Livestock Markets in Rural Eastern Cape: Challenges and Opportunities for Cattle Sellers and Buyers at MNP Mobile Auctions
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F.M. Mothupi
Livestock production is a significant contributor to the country’s Gross Domestic Product and a vital source of livelihood for many households in South Africa’s rural …
Effects of Communication Media on Adoption of Improved Sorghum Farming Practices in Dodoma Region, Tanzania
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P.B. Kadilikansimba, A.F. Sife, G.M. Machimu
Adopting improved sorghum farming practices is significant for enhancing food security and improving the livelihoods of smallholder farmers, particularly in drought-prone regions like Dodoma, Tanzania. …
Examining the Implications of an Inference of Remorse or Lack Thereof Drawn From a Convicted Offender’s Plea of Guilty or Not Guilty
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Yolokazi Ngobane
The concept of remorse is often referred to as a sentencing factor carrying enough weight to mitigate the sentence imposed on a convicted offender, and …
The Plight of Afrikaans: Has the Demise of Afrikaans-Medium Public Schools Been Pronounced Within the Educational Framework of South Africa?
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Johan Kruger
On 13 October 2017, the Department of Basic Education published the Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill (BELA Bill), intending to amend certain sections within the …
A Catch-22 Situation: Bringing an Interim Application to Have a High Court Tax Dispute Heard Behind Closed Doors - SMI v CSARS [2023] ZAECGHC 115
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Carolina Meyer
The phrase “a catch-22” situation was coined in the popular novel Catch-22 by Joseph Heller to illustrate the absurd constraints put on soldiers during World …
The South African Government’s Budgetary Obligations to Tackle the Severely Strained Resource-and-Funding Environment of Inclusive and Holistic Early Childhood Development
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Willene Holness, Brigitte Clark
This article assesses the South African government’s international, constitutional and legislative budgetary obligations with respect to the development of all children in early childhood. The …
Application of Modified Flanders Interaction Analysis During Mathematics Lessons in Lagos State Senior Secondary Schools
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Opesemowo Oluwaseyi Aina Gbolade, Taiwo Olufunmi, Alawaye Modupe
Objective This study examined the application of Modified Flanders Interaction Analysis during mathematics lessons in senior secondary schools in the Festac area of Lagos State, …
Endometrial Thickness as a Prognostic Marker in Premenopausal Abnormal Uterine Bleeding: Diagnostic Accuracy and Kaplan–Meier Survival Insights
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Narjes karmous, Hanene Jemli, Abdelwahab Masmoudi
Background Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) in premenopausal women is frequent, yet distinguishing benign from malignant causes remains clinically challenging. Endometrial thickness (ET) measured by transvaginal …
The Mediating effect of Interest Rates on Board Accountability and Non- performing Loans of Commercial Banks in Western Uganda
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Muniru Sewanyina, Arthur Sunday, David Nyambane
Background Non-performing loans (NPLs) critically threaten banking stability in developing economies. While robust board governance is a known mitigant, the mechanisms particularly the strategic role …
Adolescent Dietary Diversity and Micronutrient Deficiencies in Malawi and Ghana: Exploring Nutritional Challenges and food security—A Systematic Review
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Patrick Ndovie, Gift Herrings Chisapo, Aduah Martin
Adequate nutrition is essential during adolescence to support physical growth, cognitive development, and metabolic processes. In Malawi and Ghana, limited dietary diversity and widespread micronutrient …
Case Report: Cutaneous Metastases from Colorectal Cancer: A Rare Case of Isolated Skin Recurrence
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Nizar Khedhiri, Abdelhak Mbarek, Imen Hlel
Background Cutaneous metastases from colorectal cancer (CRC) are rare, occurring in fewer than 5% of metastatic cases, and typically indicate advanced disease with poor prognosis. …
Postmenopausal hyperandrogenism of ovarian origin
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Haithem Aloui, EYA AZOUZ, Nadia Boujelbene
Introduction During the postmenopausal period, hyperandrogenic manifestations include hirsutism and variable degrees of virilization. Metabolic syndrome is often associated. True hirsutism and acne should not …
Determinants of Antenatal Care Utilisation Among Pregnant Women in Nigeria
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Okechukwu Cajethan Madu, Oluchukwu Jennifer Agufusi, Chidera Ruth Agufusi
Maternal mortality remains a major public health and socioeconomic challenge, with Nigeria contributing disproportionately to the global maternal death index. Although largely preventable, many women, …
Discovery of the Tidal Deformation of WASP-103b at 3 σ with CHEOPS
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Ayeoribe, Olarewaju Peter
This research by Peters A.O. Broadcasting Company reports the discovery of tidal deformation in the exoplanet WASP-103b using data from the ESA CHEOPS space telescope. …
Determinants of Smallholder Farmers’ Perceptions of Biochar: A Case Study for Okhahlamba Local Municipality
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B.T.N. Bhekiswayo, Maxwell Mudhara, M. J. Mamabolo
Globally, biochar technology has gained recognition as a key tool in mitigating climate change and achieving food security. When farmers understand the benefits of biochar, …
Perceptions of Street Food Vendors on the Determinants of Competitiveness of their Enterprises in Vhembe District, Limpopo Province
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Tjale Cloupas Mahopo, Cebisa Noxolo Nesamvuni, Azwihangwisi E. Nesamvuni
The study investigated street food vendors’ perception of socioeconomic attributes as determinants of their competitiveness in the Vhembe District of Limpopo Province, South Africa. Porter’s …
The Interdependence Between Financial Stability and Financial Inclusion: A South African Perspective
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Gerda van Niekerk
Financial stability and financial inclusion are important goals, and both are promoted in the Financial Sector Regulation Act of 2017. This contribution considers whether there …
The Provision of a Safe Working Environment for E-Hailing Workers in South Africa: Who Bears This Responsibility?
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Mlungisi Tenza, Nduduzo Futhi Cabe
The introduction of electronic hailing (e-hailing) work in South Africa, with the use of the mobile application (app) as a mode of doing business, has …
A Revolutionary Picket Lands an Employee in Trouble: A Case of Broken Mutual Trust in the Workplace in South Africa - South African Revenue Services v Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration [2023] ZALCJHB 222
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Notice Maila, Konanani Happy Raligilia, Rorisang Gomolemo Thage
Every contract of employment contains an implied duty that neither employer nor employee will, without proper reason, act so as to breach the duty to …
Considering the Regulatory Framework that Governs the Operation of Drones in South Africa
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Desan Iyer, Deochund Mothilall
The growing popularity and rapid rise of unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) across various industries raises myriad legal, ethical and safety concerns that require a comprehensive …