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Exploration revival of folktales towards morel generation: Lessons from Tshivenda folklore
No full textText in English with abstracts in English and VendaThis research aims to examine how folktales can be revived and rehabilitated to restore moral values and mould children's characters. Folktales are an integral part of African oral societies. They usually relate to and describe various cultural and traditional aspects of the society in which they originate. Folktales serve a prominent function by educating young people about different aspects of the traditional oral story because they represent the values and traditions of society that young people and adults alike learn through the events they tell. Today, folktales are neglected despite their importance in preserving language, customs, and social norms. This study applied the Afrocentricity theoretical framework to understand how folktales can be revived to restore moral values and shape children's personalities. This study adopted the qualitative descriptive research approach. Document analysis was performed as a data collection instrument on the four selected Tshivenḓa folktale books. This study used purposive sampling. Data was analysed according to Tesch's (1990: 142-145) method whereby themes were generated.
The research on the revival of Tshivenḓa folktales demonstrates the potential of cultural heritage in promoting moral regeneration. It highlights the ongoing importance of Tshivenḓa folklore in conveying ethical values, even amid changing societal norms. We can effectively preserve these cultural treasures by integrating folktales into educational programs, utilising digital platforms, encouraging community initiatives, and collaborating with artists. This revival is not just about preservation; it is a dynamic process that can enrich the moral fabric of society and teach valuable lessons to future generations. Ultimately, these efforts will help children differentiate between good and bad morals.Ndivho ya ṱhoḓuluso iyi ho vha u ṱola uri ngano dzi nga vusuludzwa na u tikiwa hani hu u itela u vhuedzedza mikhwa na u vhuedzedza kutshilele kwao kwa vhana. Ngano ndi tshipiḓa tsha vhuṱhogwa kha nḓila ya u davhidzana ha u tou amba kha tshaka dza Vharema. Ngano dzi a ṱalusa mvelele na matshilele a zwakale kha lushaka lwolo lune dza tumbuka khalwo. Honeha, ngano dzi na mushumo wa ndeme vhukuma wa u funza vhaswa nga ha masia o fhambanaho a kutshilele nga kha zwiṱori ngauri zwi bvisela khagala matshilele avhuḓi na mvelele ya lushaka zwine vhaswa na vhahulwane vha guda. Maḓuvha ano, ngano dzi a dzhielwa fhasi naho dzi na mushumo wa u tsireledza luambo, mvelele na matshilele. Kha ngudo iyi, thyiori ya Afrocentricity yo shumiswa u pfesesa uri ngano dzi nga vusuludzwa hani hu u itela u vhuedzedza mikhwa kwao na u khwathela vhuvha ha vhana. Ho shumiswa nḓila ya khwaḽithethivi vhunga yo dziba kha u pfesesa maipfi na mafurase. Ho shumiswa dzibugu dza ngano ṱhanu sa data. Ngudo iyi yo shumisa vhunanguludzi ha “purposive sampling” vhune ha vha lushaka lwa non-probability sa izwi zwinanguludzwa zwo khethwa nga muṱoḓusisi o sedza u ndivho ine ya elana na ngudo. Data yo ṱolwa na u saukanywa nga ngona ya Tesch (1990:142-145) ine ya bveledza dzithimi dzi tshi bva kha mafhungo o kuvhanganywaho.
Ṱhaluso ya mawanwa a ṱhoḓisiso i ṱana uri vhuṱhogwa ha u tsiereledza mvelele na vhufa kha u ṱuṱuwedza maitele avhuḓi na kutshiele kwao. I dovha ya sumbedza ndeme ya ngano dza Tshivenḓa kha u bvisela khagala mikhwa kha shango ḽine zwithu zwi dzula zwi khou shanduka. Nga u katela ngano kha mbekanyamushumo dza pfunzo, u shumisa tekinoledzhi, u ṱuṱuwedza u dzhia maga nga lushaka na u ita vhushaka na vhaimbi zwoṱhe zwi nga tsireledza lupfumo lwa mvelele. U vusuludza uhu hu ngasi tsireleledze fhedzi, ndi maitele ane a nga ita uri lushaka lu vhe na mihkwa na u funza pfunzo kha mirafho i ḓaho. Tsha mafhedziselo, maga aya a nga ita uri vhana vha kone u ṱalusa vhudi na vhuvhi ha kutshilele.M.A. (African Languages)African Language
Perceptions, knowledge and traditions around ocean resource use, with a focus on sharks, in the Zulu traditional communities of KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
No full textAbstract and text in EnglishEthnographic research can be defined as a qualitative research method that studies cultural practices and community behaviors through observation and participation (Hammersley & Atkinson, 1995). This study investigated the perceptions, knowledge, and traditions related to sharks and ocean resource use within Zulu traditional communities in three communities (Bhokodisa, Mvutshini and Nkampini) in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Data were collected between August and November 2023, to address the gap in integrating Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) into marine conservation efforts and to explore how these communities interact with and manage ocean resources. 44 participants were invited by community gatekeepers and participated in the study. A mixed-methods approach was employed combining qualitative and quantitative methods. Sharks catch data (quantitative data) from the KwaZulu Natal Sharks Board was analysed as the baseline of the study to see the frequency of sharks caught in the study areas. Focus group discussions were conducted in all three study areas. Key findings revealed that although patterns of ocean use were broadly comparable among the three Zulu traditional communities, specific uses were localised to particular communities, reflecting subtle cultural and environmental distinctions. The findings also highlighted that fostering awareness within traditional communities is essential for advancing marine conservation goals. The study pinpoints the need for inclusive conservation policies that integrate traditional knowledge to enhance sustainable ocean resource use. By incorporating indigenous perspectives, conservation efforts can become more effective and sustainable. Indigenous knowledge and traditions being lost due to many households being single headed by the youth.M. Sc. (Nature Conservation)Environmental Science
