Case report: First reported case of spondylodiscitis caused by Gemella morbillorum in South Africa by J Pillay, N M van der Linden

“…To date, worldwide, only six such cases of confirmed spondylodiscitis infection with this rare pathogen have been documented, and this is the first reported case in South Africa. The patient was a 55-year-old female who presented to us with a 1-month history of severe back pain radiating to her left leg. …”
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Pitfalls of PTOs in land ownership and control: Rethinking access for rural development in South Africa by Chitja Twala, Hope Luke Vhiga

“…Permission to Occupy (PTOs) was viewed by the apartheid regime as an important mechanism for addressing inequalities in South Africa (SA). The African National Congress (ANC) government has ruled over SA for the past 30 years but has been unsuccessful in dealing with the country’s racialised land inequalities. …”
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AN INVESTIGATION INTO CONTRACTORS’ EVALUATION OF RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE JBCC PRINCIPAL BUILDING AGREEMENT IN SOUTH AFRICA by Ayman Othman, Nishani Harinarain

Subjects: “…contractors, JBCC (PBA), Identification, Quantification and Classification Framework (IQCF), risk management, South Africa…”
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Revolutionising high-rise building construction: the role of robotics in South Africa's construction industry by Ntebo Ngcobo, Opeoluwa Akinradewo

“…Therefore, this study explores the impact of robotics in constructing high-rise buildings in South Africa, focusing on productivity, safety, efficiency, and project management. …”
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ABO-incompatible kidney transplantation using immunoadsorption columns: First experiences in South Africa by Z A Barday

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The dynamic influence of the global financial cycle: synchronization and impact on South Africa’s financial cycle by Khwazi Magubane, Precious Mncayi-Makhanya

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A framework to assess socioeconomic and spatialized nature-related risks: An application to South Africa by Paul Hadji-Lazaro, Julien Calas, Antoine Godin, Andrew Skowno, Pamela Sekese

“…Applying this method to South Africa, we find that 80% of the country's net exports are generated by water-dependent sectors, with 23% originating from water-sensitive municipalities, highlighting significant exposure to water scarcity. …”
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To kneel or not to kneel: Appropriating a religious and sport symbol for racial justice in South Africa by D. Andrew

“…The purpose of the study is to investigate whether the BLM concept of taking the knee (as well as the related expression “I can’t breathe”) and its ambiguous interpretation can be appropriated in the South African context and whether it can assist the struggle to achieve racial justice in South Africa. The study will follow a multidisciplinary approach and will utilise comparative literature analysis. …”
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Chickenpox pneumonia. Case presentation. Dora Ngiza hospital, Port Elizabeth, South Africa. by Gilberto Serrano Ocaña, Juan Carlos Ortiz Sablon, Ilen Ochoa Tamayo

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EVALUATING LOYALTY IN SOUTH AFRICA’S HOTEL INDUSTRY: THE EFFECT OF SERVICE QUALITY AND BRAND EQUITY by Sharmila Ragunanan, Michael C. Cant, Johannes A. Wiid

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Disclosure of the six capitals in strategy, risk and performance sections: Evidence from South Africa by Amy C.R. Steenkamp, Warren Maroun, Nirupa Padia, Dusan Ecim

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The paediatric liver transplant experience in Johannesburg, South Africa: A broad overview and update by K Kinandu, A Beeton, M Beretta, S Berkenfeld, L Brannigan, R Britz, D Demopoulos, L Doedens, M Duncan, P Gaylard, C Hajinicolaou, W Lowman, H Maher, T De Maayer, V Mudau, S Rambarran, M Reynders, F van der Schyff, B Ströbele, S Tager, E Wessels, J Fabian, J Loveland

“…Living donor, split and ABO incompatible liver transplants have been incorporated in response to the severe organ shortage in South Africa. However, our outcomes can be improved. …”
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UNHEARD/HEARD VOICES IN EXODUS 1-17 AND SOME THOUGHTS ON POVERTY IN SOUTH AFRICA by J.S. Van der Walt

“…In conclusion, with insights drawn from the narrative text, the article offers some thoughts on the theme of poverty in South Africa, as unheard voices in this regard should also be heard, with the church being the most likely agent to deliver this message. …”
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Information Trends in South Africa with Specific Reference to the Development of an Information Policy for the Electronic Media by Nina Overton

Subjects: “…Information society in South Africa…”
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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on forensic pathology services in Limpopo province, South Africa by Thakadu A. Mamashela, Samuel T. Ntuli

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Using creativity and the arts to promote mental health in youth living with HIV in South Africa by Jacqueline Hoare, Rebecca Sher, Kathryn R. Cullen

“…In this opinion piece, we propose that the arts could be explored in future studies as a promising avenue for mental health interventions for YLWH in South Africa. Better Together is a peer-support intervention for youth living with chronic illness, which has been published previously by our team. …”
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Evaluating the Nexus Between Exports, Imports, GDP, and Gross Capital Formation in South Africa by Ahmed Oluwatobi Adekunle

“… Purpose: This study evaluates the connection between exports, imports, GDP, and gross capital formation in South Africa. Method: The study employed the AutoRegressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) method, along with unit root tests to validate data stationarity, and bounds testing to confirm long-run cointegration among the variables. …”
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Interpersonal relations of pregnant women post-HIV diagnosis in Thembisile Hani, South Africa by Andile G. Mokoena-de Beer, Sister V. Mahlangu, Eugene M. Makhavhu

“…Background: HIV is a major public health issue in South Africa, with around 7.7 million people living with the virus by 2023, including 4.9 million women. …”
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Critical Analysis of Audit Committee Reporting in National Government Departments: The Case of South Africa by Tankiso Moloi

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Assessing the physical activity training needs and preferences of community health workers in South Africa by Mark Stoutenberg, Blanca S. Noriega Esquives, Ruth G. St Fleur, Susanna S. Koen, Estelle D. Watson, Francia G. Portacio, Georgia Torres

“…Methods Community health promoters (CHPs), a type of CHWs in South Africa, from seven health districts in Johannesburg participated in a day-long in-service training on PA and healthy eating. …”
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