaching and Learning
e-Learning
Student Information System Integration
Educational data were extracted from ITS and integrated in Blackboard
learning based on the business process requirements and integration
configuration documentation approved in 2015. This means that henceforth,
student and staff accounts can be created and made available to relevant
users.
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Staff and Student Training
e-Learning taining sessions for academics were conducted at the library on the
20th, 21st, 27th and 28th of July as well as on the 17th, 18th, 24th and 25th of August
2016. The maximum number of staff members trained in a session was 150. In
addition, requests for undergraduate and postgraduate student training were
also attended to.
Some of the staff of the School of Environmental Sciences who attended Blackboard Training
on 14 October 2016 in the Library Training Hall
Blackboard user enrolment
The number of Blackboard users rose from16015 in July 2016 to 20293 in
September 2016. The graph below shows the rise in the number of users.
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Online Courses
A total of 19001 courses were created on Blackboard for both the first and
second semesters, of which 449 courses were active from July until October
2016. These are represented below.
Number of page and course views
On average, 12052 views by both students and instructors were recorded from
July-October 2016, of which 4042 views were specifically on courses. Below is a
diagrammatical representation of this.
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Student support
Living and Learning mentors
Since the beginning of the second semester there has been an influx of referrals
from Living and Learning mentors to Academic Development Unit (ADU). These
mentors referred ‘at risk’ students to educational development practitioners for
assistance. Referred students were assisted through assigning them to
academic mentors and engaging with module lecturers as a way of
enhancing their learning. A follow up meeting is to be held with these mentees
during the second week of October 2016. An advert for tutoring/mentoring
2017 was sent out and the closing date for applications to reach the relevant
office is 31 October 2016.
The Companies & Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC)
SCCDU conducted an education awareness workshop with CIPC on the 12th
of September 2016. The aim of the workshop was to create awareness on
Intellectual Property (IP), inform students about the value of protecting their
ideas, how to protect them from being copied, how to make their assets visible
in the market and how to commercialize their ideas. The workshop was not well
attended and the total number of attendees was 19. The reason for poor
attendance was due to different activities that were taking place on the very
same day. Arrangements were made with the facilitator to conduct the
workshop again next year.
Univen Collaboration with NYDA: Entrepreneurial skills workshop
Student counselling and Career Development Unit (SCCDU) in collaboration
with the Department of Student Affairs hosted a workshop on entrepreneurial
skills on the 19th of August 2016. The aim of the workshop was to empower
students with entrepreneurial skills. More than 70 students had an opportunity
to interact with NYDA officials on how to start, grow and sustain a business. In
addition, students were highlighted on how to meet funding requirements.
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Staff support
Induction of new staff
One of the core functions of CHETL is staff development. To this end, our new
staff induction programme is the first step towards this. Here, CHETL focuses on
academic staff, the aim being to familiarise them with our teaching and
learning environment. The induction programme was held on the 17th to the
19th of August 2016 at Tshipise resort. Topical issues presented by CHETL’s Staff
Development Practitioners were: The evaluation of teaching practice,
Portfolio development, Developing a learning guide for students, University
teaching and assessment, Theory and practice and E-learning and career
focused Education.
Work Integrated Learning (WIL)
There have been consultations with UNIVEN’s Academic Schools regarding the
development of career focused programmes. These consultations were based
on the requirement of Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) components in
developing career focused programmes. It was agreed that for the diploma
qualifications with 240 credits, a minimum WIL credit should be 120. The manual
for integrating WIL into the curriculum for career focused programmes was
developed and has served at School Boards. Another activity that was agreed
on was the conducting of trials for student placements in career focused
education programmes. Thus, during the months of June-July 2016, the career
focused education practitioner worked with the Tourism Management
Department (School of Economic Management Sciences) in piloting the
placement of students studying tourism programmes. Out of 34 students in this
programme, 18 (53%) were placed at surrounding hospitality facilities. This was
done to identify strengths and challenges to be faced by both the School(s)
and students in their placement programmes. Further, a pilot project was
conducted in order to develop and adopt a proper, suitable and relevant
framework for the placement of our students in 2017.
Evaluation of teaching and learning
Lecturers’ teaching is evaluated by students from time to time. From mid-July
to the first week of October 2016, the report template for Students Evaluation
of lecturers was reviewed and revised. A new filing system for evaluation
reports was designed. Moreover, 23 student evaluations requests were
received from staff. Staff Development Practitioners processed all the
evaluations for analysis.
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Enrichment Project for First-time Lecturers with First- year modules
This project involves a plan for the training of First time- lecturing staff who
lecture first year students at Univen. The purpose is to conduct an audit of such
lecturers in each School, assess their needs and present them with an
intervention training programme to improve their teaching, at the same time
hoping to reduce the failure rate among first-year students. It is hoped that the
project will be piloted in one of the Schools in early 2017.
Research
Postgraduate gathering 26-28 July 2016
Professor O Totolo and Professor GE Ekosse
Professor O. Totolo, the Vice-Cchancellor of
Botswana International University of Science and
Technology (BIUST), a research-driven man who is
well respected and recognized in Botswana, was
one of the guests who addressed the gathering.
Professor Totolo gave a well-articulated lecture on
quality and quantity of post graduate supervision
and enrolment in the SADC region, giving a history of education in the SADC
region in the post-colonial years. He described South Africa as rich in
knowledge and influential in the success of education especially in Math,
Science and Technology.
The Deputy Vice Chancellor of BIUST, Professor D. Norris gave a lecture on
overcoming challenges in post graduate education in Southern Africa, in light
of the crisis of only one percent of post-doctoral enrollment across Africa. He
emphasized the need for more linkages for post graduate research and study,
and for a quality instead of a quantity based postgraduate enrolment. He also
gave an expansive lecture on the solutions to problems in SADC post graduate
education, citing examples from Botswana and BIUST as a case study.
The Director of Research and Development: Office of the Premier, Ms. J Mokobi
gave a presentation on the Limpopo Provincial Research agenda. She
explained the objectives of the Limpopo Development Plan, a five-year
strategic plan and its themes, and encouraged the postgraduates to come up
with strategies for the eradication of poverty, inequality and unemployment.
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She concluded by saying that research is the most powerful tool to be used to
change the lives of the people of Limpopo.
Ms. N Dube, the Director of Reviews and Evaluation from the National Research
Fund (NRF), gave a presentation on the NRF review and evaluation processes
for funding in research and postgraduate education in South Africa. She also
gave a word of encouragement to the attendants by giving her life story and
how she overcame all obstacles she met. Professor Lukhele-Olurunju (Director
Research, University of Mpumalanga) spoke on how to identify a suitable
supervisor. She identified it as a crucial step to successful research.
Group photo of Masters and PhD students attending the postgraduate gathering
The Director for Research in B.I.U.S.T, Professor E. Selaolo spoke on the need to
be passionate about any project in order to succeed. He gave illustrations of
the Kalahari Research Group approach that he is part of in Botswana. The focal
point of his presentation was the execution of a project and the need to plan
and execute it in phases. He explained that the formation of research teams
and integrating members in the research process is essential for the execution
of a project, as it is not easy to complete it on one's own.
The post graduates were reminded of the Research Support they have at their
disposal in particular, at the University of Venda Library. Mrs Mulaudzi explained
and described the available information resources in the library. Professor
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Samie shared his history and experiences as a former post graduate student in
the University of Venda as a way of motivating and encouraging the post
graduates to forge ahead in their studies.
For the first time, the University of Venda also included Honours students in the
annual postgraduate gathering. The Honours students were hosted at a special
event on 26 July, with the theme Sustaining Excellence in Postgraduate
Education at UNIVEN.
Organisers and guest speakers at the Honours student gathering
Research Collaborations
School of Environmental Sciences Strategic Planning Workshop with Adjunct
Professors, Professors of practice and master and PhD supervisors
A strategic workshop was organised by the School to meet with Adjunct
Professors and Professors of Practice to present and discuss their contributions
since their appointment, hear their expectations and provide the basis for
developing their programme of action for the next 1 year. Five of the 7 active
Adjunct Professors and Professors of practice attended, while the 2 sent
apologies. Those who attended include Prof. Antoinette Letsoalo (Adjunct
Professor), Prof. Beason Mwaka (Adjunct Professor), Prof. Malindi Neluheni
(Adjunct Professor), Prof. Pramod Sinha (Prof. of Practice) and Prof. Joseph
Kamuzanje (Prof. of Practice). The 2 who sent apologies are Prof. Ochieng Aoyi
(Adjunct Professor) and Prof. Sylvester Mpandeli (Prof. of Practice). The
workshop was also attended by members of the School Executive Board and
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masters and PhD supervisors and promoters, respectively, as part of the
proceedings included developing a roadmap to excellence in academic
activities in the School and improvement in postgraduate training and viva
voce.