Examination hererosexual marital couples' perceptions of emotional intelligence and other related factors as preventative measures against marital burnout
No full textThe history of marriage is as old as history itself and there is seemingly a strong and noteworthy relationship between marriage and subjective well-being. Marriage is a significant source of affection, as well as satisfying the need for close relationships and social support. Marriage promotes health and well-being through the concepts of cohabitation, economic well-being and social support. These protective benefits of marriage play a part in an individual’s mental health. Marital satisfaction is affected when married couples experience an inconsistency between the expectations they had for the union compared to the realities that married life brings. This often results in stress and conflict within the marriage. This can lead to marital burnout where there is a gradual reduction in terms of emotional attachment to the spouse. The phenomenon of marital burnout is a type of physical, emotional and mental exhaustion that results from the mismatch between these initial expectations and the reality individuals are faced with in their marital life. In order to guard against the effects of marital burnout, couples should try to recognise and understand their spouse’s feelings, use their own emotions to improve their relationships and regulate their emotions to solve problems in the relationship. These competencies are obtained through the learnt life skill of acquiring improved emotional intelligence, which provides a person with the capacity to better manage his or her interpersonal relationships. This study aims to answer the question: Will couples who display strong elements of emotional intelligence believe this to be a preventative role in terms of marital burnout?’ ‘The study uses a qualitative approach to data collection – examining a small group of participants by gaining some insights into the subjective experiences of married couples through their own personal narratives. The data-gathering method for this research was done by means of face-to-face, semi-structured interviews with the consenting participating couples. This study highlights the importance and relevance that married couples place on emotional intelligence and the perceived benefit it has in building a lasting and happy marriage – a relationship not free of conflict, but one that can navigate the distress of a marital life.M.A. (Psychology)Psycholog
Die Modererende rol van persoonlikheid in die verhouding tussen beroepstres en bereiking van werk-lewe-ewewig in die Suid-Afrikaanse publieke sektor
No full textText in English with summaries in English, Afrikaans and ZuluABSTRACT
Background
Public sector management can be demanding and stressful due to work pressures. This study explored how the Big Five personality traits moderate responses to occupational stress and work-life balance.
Aim
The research aimed to examine the relationship between occupational stress and work-life balance (WLB) among public sector managers in South Africa, identifying personality factors as moderators, categorising stress sources, exploring demographic differences, and suggesting stress management strategies.
Method
A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 223 public sector managers (salary levels 9-16) using the Sources of Work Stress Inventory (SWIS), Basic Traits Inventory (BTI), and Life Balance Questionnaires. Data were analysed using SPSS (Version 27), including t-tests, ANOVA, Pearson correlations and hierarchical regression.
Results
Key occupational stress factors identified included role ambiguity, job security, inadequate tools, career advancement, lack of autonomy, and workload. Time involvement emerged as a crucial WLB dimension. Significant, positive, though small, correlations were found between some occupational stress factors and WLB. Hierarchical regression showed personality traits, except neuroticism, moderated the relationship between occupational stress and WLB. Gender differences were found in neuroticism, general work stress, role ambiguity, and workload. Occupational level influenced stress perception, with senior managers displaying more neuroticism and junior managers showing higher conscientiousness.
Conclusion
The results of Pearson’s correlation and hierarchal regression analysis showed that overall, at higher and lower raw score values of personality traits, except for neuroticism there were positive and significant influences on the relationship between occupational stress and work-life balance.
The findings suggest that human resource strategies should consider personality traits in managing occupational stress and WLB for public sector managers.
