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the dirt roads. This peaceful atmosphere belies the complex nature of Bhambayi. The Bhambayi name came into being as a result of violent conflict and during the late 1980s and early 1990s it was known to be one of the most violent “hot spots” in Kwazulu Natal. The name “Bhambayi” is a corruption name derived from the word “Bombay” and bears testimony to the earliest occupants of this land. They incorporated an area known as the “Apex” or the Phoenix Settlement. This settlement was founded by…

Actually Useful: Quantum Sciences Since the beginning of documented history, humans have misjudged things as either harmful, stupid, or useless. Although quantum sciences are hard to understand, they are not stupid or useless. Quantum studies also lead to the betterment of society and the advancement of human life. Quantum sciences are neither useless nor wasteful theories; they affect us in many different ways like in technology, manufactured goods, and, surprisingly enough, exist in our…

2.3 Conservation 2.3.1 Drivers of biodiversity loss Biodiversity is subjected to numerous forces that threaten the loss of species and the depaupering of natural resources (Brand et al., 2008). Biodiversity loss drivers (mechanisms that influence the extinction of a species) are generally encompassed in (but are not limited to): environmental stress, large environmental disturbances, extreme environmental conditions, severe limitation of resources, the introduction of non-native species, or…

How to fix what’s been broken? Capitalism focuses on the importance of private ownership in terms of an economic system. Key concepts associated with capitalism includes: private property, capital accumulation, competitive markets, wage labour and even voluntary exchange. In this paper I plan to assess the ways in which private property systems work to emphasize capitalism after which I will present the various ways in which resistance to this systemic oppression can eventually lead to its…

Shaka kaSenzangakhona also known as Shaka Zulu, was born in 1787. He was the most significant monarchs of the Zulu kingdom. He was born near present day Melmoth, KwaZulu-Natal Province on the Mhlatuze River. His mother Nandi (1760-1827) was a daughter of Bhebhe, a past chief of theLangeni tribe and the mother of the legendary Shaka, King of the Zulu’s. His father Senzangakhona kaJama, chief of the Zulu clan, which was small and insignificant at the time. In the late 18th century, the Zulus…

an amazing first impression and I thought this is actually what I would like to study. Can you tell us more about your new show THE INTERN and how it came about? The Intern by David Tlale is a programme I conceptualised in 2012. It started in KwaZulu-Natal and I later ran it as a competition in Gauteng before it gained TV attention. The Intern is mostly focused on empowering young people and young designers who want to step up from being graduate students and get ready for the industry. Our…

The impact of rhino poaching in Southern Africa is reviewed. This impact rises from the illegal hunting, killing and the removal of horns of the rhinoceros species. These horns are traded in the black market (illegal trade) to criminals who also trade them in different countries. People believe that the horns are able to cure ailments while others use them for drug abuse. According to the International Unit of Conservation of Nature (IUCN) the effective poaching of rhinos has reduced the…

5.Causes, motives and triggers Christopher Mhlengwa Zikode was a product of his circumstances, namely; growing up in a rural community in which faction fights were common. Faction fights emanate from tribal feuds and are fights that occur between rival black groups (Anon, 2012:1). Zikode was exposed to violent behaviour from a young age, which could have influenced his violent acts. His vicious murder spree and rape series was the result of a combination of factors, such as being exposed to…

To what extent should countries be required to uphold the Declaration of Human Rights? Eli Wiesel once said, “Wherever men and women are persecuted because of their race, religion, or political views, that place must – at that moment – become the center of the universe.” The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted on December 10, 1948 as a result of the Second World War. The UN Charter decided to make it a priority to “guarantee the rights of every individual everywhere” (United…

structure, having a basis of 17 carbon atoms arranged in four rings fused together. Steroids are produced naturally in the human body. They control metabolism, growth and blood chemistry, however anabolic steroids are made synthetically and are derivatives of testosterone and are used in pill or in a liquid form, injected into the body; they also come in the form of a cream or gel to rub into the body. They are transported by the blood stream to into the body’s cells. If steroids go to muscle…