In his opening and welcome speech, the Dean of the School, Prof. J.O. Odiyo
highlighted the expectations of the University of the Adjunct Professors and
Professors of Practice in terms of postgraduate training, research,
collaborations/partnership, enhancing industrial liaison and promoting positive
image of University of Venda. The Adjunct Professors and Professors of Practice
highlighted the varied contributions each of them has made including
identification of research niche areas for postgraduate training in the School,
contribution to publications in DHET accredited journals, postgraduate
supervision, encouraging the School to become part of the Vhembe biosphere
research initiatives dealing with environmental issues and as ambassadors of
the University in promoting attraction of quality students and employability of
University of Venda graduates. The engagement was quite robust and
promises to strengthen research, teaching and learning, and community
engagement in the School. The Professors of practice had concern that it
would be better to use them in teaching and learning to promote work
integrated learning where they have a lot of practical experience that would
promote the readiness of the students for the workplace.
Adjunct and Professors of Practice with staff of the School of Environmental Sciences at the
strategic review and planning workshop at Landmark Hotel on 12 October 2016
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A post-doc in the Department of Hydrology and Water Resources, Mr JN
Edokpayi, who is working on the Madi-drop project supervised by Prof. JO
Odiyo and Prof James Smith from Civil Engineering, University of Virginia in the
USA is currently doing part of his analytical work involving the release of silver
from the impregnated clay filters into drinking water at University of Virginia
under supervision of Prof. James Smith.
Ms FI Mathivha who is an nGAP lecturer in the Department of Hydrology and
Water Resources is currently visiting the University of Liverpool John Moore
(LJMU) on mobility grant from 06 September 2016 for the next six months. She is
expected to use this opportunity to work on her PhD from a different university.
The PhD project is expected to benefit from the international exposure and
expertise. The host co-supervisor Dr M.E. Abdelatif from the faculty of
Engineering and Technology in the School of Built environment is guiding her
PhD currently. The Head of Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering,
Prof Rafid Al Khaddar has discussed a possibility of partnership and
collaboration with University of Venda and is keen on the Dean of the School
of Environmental Sciences visiting their University or them visiting to discuss the
forms of partnership and collaboration the two institutions can engage in.
From left: Ms F. Mathivha, nGAP
lecturer UNIVEN, and Prof R. Al
Khaddar and Dr M. Abdelatif of
LJMU
Conference presentations
Sinthumule N.I. 2016 Contested land in peace parks: The case of Greater
Mapungubwe. Society of South Africa Geographers, 10th biannual
conference, Stellenbosch, 25-28 September 2016.
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Marenya, MO, Kapila, PF, & Mongwai, MB (2016. Designing engineering degree
programmes that meet accreditation requirements: the case of an Agricultural
and Biosystems Engineering degree programme at the University of Venda:
SAIAE Symposium 2016, Durban, 5-8 September 2016.
Marenya, MO, Kapila, PF, Mongwai, MB & Obiero, JPO (2016). Evaluation of
tractor instrumentation system for quantifying draft. SAIAE Symposium 2016,
Durban, 5-8 September 2016.
Obiero, JPO (2016). Data acquisition for flow and sediment modelling: The case
of Lutanyandou River, Limpopo Province. SAIAE Symposium 2016, Durban, 5-8
September 2016.
Nesamvuni, CN. (2016). Measuring nutritional progress in the 21st century
through nutritional assessment in rural Thulamela households. Paper presented
at the 3rd Annual International Conference on Social Sciences held in Athens,
Greece on 25-28 July 2016.
Mahopo, TC. (2016). Determination of the Anthropometric status and dietary
Intake of Receiving-support-grant children in the rural households in Vhembe
District. Paper presented at the 3rd Annual International Conference on Social
Sciences held in Athens, Greece on 25-28 July 2016.
Masia, TA. (2016). Knowledge and Consumption Practices of Indigenous foods
among Secondary Schools Learners in Limpopo Province, South Africa. Paper
presented at the 3rd Annual International Conference on Social Sciences held
in Athens, Greece on 25-28 July 2016.
Mandiwana, TC, (2016). Determination of preparation and storage methods of
indigenous foods among elderly women of Muwaweni village, Makhado
municipality, Vhembe district. Paper presented at the International
Educational Conference in San Francisco, California on 31 July to 04 August
2016.
Mushwana M. (2016). The effects of HIV/AIDS in Adolescents Growing up in
Child-Headed Families at Sanari Village in Mutale Municipality, Limpopo
Province, South Africa. Paper presented at The Clute Institute, San Francisco,
on 31 July - 04 August 2016.
Manganye, BS. (2011). Professional nurses’ views regarding stigma and
discrimination in the care of HIV and AIDS patients in rural hospitals of the
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Limpopo Province. A paper presented at an international conference in
Brisbane, Australia on 18-20 July 2016
Tshitangano TG (2016). Factors that contribute to public sector nurses turnover
in Limpopo Province, South Africa. Paper presented at an international
conference in Colombo, Sri Lanka on 26 – 28 July 2016.
Kaburise, P. (2016). West African anansesem as timeless conversation pieces: A
Gricean approacsassah, SAFOS Conference, on the 27th – 29th September,
2016, Bolivia Lodge, Polokwane, South Africa.
Chauke, M.T. (2016). The demise of Xitsonga oratorical potency: Folktaling as a
case in point, SAFOS Conference, on the 27th – 29th September, 2016, Bolivia
Lodge, Polokwane, South Africa.
Mulaudzi LMP & NP Mudzielwana Voices of teachers on the teaching of
reading skills to learners with reading problems at Foundation Phase: A case
study of five primary schools. SAFOS 2016 Conference held at Bolivia Lodge,
Polokwane. 27 -29 September 2016.
Mammino, L. (2016). Lynn Thorndike’s “magic and experimental science”
binomial and its value for folklore research: Some reflections from a chemist,
SAFOS Conference, on the 27th – 29th September, 2016, Bolivia Lodge,
Polokwane, South Africa.
Mamaleka, M. (2016). The role played in an African family setup with the
intension of encouraging acceptable behavior, SAFOS Conference, on the
27th – 29th September, 2016, Bolivia Lodge, Polokwane, South Africa.
Tshifhumulo, R. (2016). The Social Value of the Mutilation of Female in
Compliance with the Socio-Culture of the Vhavenda Community of Vhembe
District Municipality, SAFOS Conference, on the 27th – 29th September, 2016,
Bolivia Lodge, Polokwane, South Africa.
Shokane, A.L., Mabasa M.A. & Mogorosi, L.D. (2016). Interfacing folklore
perspectives as societal cultural capital and social welfare: Implications for
practice initiatives, SAFOS Conference, on the 27th – 29th September, 2016,
Bolivia Lodge, Polokwane, South Africa.
Thobejane, T & Luthada, V. (2016). An investigation into the trend of Domestic
Violence on Men: Re-visitng the Sepedi Adage “Monna Ke Nku O llela Teng”,
SAFOS Conference, on the 27th – 29th September, 2016, Bolivia Lodge,
Polokwane, South Africa.
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Mushwana, A. & Makgopa, M.A. (2016). Ethnographical Study of Xitsonga
Taboos Focusing on Their Functions in the Life of a 21st Century Boy and Girl
Child, SAFOS Conference, on the 27th – 29th September, 2016, Bolivia Lodge,
Polokwane, South Africa.
Raphalalani, R.M. (2016). Endangered names around the town of
Thohoyandou in Limpopo South Africa, SAFOS Conference, on the 27th – 29th
September, 2016, Bolivia Lodge, Polokwane, South Africa.
Maṱhabi, M. & Dr Raphalalani, D.T. An Analysis of the Figurative Language in
the song “Ḽo vhifha muvhilini” by Shufflers Ragimana, SAFOS Conference, on
the 27th – 29th September, 2016, Bolivia Lodge, Polokwane, South Africa.
Mamaleka, M.M. (2016). An analytical survey of folklore in preserving family ties
as opposed to social networks. A case study of families in Seema village,
Limpopo province, SAFOS Conference, on the 27th – 29th September, 2016,
Bolivia Lodge, Polokwane, South Africa.
Masipa, (2016). Management of Disposal Nakin Waste in Rural setting: A case
of Mahodi Vilage in Limpopo province, UNIVEN-SWU international conference,
on the 5-7 October 2016, The Ranch.
Matsea, T. (2016). Coping with the disease: experiences of people with mental
illness and their families in a rural setting, UNIVEN-SWU international conference,
on the 5-7 October 2016, The Ranch.
Motlhaka H.A - Exploring Sociocultural writing strategies in Academic Writing
Classroom: A Case Study of First-year Students at the 4th 2016 South African
Education Research Association to be held Southern Cape Sun, Cape Town
from 22 to 26 October 2016.