Contribution
This study informs the development of stress management and WLB strategies in the public sector, emphasising which personality traits help to manage occupational stress and achieve work-life balance. Personality factors predisposing public sector managers to occupational stress could be considered by human resource practitioners in the development of recruitment, selection and appointment policies when recruiting public sector managers.Agtergrond
Openbaresektorbestuur is veeleisend en stresvol weens werkdruk. Hierdie studie ontgin hoe die Groot Vyf persoonlikheidsfaktore die response op beroepstres en werk-lewe-ewewig modereer.
Oogmerk
Die doel van die navorsing was om die verhouding tussen beroepstres en werk-lewe-ewewig (WLE) by openbaresektorbestuurders in Suid-Afrika te ondersoek, persoonlikheidsfaktore as moderators te identifiseer, stresbronne te kategoriseer, demografiese verskille te ontgin en streshanteringstrategieë voor te stel.
Metode
‘n Deursneeopname is onder 223 openbaresektorbestuurders (salarisvlak 9 tot 16) gedoen deur gebruikmaking van die Inventaris van Bronne van Werkstres (SWSI), die Inventaris van Basiese Eienskappe (BTI) en die Lewe-ewewig-vraelys. Data is ontleed deur die SPSS (Weergawe 27), ook die t-toetse Anova, die Pearson-korrelasie en hierarieregressie, te gebruik.
Resultate
Funksiedubbelsinnigheid, werksekuriteit, onvoldoende instrumente, beroepsvordering, gebrek aan outonomie en werklading is as die hoofberoepstresfaktore geïdentifiseer. Tydbetrokkenheid het as ‘n belangrike WLE-dimensie na vore gekom. Hoewel klein, is beduidende, positiewe korrelasies tussen sommige beroepstresfaktore en WLE gevind. Hiërargieregressie het aangetoon dat persoonlikheidsfaktore, uitgesonderd neurotisisme, die verhouding tussen beroepstres en WLE modereer. Verskille tussen geslagte is gevind wat neurotisisme, algemene werkstres, funksiedubbelsinnigheid en werklading betref. Beroepsvlak het strespersepsie beïnvloed, met senior bestuurders wat groter neurotisisme en junior bestuurders wat groter pligsgetrouheid getoon het.
Samevatting
Die studie het bevind dat beroepstresbronne, soos funksiedubbelsinnigheid, verhoudings en werklading, gemodereer deur persoonlikheidsfaktore, n beduidende effek op WLE het. Die bevindinge suggereer dat mensehulpbronstrategieë die persoonlikheidsfaktore moet oorweeg in die hantering van beroepstres en WLE by openbaresektorbestuurders.
Bydrae
Hierdie studie rig die ontwikkeling van streshantering- en WLE-strategieë in die openbare sektor en lê nadruk op die funksie van persoonlikheid vir beroepstresontvanklikheid. Persoonlikheidsfaktore wat openbaresektorbestuurders vir beroepstres predisponeer kan deur mensehulpbronpraktisyns oorweeg word in die ontwikkeling van beleide vir keuring en aanstelling wanneer hulle openbaresektorbestuurders werf.Imvelaphi
Ulawulo lwecandelo loburhulumente lunokufunxa kwixesha lomntu kwaye lubenoxinzelelo ngenxa yemingeni yasemsebenzini. Olu phandosifundo lugqale eyona ndlela yeempawu eziNkulu eziNtlanu zobume bomntu nezithi zisabele kuxinzelelo lwasemsebenzini kwakunye nendlela yobuchule bokudibanisa ubomi nomsebenzi.
Injongo
Olu phando belujolise ekuhloleni ubudlelwane phakathi koxinzelelo lwasemsebenzini kwakunye nokulungelelanisa impilo ubani ayiphila emsebenzini kwakunye naleyo ayiphila ngaphandle emsebenzini (work-life balance [WLB]) phakathi koomanejala becandelo loburhulumente eMzantsi Afrika, ze kwachakwa uxanduva lweziqu njengabayaluyaluli, kuquka nokubeka elubala unobangela woxinzelelo, kuphononongwe ukwahlukana ngokobuzwe, logama kucetyiswa ngobuchule bokulawula uxinzelelo.
Umgaqo
Uhlolozimvo olunxaxhe ngokwamacandelo luthe lwenziwa koomanejala becandelo laseburhulumenteni abangamakhulu amabini anamashumi amabini anesithathu (223) bemivuzo esuka kwibakala lesithoba ukuya kwishumi elinesithandathu (Level 9 to 16), kusetyenziswa indlela egqala amaBathu ooNobangela woMvandedwa eMsebenzini (Sources of Work Stress Inventory [SWIS]), eyoHlolo loNdoqo boBume boMntu (Basic Traits Inventory [BTI]) kwakunye neMibuzo engoLungelelaniso loBomi (Life Balance Questionnaire). Iinkcukacha zihlalutywe ngokusetyenziswa kwenkqubo yeSPSS (Inguqulelo 27), kuquka i-t-tests, ANOVA, kwakunye nonxulumano kwanokugqanyiswa kokubaluleka kweenkcukachamanani phantsi kwenkqubo yePearson.
