Essays about: "South Africa"

Showing result 31 - 35 of 730 essays containing the words South Africa.

  1. 31. Drivers of populism in post-apartheid South Africa : A critical discourse analysis of the Economic Freedom Fighters and AfriForum

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

    Author : Josefina Lidman; [2023]
    Keywords : Populism; Land reforms; Land expropriation without compensation; EFF; AfriForum; Critical discourse analysis; South Africa;

    Abstract : This research aims to deepen the understanding of drivers of populism by analysing different camps in the debate around land reform, using South Africa as a case. The research is conducted through a critical discourseanalysis (CDA) of two actors that represent different positions in a deeply divided society. READ MORE

  3. 32. Risk Communication in Veldfire Prevention and Preparedness – A Minor Field Study in the Vredefort Dome, South Africa

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Riskhantering (CI); Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

    Author : Sofie Hällsten; Elvira Trolltoft; [2023]
    Keywords : Risk communication; Veldfire; Wildfire; Risk Perception; Awareness; Prevention; South Africa; The Vredefort Dome; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The World Heritage Site the Vredefort Dome in South Africa is an area that is continuously exposed to the dangers of veldfires. In this study it was investigated how risk communication is used to raise public awareness about safe fire use, fire hazards, and veldfires. READ MORE

  4. 33. The diversity of moths in a nature reserve in the Northern Cape, South Africa : Variation over time, depending on abiotic factors and differences between areas with different grazing types

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för biologi och miljö (BOM)

    Author : Nellie Jarl; [2023]
    Keywords : Moth diversity; grazing effects; land use; biodiversity;

    Abstract : Land use changes globally have significant impacts on flora and fauna. In South Africa, extensive land is used for grazing by both domestic livestock and farmed native grazers. However, the effects of different grazing types on vegetation and fauna remain poorly understood. READ MORE

  5. 34. African Climate Hazard Assessment - A composite index assessing national vulnerability to climate change

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Miljö- och energisystem

    Author : Josefine Falk; Otto Fjelkner; [2023]
    Keywords : Composite Index; Climate Vulnerability; Assessment; African Nations; Acute Physical Hazards; Chronic Physical Hazards; Systemic Hazards; Exposure; Multidimensional Approach; Sensitivity; Adaptation; Indicators; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The study is compiled into a composite index for assessing the climate vulnerability of African nations. By employing a multidimensional approach, the index comprises nine distinctive hazards to examine a country’s sensitivity to climate change. READ MORE

  6. 35. The Supply Chain of Textile Manufacturing: Africa's Role as a Backward Participant

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    Author : Amanda Lindahl; Umut Özdemir; [2023]
    Keywords : global supply chain; global value chain; manufacturing; textile industry; value-adding; backwards;

    Abstract : Globalization transformed supply chains, resulting in increased productivity, complexity, and risk exposure. Textile supply chains are complex and facing similar challenges along with more specific for the industry. Africa is of increasing interest in textile supply chains due to low cost of production. READ MORE