Mashau GS - Rachael’s defiance of Ohio’s Law of Child Custody in Zakes Mda’s
Rachel’s Blue 2nd Univen-WSU Conference held at the Ranch Hotel in
Polokwane. 05 – 07 October 2016.
Mashala M. - Time factor in the effectiveness of Project Based Language
Learning (Presented at Third International Interdisciplinary Biennial Conference
University of South Africa (UNISA) College of Human Sciences Hosted by the
Department of English Studies, 28 August – 1 September 2016, Glenburn Lodge,
Muldersdrift (South Africa).
Ndlovu I - “Prison, memory, writing and childhood disability as representation
of human temporality in Gappah’s The Book of Memory” Third International
Interdisciplinary Biennial Conference University of South Africa (UNISA) College
of Human Sciences Hosted by the Department of English Studies, 28 August – 1
September 2016, Glenburn Lodge, Muldersdrift (South Africa).
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Lambani, M.N. (2016). The use of English as a medium of instruction by non-
native English teachers of Vhembe District. SAICED 2016 Conference,
Manhattan Hotel, Pretoria from 19-21 September.
Matodzi, T.C. (2016). 22nd Annual South African Psychology Congress, 20 - 23
September 2016, Johannesburg: South Africa.
Dama, N.G (2016). Psychological Society of South Africa (PsySSa) - Emperors’
Place, 20-23 September 2016, Johannesburg: South Africa
Maluta N.E., Dima R.S., Nemudzivhadi H., Maphanga R.R. Mulaudzi T.S.,
Nemangwele F, Sankaran V. “Computational study of TiO2 Brookite (1 0 0)
surface doped with Ruthenium for application in Dye Sensitised Solar Cells”. 61st
Annual SAIP Conference at UCT. University of Cape Town, from 5-8 July 2016.
Oral presentation
Dima R S, Maluta N E, Maphanga R R, Sankaran V. Computational study of TiO2
Brookite (1 0 0), (010) and (210) surface doped with Ruthenium for application
in Dye Sensitised Solar Cells. IUPAP Conference on Computational Physics 10-
14 July 2016, St Georges Hotel and Conference Center , Gauteng. Oral
presentation.
Nemudzivhadi H, Maluta N.E., Dima R.S., Maphanga R.R. DFT calculations of
Anatase TiO2 (1 0 1) Surface Doped with Ruthenium for Application in Dye
Sensitised Solar Cell. IUPAP Conference on Computational Physics 10-14 July
2016, St Georges Hotel and Conference Center , Gauteng. Oral presentation.
Murulana LC “Investigation of the adsorption characteristics of some selected
sulphonamide derivatives as corrosion inhibitors at mild steel/hydrochloric acid
interface surfaces: experimental and QSAR studies." African Corrosion
Congress 2016, Midrand, 27-29 July 2016. Oral presentation
Magwede, K., Van Wyk, B-E. Vhavenda craftwork plants. 19th Indigenous Plant
Use Annual Conference, 04-07 July 2016. Port St Johns, Eastern Cape Province,
South Africa. July 2016. Poster presentation
Mwale, M., Kalobo, K., Makhubele, B., Nyamukondiwa, P., Obadire, O.S. and Francis,
J. 2016. Ethno-botanical Survey and Protocols for Utilising Medicinal Plants in Treating
and Controlling Village Chicken Diseases and Parasites, Conference on Medicinal
Plants and Economic Development, 14-17 August, Kopanong Hotel and Conference
Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa.
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Obadire, O.S., Kabiti, H.M., Makhubele, B., Mathaulula, M.A., Mwale, M.A. and Francis,
J., 2016. Village chickens and indigenous knowledge systems: Assessing the potential
for food security, Conference on Medicinal Plants and Economic Development, 14-17
August, Kopanong Hotel and Conference Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa.
Obadire, O.S., Mudimeli, N.R., Kabiti, H.M., Mathaulula, M.A., Ndlovu, W., Ndlovu, C.,
Mwale, M. and Francis, J. 2016. Contributions of Village Chickens to Household Food
Security. Conference on Medicinal Plants and Economic Development, 14-17 August,
Kopanong Hotel and Conference Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa.
Mundadi, J.M., Obadire, O.S., Maliwichi, L.L. and Netshandama, V.O. 2016. The Role
of Faith Leaders in Carrying out a War against HIV/AIDS Amongst Youth for a Healthy
and Sustainable Development in the Thulamela Municipality, Population Association
of Southern Africa Conference, Population and Sustainable Development, 31 August-
2 September, University of Witwatersrand, Braamfontein, South Africa.
Mudimeli, N.R., Francis, J., and Lephondo, D.P., Institutional Transformation Issues in Civil
Society Militating against Sustainable Rural Development in South Africa, Second
UNIVEN-WSU International Research Conference, 5-7 October, The Ranch Hotel,
Polokwane, South Africa.
Ndlovu, C., Francis, J. and Mukonavanhu, T., 2016. Developmental Local Government
in South Africa an Elusive Moving Target: What are the real issues? Second UNIVEN-
WSU International Research Conference, 5-7 October, The Ranch Hotel, Polokwane,
South Africa.
Francis, J., Nyamukondiwa, P., Munsaka, C. & Mboweni, N. Elusive Social Cohesion a
Threat to Sustainable Development in South Africa: Issues and Opportunities, Second
UNIVEN-WSU International Research Conference, 5-7 October, The Ranch Hotel,
Polokwane, South Africa.
Lephondo, D.P., Francis, J., Mboweni, N. & Mathebula, F. 2016. Grassroots Community
Perspectives on Enhancing Implementation of the Spatial Planning and Land Use
Management Act of 2013 for Rural Development, Second UNIVEN-WSU International
Research Conference, 5-7 October, The Ranch Hotel, Polokwane, South Africa.
Francis, J., Kabiti, H.M., Makhubele, B. and Vhiga, H. 2016. Creating an Enabling
Environment for Grassroots Community-led Development in Southern Africa:
Challenges and Prospects for Success, Second UNIVEN-WSU International Research
Conference, 5-7 October, The Ranch Hotel, Polokwane, South Africa.
Marango, T., Francis, J. and Matshidze, P. 2016. Dissemination of Knowledge on
Indigenous Rainmaking Practices to Combat Negative Effects of Climate Change in
Chimanimani District of Zimbabwe, Second UNIVEN-WSU International Research
Conference, 5-7 October, The Ranch Hotel, Polokwane, South Africa.
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Tjale, M.M., Manjoro, M. and Kilonzo, B. 2016. Can Restitution Change Lives of Farm
Beneficiaries? Case of Waterberg District Municipality, South Africa, Second UNIVEN-
WSU International Research Conference, 5-7 October, The Ranch Hotel, Polokwane,
South Africa.
Matodzi, T.A., Francis, J. and Manjoro, M. 2016. Creating a User-friendly Public Library
for Combating Information Poverty in a Rural Area of South Africa, Second UNIVEN-
WSU International Research Conference, 5-7 October, The Ranch Hotel, Polokwane,
South Africa.
Foord, S.H., Dippenaar-Schoeman, A.S. The effect of elevation and time on
mountain spider diversity: a view of two aspects in the Cederberg mountains
of South Africa. 20th International Congress of Arachnology. Colorado School
of Mines, Golden, Colorado, USA, July 2-9, 2016.
Magwede, K., Van Wyk, A.B., Van Wyk, B-E. Quantification of Vhavenda
medicinal plant use. 9th Joint Natural Product Conference, 24-27 July 2016.
Copenhagen, Denmark.
Mammino L. Adducts of arzanol with explicit water molecules: an ab initio and
dft study. QSCP-XXI, Quantum Systems in Chemistry, Physics and Biology,
Vancouver (Canada), 2-9 July 2016.
Bilonda K. M., Mammino L. “Computational study of jozimine A2 – a
naphthylisoquinoline alkaloid with antimalarial activity”. QSCP-XXI, Quantum
Systems in Chemistry, Physics and Biology, Vancouver (Canada), 29 July 2016.
Poster presentation.
Mammino L. “Phases of matter and phase transitions: difficulties and
misconceptions among undergraduate chemistry students”. 24th IUPAC
International Conference on Chemistry Education (ICCE), Kuching (Malaysia),
1520 August 2016. Oral presentation
Mammino L. “Promoting green chemistry education in Africa: interplay of local
and global perspectives and cross-field challenges”. 6th International IUPAC
Conference on Green Chemistry, Venice (Italy) 48 September 2016. Oral
presentation
Mutshaeni FB, Mnyakeni-Moleele SS “Synthesis of 1,2,4-Triazine-Based-Anti-
Tuberculosis Drugs.” International Conference on Pure and Applied Chemistry
2016, Mauritius, 18 – 22.
