Challenges in early childhood care and education in impoverished rural communities in KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa by Ashnie Mahadew

“…This article reports on a case study that aims to explore the experiences of ECCE personnel in impoverished and marginalised rural communities in KwaZulu-Natal Province. Data were generated from photographs, written narratives, and semi-structured interviews based on their experiences in rural ECCE centres. …”
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Behavioural and social drivers of human papillomavirus vaccination in eThekwini District of KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa. by P Bhengu, D Ndwandwe, S Cooper, P D M C Katoto, C S Wiysonge, M Shey

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Natal Fruit Fly, Natal Fly, Ceratitis rosa Karsch (Insecta: Diptera: Tephritidae) by Howard V. Weems, Thomas R. Fasulo

“…The Natal fruit fly is a pest of orchard fruits throughout much of KwaZulu Natal Province, Republic of South Africa, and is considered to be the most common fruit fly of economic importance in Zimbabwe. 50 to 100 percent of plums were reportedly infested in a South African locality one year despite the application of control measures. …”
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Natal Fruit Fly, Natal Fly, Ceratitis rosa Karsch (Insecta: Diptera: Tephritidae) by Howard V. Weems, Thomas R. Fasulo

“…The Natal fruit fly is a pest of orchard fruits throughout much of KwaZulu Natal Province, Republic of South Africa, and is considered to be the most common fruit fly of economic importance in Zimbabwe. 50 to 100 percent of plums were reportedly infested in a South African locality one year despite the application of control measures. …”
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Natal Fruit Fly, Natal Fly, Ceratitis rosa Karsch (Insecta: Diptera: Tephritidae) by Howard V. Weems, Jr., Thomas R. Fasulo

“…By 1900 it was recognized as a pest of orchard fruits throughout much of KwaZulu Natal Province, Republic of South Africa, and is considered to be the most common fruit fly of economic importance in Rhodesia. …”
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Ecotourisme et parcs naturels : innovations et contradictions sud-africaines, le cas de HIP (Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park) by Fabrice Folio, Anaëlle Derroisne

“…As one of the oldest game reserves in austral Africa, the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park (HIP), set in the heart of the KwaZulu-Natal province, has become a south-african example as a conservation sanctuary involved in ecotourism practices. …”
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Natal Fruit Fly, Natal Fly, Ceratitis rosa Karsch (Insecta: Diptera: Tephritidae) by Howard V. Weems, Jr., Thomas R. Fasulo

“…By 1900 it was recognized as a pest of orchard fruits throughout much of KwaZulu Natal Province, Republic of South Africa, and is considered to be the most common fruit fly of economic importance in Rhodesia. …”
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Diaporthaceae associated with root and crown rot of maize by S.C. Lamprecht, P.W. Crous, J.Z. Groenewald, Y.T. Tewoldemedhin, W.F.O. Marasas

“…Several isolates of coelomycetous fungi with pigmented conidia were consistently isolated from diseased roots of Zea mays in irrigated plots monitored in the KwaZulu-Natal Province of South Africa. Based on their morphology, these isolates could be identified as representative of Stenocarpella macrospora, S. maydis, and Phaeocytostroma ambiguum. …”
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Exploring Elements of Gender Stereotypes and Stereotyping in some Zulu Wedding Songs by Khayelihle Excellent Khumalo, Bongephiwe Dlamini-Myeni

“…The Zulu people constitute an ethnic group of related people with the same culture and traditions and predominantly inhabit the KwaZulu-Natal Province of South Africa. The Zulu’s are rooted in their culture and, therefore, are cultured people who embrace most, if not all, of their cultural beliefs. …”
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Examining the experiences of school governing body in handling school funds by Bhekithemba Phumlani Ngema, Simanga Phillip Lukhele, Rudzani Israel Lumadi

“…This study aimed at examining the experiences of finance committee, the sub-committee of the School Governing Body (SGB) in managing finances in selected schools in the uMkhanyakude District, KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa. Thus, the study’s primary aim was achieved through the identification of hindrances that prevented the finance committee from effectively managing school funds. …”
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SELF-HELP CONSOLIDATION CHALLENGES IN LOW-INCOME HOUSING IN SOUTH AFRICA by Judith T. OJO-AROMOKUDU, Claudia LOGGIA

