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A study of alienation and personality traits conducted among "Coloured" and white males in South Africa

- Shaw, Patrick Donovan Richard

  • Authors: Shaw, Patrick Donovan Richard
  • Date: 1987
  • Subjects: Alienation (Soclal psychology) Alienation (Social psychology) -- Case studies -- South Africa
  • Language: English
  • Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
  • Identifier: vital:3120 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1004928
  • Description: A measure of four types and five contexts of alienation, as well as ten personality traits, was obtained via the ·application of the Alienation Test and Howarth's Personality Questionnaire. The sample (~= 195) comprised of both high school pupils and adults drawn from the local population of English and Afrikaans speaking Whites and "Coloureds" from a town in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. These six sample groups allowed for comparisons on the measures for factors such as race, age and cultural differences. The literature review showed repeated reference to the "alienation" of the "Coloured" people of South Africa in the political, social and cultural spheres. However, the research in this area has been sparse. The main object of the study, therefore, was to determine if "Coloureds" do feel alienated, as well as the contexts of this alienation, using Whites as a comparative group. possible differences in personality traits between "Coloureds" and Whites have been associated with the differences in behaviour exhibited by these two groups, but past research has failed to find many differences. The second objective of this study, therefore, was to determine if there are differences between the personality traits of "Coloureds" and Whites, and to extend the past research. Researchers have shown that there is a relationship between alienation and personality traits, but have not adequately addressed the nature of this relationship or its implications. Following from this, the third objective of the study was to examine the relationship between alienation and personality traits, as well as their ability to predict alienation. Results on the Alienation Test showed that "Coloureds" do differ significantly from Whites and exhibit far higher levels of alienation. These differences are most marked on those types and contexts of alienation reflecting a distance from the social and political environment. Results on the personality measure showed minimal differences in personality traits between the groups. Where they were evident, they could be attributed to environmental factors. Lastly, there was a relationship between alienation and certain personality traits, but these traits had limited power to predict alienation. Taking all findings of the study into account, it is evident that the social environment, and specifically a discriminatory social environment, affects feelings of alienation to a far greater extent than personality traits. In addition, the large differences in scores of the "Coloured" and White groups on the measure of alienation and the minimal differences on the measure of personality, provides evidence that what is measured by alienation and what is measured by personality traits, are two distinctly different constructs.
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  • Date Issued: 1987

A study of the nature, function and availability of orders of restitutio in integrum and specific performance as remedies in South African law

- Lambiris, Michael A

  • Authors: Lambiris, Michael A
  • Date: 1987
  • Subjects: Restitutio in integrum (Roman law) Restitutio in integrum -- South Africa Remedies (Law) -- South Africa
  • Language: English
  • Type: Thesis , Doctoral , PhD
  • Identifier: vital:3703 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1004752
  • Description: This study is of two remedies that are available in South African law: orders of restitutio in integrum, and specific performance. The study demonstrates that, by treating these remedies as legal topics in their own right, a greater understanding emerges of their inherent characteristics, the role that they play in the law, and of the particular circumstances in which these remedies are available. An order of restitutio in integrum performs an important and unique function in South African law. The fundamental realisation is that it is a remedy in terms of which the courts exercise an extraordinary and discretionary power, and nullify ab initio legal transactions, or the legal consequences of events, which were previously perfectly valid and enforceable at law. Because of the extraordinary nature of this remedy, the circumstances in which it is available are limited by the requirement that iusta causa must exist to justify nullification. Further, before the remedy is available, the person seeking relief must have suffered loss or prejudice as a result of the event complained of. Finally, a mutual restoration of benefits received by the persons involved is required. The nature and effect of orders of restitutio in integrum, and the essential elements which determine the availability of the remedy, enable it to be distinguished from, and contrasted with, other remedies in South African law. An order of specific performance is available in South African law, at the option of a plaintiff, to enforce the actual performance of contractual undertakings. The remedy is appropriate to enforce positive undertakings, as well as acts of restraint. For the remedy to be available, it is firstly necessary that a contractual obligation be proved to exist. Secondly, performance of that obligation must be due. Thirdly, the performance sought must not in fact have already been rendered. These elements determine the availability of the remedy in particular factual circumstances, such as in cases involving pre-emptive rights. The nature and characteristics of the remedy are determined by principles of South African, and not English law. The remedy is available as of right in South African law, but subject to a discretionary power of a court to refuse to order specific performance. , KMBT_363 , Adobe Acrobat 9.53 Paper Capture Plug-in
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  • Date Issued: 1987