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Sankaran V. 5th International Conference & Exhibition on Clean Energy. ICCE
2016 Conference. August 22-24, 2016 Montreal, Canada.
Mammino l. Green Chemistry Education as a Tool to Reach Sustainable
Development Goals through Green Chemistry. 6th International IUPAC
Conference on Green Chemistry, Venice (Italy) 4-8 September 2016.
Mbuvha, T.R. (2016), Effects of in-service training on the performance of special
school teachers in South Africa in the Limpopo Province, World congress in
special school education, Philadelphia, USA, 16-19 August 2016.
Masehela, L.M. (2016), reThink reImagine reEnact (TIE) higher education
curriculum holistically: a quest for social justice. Higher Education Close Up
(HECU) at Lancaster University, United Kingdom from 18 - 20 July 2016.
Sikhwari, T.D. (2015), Exploring factors affecting student academic
performance in a rural South African university. International conference on
teaching, education and learning, 19-20 September 2016, London, United
Kingdom.
Mathebula, D.D. (2016), The Totems and Their Influence Among Vatsonga. At
the Clute Institute in the United States of America at the Harrah’s Hotel Las
Vegas 3475 S Blvd Las Vegas, NV 89109 on 2-5 October 2016.
Matodzi, T.A., Francis, J., Manjoro, M. (2016) Creating a user friendly public
library for combating poverty in rural areas: The case of Vhembe District, 2nd
Univen-WSU Conference, 04th - 7th October, 2016, Polokwane, South Africa.
Mahwanase, N.P. (2016) Factors affecting the generation and dissemination of
knowledge in African languages and tradition in the library, 2nd Univen-WSU
Conference, 04th - 7th October, 2016, Polokwane, South Africa.
Mahwasane, N.P. (2016) Library support in the innovative application of
indigenous knowledge systems in Thohoyandou area, 2nd Univen-WSU
Conference, 04th - 7th October, 2016, Polokwane, South Africa.
Mudzielwana NP: Promotion of mental health within life skills as a subject in the
Foundation phase, The 2nd Annual Early Childhood Care & Education
International Rendezvous, 2-4, August 2016 in The Langkawi Lagoon Resort,
Langkawi, Malayasia.
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Dube B, Mulaudzi MP, Nkomo D: Challenges Inhibiting the participation of Girls
in STEM, 2nd UNIVEN-WSU INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH CONFERENCE, 5-
7October 2016.
Nkomo D, Mulaudzi MP & Dube B: Challenges of Using Community Based
Rehabilitation in the Empowerment of People With Disabilities in Umguza
District, 2nd UNIVEN-WSU INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH CONFERENCE, 5-7October
2016.
Mulaudzi MP, Dube B & Nkomo D: The Role of Faculties of Education in the
Preparation of Primary School Pre-service Teachers for Inclusive Classrooms,
2nd UNIVEN-WSU International Research Conference, 5-7October 2016.
Mathebula, RN, Runhare, T & Marishane, RN: Challenges faced by School
Disciplinary Committees in implementing disciplinary policies: The case of
secondary schools in Mopani district, Limpopo Province, South Africa. 2nd
UNIVEN-WSU International Research Conference, 5-7October 2016.
Tshisikhawe, MP, Runhare T & Litshani, NF: An Examination of challenges faced
by schools in utilising the nutrition programme to achieve educational goals: A
case study of two South African schools. 2nd UNIVEN-WSU International
Research Conference, 5-7October 2016.
Mulovhedzi, SA: Teachers perceptions on how Grade R learners can be taught
and learn best, 2nd UNIVEN-WSU International Research Conference, 5-
7October 2016.
Kadyamatimba AKA (Dean of SMS) presented a paper entitled “Cybersecurity
Impact and Trends on Digital Economic Growth in Developing Countries: Case
of Zimbabwe” at the International Scientific Conference on Institute of
Research and Engineers and Scientists held in St Petersburg in Russia from 5th -
13th August 2016.
Manzira FM (Department of Business Information System) presented a paper
entitled “Unlocking the potential of information and communication
technology for Business sustainability by small, micro and medium enterprises in
Vhembe District, South Africa” held at Pestana Hotels and Resorts in Madeira,
Portugal from 1st – 4th July 2016.
Makgopa M.A., (2016). A critical evaluation of the State of the teaching of
Indigenous Languages in the Universities of South Africa: A multidisciplinary and
interdisciplinary approach in Social Sciences; 2nd International Conference on
Regional Challenges to Multidisciplinary Innovation, held in Flora Grand Hotel,
Dubai, UAE on 05-06 October 2016.
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Ms Nemutandani, Mrs. Shokane, Fronterotta (HAWK), Wittke (HAWK) and Mrs.
Maas (HAWK) (2016) – ‘This Side … That Side? Knowing Where We Are Going:
Preparing Academic Staff And Students For International Exchange Activities
In Professional, Cultural And Linguistic Contexts’. 1st UNIVEN-SWU international
conference, on the 5-7 October 2016, The Ranch, Polokwane.
Chari, T. (2016). Newsroom Practices on the use of User Generated Comments
and their Ethical Implications in two Zimbabwean Newspapers, 15th
International Conference on Management, Business, Social Sciences and
Humanities Research, on the 21-22 July 2016, in Moscow, Russia.
Chari, T. Competing Press Discourses on Electoral Violence in the Context of
State Fragility: Unpacking the Zimbabwean Case, 5th International Conference
on Journalism and Mass Communication, held on the 9th-13th of October 2016
in Singapore.
Matsea, T. (2016). Home-based care group: A driving force of the continuity of
care in rural community, 21st International conference on Social Sciences and
Humanities research held on the 28 t 29 July 2016 in Moscow Russia.
Motlhaka H.A - Willingness to Communicate in English as a Second Language:
A case Study of First-year Students at a South African Rural University at the 2016
International Conference on Education Las Vegas held in Las Vegas, USA on
02/10/2016 to 06/10/2016.
Lambani, M.N. & Nengome, A.Z. (2016). Group work impact on academic
communication: Female English student teachers' views. 15th Annual Las
Vegas Clute Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada from 2-5 October. (Virtual
Presentation)
Matshidze PE (2016) – Female Uncles and Traditional Leadership in Venda,
South Africa – University of Venda Anthropology Southern African Annual
Conference, Thohoyandou, 30 Sep – 2 Oct 2016
Mabale D (2016) – Playing amnesia in Commemoration: The predicament of
the Contextualization of the Statue of Nghunghunyani - University of Venda
Anthropology Southern African Annual Conference, Thohoyandou, 30 Sep – 2
Oct 2016.
Anyasi TA, Jideani AIO & Mchau GRA (2016). Phytochemicals in banana (Musa
spp), their health promoting effects and application in value-added products.
Conference programme and abstracts p. 221. 2nd UNIVEN-WSU International
Research Conference, The Ranch Polokwane, Limpopo province, South Africa,
05-07 October 2016. Theme: Galvanising development through research and
innovation.
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Kalonji, MPV, Nethenzheni, LP, Ajao, OA, Nedambale, TL & Barry DM (2016).
Cryopreservation of Nguni bull semen extended in coconut water and
soybean milk in Tris extender. Proceedings 2nd UNIVEN-WSU International
Research Conference held at The Ranch (Protea) Hotel in Polokwane in
Limpopo province, South Africa from 5 to 7 October 2016.
Kgabo, M. (2016). The nutritional evaluation of Colophospermum mopane
shoots as protein supplements for sheep. Proceedings 2nd UNIVEN-WSU
International Research Conference held at The Ranch (Protea) Hotel in
Polokwane in Limpopo province, South Africa from 5 to 7 October 2016.
Lubisi, MW, Baloyi, JJ Mzezewa, J & Katsande S. (2016). Growth performance,
chemical and mineral composition of Panicum maximum fodder irrigated with
bio-digester slurry at different stages of maturity. Proceedings 2nd UNIVEN-WSU
International Research Conference held at The Ranch (Protea) Hotel in
Polokwane in Limpopo province, South Africa from 5 to 7 October 2016.
Lubisi, MW, Baloyi, JJ, Mzezewa, J & Katsande, S. (2016). Effect of additives on
silage quality of bio-digester slurry irrigated Napier grass (Pennisetum
purpureum). Proceedings 2nd UNIVEN-WSU International Research Conference
held at The Ranch (Protea) Hotel in Polokwane in Limpopo province, South
Africa from 5 to 7 October 2016.
Mabasa, Z, Lusiba, SG & Odhiambo JJO (2016). Effect of biochar and compost
application on growth and yield of maize and soil aggregate stability in
different soil types. Proceedings 2nd UNIVEN-WSU International Research
Conference held at The Ranch (Protea) Hotel in Polokwane in Limpopo
province, South Africa from 5 to 7 October 2016.
