• Implications of rural irrigation schemes on household economy. A case of Lower Gweru irrigation scheme, Zimbabwe. 

  Dube, Kaitano (2016)

  Rural poverty is a major challenge in most developing countries especially in Africa where the majority of people are still living below the poverty datum line. In Zimbabwe, poverty is made more severe by occasional droughts ...
• Irrigation technology for smallholder farmers: a strategy for achieving household food security in Lower Gweru, Zimbabwe 

  Dube, Kaitano; Sigauke, E. (2015)

  The problem of food insecurity in developing countries is an enormous challenge. In rural communities, it is a perennial problem that requires undivided attention to ensure household food security. This paper seeks to ...
• The implementation and evaluation of a nutrition education programme developed for caregivers 

  Ochse, Catharina Elizabeth (2016-08)

  Background South Africa is one of the developing countries faced with the co-existence of undernutrition and overnutrition, often experienced within the same household. On the one hand, hunger, undernutrition and micronutrient ...
• A home gardening training programme to alleviate household food insecurity for low income household dwellers 

  Lekotoko, Queen Lebogang (2008-06)

  INTRODUCTION: Urban agriculture (UA) is increasingly being seen as an important component of urban development and urban environmental management. Urban agriculture is an alternative source of employment, household income, ...
• Impact of a training programme on food preparation knowledge and skills of food service workers at Sharpeville care of the aged 

  Sinthumule, Lufune (2010-05)

  Introduction: The education, training and development (ETD) industry has developed fast over the past few years in our country. One need only read the national weekend papers and see all the ETD vacancies advertised to ...
• Development of a food multimix to address malnutrition amongst the elderly 

  Matiwane, N. B. (2008-05)

  Introduction and purpose - The study was conducted in order to determine the nutritional status of the elderly attending a care centre in Sharpeville in order to develop a novel food item, to address malnutrition and to ...
• Knowledge, attitudes and practices of caregivers of children aged between 0-6- months, residing in the urban informal settlement of Eatonside in the Vaal Triangle 

  Mangwane, Queen Elizabeth (2009-03)

  INTRODUCTION: Caring for children is a challenge that requires a number of resources including knowledge, a reasonable workload, time and social support of the caregiver. Maternal education is an important asset in ...
• Evaluative criteria applied by selected female fashion consumers in the Vaal Region when purchasing casual daywear 

  Hugo, Susanna Hendrina (2007-12)

  Criteria used by fashion consumers to assess the quality of apparel products during the decision-making process are a good indication of what considerations to keep in mind for customer satisfaction. Evaluative criteria ...
• The impact of dietary diversification on the nutritional status of pregnant women in the Vaal Region 

  Kesa, Hema (2010-06)

  The main objective of this study was to develop a cost-effective, culturally acceptable, nutrient-dense food multimix (FMM) based on local food staples for pregnant women in the Vaal region. The impact of the consumption ...
• A food multi-mix supplement for pregnant women in the Vaal Region 

  Twenefor, Charlotte (2008-09)

  Good maternal nutrition is vital for the health and survival of the developing foetus. Nutritive inadequacy has been associated with pregnant women in developing countries particularly Sub Saharan Africa. Adequate intake ...
• A food multi-mix to address malnutrition amongst primary school children living in Eatonside 

  Oosthuizen, Delia (2006-01)

  The primary objective of this study was to formulate a multi-mix, which could supply at least one-third of the daily requirements of primary school children, aged six to 13 years. The secondary objective was to ensure the ...
• Measuring service quality in guesthouses in Kimberley through the use of the Servqual instrument 

  Mvana, M. (2013-11)

  The growth of the tourism industry led to the development of various different types of tourism products. In order to remain competitive it is important that tourism products provide high-quality services for tourists. ...
• Impact of a soy feeding programmme on the nutritional status of an elderly community in Sharpeville 

  Marumo-Ngwenya, Kuda (2014-12)

  Main Purpose of the study: To evaluate the impact of soy protein feeding intervention over a period of six months on the nutritional status of an elderly (≥60 years old) community of Sharpeville, in which poverty, household ...
• Evaluating a nutrition education programme for food service assistants in pre-schools in the Vaal Region 

  Spillman, Rene. (2010-11)

  Malnutrition amongst pre-school children age two-to-five-years is a growing world-wide concern. This is mainly due to poverty, diseases and inadequate dietary intake. Malnourished children are also a problem in South ...
• Purchasing patterns of major plant staples in low-income households in the Vaal Triangle 

  Amuli, Dorah John (2006-09)

  Very poor families, mostly in developing parts of the world, consume a monotonous staple diet out of need and are least likely to eat healthy diets. This study focussed on how the low income households in the urbanised ...
• Food product atttributes guiding purchase choice by low-income households 

  Marumo, Kuda. (2009-06)

  Background: About 66 percent of South Africans are urbanised. The majority of this population is forced by circumstances to live in informal settlements. Despite the income challenges faced, the market expenditure by ...
• Nutritional status and dietary intake patterns of children aged 7-13 years in Qwa-Qwa 

  Mofokeng, Mosela Julia| (2013)

  Both under and over nutrition are prevalent among children in South Africa. At national level, children suffered from under nutrition. Childhood malnutrition starts early in life, the first two years being the most vulnerable ...
• Determining Sasolburg residents' perceptions of tourist safety and security in South Africa 

  Ramoliki, M. J. (2013-12)

  The birth of new governance in South Africa in 1994 positioned the country worldwide as a tourism destination with large numbers of tourists visiting South African shores. It is, however, not only international visitors ...
• Development of nutrition education programme for HIV/AIDS affected orphans in peri-urban informal settlement 

  Senoelo, S. J. (2013-07-29)

  Introduction and purpose: This empirical study was carried out to determine the nutritional status and level of nutritional knowledge amongst orphaned children. A cycle menu will be developed after sensory evaluations ...
• Impact of a school feeding programme on nutritional status of primary school children in Orange Farm 

  Nyathela, Tshinakaho (2013-07-29)

  Introduction. Most of the children aged between five and 15 around the world live under difficult circumstances, which lead to a high dropout rate from school before the end of the secondary level. Most of them have ...

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