A study of the population dynamics, production and potential yield of the sardine Limnothrissa Miodon (Boulenger) in Lake Kariba

- Marshall, Brian Eric

  • Authors: Marshall, Brian Eric
  • Date: 1987
  • Subjects: Fishes Lake Tanganyika sardine
  • Language: English
  • Type: Thesis , Doctoral , PhD
  • Identifier: vital:5191 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1001967
  • Description: The limnology of Lake Kariba, especially those aspects that affect sardine biology, are described. The hydrological regime of the lake is seen as a major influence and may be one of the reasons why the fish are very much smaller in Kariba than they are in Lakes Tanganyika or Kivu. Growth was reassessed and there appeared to be a correlation between rates of growth and limnological parameters. In particular, the fish appeared to grow faster, but smaller, in the man-made lakes and this may be a consequence of food shortages brought about by their hydrological characteristics. Mortality rates were also much higher in Kariba and this tended to support the view that the lake is a relatively unsuitable habitat for the sardines. However, estimates of biomass, expressed in terms of lake volume, contradicted this as they were very similar in both Kariba and Tanganyika. The life history strategy of Limnothrissa in Kariba was therefore to reduce its size and increase its productivity in order to maintain the maximum possible biomass and its very high P/B̄ ratio was probably the means by which this was achieved. In terms of lake volume the predicted yields from the pelagic communities of Kariba and Tanganyika were very similar, equivalent to about 20 000 t annually for Kariba. This is close to the yield predicted by several empirical models and the fishery now appears to be entering a phase where increases in effort will not be matched by increased yields. The mechanisms for controlling effort in the fishery appear to be inadequate and particular concern was expressed about the lack of co-ordination between the Zimbabwean and Zambian fishery authorities in planning the development of this shared resource.
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  • Date Issued: 1987

A survey of the curricula for the pre-service education of secondary school geography teachers in South Africa, with special reference to Transkei

- Mniki, Claribel Pumzile

  • Authors: Mniki, Claribel Pumzile
  • Date: 1987
  • Subjects: Education -- Curricula , Education -- South Africa -- Transkei , Black people -- Education -- South Africa -- Transkei , Geography -- Study and teaching (Secondary) -- South Africa -- Transkei , Teachers -- Training of -- South Africa -- Transkei
  • Language: English
  • Type: Thesis , Masters , MEd
  • Identifier: vital:1340 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1001406
  • Description: Programmes designed for the pre-service education of secondary school geography teachers reflect the assumptions held by programme designers regarding the nature of education, teaching in general and geography teaching in particular. The general practice is that in universities, individual method lecturers design their programmes and in colleges within a department of education the programmes are centrally planned. Each programme focuses on a specific context. This, together with the autonomy enjoyed by university method lecturers in designing their courses, has resulted in the variations found in geography teacher education programmes. The evidence of this is found in the structure and duration of courses, the course content, the strategies used to educate teachers and the way in which the course is evaluated. This thesis is an attempt to establish consensus and divergence in pre-service education programmes for secondary school geography teachers regarding their organisation, specific knowledge imparted to student teachers; skills, values and attitudes developed. The pre-service education of secondary school geography teachers in South Africa is revealed in an analysis of views held by method lecturers, practising teachers in secondary schools, and student teachers and an analysis of course outlines , teaching practice assessment forms and geography method examination papers. Conclusions are drawn and recommendations made for improving the initial education of secondary school geography teachers in Transkei
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  • Date Issued: 1987