Madilindi, MA, Mapoli, NO, Sanarana, YP, Nxumalo, KS, Taela, MG, Bhebhe, E
& Banga, CB. (2016). Genetic variation between Mozambican and South
African Nguni type cattle: A preliminary study. Proceedings 2nd UNIVEN-WSU
International Research Conference held at The Ranch (Protea) Hotel in
Polokwane in Limpopo province, South Africa from 5 to 7 October 2016.
Makharamedzha, U, Mikasi MS & Baloyi, JJ (2016). Effect of Marula pulp on the
chemical composition of Napier grass silage at different inclusion levels.
Proceedings 2nd UNIVEN-WSU International Research Conference held at The
Ranch (Protea) Hotel in Polokwane in Limpopo province, South Africa from 5
to 7 October 2016.
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Mikasi, MS, Baloyi, JJ. Francis, J. & Bhebhe, E. (2016). Chemical composition of
Baobab (Adansonia digitate) seed cake and Macadamia oilcake
(Macadamia ternifolia) produced in South Africa: A comparative study.
Proceedings 2nd UNIVEN-WSU International Research Conference held at The
Ranch (Protea) Hotel in Polokwane in Limpopo province, South Africa from 5
to 7 October 2016.
Mothapo, MR, Mchau, GRA & Gwata, ET (2016). Preliminary Evaluation of the
Impact of Grafting on Selected Horticultural Traits of Tomato (Lycopersicon
esculentum Mill). Proceedings 2nd UNIVEN-WSU International Research
Conference held at The Ranch (Protea) Hotel in Polokwane in Limpopo
province, South Africa from 5 to 7 October 2016.
Negota, NC, Barry, DM & Nedanmbale, TL. (2016). Comparison of two different
media and assisted techniques on embryo hatching percentage using mouse
as the model. Proceedings 2nd UNIVEN-WSU International Research
Conference held at The Ranch (Protea) Hotel in Polokwane in Limpopo
province, South Africa from 5 to 7 October 2016.
Netshipale, AJ. Raidimi, EN, Oosting SJ, Mashiloane ML & der Boer IJM. (2016).
“In pursuit of balance”: Livelihoods of Land Reform Beneficiaries in Waterberg
District, South Africa. Proceedings 2nd UNIVEN-WSU International Research
Conference held at The Ranch (Protea) Hotel in Polokwane in Limpopo
province, South Africa from 5 to 7 October 2016.
Onipe, OO, Jideani, AIO & Beswa, D. (2016). “Effect of size reduction on
hydration properties of wheat bran and its rheological properties in wheat
dough.” Institute of Food Technologists (IFT16) Annual meeting and Food
Expo. McCormick Place South Chicago, Illinois. July 16 - 19, 2016.
Ramashia, SE, Jideani, AIO, Gwata, ET & Meddows-Taylor, S. (2016). Effect of
fortification on physico-chemical and functional properties of instant finger
millet (Eleusine coracana) flours. Conference programme and abstracts p. 263.
2nd UNIVEN-WSU International Research Conference, The Ranch Polokwane,
Limpopo province, South Africa. 05-07 October 2016. Theme: Galvanising
development through research and innovation.
Ramavhale, MR (2016). “Seasonal abundance and diversity of insects on
Berchemia discolour and Sclerocarya birrea in Tshikundamalema village, South
Africa.” Proceedings 2nd UNIVEN-WSU International Research Conference held
at The Ranch (Protea) Hotel in Polokwane in Limpopo province, South Africa
from 5 to 7 October 2016.
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Rambau, MD, Baloyi, JJ, & Fushai, F. (2016). Effect of bio-digester slurry and
carbohydrate additives inclusion on chemical composition of Napier silage.
Proceedings 2nd UNIVEN-WSU International Research Conference held at The
Ranch (Protea) Hotel in Polokwane in Limpopo province, South Africa from 5
to 7 October 2016.
Raseona, AM, Ajao, OA, Nethengwe, LD, Madzhie, LR, Nedambale, TL & Barry,
DM. (2016). Extension of fresh bull semen in Ham’s F10 stored at different
storage conditions for 72 hours. Proceedings 2nd UNIVEN-WSU International
Research Conference held at The Ranch (Protea) Hotel in Polokwane in
Limpopo province, South Africa from 5 to 7 October 2016.
Solomon, OB, (2016). Wild fauna used as traditional medicine in Kaduna
metropolis, Nigeria. Proceedings 2nd UNIVEN-WSU International Research
Conference held at The Ranch (Protea) Hotel in Polokwane in Limpopo
province, South Africa from 5 to 7 October 2016.
Thovhogi, F, Gwata, ET & Mchau GRA (2016). Perceptions of Local Communities
Regarding Indigenous Leafy Vegetables in Limpopo Province (South Africa).
Proceedings 2nd UNIVEN-WSU International Research Conference held at The
Ranch (Protea) Hotel in Polokwane in Limpopo province, South Africa from 5
to 7 October 2016.
Nethengwe N.S., Mutswari, H.Bi & Dondofema, F. (2016) “Detecting Seriphium
Plumosum spatial distribution dominancy using some of the abiotic variables in
Musukaligwa Local municipality, Mpumalanga (01-03 August 2016), GIS and
Remote Sensing Conference, in New Orleans, USA.
Kori, E. (2016) “A Characterisation of Resilient Agro-Small and Medium
Enterprises in Zimbabwe”, 21-25 August 2016, International Geographical
Congress in Beijing, China.
Kori, E. & Odhiambo, BDO & N.S. Nethengwe (2016) “The influence of
atmospheric dynamics on erosion hazard: A conceptual note, 28 August-02
September 2016, International Geological Congress in Cape Town, South
Africa.
Motene S & Odhiambo BDO (2016) “The use of GRASS QGIS in Detailed
Mapping of Slopes in the Greater Tzaneen Local Municipality, Limpopo South
Africa Province”, 28 August-02 September 2016, International Geological
Congress in Cape Town, South Africa.
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Sinthumule N.I. (2016). Farmer’s resistance to conservation at the (Trans)
frontier. 33rd International Geographical Congress in Beijing, China, August 21-
25.
Odhiambo BDO (2016) Spectral Characteristics of Plants Growing on Chromite
Mineralization in West Pokot District, Kenya, 28 August-02 September 2016,
International Geological Congress in Cape Town, SouthAfrica.
Pindihama G.K. (2016) Uptake and growth effects of cyanotoxins on aquatic
plants Ludwigia adscendes and Amaranthus hybridus in Raw Surface Waters,
9th International Conference on Environmental and Computer Science 2016,
Toronto, Canada, 24 to 27 September 2016.
Mulaudzi G. (2016) Implementation of South Africa’s climate change response
policy in Vhembe District Municipalities, Limpopo Province, 5th International
Conference on climate change adaptation 2016, 15-16 October 2016, Ryerson
University, Toronto, Canada.
Ingwani E. & S. Bekker (2016) Land transactions in peri-urban communal areas
of Zimbabwe: the challenges posed by legal pluralism, First Biennial Symposium
on Human Settlements, Planning, Development and Sustainability in
Zimbabwe”, 17-19 August 2016.
Chakwizira J, Bikam P & Adeboyejo J (2016) Transport realities and challenges
for low income peripheral located settlements in Gauteng province: Are we
witnessing the genesis of a new transport order or consolidation of the old
transport order? First Biennial Symposium on Human Settlements, Planning,
Development and Sustainability in Zimbabwe”, 17-19 August 2016.
Gondo T (2016) Neighbourhood planning imperatives impacting on the quality
of life of University students: A case study of Maungani, First Biennial Symposium
on Human Settlements, Planning, Development and Sustainability in
Zimbabwe”, 17-19 August 2016.
Anyumba G (2016) Yesteryear's Rural Environmental Health Indicators of the
Luo of Lake Victoria and the case for relationship Research with Western
Science, 2nd UNIVEN-WSU International Conference, Ranch Hotel, Polokwane,
05 to 07 October 2016.
Chikoore H (2016) EL-Nino, Climate and the devastating 2015/16 drought in
Southern Africa, 2nd UNIVEN-WSU International Conference, held in the Ranch
Hotel in Polokwane on 05 to 07 October 2016.
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Gitari W.M (2016) pH, Temperature and Chemical Stability of AI/Fe Oxide
Modified Diatomaceous Earth as a Sorbent for Defluoridation of Groundwater,
2nd UNIVEN-WSU International Conference, held in the Ranch Hotel in
Polokwane on 05 to 07 October 2016.
Gumbo J.R (2016) Occurance of Cyannobacteria & Diatonm Species and
Microcystin Variants in Musina Raw Water Supply and Limpopo River Sediment,
South Africa. 2nd UNIVEN-WSU International Conference, held in the Ranch
Hotel in Polokwane on 05 to 07 October 2016.
