• Variation and the evolutionary drivers of diversity in the genus Paranthropus

  

  Author: Hlazo, Nomawethu Date: 2018 Craniodental robusticity in Paranthropus has led many researchers to posit that all the species in this genus share a common adaptation to a diet of hard foods. Recent research on craniodental morphology, microwear, biomechanics, and isotopes, ... Read more
• The role and function of systemic collaborative intermediary organisations in urban system change: the case of the Cities Alliance

  

  Author: Hosken, Adele Date: 2018 Misaligned, single actor and sector driven approaches result in urban system fragmentation which creates barriers to achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. The study argues for the alignment of the interests, resources ... Read more
• The role of humans, climate and vegetation in the complex fire regimes of north-east Namibia

  

  Author: Humphrey, Glynis Date: 2018 This thesis explores how interactions and feedbacks between environmental and socio-historical factors influenced fire management dynamics in north-east Namibia. Fires are mostly human ignited, but precipitation patterns influence when and ... Read more
• Feasibility for value addition to sucrose in South Africa through conversion to platform chemicals

  

  Author: Jegede, Kemi Date: 2018 The world sugar price is constantly changing in response to supply and demand and is currently very low as compared to the prices it is sold at domestically in South Africa. The drop in the worldwide price of sugar is due to its oversupply ... Read more
• Perceived benefits and barriers to exercise and levels of physical activity of undergraduate physiotherapy students in the Western Cape

  

  Author: Kgokong, Dina Date: 2018 Background: Physiotherapists have been identified as key role players in health promotion (HP) as well as in the prevention and treatment of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). As key role players engaged in physical activity (PA) HP who society ... Read more

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