The reality and relevance of seriti in the past and present: its essence and manifestation in an African religion perspective with special reference to the Northern Sotho

The thesis has to do with seriti in its tripartite manifestation that the researcher calls category A, B and C. Category A deals with oratory, wisdom, hospitality, kindness and generosity in the Northern Sotho's everyday interaction with other people. It also deals with ritual as part of strengthening the character of an individual. Category B deals with a human being in his/her interactions with ancestors who in turn end up conferring seriti upon him/her. Category C is the type of seriti that is almost antithetical to category A seriti. This type of seriti could be enhanced with the sole purpose of harming others or seeking unfair advantage over other people. Of the three types of seriti, the researcher argues that category C seriti is waning. In the case of category B, there is a rejection of traditional healers (who perform rituals which are required by ancestors), as well as other elements like protecting oneself with strong medicine which has to do with category C. This therefore means that category B is not rejected in totality. The chapter that deals with women and seriti takes into account the development of seriti from the past and present. Both the traditional concept of a woman and the modern one are accepted by all respondents. The idea of a woman working like a slave to please everyone is not gaining popularity. The traditional concept of a man is that he is a polygamist and a lover of many concubines. He produces many children who make up for the loss through warfare. A traditional man works in a group context and loves to possess many cattle. These traits are rejected by modern people who in turn think that a man with seriti works for his family, he is loved and respected, he loves his wife and believes in equality. The thesis proves that certain characteristics of category B and C are waning while category A seriti is getting popular. The fact that this is the case is encouraging for the development of an African Philosophy and Religion.Religious Studies and ArabicD. Litt. et Phil (Religious Studies

The significance of non-motorised transport interventions : a case study of Greater Sekhukhune, Limpopo Province, South Africa

South Africa has a significant proportion of learners (64%) that use walking as a means of transport on a daily basis to a place of education, and workers (21.1%) to place of work ( Statistic SA, 2014), that are predominantly located in peri-urban and rural areas. Therefore, Non-Motorised Transport (NMT), should have greater priority in rural areas, but it is largely neglected, due to the lack of awareness of the role of NMT modes of transport, minimal funding and other basic transport infrastructural needs take preference over NMT. Non prioritisation of NMT among other reasons, results in high rates of pedestrian accidents, with approximately 40% of pedestrian fatalities recorded in South Africa (Arrive Alive, 2012). The primary purpose of the research is to address NMT road user safety by investigating and evaluating effective and appropriate measures that will address poor NMT facilities and infrastructure arrangement that meets the needs of NMT users in the study area of Greater Sekhukhune in Limpopo Province. To evaluate the Significance of NMT interventions, National and International literature, as well as primary and secondary data formed the basis of this study. The primary data was sourced by performing pedestrian surveys in the rural community of Sekhukhune

Delivery of the Directly Observed Therapy (DOT) for tuberculosis patients in the Limpopo Province, South Africa: a qualitative study

No Abstract.African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance Vol. 11(3) 2005: 210-22