“…A pilot study was conducted in the KwaZulu-Natal Province to assess the informal consolidation challenges, while proposing strategies to enhance the self-help construction practices. …”
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An Assessment of Gender stereotypes and messages contained in Zulu traditional wedding songs – A Case Study of the Mandeni Community by Zinhle Primrose Nkosi, Alexandra O’Neil, Rejoice Lindiwe Gugu Cele, Silindile Nonkululeko Thethwayo

“…The primary purpose of this paper was to investigate messages contained in isiZulu wedding songs in Mandeni, KwaZulu-Natal province, South Africa. Secondly, it investigated the gender stereotypes contained in isiZulu wedding songs. …”
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Genotypic and Phenotypic Characterizations of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) on Frequently Touched Sites from Public Hospitals in South Africa by Siyethaba Mkhize, Daniel G. Amoako, Christiana O. Shobo, Oliver T. Zishiri, Linda A. Bester

“…A total of 777 swabs were randomly collected from 11 frequently touched sites in the hospital environment of three wards of four public hospitals in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa. Isolation of S. aureus and confirmation were done using genotypic and phenotypic methods. …”
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Genetic trends and common BRCA1/2 pathogenic sequence variants in black African and Indian breast cancer patients presenting at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital, KwaZulu-Nata... by M Makhetha, C Aldous, N Chabilal

“…To retrospectively describe genetic trends in the black African and Indian breast cancer patients from KwaZulu-Natal Province, SA. Methods. We reviewed clinical and genetic data of breast cancer and high-risk patients who consulted at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital between 2011 and 2021. …”
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Trends and distribution patterns of infant mortality and maternal HIV positivity in South Africa: A decade review (2007 - 2016) by M Makhele, N Ledibane, H Ramatsoma, A Musekiwa

“…The infant mortality proportions by province showed KwaZulu-Natal Province having the highest IMR (17.5 deaths per 1 000 live births in 2007 and 6.3 in 2016). …”
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Effects of public roads on wildlife-vehicle collisions in two protected areas, Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park and iSimangaliso Wetland Park, in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa by Cameron T. Cormac, Cormac Price, Wendy Collinson, Dave J. Druce, Jarryd P. Streicher, Colleen T. Downs

“…We determined the effect of public roads on vertebrate mortalities in the protected areas of Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park (HiP) and iSimangaliso Wetland Park (ISWP), KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa, collected monthly in 2022 and 2023. …”
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An initial benchmark of the quality of the diagnosis and surgical treatment of breast cancer in South Africa by S Nietz, H Cubasch, I Buccimazza, S Čačala, B Phakathi, M Joffe, W C C Chen, S Norris, P Ruff

“…Unit volumes were achieved consistently in Gauteng Province, but only for some years in KwaZulu-Natal Province; surgeon volumes were achieved across all units. …”
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Characteristics, clinical manifestations and management of leprosy in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: A 20-year retrospective study by J S Sons, Z N Mkhize, N C Dlova, C Aldous, P R Bhat, A V Chateau

“…To describe the biographical profile, clinical manifestations and treatment outcomes in patients with leprosy in KwaZulu-Natal Province. Methods. This retrospective study aimed to analyse the clinical data of leprosy patients in SA from 2002 to 2022. …”
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Profiling the diversity of the village chicken faecal microbiota using 16S rRNA gene and metagenomic sequencing data to reveal patterns of gut microbiome signatures by Mxolisi Nene, Mxolisi Nene, Nokuthula Winfred Kunene, Rian Pierneef, Rian Pierneef, Rian Pierneef, Khanyisile Hadebe

“…This study aimed to investigate the diversity and functional capacities of the faecal microbiome in village chickens from Limpopo and KwaZulu-Natal provinces of South Africa.MethodsUsing a combination of 16S rRNA gene sequencing and shotgun metagenomic sequencing technologies, we analysed 98 16S rRNA and 72 metagenomic datasets. …”
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