Mhlongo S.E (2016) Rehabilitation of the Nyala Mine Terrain: A costly Legacy,
2nd UNIVEN-WSU International Conference, held in the Ranch Hotel Polokwane
on 05 to 07 October 2016.
Muzerengi C (2016) Geochemistry of Banded Iron Formations of the Archean
Giyani Greenstone belt, Limpopo Province. 2nd UNIVEN-WSU International
Conference, held in the Ranch Hotel in Polokwane on 05 to 07 October 2016.
Nemapate N (2016) Economic Pontetial of Gold Tailings Dams: A Case Study
of the klein Letaba Tailings Dam, Limpopo Province, South Africa. 2nd UNIVEN-
WSU International Conference, held in the Ranch Hotel in Polokwane on 05 to
07 October 2016.
Odhiambo B.D.O (2016) Assessing and Mapping Environmental and Health
Impacts Around the Lead-Zinc Abandoned Mine in Vetengeni Division, Kilifi
Coundry, Coastal Kenya, 2nd UNIVEN-WSU International Conference, held in
the Ranch Hotel in Polokwane on 05 to 07 October 2016.
Stam E.M (2016) Ecohydrology@ UNIVEN, 2nd UNIVEN-WSU International
Conference, held in The Ranch hotel in Polokwane on 05 to 07 October 2016.
Murungweni F (2016) Assessing the institutional preparedness strategies to
mitigate the impacts of climate change, 2nd UNIVEN-WSU International
Conference, held in the Ranch Hotel in Polokwane on 05 to 07 October 2016.
Akintola AI (2016) Compositional trends and rare-Mental (Ta-Nb) Mineralisation
potential of Precambrian Pegmatites in Komu area, South Western Nigeria, 2nd
UNIVEN-WSU International Conference, held in the Ranch Hotel in Polokwane
on 05 to 07 October 2016.
Bukalo N.N (2016) Mineralogical and Geochemical Characteristics of Kaolin
Nodules and Layers in a Cretaceous-Tertiay Sandstones Deposit in
Dibamba,Cameroon: Diagenetic Considerations. 2nd UNIVEN-WSU
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International Conference, held in the Ranch Hotel in Polokwane on 05 to 07
October 2016.
Durowoju O.S (2016) Effectiveness of Mangifera indica in the uptake of trace
metals in the contaminated soil in the neighbourhood of Siloam geothermal
spring, 2nd UNIVEN-WSU International Conference, held in the Ranch Hotel in
Polokwane on the 05 to 07 October 2016.
Laisani J (2016) Examination of Contribution of Corporate social responsibility
practices of mining companies to sustainable development of Shamva
community of Zimbabwe. 2nd UNIVEN-WSU International Conference, held at
the Ranch Hotel in Polokwane on 05 to 07 October 2016.
Mashao U (2016) Mineralogy and Geochemistry of Geophagic materials from
Mashau Village in Limpopo Province, South Africa. 2nd UNIVEN-WSU
International Conference, held in the Ranch Hotel in Polokwane on 05 to 07
October 2016.
Mulivha K.N (2016) Assessment of Groundwater Quality Status in Marude
Village, Limpopo Province, 2nd UNIVEN-WSU International Conference, held in
the Ranch Hotel in Polokwane on the 05 to 07 October 2016.
Murungweni F.M (2016) Climate change, Migration and the Geographical
distribution of incident cases of malaria in the Eastern Cape Province, South
Africa, 2nd UNIVEN-WSU International Conference, held in the Ranch Hotel in
Polokwane on 05 to 07 October 2016.
Ngulube T (2016) Synthetic Dye Adsorption onto Clay Materials: A Review, 2nd
UNIVEN-WSU International Conference, held in the Ranch Hotel in Polokwane
on 05 to 07 October 2016.
Ngwenya S.B (2016) Meteoroligical influences on Malaria transmission in
Limpopo, 2nd UNIVEN-WSU International Conference, held in the Ranch Hotel
in Polokwane on 05 to 07 October 2016.
Nkuna Z (2016) Evaluation of water demand and Consumption trends: A case
study of Mvudi River, Limpopo South Africa, 2nd UNIVEN-WSU International
Conference, held in the Ranch Hotel in Polokwane on 05 to 07 October 2016.
Onipe T.A (2016) Contribution of Sedimentary rocks to Groundwater Flouride: A
case of Siloam Village, Limpopo Province, South Africa, 2nd UNIVEN-WSU
International Conference, held in the Ranch Hotel in Polokwane on 05 to 07
October 2016.
Oyebanjo O.M (2016) Minerals constituents and Kaolinite Crystallinity of the
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Context of State Fragility: Unpacking the Zimbabwean Case”. Annual
International conference Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on
Journalism and Mass Communication, Global Science Technology Forum, ISSN:
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Chari, T.J (2016) Fame without Fortune: Discursive Constructions of Bling in
Urban Grooves, Muziki: Journal of Music Research in Africa 13(1):1-13.
Chari, T.J (2016). Rethinking Climate Change Communication Strategies: The
case for Indigenous Media, Indilinga- African Journal of Indigenous Knowledge
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Dondofema, F, Nethengwe, N.S & Odhiambo, B.D.O. 2016 Determining the
relationship between gully characteristics and environmental factors at
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Remote Sensing & GIS, 5:3 (Suppl).ISSN 2469-4134,JRSG, an open access
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Dube, B. (2016). Rethinking journalism education in African journalism
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Gyamfi, E. N., and Kyei, K. A. Modeling Stock Markets Returns under Self-
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Hagenmeier, C.; Shumba, T. and Mireku, O. The Admission and Enrolment of
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Hungwe, T., Baloyi JJ & Ngongoni NT. 2016. Local knowledge, perceptions and
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Jegede, AO published a book titled ‘The climate change regulatory
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Majake, TW. a paper entitled ‘Risk for Bankers Connected to Closing a
Customer’s Account’ by Adv Majake has been accepted for publication in
November / December 2016 Journal for Risk Governance and Control:
Financial Markets and Institutions.
Makhubele, JC, Shokane, AL & Mabasa, MA. 2016. Rural perspectives,
challenges and strategies of climate change amongst small-holder farmers in
Mopani district of Limpopo province. Indilinga - African Journal of Indigenous
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Maluta N.E., N. Mphephu, V. Sankaran, T.S. Mulaudzi, F. Nemangwele. One and
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Marango, T., Francis, J. and Adjibolosoo, S. 2016. Realities of Communication
and Social Inclusion in Zimbabwe Local Government: A Case of the Eastern
Chimanimani District, Review of Human Factor Studies, 22(1): 104-129.
Marango, T., Francis, J. and Mathaulula, M.A. 2016. Insights into the potential of
indigenous rain making practices in combating the negative effects of climate
change in Chimanimani District of Zimbabwe, Indilinga: African Journal of
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Mashau TS, H. N. Mutshaeni and L. R. Kone. 2016. Teacher Education: The South
African Context. International Journal of Educational Sciences, 14(1,2): 167-
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Mashau, T.S, Mutshaeni, H.N. and Kone, L.R. 2016. Teacher Education: The South
African Context. Int J Edu Sci, 14(1, 2): 167-173.
Masindi, V., Gitari W.M. and Pindihama K.G. (2016). Synthesis of
cryptocrystalline magnesite/bentonite clay composite and its application for
removal of phosphate from municipal wastewaters, Environmental
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Masindi, V., Gitari, M.W., Tutu H. and Debeer M. (2016). Removal of boron from
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Mateke, C. W., T. L. F. Bird, L. H. Swanepoel, and E. Do Linh San. 2016.
Paracynictis selousi. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species:
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Mathaulula, M.A., Francis, J. and Mwale, M. 2016. Perceived Solutions to
Constraints to Small-Scale Food Vending in a Growing Town in Limpopo
Province of South Africa, Journal of Social Sciences, 48(1,2): 137-146.
Mathivha, P. M. Kundu and L. R. Singo (2016). The impacts of land cover
change on stream discharges in Luvuvhu River Catchment, Vhembe District,
Limpopo Province, South Africa. Proceedings of the 5th International
Conference on Flood Risk Management and Response (FRIAR 2016). WIT
transactions on The Built Environment, vol. 165, 2016. DOI: 10.2495/UW160231,
ISSN 1743-3509
Mbuvha, T.R. (2016). Effects of in-service training on the performance of special
school teachers in South Africa in the Limpopo Province, World congress in
special school education, Philadelphia, USA, 16-19 August 2016.
Motlhaka, H.A (2016). Motives for Intercultural Friendships in Higher Education:
A Case Study of First-year ESL Students and Native Speakers of English Journal
of Social Sciences,47(1), 33-40, April 2016.
Motlhaka, H.A. (2016). Paulo Freire’s Critical Pedagogy in the Classroom:
Promotion of Critical Thinking in South African English First Additional Language
(FAL) Students. International Journal of Educational Sciences, 3(1), 65-71, April
2016.