A synecological study of the East London coast dune forests

- Burns, Michael Edmund Reid

  • Authors: Burns, Michael Edmund Reid
  • Date: 1987
  • Subjects: Sand dune plants -- South Africa , Sand dune ecology -- South Africa
  • Language: English
  • Type: Thesis , Masters , MSc
  • Identifier: vital:4241 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1006134 , Sand dune plants -- South Africa , Sand dune ecology -- South Africa
  • Description: Quantitative community descriptions, based on point quarter sample data, are made for a number of dune forest units along the East London coast. These are supported by multivariate classifications and ordinations which illustrate the inter community variation between the sampled seaward, landward and dune valley sites. Climax valley forest is floristically most characteristic and can be clearly distinguished from the seaward and landward thicket communities which tend to show a degree of similarity. Within-forest community differences are shown to be more significant than variation along the coast. This appears to indicate that climoedaphic gradients established laterally to the coast induce a greater floristic response than the rainfall gradient within the study area. The state of developnent within the dune soil profile and the rate and effect of salt spray deposition are considered to be important factors influencing dune forest succession and are discussed in some detail. An overview of certain other climatic variables as well as the geological features within the study area is also given. A phenology study of the dune forest, scrub-thicket and strand plant cornnunities shows some general patterns of flowering and fruiting phenorhythms. Although much variation was observed, there appears to be a bimodal hyperactive phenophase response which is thought to be related to rainfall or periods of favourable soil moisture conditions. A brief discussion of some of the positive and negative human influences on the coastline is given. This includes a description of the management activities carried out in the area as well as the demands placed on ·the coastal resource.
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  • Date Issued: 1987

A taxonomic revision of the genus Synodontis (Pisces, Mochokidae) in Southern Africa

- White, Peter Nevins

  • Authors: White, Peter Nevins
  • Date: 1987
  • Subjects: Mochokidae -- Africa, Southern -- Classification , Synodontis -- Africa, Southern -- Classification
  • Language: English
  • Type: Thesis , Masters , MSc
  • Identifier: vital:5193 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1001969 , Mochokidae -- Africa, Southern -- Classification , Synodontis -- Africa, Southern -- Classification
  • Description: The alpha taxonomy of the southern African Synodontis is reviewed, based on the analysis of 48 characters. The previously descriptive characters of barbel branching and humeral process shape are compared by various quantitative methods. The variation in colour pattern is recorded with the aid of detailed line drawings. The definitions of head length, head width and humeral process length are altered slightly from their traditional descriptions to ensure greater consistency and precision in measurement. New characters include the size of the caudal fork, the number, shape and arrangement of the premaxillary teeth, and two measurements between the cranium and pectoral girdle. Both uni- and bivariate methods are used to record and compare the intraspecific variation of each character. Principal components analysis of 19 morphometric characters is used to assess the degree of similarity of nine allopatric populations of S. zambezensis. Ten species are recognized from the study area, two of which are described as new: S. nebulosus Peters 1852, S. zambezensis Peters 1852, S. nigromaculatus Boulenger 1905, S. njassae Keilhack 1908, S. woosnami Boulenger 1911, S. macrostigma Boulenger 1911, S. leopardinus Pellegrin 1914, S. thamalakanensis Fowler 1935, S. macrostoma sp.n. and S.vanderwaali sp.n. A key to their identification is provided. Characters are discussed in terms of their contribution to the identification of the southern African species and, where possible, suggestions made concerning the value of these characters to the taxonomy of the genus as a whole. The rejection of certain characters previously used in Synodontis keys is discussed and alternatives proposed. The state of southern African Synodontis taxonomy is assessed and recommendations for future research are given
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  • Date Issued: 1987

A time for everything

- Monwabisi Gladstone Sabani, Tracey, Andrew T N

Abafana bam

- Monwabisi Gladstone Sabani, Tracey, Andrew T N

Abafazi banjani na

- Monwabisi Gladstone Sabani, Tracey, Andrew T N

Abakhe babonana

- Monwabisi Gladstone Sabani, Tracey, Andrew T N

Abamlobo bam

- Monwabisi Gladstone Sabani, Tracey, Andrew T N

Abanfun'usebenza nzima

- Monwabisi Gladstone Sabani, Tracey, Andrew T N

Abantu balapha banomona

- Monwabisi Gladstone Sabani, Tracey, Andrew T N

Abantu banamhanje

- Monwabisi Gladstone Sabani, Tracey, Andrew T N

Abantu banamlanje bano mona

- Monwabisi Gladstone Sabani, Tracey, Andrew T N

Abantu baphelile ngenxa yotshwala

- Monwabisi Gladstone Sabani, Tracey, Andrew T N

Abantu bayafana

- Monwabisi Gladstone Sabani, Tracey, Andrew T N

Abantu bayazithetha izinto zabo

- Monwabisi Gladstone Sabani, Tracey, Andrew T N

Abantwa nabahluphekile

- Monwabisi Gladstone Sabani, Tracey, Andrew T N

Abanye sebengasekho

- Monwabisi Gladstone Sabani, Tracey, Andrew T N

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