Iziphumo
Abona nobangela boxinzelelo emsebenzini abathe bachakwa baquka ukunxaxha kweendima emsebenzini, ukhuseleko lwesithuba sempangelo, ukungoneli kwezixhobo zokusebenza, inkqubela ngokwekhondo, ukunqongophala kokuzithathela izigqibo kwakunye nomthamo womsebenzi. Ukubandakanyekwa kwexesha kuthe gqathu njengeyona nto echaphazela iWLB. Imbaluleko, okuhle, nokuba kuncinane, konxulumano kuye kwafunyanwa phakathi kwezinye zezinto ezingunobangela woxinzelelo emsebenzini kwakunye neWLB. Ukugqanyiswa kokubaluleka kweenkcukachamanani kubonakalise ukohlukana ngokweziqu, ngaphandle nje kwendlela ebonakalisa ubungwanzilili kumxakatho womphefumlo, kuthe kwayalula ubudlelwane phakathi koxinzelelo lwasemsebenzini kwakunye neWLB. Ukwahlukana ngokwesini kuthe kwafunyanwa kwinkqubo yohlolo lobungwanzilili ngokomphefumlo, uxinzelelo lwasemsebenzini jikelele, ukunxaxha kweendima emsebenzini kwakunye nomthamo womsebenzi. Amabakala asemsebenzini abonakale njengafaka ifuthe kumbandela woxinzelelo apho oomanejala abaphezulu bebebonakalisa ubungwanzilili ngokomphefumlo ze bona oomanejala abasezantsi babonakalisa ukuqiqa okungaphaya kokuqonda.
Uphethulo
Iziphumo zohlalutyo kunxulumano kwanokugqanyiswa kokubaluleka kweenkcukachamanani phantsi kwenkqubo yePearson zibonise ngokuphandle ukuba, ubungakanani bamanqaku aphezulu naphantsi angavangwanga obume bomntu, ngaphandle nje kwengcingane etenxileyo, kuthe kwavela ifuthe elihle nelibaluleke kunene kubudlelwane phakathi koxinzelelo lwasemsebenzini kwakunye nendlela yobuchule bokudibanisa ubomi nomsebenzi.
Iziphumo zibonisa ukuba iindlela zobuchule bolawulo lwasengqeshweni kufuneka zithathele ingqalelo ubume bomntu ngethuba lolawulo loxinzelelo lwasebenzini kwakunye neWLB koomanejala becandelo laseburhulumenteni.
Igalelo
Olu phandosifundo lufake igxathu kuyilo lolawulo loxinzelelo kwakunye nobuchule bolawulo lweWLB kwicandelo loburhulumente, ngokugxila kobona bume bomntu obuthi buncede elulawuleni uxinzelelo lwasemsebenzini ukuze kuphumezeke ubuchule bokulungelelanisa ubomi kwakunye nomsebenzi. Ukuhlakukana ngokweziqu okuthi kubangele ukuba oomanejala becandelo loburhulumente baphile noxinzelelo emsebenzini kufanele ukuthatyathelwa ingqalelo ngamagosa olawulo lwabasebenzi xa eyila imigaqonkqubo yokurhwebesha, ukukhetha kwakunye nokuchonga ngethuba lokuqeshwa koomanejala becandelo loburhulumente.
Amagama angundoqo: iimpawu ezinkulu ezintlanu zobume bomntu, uxinzelelo lwasemsebenzini, umanejala wecandelo likarhulumente, ulungelelaniso lomsebenzi kwakunye nobomi, uxinzelelo kwindawo yempangeloD. Litt. et Phil.Industrial and Organisational Psycholog
An examination of security risk control measures in selected public high schools in Gauteng province
No full textThe aim of the study was focused on the examination of security risk control measures
in the selected public high schools in Gauteng Province, identifying security threats
and risks, identify security weaknesses or excesses and make the recommendations
to improve overall security. The research questions of the study to achieve the
objectives. Firstly, what are the threats and security risk confronting the public high
schools in Gauteng? Secondly What are types of security risk measures in the
selected public high schools. thirdly, what can be done to improve security risk control
measures? The chapter comprised of the research findings, recommendations to
improve the security risk control measures in the public high schools, future research
recommendation and conclusion. The study used a qualitative research design and
research approach. The study also used purposive and snowball sampling techniques
to collect data. The data was collected through literature review, onsite observations,
and face-face interviews with thirty (30) participants from selected public high schools.
