EXPLORING THE PRACTICAL IMPLEMENTATION OF THE
SUGGESTED ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORKS
by
MHLONGO SAMKELO S’BONISO
A research paper submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree
of:
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN GEOGRAPHY
at
WALTER SISULU UNIVERSITY
SUPERVISOR: PROFESSOR OKELO
CO-SUPERVISOR: MR L. MATISO
JUNE 2021
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS .......................................................................................... 2
ABSTRACT ........................................................................................................... 3
DECLARATION .................................................................................................. 4
DECLARATION TO PLAGIRISM ........................................................................ 5
AKNOWLEDGEMENTS....................................................................................... 6
DEDICATION..................................................................................................... 7
ABSTRACT
DECLARATION
I, Mhlongo S.S., Student Number 216239648, solemnly declare that this thesis titled
“exploring the practical implementation of the suggested environmental
management frameworks” which I submit for the degree of Batchelor of Science
Master’s in Geography at Walter Sisulu University is my own work. All sources used or
quoted in the study have been indicated and acknowledged by way of complete
references. This study has not previously in its entirety or in part been submitted at
any university in order to obtain an academic qualification.
MASTER’S CANDIDATE: MHLONGO S.S.
SIGNATURE: ______________________
DATE: ______________________
SUPERVISOR: Dr Okelo
SIGNATURE: _______________________
DATE: _______________________
CO-SUPERVISOR: MR L. Matiso
SIGNATURE: _______________________
DATE: _______________________
DECLARATION TO PLAGIRISM
I am aware that plagiarism is defined at Walter Sisulu University (WSU) as the inclusion
of another’s ideas, writings, works, discoveries and inventions from any source in an
assignment or research output without the due, correct and appropriate
acknowledgement to the author’(s) or source(s) in breach of the values, conventions,
ethics and norms of the different professional, academic and research disciplines and
includes unacknowledged copying from intra- and internet and peers or fellow
students.
i.
I have duly and appropriately acknowledged all references and conformed to
avoid plagiarism as defined by WSU.
ii.
I made use of the citation and referencing style stipulated by my lecturer and
supervisor.
iii.
This submitted work is my own.
iv.
I did not and will not allow anyone to copy my work and present it as his or her
own.
v.
I am committed to uphold academic and professional integrity in the academic
or research activity.
vi.
I am aware of the consequences of engaging in plagiarism
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Signature Date
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Date
AKNOWLEDGEMENTS
I would like to thank God for granting me the strength and providing wisdom and
guidance throughout the period of writing this dissertation. Secondly, I would like to
thank myself for all the hard work and time that I have invested in going about putting
together this piece of work.
I hereby acknowledge my parents (Mr and Mrs Mhlongo) and grandmother (Miss
T.M. Mnyandu) and my whole family for their moral and financial support.
A special thanks to my supervisors: Mr L Matiso and Dr Okelo from the Geography
section for their patience, continued support and guidance throughout the project
from the phase of formulating a research topic, drafting of a proposal and the process
of data collection. I also thank them for making time in their busy schedule to look at
my imperfect work and providing constructive feedback to assist me in doing my
research.
My deepest gratitude to ………………………….for accompanying me to the study area
and assisting me with data collection. Thanks also to the …………. for sharing
information and willingly participating in my study.
My gratitude also goes to the Lamani family for their love and support throughout the
year and for the lunch during data collection. Lastly I thank Mr B. Lamani (Valela)
for his continued courage, motivation and support throughout the project.
DEDICATION
This dissertation is dedicated to my dearest parents: Mr R.M. Mhlongo
: Mrs S.O. Mhlongo.
My three brothers: Mr Mvelo S. Mhlongo
: Mr Kwanda K. Mhlongo
: Mr Mgcini S Mhlongo.
And my two cousins: Mr Simphiwe Lamani
: Mr Bonile Lamani