Die manifestering van Septuaginta-invloed in die Sondergut-Lukas

The manifestation of Septuagint-influence in the Sondergut-LukasIt has often been postulated that the Gospel of Luke was influenced by the Septuagint. In a recent study this was proven to be true when research on the language and style of the Gospel was conducted. It manifested a number of similarities between the Septuagint and the Gospel - especially within the source-material peculiar to Luke (Sondergut-Lukas). The childless-motif in Luke 1 and the last part of Jesus’ genealogy in Luke 3 are representative examples of this

Attributes like attitude and commitment for effective extension

It has become evident that South African Extension, especially in relation to the small-scale farmers has performed poorly. Human motivation is a complicated matter, but in general it has to do with needs, beliefs and attitudes. This paper has adopted a theoretical approach regarding attitude and commitment as inhibiting characteristics of an effective and successful Extension organisation

Participatory Learning and Action (PLA) : sharing the South African experience : a discussion of key issues

In this article it is argued that PLA can do much to promote grass roots development in South Africa if it is adapted to local conditions. However it is not easy to promote this practice theory in South Africa at this point in time due to some of the reasons outlined below. Some principles of this practice theory are scrutinised briefly as well as some stumbling blocks that inhibits the growth of PLA and participatory development in South Africa in general. These problems are part and parcel of the local development culture and it emphasises how complex it is to promote participatory development if it is not well established in development practice

Saving our surfaced road network through labour intensive water-proofing and restoration

Papers presented virtually at the 41st International Southern African Transport Conference on 10-13 July 2023Similar to many developing countries, most of the surfaced road network in South Africa has received little in terms of preventative maintenance over a number of decades. The all too familiar consequences of this neglect is seen on many of the rural and urban road networks (especially during the wet season) with a general deterioration in surface condition and riding quality and the formation of numerous potholes. Consequently, road authorities are subjected to considerable community and hence, political pressure to urgently address the deterioration of the existing surfaced road networks. In addition, road authorities are also under considerable pressure to increase the amount of labour opportunities in the provision of road infrastructure. Road authorities are in a situation where both of these aspects can be addressed with immediate effect through the implementation of proven and tested New (Nano) Modified Emulsion (NME) technologies, incorporating Nano-Polymer Nano-Silane (NPNS) products. These technologies have been adapted and adjusted from the built environment for use in the roads industry in South Africa. Numerous laboratory investigations, Accelerated Pavement Tests (APT) and practical implementation on a number of roads since 2015 have proven the technology to be cost-effective. The same NME technologies, incorporating applicable NPNS products, can be used to protect the integrity of the existing surfaced road networks. These products diluted in water, and applied by hand sprayers, will water-proof existing surfacings and prevent future water damage and create numerous job opportunities with little training. In addition, the same NME technologies can be used to restore some severe distress already existing on many of the surfaced roads. This paper demonstrates the applicability and practicality of the NME incorporating NPNS technologies using available labour with little training for: • Protection of the existing paved road network and the prevention of severe distress in the presence on water (e.g. pothole forming); and • Restoring some of the existing surfacings already is severe distress, such a pothole repairs and surface deterioration

Centrality dependence of inclusive J/\u3c8 production in p-Pb collisions at 1asNN = 5.02 TeV

We present a measurement of inclusive J/\u3c8 production in p-Pb collisions at 1asNN = 5.02TeV as a function of the centrality of the collision, as estimated from the energy deposited in the Zero Degree Calorimeters. The measurement is performed with the ALICE detector down to zero transverse momentum, pT, in the backward ( 124.46 < ycms < 122.96) and forward (2.03 < ycms < 3.53) rapidity intervals in the dimuon decay channel and in the mid-rapidity region ( 121.37 < ycms < 0.43) in the dielectron decay channel. The backward and forward rapidity intervals correspond to the Pb-going and p-going direction, respectively. The pT-differential J/\u3c8 production cross section at backward and forward rapidity is measured for several centrality classes, together with the corresponding average pT and pT2 values. The nuclear modification factor is presented as a function of centrality for the three rapidity intervals, and as a function of pT for several centrality classes at backward and forward rapidity. At mid- and forward rapidity, the J/\u3c8 yield is suppressed up to 40% compared to that in pp interactions scaled by the number of binary collisions. The degree of suppression increases towards central p-Pb collisions at forward rapidity, and with decreasing pT of the J/\u3c8. At backward rapidity, the nuclear modification factor is compatible with unity within the total uncertainties, with an increasing trend from peripheral to central p-Pb collisions

<i>LXX-Sitate</i> in die Petrus- en Paulusredes van Handelinge

LXX quotations in the Petrine and Pauline speeches in Acts. This article is an attempt to summarize the results of the author's doctoral thesis. Three aspects of the problem under investigation are discussed, i e the texthistorical, methodological and henneneutical aspects. The following became clear after analyzing the citations in the Petrine and Pauline speeches: (a) the reconstructed LXX Textvorlage which Luke has used, reflects a strong Semitic style; (b) some quotations were already used in pre-Lukan times, but seem to be checked and reinterpreted by Luke; (c) his use of Scripture functions on two levels: infonnative, focusing on the past with a strong christological trend, and nonnative, focusing on the present and future with an appealing nature for the current listeners/readers; and (d) Luke's understanding of Scripture fits in within his salvation history, presented from a Theo-centric perspective, pneumatological-prophetically mediated, and with emphasis on the eschatology, christology and soteriology.</p

The compatibility between extension aims of staff and their organisation: implications for management

It is imperative for an organisation to have a basic understanding of the reasons for its existence, which describe its aims or vision. These aims must be known and shared among employees, since they give direction and meaning to them. This pilot investigation was done to investigate the compatibility between extension aims of extension staff and those of their employer. It shows that only 50 percent of respondents have an acceptable understanding of the official aims (vision), and that none of the components of the official vision has sufficient compatibility with the perceptions of staff. Furthermore it was found that the internal compatibility of respondents' aims is insufficient, and for unknown reasons there was no overlap of respondents' aims with the most important issues of the official vision. It became evident that staff members were suffering from high levels of frustration that could be linked to being unaware of and not knowing the official vision. The implications of these findings are that management should immediately give serious attention to the matter, and as a first step should investigate the causes of this problem. Secondly, management should share its vision and imprint it with all staff, after which it should empower staff to take steps to reach the vision. This may help towards breaking the unacceptable levels of frustration by staff and to align the perceptions of staff with the official aims of the organisation

Tooth replacement of tigerfish <i>Hydrocynus vittatus</i> from the Kruger National Park

Evidence of tooth replacement was observed in 14 tigerfish which had been caught during the period 1991 - 1993 in the Olifants and Letaba rivers in the Kruger National Park. Replacement of teeth is a quick process (3-5 days) and first replacement of adult coni- cal dentition takes place at six to seven months post hatch, at a body length of 100 mm (FL). Swollen gums are evident prior to tooth replacement and newly erupted teeth are loosely embedded in the gums. Tooth replacement occurs in both the upper and lower jaws simultaneously. It was observed in the laboratory that the feeding behaviour was affected when adult conical dentition was replaced in @ 287 mm (FL) specimens