Participants included, two (2) public high school principals, seven (7) deputy principals,
twelve (12) security officers and nine (9) SGB members from ten (10) selected public
high schools in Gauteng Province. The study used a thematic analysis, wherein six
phases of thematic analysis were used for familiarisation, coding, generating themes,
reviewing themes, defining, naming themes and presentation of data. The collected
data was qualitatively analysed and interpreted in order to reveal the findings and
recommendations. The results of the study revealed that security risk control
measures in selected public high schools are inadequate and insufficient to address
existing security threats and risks. Most lack CCTV cameras, alarm systems,
inadequate security officers and operate under tight budgets. Some public high
schools rely on a single security officer for access control, have dilapidated perimeter
fences, or no night guards.
Security responsibilities often fall on public high school principal, with no security
formal structures in place. Visitor verification during peak hours is poorly enforced, and
untrained, some individuals used for security duties not registered with the Private
security regulatory Authority (PSIRA). The research findings contributed to the
conclusion of recommendations presented by the researcher of effective security risk vi control measures will benefiting in the improvement overall safety and security in the selected public high schools in Gauteng Province.M.A. (Security Management)Criminology and Security Scienc
"Influence of Labour Relations on Organisational Performance of Selected Public Sector Institutions in Ghana"
No full textThis study explores how labour relations, specifically collective bargaining, trade
unionism, and dispute resolution, influence organisational performance in Ghana's
public sector. Purposive sampling and a case study design were used in this
qualitative study to collect data from 37 participants comprising of Ghanaian public
sector employees (16), trade union representatives (10), and labour relations
officials (11) across 15 public sector institutions. The researcher gathered data
through interviews and conducted thematic and content analysis. The findings show
differing opinions about how collective bargaining might improve performance in the
public sector. While some participants stated that recent pay increases and
agreements on health, safety, and employee rights demonstrate how collective
bargaining has improved working conditions and employee morale, others pointed to
leadership self-interest and limited motivational outcomes as obstacles to increased
effectiveness. As a result, the influence of collective bargaining is regarded as
moderate. The study also emphasises labour unionism's positive and negative
aspects. Despite having secured benefits for their members, unions' impact on
overall organisational performance is undermined by challenges including
mandatory membership, restricted welfare support, and perceived self-serving
activity. The study also reveals that although there are dispute resolution
procedures in place, their efficacy is hampered by issues including lack of funding
and restricted access to the National Labour Commission, which leads to a rise in
strikes and a decline in morale. In conclusion, Ghana's labour relations framework
has made some headway in enhancing the performance of the public sector, but
there are still many obstacles to overcome. The study recommends addressing
psycho-social needs in collective bargaining, improving logistical support, and using
digital tools to improve labour relations. These actions could lead to a highly
performing public sector in Ghana
Contribution of varistem® stemming plugs towards the reduction of blast induced ground vibrations in a quarry
No full textAlthough blasting is the most fundamental and economically sound way of conducting mining, it has been proven to have a significant impact on the surrounding environment. This includes but is not limited to structural damage, disruption of nearby communities, and operational limitations due to regulatory compliance. This research work investigates the contribution of Varistem® stemming plugs toward the reduction of blast-induced ground vibrations. Stemming plugs, designed to enhance the confinement of explosive gases help to direct the explosive energy towards breaking the rock instead of being wasted as fly rock, air blast, and ground vibrations.
Field experiments were conducted in a quarry using both conventional stemming materials and stemming plugs under controlled blasting conditions. Vibration data, including peak particle velocity, frequency, and scaled distance, were collected using geophones placed at two different distances from the blast site. Statistical methods are employed to analyse the data, ranking the empirical predictor models according to their performance and comparing the effectiveness of stemming plugs in reducing ground vibrations relative to conventional stemming techniques. Statistical metrics such as MAE, R2 and RMSE were used to rank the predictor models’ performance, with the Langefors – Kihlstrom model being the most suitable model for the site. The following key limitations were faced during the study period, the first being time constraints regarding data collection. The second was restricted access to the geological and geomechanical data.