Mudzielwana, R. Gitari, W. M. and Msagati, T.A.M. 2016. Intercalation of Mn2+
ions onto bentonite clay: implications in groundwater defluoridation. WIT
Transactions on Ecology and the Environment. VOLUME 209, 2016. ISBN: 978-1-
78466-139-7. WIT Press. Ashurst Lodge, Ashurst, Southampton, SO40 7AA, UK.
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Mulaudzi LMP - ‘Teachers’ Understanding of the Communicative Language
Teaching Approach: The Case of English Language Teachers in Thohoyandou’
in the Special issue of Gender & Behaviour (Volume 14 No. 2) 2016.
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Mulaudzi LMP & NP Mudzielwana - ‘Primary school teachers’ understanding of
classroom discipline and discipline theories’ in the Special issue of Gender &
Behaviour (Volume 14 No. 2) 2016.
Munyati, C., & Sinthumule, N. I. 2016 Change in woody cover at representative
sites in the Kruger National Park, South Africa, based on historical imagery.
SpringerPlus, 5(1), 1417.
Ndlovu W, H. Ngirande a, T.S. Setati a, J.J. Zaaiman b, M.P. Rachidi c (2016),
“An Investigation of the Dominant and Preferred Organisational Culture
Construct at a Selected Higher Education Institution in South Africa; Review of
Social Sciences, 01 (06), 01-08.
Ndlovu, I .-“Language and Audience in Brian Chikwava’s Harare North (2009)”.
(The English Academy of Southern Africa 2016 - Forthcoming).
Ndlovu, I. - “Crime and Imprisonment as Sites of Struggle and Empowerment in
the Postcolonial Kenyan Popular Autobiographies of John Kiriamiti” in Critical
Readings on Eastern African Autobiography (eds) Omuteche, J. and Kesero,
T., 2016.
Ndlovu, I. - Politically induced economic precarity, syncretism and female
representations in Chigumadzi’s Sweet Medicine. (Agenda: Empowering
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Nethengwe, N.S. Mutswari & Dondofema, F. 2016 Detecting Seriphium
Plumosum spatial distribution dominancy using some of the abiotic variables in
Musukaligwa Local municipality, Mpumalanga. Journal of Remote Sensing &
GIS, 5:3 (Suppl).ISSN 2469-4134,JRSG, an open access Journal.
Ofoegu, C., Chirwa, P., Francis, J. and Babalola, F.D. 2016. Conceptualising climate
change in forest-based rural areas of South Africa: community perceptions and
attitudes, International Forestry Review, 18(3): 319-333.
Olugundudu T.O., Odiyo J.O. and Ekosse G.E. (2016) Fluoride sorption efficiency
of vermiculite functionalised with cationic surfactant: isotherm and kinetics,
applied sciences, 6, 277; doi: 10.3390/app6100277.
Runhare T., Mudau, T.J., & Mutshaeni, H.N. 2016. South African Teachers’
perceptions on integration of sex education into the school curriculum. Gender
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Sennhenn, A, Odhiambo, JJO, Maass, BI & Whitbread, AM (2016). Considering
effects of temperature and photoperiod on growth and development of
Lablab purpureus (L.) Sweet in the search of short-season accessions for
smallholder farming systems. Experimental Agriculture, DOI:
10.1017/S0014479716000429.
Singo L.R., P. M. Kundu, F. I. Mathivha & J. O. Odiyo (2016). Evaluation of flood
risks using flood frequency models: a case study of Luvuvhu River Catchment
in Limpopo Province, South Africa. Proceedings of the 5th International
Conference on Flood Risk Management and Response (FRIAR 2016).WIT
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ISSN 1743-3509
Taylor, P.J., Ogony, L., Ogola, J. and Baxter, R.M., 2016. South African mouse
shrews (Myosorex) feel the heat: using species distribution models (SDMs) and
IUCN Red List criteria to flag extinction risks due to climate change. Mammal
Research, Springer, ISSN 2190-2401.
Thaba K, Anim FDK, & Tshikororo, M. (2016). Analysis of Factors Responsible for
Proper Functioning of Smallholder Agricultural Cooperatives in the Limpopo
Province of South Africa. Journal of Human Ecology. Vol. 54(3): 150-157 (2016).
Traoré, A.N., Mulaudzi, K., Chari, G.J., Foord, S.H., Mudau, L.S., Barnard, T.G. &
Potgieter, N. (2016) The Impact of Human Activities on Microbial Quality of
Rivers in the Vhembe District, South Africa. International Journal of
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Book chapters
Gitari, M.W., Petrik L.F. and Musyoka, N.M., 2016. Hydrothermal Conversion of
South African Coal Fly Ash into Pure Phase Zeolite NaǦP1. A book chapter in
press by Intech. www.intechopen.com
Mudzielwana, NP Joubert, JC & Phatudi, N. 2016: Teaching practice: Purpose
and implementation. IN: Learn to teach: A handbook for teaching practice.
Oxford University Press. Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd.
Musyoki A and Nethengwe, N (2016) Geography at the University of Venda.
From a homeland University to a comprehensive University. Under a new
democratic dispensation, in Gustav Visser, Ronnie Donaldson, Cecil Seethal
(ed), The Original and Growth of Geography as a Discipline at South African
Universities, P 403-418 ISBN 978-1-928357-25-4 DOI: 10. 18820\9781928357261.
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Runhare, T., 2016. Partisan politics in civic education: Reflections on the civic
education landscape in Zimbabwe. In Shizha, E. 2016. Re-thinking African
Education in the 21st Century: Some Post-colonial Discourses (IN PRESS).
Technical/Scientific Reports
Odiyo JO and Makungo R (2016) Groundwater yield-reliability analysis and
operating rules for data constrained rural areas in South Africa, WRC Report
no. 2157/1/16, ISBN No: 978-1-4312-0783-1
Staff research honours
A documentary about Prof Moodley and his publication in Science was aired
on SABC2 at 20.00 on the 28th of July. This has provided immeasurable national
recognition for the University of Venda. Here is a link to the video.
http://www.univen.ac.za/index.php?Entity=c_news&TheS=15000
Prof L Mammino was awarded the 2015 ALASA (African Language Association
of Southern Africa) sociolinguistics award. The award was announced at the
ALASA conference held at NUST, in Namibia, 29th June – 1st July 2016.
Dr. L H Swanepoel has been appointed by SANBI as a scientific member on the
Scientific steering committee for leopard monitoring in South Africa.
Dr. L H Swanepoel has been appointed as one of 10 lead authors on the
Scientific Assessment of Predators and Livestock. This assessment is being lead
by Prof. Graham Kerley from the Centre for African Conservation Ecology in
the Department of Zoology of the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. This
assessment has been commissioned by the Department of Environmental
Affairs as well as by the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and
industry players such as Cape Wools and Mohair SA. Dr. Dave Balfour and Dr.
Sharon Wilson have been appointed to manage the assessment process. Dr.
Swanepoel and his team’s efforts will focus on the impact predators have on
the livestock industry in South Africa.
Prof E.K. Oseifuah has been appointed by the Namibia Council on Higher
Education (NCHE) as a member of the review panel of the Bachelor of
Accounting programme (levels 7 and 8), he will be attending its sitting from 6
to 12 October 2016.
Prof PK Chauke, HOD department of Agricultural Economics and
Agribusiness has been appointed to serve on the Vhembe District land
Development Tribunal to assist with socio-economic imperatives. The first
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sitting of the tribunal took place on the 20th September 2016 in the
Mayoral Boardroom.
Prof PK Chauke led a multi-disciplinary team of researchers on a study of
a land claim – The Dube Land Claim - along the Kwazulu-Natal North cost
with funding assistance from the Research and Publications
Committee. The project commenced with presentation of the
implementation Plan at Kwa-Shukela Estate, Mt Combre on the 24th
August 2016.
Community Engagement
Schools and TVET outreach
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Student Counseling and Career Development Unit (SCCDU) members
presented an outreach activity conducted at Little Flower Primary School on
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder to staff members. This arose because
teachers felt that they were incapable of handling children with such a
disorder. The Headmaster indicated a need for further collaboration with the
school.
Collaboration with TVET Colleges
The Academic Development Unit’s (ADU) staff engaged with TVET Colleges in
a capacity building community project. The project was begun in 2015. In light
of this, Drs. Ndawonde and Mutshaeni received the Vice Chancellor’s
Community Engagement Excellence Award for the year 2016 under the
category of Excellence in Social Responsiveness Programme and Partnership.
School of Environmental Sciences Career guidance
Students in Mining and Environmental Geology were involved in community
engagement through career guidance to high school students at Tshipise and
Domboni areas during their field work from 24th September to 4th October
2016.
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Career guidance to a section of students at Hayani Secondary school in Tshipise.
