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This is a collection of theses and dissertations submitted since 2003 in electronic format to the University of South Africa in the Department of African Languages.

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• Kulondvolotwa kwemasiko, imihambo, nemagugu ebuve lokutfolakala etindzabeni letimfishane teSiswati letikhetsiwe  Nhlabathi, Mawethu Consolation ( 2024-04-15 ) Lolucwaningo luhlola ligalelo letindzaba letimfishane teSiswati ekulondvoloteni emasiko, imihambo nemagugu esive seMaswati laseNingizimu Afrika. Ngenca yekwandza kwekukhatsateka mayelana nekulahleka kwetincenye temasiko, ...
• Canons of indigenous traditions and Western values: the voice of African women writers  Kwasha, Linda Loretta ( 2002-03 ) The study is aimed at analyzing the Canons of lndigenous Traditions and Western Values: The Voices of African Women Writers focusing in different genres written by African women writers with the exception of one book ...
• Selected clan praises as importers of heritage: a case of Ema Swati of eSwatini  Nxumalo, Ntombifuthi ( 2023-01 ) Clan praises are of paramount importance in Eswatini. This research examined selected EmaSwati clan praises to establish if clan praises are importers of heritage to the present generation. Underpinned by the diffusionist ...
• A critical analysis of Sol Plaatjie's Sechuana proverbs with literal translations and their European equivalents  Moletsane, Otshepeng Edmond ( 2023-06 ) This study aims to critically analyze Sol T. Plaatje's Sechuana Proverbs with Literal Translations And their European Equivalents. After analyzing the above-mentioned proverbs, it was discovered that Plaatje exposed white ...
• The impact of modern technology on reading and writing  Buda, Alpheus Thabo ( 2023-09 ) The current technology revolution has caused major changes globally. Children today have unprecedented access to screen media, including content viewed on television, computers, gaming consoles, smartphones and tablets. The ...
• The role of language and cultural practices in portraying women in selected Vhavenda communities  Ndhobela, Avhapfani Judith ( 2022-10 ) Gender inequality appears to be a universal problem especially in African countries. This inequality between men and women was also identified in the Vhavenḓa nation. The study investigated the socio-cultural content ...
• Indigenous knowledge systems : a case for traditional medicine among the Batswana  Sethabela, Joseph Maleke ( 2002-10 ) This study is about the Indigenous Knowledge Systems, which filled the whole universe throughout African continent for some centuries back till today in our 21 the century. Needless to say this knowledge has been experienced ...
• Binding and np-types in Setswana  Moloto, Moikgoni Elizabeth ( 1997-01 )
• Subcategorization properties of Tswana verbs  Ditaunyane, Shoadi Ezekial ( 1996-01 ) In this dissertation I discuss subcategorization properties of Tswana verbs. I give specific attention to various types of complements which follow a basic verb in a sentence. In short, I analyze the verb-object asymmetrical ...
• Naming practices in N.A. Milubi's drama : Mukosi wa lufu  Nemukongwe, Mukondeleli Martha ( 1996-11 ) This dissertation Is an investigation of naming pracices in N. A. Milubi's drama 'MUKOSI WA LUFU. The names of characters and places are explained in. relation to literary aspects such as characterization, plot, action ...
• Tragic insight in L L J. Mncwango's plays  Mseleku, Sipho Goodenough ( 1996-01 )
• A psychoanalytical study of "Mopheme" by S. Matlosa  Motau, Stephen Buti ( 2003-01 ) This study will focus on the critical study of S. Matlosa's ovel "Mopheme". The Psychoanalytic theory will be used as a framework. Secondly I believe that the study will be of great significance to students of African ...
• The structure of Sesotho deverbatives  Mothupi, Motshedisi ( 1995-12 ) The aim of this study is to expose the morphological structure of deverbatives in Sesotho. Firstly, it is shown that affixes are not mere morphological objects, they are also syntactic objects. The use of verbal ...
• Noun phrases in Xhosa  Nhlapo, Vuyelwa ( 1993-10 ) The aim of this study is to expose the internal structure of noun phrases (NPs) in Xhosa. First it is shown/ argued that noun phrases (NPs) in Xhosa are headed by a lexical category which is nominal and non-verbal. This ...
• Iinqobo zentlalo njengoko ziqulethwe ziintsomi ezichongiweyo zesiXhosa  Ngcingwana, Thunyelwa Olivia ( 2023 ) Olu phandonzulu lwenzelwa ukuvuselela ukubaliswa kweentsomi zesiXhosa kubantu nakubantwana. Oku kubaliswa kwezi ntsomi kubonakale kunikelwe umva kakhulu ngabantu abantetho isisiXhosa, nto leyo eyenze ilahleko enkulu esizweni ...
• Challenges and solutions to the mastery of the Shona orthography in schools  Madusise, Raphael ( 2022-08 ) The interconnection between language and culture makes language inherently linked to the society in which it is taught and learnt. In response to this affinity, learners are allowed to use a language that is relevant and ...
• Female stereotypes in selected Zimbabwean Ndebele novels, 1975-2016  Sayi, Sanelisiwe ( 2022-11 ) The research examines gender stereotypes accorded to women in different socio-historical periods in selected Ndebele novels published in (1975-2016) written by both men and women. Eriksen (1994:29) defines stereotyping as ...
• Tsenguluso ya mbambedzo ya u ṱanwa ha vhaanewa vha vhana Kha maṅwalwa a ngano na nganea a tshivenḓa  Muvhango, Thinavhuyo Gladys ( 2023-05 ) Muhumbulo muhulwane wa ngudo iyi ndi u ṱoḓa u wanulusa, u vhambedza na u sengulusa phambano ya kualuselwe kwa vhaanewa vha vhana, u maanḓafhadziwa ha vhaanewa vha vhana nga vhaanetsheli vha ngano na vhaṅwali vha nganea dza ...
• Sesotho riddles in the fourth industrial revolution : dynamism, development and digitisation  Mokuoane, Matsie Cassandra Ntsana ( 2023-01 ) This study investigated the status quo of Sesotho riddles in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The researcher realised that the practice of riddling among Basotho was not as popular compared to when she was growing up. It ...
• Characterisation and time in H.H. Ramokgopa's morutiši o llwe ke eng?  Molabe, Phineas Mantšipane ( 1992-08 ) Chapter 1 is an introductory chapter which explains the three- level distinction in narratology. The three levels are: the story, the text, and the narration. Chapter 2 focusses on actors in this short story, and how groups ...

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Africa-related dissertations database.

The Africa-Related Dissertations Database is a resource that represents various areas of Africa-Related expertise developed by Howard University graduate students. It provides information about Africa-Related dissertations and theses completed at Howard University. The database is searchable by area of study, country, type or year. You can also search using any keyword or name in the "Search" field.

Most of the dissertations and theses below are available on  ProQuest . Most universities, including Howard University, have ProQuest subscriptions so that students, faculty and other personnel have complimentary access when logged into their university account.