The results indicated that Varistem® stemming plugs contribute to reducing blast-induced ground vibrations. Incorporating these plugs saw a 37% reduction in ground vibration levels.M. Eng. (Mining Engineering
Using visualisation to teach grade 12 heights and distances : a study in one secondary school in Zululand district of KwaZulu-Natal province
No full textVisualisation has been widely used to enhance learners’ conceptual understanding of
problem solving in mathematics. The purpose of this study was to explore the effectiveness
of visualisation in teaching and learning heights and distances in Grade 12 learners and to
determine how visualisation may influence learners’ understanding and performance when
solving height and distance problems. This study adopted a mixed-methods approach,
utilising both quantitative and qualitative methods. A pre-test-intervention-post-test design
was employed to assess the effectiveness of visualisation in teaching heights and distances
in trigonometry. A pre-test and post-test were administered to 60 Grade 12 learners, divided
into experimental and control groups. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with the
two teachers from the experimental and control groups, along with lesson observations
before, during, and after the intervention. Thematic analysis was applied to analyse the
semi-structured interviews and the lesson observation data. The researcher utilised Excel
and SPSS tools for statistical data analysis. Microsoft Excel was used to record pre- and
post-test scores for the experimental and control group results. This study proposed
potential methods for using visualisation to teach and learn about heights and distances in
trigonometry. The findings revealed that, prior to the intervention, the control group
outperformed the experimental group in most questions on the pre-test. Following the
intervention, learners' performance in the experimental group improved, resulting in better
outcomes than the control group in the post-test. This indicates that the implementation of
visualisation positively impacted the performance of the experimental group.M. Ed. (Mathematics Education)College of Educatio
Mary, the Eschatological Icon of the church: an analysis of the essential relationship between the blessed Virgin Mary, the church, and the human person
No full textAbstracts in English, Afrikaans and ZuluThis thesis explores Mary the Mother of Jesus’ role and eschatological inspiration concerning her
relationship with the Church and the human beings. Mary’s relationship with the Church and
human persons hinges upon her relationship with the Persons of the Blessed Trinity and her God
given standing in the work of Redemption. While the Systematic Doctrine of Eschatology is a
discipline in his own right, and so too the Doctrine of Mariology, this thesis explores the
connections between Eschatology and Mariology by virtue of the fact that the Roman Catholic
Church refers to her as an Eschatological Icon and her Son, Jesus Christ, as the Eschaton, whose
second coming forms the central event in Christian Eschatology and who will usher in fullness of
the Kingdom of God. The thesis investigates Mary, as the prime eschatological archetype, whose
life and personhood provide invaluable theological paradigms for the church to work towards
eschatological readiness and bring God’s plan of salvation to fruition. The thesis proposes that
Catholic adherents, through fostering a subjective relationship with Mary by embracing Marian
spirituality, which includes Marian consecration, is a credible means to assist the Church and her
people to bring about eschatological readiness and reunion with the divine.Hierdie tesis ondersoek Maria die Moeder van Jesus se rol en eskatologiese inspirasie rakende haar
verhouding met die Kerk en mense. Maria se verhouding met die Kerk en menslike persone hang
af van haar verhouding met die Persone van die Heilige Drie-eenheid en haar Godgegewe status
in die verlossingswerk. Terwyl die Sistematiese Leerstelling van Eskatologie 'n dissipline in eie
reg is en so ook die Leerstelling van Mariologie, ondersoek hierdie proefskrif die verbande tussen
Eskatologie en Mariologie op grond van die feit dat die Rooms-Katolieke Kerk na haar verwys as
'n Eskatologiese Ikoon en haar Seun, Jesus Christus, as die Eskaton, wie se wederkoms die sentrale
gebeurtenis in die Christelike Eskatologie vorm sowel as die volheid van die Koninkryk van God.
Die proefskrif ondersoek Maria, as die belangrikste eskatologiese argetipe, wie se lewe en