Career guidance was done at Hayani high school to grades 9-12 at Tshipise
and high school students at Domboni areas. This was a community
engagement activity meant for the student to plough back in the community
by advising the high school on the choices of subjects and hence career
choices. This activity was well received by the learners as well as their teachers,
parents and tribal leadership in the two areas.
Community outreach
Meeting with Executive Committee of “Adopt a River” Non-profit Organization
On 25 August, Ms Mathaulula (Lecturer), Mr T.T. Ngonyama (Chairperson of
ACVoSA) and Mr F. Mathebula (a Services SETA) intern, accompanied the IRD
Director, to a follow up partnership meeting with the Executive Committee of
the Vhembe “Adopt a River” Forum to refine the candidate areas of
collaboration. About 722 and 2 500 volunteers are respecfive members of the
Thohoyandou and Malamulele chapters of the Vhembe “Adopt a River”
Forum. Their work entails clearing possible pollutants of rivers in Malamulele,
Makhado, Mutale and Thulamela local municipal areas. It is envisaged that
the emerging partnership will focus on co-promoting community development
from an environmental health perspective.
Mandela Month Celebrations
On 30 July, 31 ACVoSA members and about the same number of students from
EPP Mhinga High School in Malamulele teamed up to carry out various tasks at
Malamulele Hospital. Among the activities they carried out for almost four hours
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were cleaning hospital wards, playing with children and donating toys to them,
reciting poems and reading stories for the children.
Members of ACVoSA and EPP Mhinga High School pupils join hands to clean Malamulele
Hospital in honour Tata Mandela (Also, the students donated toys to children admitted at
the hospital)
In support of the call to dedicate an hour to community development,
members of the School of Education participated in activities to mark Mandela
Day. The Early Childhood Education (ECE) Department, Prof Mudzielwana, Mrs
Makhwathana, Dr Sikhwari spent time at the model pre-school to mark the day
as illustrated below:
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Building students’ community-engaged research capacity
A series of workshops
designed to enable
members of the
Amplifying Community
Voices Students
Association (ACVoSA) to
acquire skills in engaged
research were held on
the following dates: 30
July and 6, 13 and 27
August. The workshops
focused on various
topics of student life in
line with the need for
“Amplifying Community
Voices”.
Students deliberating on trends in various issues relating to student life: application of the
seasonal calendar technique
Ms Mukhethwa Shavhani, a fourth
year student presenting her
group’s views on UNIVEN student
life on campus using the
‘photovoice’ technique.
Three draft memoranda of
understanding were
prepared in consultation
with the following
communities and
community-based
organizations:
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x Mbahe Village Traditional Leadership;
x Murongwe Enrichment Projects in Khubvi Village; and
x Njhakanjhaka Traditional Authority in the Watervaal area of Makhado
Municipality.
In the UNIVEN Research
Conference Centre:
Deliberating with
community representatives
on elements to include in
MoUs with Mbahe village
and Murongwe
Enrichments Projects are
Prof J. Francis (blue jacket)
and Mr S. Mwihomeke (in
spectacles and from the
Department of Forestry)
Discussions relating to formalized co-facilitation of community development
with the Executive Committee of Vhembe Adopt a River Forum (environmental
health management) and ZIGNA Holdings (social protection) have reached
an advanced stage.
Extension/Advisory services
Mr J.N. Steyn (School of Environmental Sciences) is involved in a training
programme for extension officers, which is offered by the South African
Macadamia Growers Association (SAMAC). The extension officers help
smallholder farmers to set up and manage macadamia orchards.
Community Engaged Research
Prof JR Gumbo and Ms M Tshishonga are working with Enactus (student
organisation from Univen). The Enactus students adopt small business and assist
them (business) to grow. Mukondeni pottery is manufacturing ceramic water
filters and Enactus contribution with assistance of Prof Samie was to test for
removal of microbes in the raw using the ceramic water filter.
The Department of Mining and Environmental Geology is involved in mineral
and mining related projects with the Tshimbupfe and Tshikundamalema Royal
Councils. One honours dissertation was produced from Zwigodini magnesite
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mine in Tshikundamalema while the Tshimbupfe project is on slow progress due
to the Vuwani municipal demarcation strike.
Social Responsibility/Humanitarian Volunteer Work
Universal Greening Organisation (UGO)
Cleaning Campaign at the Taxi Ranks
Department of Social development, Thulamela Municipality, LEDET and UGO
conducted a cleaning campaign on the 16 of August 2016. This was done to
raise awareness to the communities. This programme included a formal event
where students gathered at Thohoyandou Library and presented their views on
the state of Thohoyandou in terms of cleanliness.
UGO cleaning Thohoyandou taxi rank
Cleaning Campaign on Campus
The Universal Greening Organisation (UGO) together with the Department of
Housing within the university of Venda and school of environmental sciences
council conducted a cleaning campaign in the residences on campus. The
Campaign took place on the 10th of September 2016. Block representatives of
all the blocks were engaged in the cleaning campaign and also the
chairperson of housing from the SRC.
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UGO member and students cleaning university residence
Heritage Day Celebration
Universal Greening Organisation was invited by Mauluma Royal council on the
24th of September to
participate in heritage day
celebration. The event took
place at the Royal house
where all people from the
community gathered
together and embraced
Venda culture.
UGO and Mauluma community members of Royal council celebrating heritage day in the
community on the 24th of September 2016.
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UGO second green economy workshop
Universal greening organization hosted an annual environmental workshop on
the 04th October 216 at Thohoyandou Parliament, the aim of the workshop
was to test the viability of Green Economy in the public institutions and
communities. They were also exploring opportunities for graduates after they
have completed their degrees. Several stakeholders were invited to attend
and present their views and strategies that can be implemented towards
Green Economy and also address students’ related issues.
Amongst the presenters, was the chairperson of Univen School of
Environmental Sciences Alumni and director of Tshikovha Graduates Academy
Mr. Moudy Mudzielwana who presented about the opportunities for graduates
in the business sector. The second presenter was the Manager of National
Youth Development Agency (NYDA) Thohoyandou branch who presented
about Green Economy through Entrepreneurship. Mr. Tshibvumo Sikwivhilu and
Mr Vincent Kanyongolo focused on the impact of Energy usage towards Green
economy. The last presenter was Mr. Eugene Makhado Nengovhela who
introduced people to the Green Economy. The occasion was attended by the
acting executive mayor of Vhembe District, Mr. Mawela and also the acting
mayor of Thulamela Municipality, Mr. Netshifhefhe.
Staff member of the School of Environmental Sciences and UGO members after the workshop
on 4 October 2016.
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Launch of Limpopo South African Young Water Professionals (YWP-ZA)
A total of 18 students from the School of Environmental Sciences, Department
of Hydrology and Water Resources attended the official launch of the South
African Young Water Professionals Limpopo on the 10th October 2016 at the
LEDET Auditorium in Polokwane. There were also representatives from the
University of Limpopo, private consulting companies, government
departments, and civil society. National committee members from other
provinces like Gauteng and Kwazulu Natal were also present during the
launch. The keynote address was delivered by Dr. L. Diko from the Geosciences
faculty of the University of Limpopo. There was also a guest speaker from the
provincial department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism.
The event was preceded by a workshop to nurture skills required by graduates
who want to venture into entrepreneurship.
YWP-ZA is a network of people who are passionate about all aspects of water
and its intrinsic linkages to people, economies, development, nature, dignity
and life itself. The committee is particularly passionate about helping people in
the early stages of their studies and careers to find their “professional home” in
the South African water sector, understand and explore the challenges and
opportunities of the sector, build the skills they need to be influential
contributors to the sector and develop meaningful networks that will provide
the insight, support, access and opportunities needed to build exciting,
meaningful and challenging careers. The University of Venda branch is looking
forward to organise an open day session on the theme “Let’s talk about water”
with an invited guest speaker from the UK.
Internationalisation, Partnerships and Linkages
Participation in South Africa-Japan Science and Technology Research
Partnership for Sustainable Development (SATREPS) Project symposium
Mr H Chikoore participated in SATREPS Project toward the “Establishment of an
Early Warning System for Infectious Diseases in Southern Africa” (iDEWS)
incorporating climate predictions to share research progress with project
members. The symposium was also part of the interim evaluation of the iDEWS
project which is now midway by a delegation from the Japan International
Cooperation Agency (JICA). UNIVEN has two academics (Prof JO Odiyo and
Mr H Chikoore) and two students (Mr NG Xulu and Mr SB Ngwenya) who are
Members of the iDEWS Project and who are contributing their research to this
effort. It was therefore an opportunity for dissemination of research findings. Mr
Chikoore presented a scientific talk entitled “Monitoring weather and climate
in Limpopo” detailing the research outputs and role of UNIVEN in the iDEWS
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