Browsing Theses and Dissertations (African Languages) by Title

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  • Gender inequality in South African Nguni cultures, as portrayed in selected Nguni literary text. 
    Memela, Mbalenhle Melodious (University of Pretoria, 2022)
    This research seeks to highlight the gender inequality brought by some of the rituals and traditions practised by South African Nguni cultures. It seeks to work as a mediator or a mouth for the parties that are being treated ...
  • Grammar of the pronouns in SiSwati 
    Zwane, Nonsikelelo Barbara (University of Pretoria, 1995)
    The main aim of this investigation is to give a detailed description of the morphology, the syntax and finally the semantic function of the different pronouns found in siSwati. Before this is done (in Chapters 2 - 4) ...
  • The growth and development of isiNdebele orthography and spelling (1921-2010) 
    Mahlangu, Katjie Sponono (University of Pretoria, 2015)
    This thesis examines Southern Ndebele (not Northern Ndebele or Zimbabwean Ndebele), its history, standardisation and controversies in isiNdebele orthography and spelling from 1921 to 2010. In the late 1970s, the amaNala ...
  • The implications of Setswana hare folktales contemporary for South African children 
    Boya, Thapelo Bernard (University of Pretoria, 2023)
    In previous research, it has been stated that folktales are primarily told to teach moral lessons to children. However, this study demonstrates that Setswana hare folktales potentially teach the opposite of the intended ...
  • Influence of contextual factors on translation shifts case study : English to Arabic translation of reports from the Pan African Parliament (PAP) 
    Ari, Galal Nour Mohamed (University of Pretoria, 2018)
    This research set out to study the influence of contextual factors on the occurrence of translation shifts through the case study of English to Arabic translation of reports from the Pan African Parliament (PAP). The ...
  • Interpreting services among the French-speaking asylum seekers at the Pretoria Home Affairs Refugee Centre and its aftermath 
    Lukusa, John Katompa (University of Pretoria, 2018)
    This research was encouraged by the growing trend of migration that not only South Africa is facing but the world in general. French-speaking asylum seekers who require interpretation services constitute the subject of ...
  • IsiNdebele influence on Sepedi learners around the Dennilton Region in the Limpopo Province 
    Thamaga, Lesetje Johannah (University of Pretoria, 2013-01-11)
    Language contact is a universal phenomenon found in bilingual or multilingual societies. It is the basic and distinct quality of every culture. Language is the means by which people communicate, express their points of ...
  • Kanegelohistori le nonwanepheteletsannete ka tebelelo ya Sepedi 
    Nkadimeng, Manangane S. (University of Pretoria, 2016)
    The study addresses the problem, already identified in 1986 by Msimang that definitions such as Bascom's (1965) fail to differentiate clearly between historical narratives and legends. To evolve a more accurate definition, ...
  • Kanegelokopana ya I.T. Maditsi : Pheko ya pula (Sepedi) 
    Aphane, Modikwa Caroline (University of Pretoria, 2008-09-23)
    Maditsi is one of the most significant authors in Sepedi literature. He has written various texts, including poetry, short stories and a novelette. He won the first award of the Samuel E Mqhayi prize awarded by the Suid ...
  • Kanegelorato le Kanegeloboitshwaro ya Sepedi (Sepedi) 
    Makgabo, Mmamoyahabo Constance (University of Pretoria, 2008-07-15)
    A close look at the first literary works in European countries reveals that love stories and the theme of romance took prominence among the authors of the time. French authors are a good example of writers of these love ...
  • Kanegelorato Ya Sepedi 
    Lebaka, Kgeledi Johanna (University of Pretoria, 2006-12-13)
    In this thesis, an attempt is made to divide the Sepedi love story as 'light' reading matter into different subgenres. In order to do this, a distinction has to be made between 'light' and 'serious' reading matter. In ...
  • Kanegelotseka Ya Sepedi 
    Magapa, Ntepele Isaac (University of Pretoria, 2006-12-13)
    This research aims to investigate the development of the Sepedi detective story, and to classify existing works into appropriate sub-genres. The study will use the methods of comparison, grouping, description and interpretation. ...
  • Kgegeo Dingwalong Tša Sepedi (Sepedi) 
    Maruma, Mamalatswa Walburga (University of Pretoria, 2012-06-18)
    In Sepedi, there is a problem of using irony instead of satire in reference to literary genres. The difference between the two concepts is that irony is a figure of speech and satire is a text type. To bring clarity on ...
  • Kgolo le tlhopho ya theto ya Sepedi / Growth and classification of Sepedi poetry 
    Mampuru, Deborah (University of Pretoria, 2015)
    When the origin and the development of the Sepedi literature is looked into, it emerged that the main effort was made by the missionaries. The Berlin Lutheran Church will never be forgotten for the contribution they made. ...
  • Kgolo ya Tiragatšo ya Sepedi (Sepedi) 
    Maila, Ramalau Andries (University of Pretoria, 2007-09-12)
    The aim of this investigation is to examine and discuss the growth and development of the Sepedi drama. With the aim in mind, both written (stage) dramas and radio dramas that were broadcast and appeared in book form at a ...
  • Kgolo, tswelopele le katlego ya kanegelokopana ya Sepedi: (1951-1999) (Sepedi) 
    Kgatla, Peter Moroka (University of Pretoria, 2000)
    The aim of this research is to give a literary accountable description of the development of the short story in Sepedi. In order to achieve this, the descriptive as well as the expository and comparative method are used, ...
  • Khuetšo ya O.K. Matsepe go bangwadi ba Sepedi 
    Thobakgale, Raphehli Michael (University of Pretoria, 2005)
    Anyone wishing to laud Matsepe for his literary ability should first turn to Ramaila who was not only one of the first writers in Sepedi, but also taught his people to read. Some of his short stories in the volume entitled ...
  • A language application for Health Science students : a study on user experience 
    Wilken, Ilana (University of Pretoria, 2016)
    South Africa is home to 11 official languages and speakers of these languages communicate with one another on a daily basis. Such multilingual communication occurs throughout the country, especially at hospitals and clinics. ...
  • Leeto : Dingwalong tsa sepedi 
    Sebake, Senkatile Jackson (University of Pretoria, 2006-06-23)
  • Lenong La Gauta : Padi Ya Botseka 
    Mahole, Boshoff Frans (University of Pretoria, 2005-06-23)