persoonlikheid van onskatbare teologiese paradigmas aanbied vir die kerk om te werk na
eskatologiese gereedheid en God se verlossingsplan tot vervulling te bring. Die proefskrif stel voor
dat Katolieke aanhangers deur die bevordering van 'n subjektiewe verhouding met Maria, deur
Maria-spiritualiteit, wat Maria-toewyding insluit, te omhels, 'n geloofwaardige manier is om die
Kerk en haar mense te help om eskatologiese gereedheid en hereniging met die goddelike te
bewerkstellig.Le thesis ihlola uMariya uMama wendima kaJesu kanye nogqozi lwe-eschatological mayelana
nobuhlobo bakhe neSonto nabantu. Ubudlelwane bukaMariya neSonto nabantu buncike
ebudlelwaneni bakhe naBantu bakaZiqu-zintathu Obusisiwe kanye nokuma kwakhe okunikezwe
uNkulunkulu emsebenzini wokuhlenga. Ngenkathi iMfundiso Ehlelekile ye-Eschatology iyisiyalo
ngokwayo futhi kanjalo neMfundiso yeMariology, le thesis ihlola ukuxhumana phakathi kwe Eschatology neMariology ngenxa yokuthi iSonto LamaRoma Katolika libhekisela kuye njenge Eschatological Icon neNdodana yakhe, uJesu Kristu, njenge-Eschaton, ukuza kwayo kwesibili
kwakha umcimbi osemqoka ku-Eschatology yobuKristu futhi ozoletha ukugcwala koMbuso we
UNkulunkulu. I-thesis iphenya uMariya, njenge-archetype eyinhloko ye-eschatological, ukuphila
kwakhe nobuntu obunikeza ama-paradigms enkolo eyinkimbinkimbi ukuze isonto lisebenzele
ukulungeleka kwe-eschatological futhi lilethe uhlelo lukaNkulunkulu lwensindiso izithelo. I thesis iphakamisa ukuthi abalandeli bamaKatolika ngokukhuthaza ubudlelwane be-subjective
noMariya, ngokwamukela ingokomoya likaMarian, okubandakanya ukuzinikela kukaMarian,
kuyindlela ethembekile yokusiza iSonto nabantu bakhe ukuba balethe ukulungeleka kwe eschatological nokuhlangana nobunkulunkulu.D. Th. (Theology)Theolog
A descriptive account of vowel hiatus resolution strategies in Tonga (M.64) : a dialectical perspective
No full textText in English with summaries in English, Northern Sotho and XhosaThis study is on vowel hiatus resolution in Tonga, specifically the Tonga spoken in Zimbabwe and the Zambian Plateau Tonga. The study identifies and examines the contexts of vowel hiatus and identifies and discusses the strategies used to resolve it, as well as the constraints in each strategy. The study is qualitative and the data were collected from 14 key participants. The main research tool for data collection was a lexical items list that was used with each participant during semi-structured interviews. The data for the study are analysed and discussed using the Optimality Theory, a theory whose key thrust is that the observable forms of language are a result of optimal satisfaction of conflicting constraints in the underlying structures. This study established that vowel hiatus is not tolerated in both varieties of Tonga, that is, the Zimbabwean Tonga variety (ZV), and the Plateau Tonga variety (PV). The study also identified the following hiatus resolution strategies used in Tonga: secondary articulation, deletion, epenthesis, coalescence and gliding. While there are many similarities in terms of vowel hiatus resolution between the two varieties, differences were noted in some causative verbal forms. In some causative verbal forms, the repair strategy that is used is palatalisation. It is argued in this study that differences in resolving vowel hiatus between the PV and the ZV abound in some contexts of vowel hiatus. However, similarities in resolving vowel hiatus between the varieties outweigh the differences. One of the conclusions made in the study is that vowel hiatus is not tolerated in Tonga, and that it is resolved using secondary articulation, epenthesis, gliding, coalescence or deletion. Further, the study concludes that while there are widespread similarities in the repair strategies for hiatus in similar contexts, there are also differences between the varieties. Furthermore, it is concluded that in some cases, a repair strategy can be followed by another phonological process in the language. The study recommends an investigation of vowel hiatus in the other Tonga varieties such as the Zambian Valley variety and Zimbabwean Moola variety.Lolu cwaningo lumayelana nokuqedwa konkamisa besiTonga, ikakhulukazi isiTonga esikhulunywa eZimbabwe kanye naseZambia Plateau Tonga. Ucwaningo luhlonza luphinde luhlole izimo zokunqamula onkamisa futhi lukhomba luphinde luxoxe ngamasu asetshenziswayo ukukuxazulula lokhu kanye nezingqinamba zesu ngalinye. Ucwaningo lusezingeni, idatha iqoqwe kubahlanganyeli abayi-14 ababalulekile. Ithuluzi elikhulu locwaningo lokuqoqwa kwedatha kwakuwuhlu lwamagama asetshenziswe umhlanganyeli ngamunye ngesikhathi senhlolovo engahlelwanga. Idatha yalolu cwaningo ihlaziywa futhi ixoxwe kusetshenziswa i-Optimality Theory, ithiyori le umgomo wayo oyinhloko ukuthi izinhlobo zolimi eziqaphelekayo ziwumphumela wokwaneliseka okuphelele izithiyo eziphikisanayo ezakhiweni eziyisisekelo. Lolu cwaningo lwasungula ukuthi ukulandelana konkamisa akubekezelelwa kuzo zombili izinhlobo zesiTonga, okungukuthi, izinhlobonhlobo zesiTonga saseZimbabwe (ZV), kanye nezinhlobonhlobo zePlateau Tonga (PV). Ucwaningo luphinde lwahlonza lokhu okulandelayo njengezixazululo zokulandelana konkamisa ezingasetshenziswa isiTonga: ukuphimisa okwesibili, ukususwa konkamisa, ukwengeza unkamisa, ukulumbana konkamisa kanye nokutshuza konkamisa. Nakuba kunokufana okuningi mayelana nokuxazulula ukunqamula onkamisa phakathi kwalezi zinhlobo ezimbili, umehluko wabonakala ezenhlotsheni zezenzo ezikhombisa imbangela yento kwezinye zezinkulumo eziyimbangela. Kwezinye izinhlobo zamagama eziyimbangela, isu lokulungisa elisetshenziswayo elokulwangisa. Kuphikiswana ngakho kulolu cwaningo ukuthi umehluko ekuxazululeni ukulandelana konkamisa phakathi kwe-PV kanye ne-ZV ugcwele kwezinye izimo zokunqamuka konkamisa. Nokho, ukufana ekuxazululeni ukunqamuka konkamisa phakathi kwezinhlobonhlobo kudlula umehluko. Esinye seziphetho ezenziwe wucwaningo luthi ukunqamuka konkamisa akubekezelelwa esiTongeni, futhi kuxazululwa kusetshenziswa ukukhuluma kwesibili, ukususwa konkamisa, ukutshuza konkamisa, ukulumbana noma ukususwa. Ngaphezu kwalokho, ucwaningo luphetha ngokuthi nakuba kukhona ukufana okwandile emaswini okulungisa ukwenqiwa konkamisa ezimeni ezifanayo, kukhona futhi umehluko phakathi kwezinhlobonhlobo. Ngaphezu kwalokho, luphetha ngokuthi kwezinye izimo, isu lokulungisa lingalandelwa enye inqubo yefonoloji olimini. Ucwaningo luphakamisa ukuthi kuphenywe ngokunqamuka konkamisa kwezinye izinhlobo zesiTonga ezifana neZambian Valley kanye neZimbabwean Moola.Thutonyakišišo ye e mabapi le tharollo ya tatelano ya ditumanoši lelemeng la seTonga, leo le bolelwago nageng ya Zimbabwe le Zambia. Thutonyakišišo ye e hlatholla le go hlahloba boemo bja tatelano ya ditumanoši, le go hlatha le go ahlaahla maano ao a šomišwago go e rarolla, gammogo le mapheko mo leano le lengwe le le lengwe. Thutonyakišišo ye ke ya boleng, tshedimošo e kgobokeditšwe go tšwa go bakgathatema ba 14. Go šomišitšwe phatadiganong go kgoboketša tshedimošo fao mongwe le mongwe wa bakgathatema a filwego lenaneo la mantšu, gomme gwa boledišanwa ka lona. Tshedomišo ya nyakišišo ye e sekasekilwe le go ahlaahlwa ka tšhomišo ya teori ya Optimality. Teori ye e re dibopego tša polelo tšeo di bonwago ke ka ditlamorago tša kgotsofalo ye e loketšego ya dithibelo tše di thulanago ka dibopego tša motheo. Thutonyakišišo ye e fihleletše gore tatelano ya ditumanoši ga se ya dumelelwa go mehuteng ye mebedi ya seTonga, ke gore, go mohuta wa seTonga sa Zimbabwe (ZV), le go mohuta wa seTonga sa Plateau (PV). Nyakišišo ye e hlathollotše mehuta ye e latelago e le yona ya go rarolla tatelano ya ditumanoši lelemeng la seTonga: kwagatšopedi, tlogelo, kopano, momagano le tumammogofatšo. Le ge go na le go swana go gontši ga mekgwatharollo ya tatelano ya ditumanoši magareng ga mehuta ye mebedi ya leleme, diphapano di ile tša lemogwa ka mantšu a mangwe a maphethi. Dibopegong tše dingwe tša mantšu a, tharollo ye e šomišwago ke kgalagapatšo. Nyakišišo ye e laetša gore diphapano tša go rarolla tatelano ya ditumanoši magareng ga PV le ZV e atile maemong a itšeng. Le ge go le bjalo, go swana ka go rarolla tatelano ya ditumanoši magareng ga mehuta ye e feta diphapano. E nngwe ya diphihlelelo tšeo di dirilwego ka thuto ke gore tatelano ya ditumanoši ga e kgotlelelwe go leleme la seTonga, le gore e rarollwa ka go šomiša kwagatšopedi, tlogelo, kopano, momagano le tumammogofatšo. Go feta moo, thutonyakišišo e ruma ka gore le ge go na le go swana mo go atilego ka maanong a go lokiša tatelano ya ditumanoši, go na le gape le diphapano magareng ga mehuta ye. Go feta moo, go rungwa ka gore maemong a mangwe, leano la go lokiša le ka latelwa ke tshepedišo ye nngwe ya phetogomedumo. Thutonyakišišo e šišinya gore go dirwe dinyakišišo ka tatelano ya ditumanoši ka go mehuta ye mengwe ya seTonga go swana le mohuta wa Zambian Valley le mohuta wa Zimbabwean Moola.D. Phil. (Languages, Linguistics and Literature)Linguistic