M T Chauke
Biographic Data
| ID | 6592644 |
|---|---|
| NAME | M T Chauke |
| GIVEN NAMES | M T |
| FAMILY NAME | Chauke |
| SIGNATURE | CHAUKE M T |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Venda |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-8935-3731 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 10 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 6 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 10 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2015 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2023 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
The meaning of “national competence”
Milieu and Its Effect on Characters in the Selected Xitsonga Novels by FA Thuketana
Milieu and Its Effect on Characters in the Selected Xitsonga Novels by FA Thuketana
Every story has a milieu. The milieu can either be a rural or urban setting as it refers to a place of action or background against which a story takes place. The aim of this paper is to identify, explore and describe the different types of milieu and how they influence and shape the behavioral traits of the characters in the selected Xitsonga novels. The paper will also critically look at whether the milieu influences the character in a positive…
Cross-border Language Harmonization
There has been much debate concerning language harmonization of some of the African languages in South Africa. These debates were fuelled by, among others, the close relationship that exists in the languages to be harmonized. Nhlapo and Alexander proposed the harmonization of the Nguni languages (IsiZulu, IsiXhosa, Siswati and IsiNdebele) and Sotho languages (Setswana, Sesotho and Northern Sotho), respectively. The reason for this proposal was be…
Naming Practices Among Vatsonga
Thomas Hasani Chauke, affectionately known as Shinyori by his fans, has been at the forefront of Xitsonga Music for over 33 years. From his flagship, he has released 33 albums under his Shimatsatsa series. In some of his music, he narrates stories about issues that affect people in their everyday life and tries to spread positive messages. In those instances, he uses characters and gives them names. The aim of the paper is to investigate and pinp…
The Preservation of Xitsonga Culture through Rainmaking Ritual
In South Africa the significance of indigenous rituals has diminished following the encounter with European culture. African rituals are fading away with time. Rituals are traditional sacraments that are performed in a socio-religious setting and the term can be used interchangeably with rites. Rituals of various kinds are a feature of almost all known human societies with each community having rituals that can be prescribed by the tradition of t…
The Role of Women in Traditional Leadership with Special Reference to the Valoyi Tribe
The social history of life in South Africa depicts women as victims of various kinds of abuse, namely, verbal, emotional, physical and psychological. Women experience abuse at the hands of their partners, employers and tribesmen. They are abused racially, culturally and economically. The male-dominated culture and systems of traditional leadership constitute gender oppression. The inclusion of women in traditional leadership structures should not…
Name Changes in South Africa
The paper seeks to address the fact that name changing may be used as a unifying tool with the express view of promoting and rediscovering the country's heritage. Name changing may be influenced by, amongst others, factors such as past history, beliefs, race, ethnicity, democracy and the physical features of a place. It may also be influenced by members of the community who want to reclaim their lost identity and also to restore historical record…
Personal Names and Naming Practices among the Vatsonga
The present paper examined use of personal names and naming practices among Vatsonga in South Africa. Xitsonga names are not just mere tags but provide more insights into important social, cultural and political events at the time of birth. Furthermore, the paper also discusses the significance attached to Xitsonga personal names
An Analysis of Factors Involved in Nicknaming of Some Soccer Players in South Africa
The aim of this paper is to discuss the meaning and relevance of the nicknames given to soccer players in the Premier Soccer League in South Africa, either as a token of appreciation or disapproval. The argument raised in this paper is that there is a marked deterioration in the creative naming of nicknames in the contemporary dispensation unlike in the past. It argues that nicknames have an influential role on the manner in which the players per…
Personal Names and Naming Practices among the Vatsonga
The present paper examined use of personal names and naming practices among Vatsonga in South Africa. Xitsonga names are not just mere tags but provide more insights into important social, cultural and political events at the time of birth. Furthermore, the paper also discusses the significance attached to Xitsonga personal names
Name Changes in South Africa
The paper seeks to address the fact that name changing may be used as a unifying tool with the express view of promoting and rediscovering the country's heritage. Name changing may be influenced by, amongst others, factors such as past history, beliefs, race, ethnicity, democracy and the physical features of a place. It may also be influenced by members of the community who want to reclaim their lost identity and also to restore historical record…
Cross-border Language Harmonization
There has been much debate concerning language harmonization of some of the African languages in South Africa. These debates were fuelled by, among others, the close relationship that exists in the languages to be harmonized. Nhlapo and Alexander proposed the harmonization of the Nguni languages (IsiZulu, IsiXhosa, Siswati and IsiNdebele) and Sotho languages (Setswana, Sesotho and Northern Sotho), respectively. The reason for this proposal was be…
Naming Practices Among Vatsonga
Thomas Hasani Chauke, affectionately known as Shinyori by his fans, has been at the forefront of Xitsonga Music for over 33 years. From his flagship, he has released 33 albums under his Shimatsatsa series. In some of his music, he narrates stories about issues that affect people in their everyday life and tries to spread positive messages. In those instances, he uses characters and gives them names. The aim of the paper is to investigate and pinp…
The Preservation of Xitsonga Culture through Rainmaking Ritual
In South Africa the significance of indigenous rituals has diminished following the encounter with European culture. African rituals are fading away with time. Rituals are traditional sacraments that are performed in a socio-religious setting and the term can be used interchangeably with rites. Rituals of various kinds are a feature of almost all known human societies with each community having rituals that can be prescribed by the tradition of t…
The Role of Women in Traditional Leadership with Special Reference to the Valoyi Tribe
The social history of life in South Africa depicts women as victims of various kinds of abuse, namely, verbal, emotional, physical and psychological. Women experience abuse at the hands of their partners, employers and tribesmen. They are abused racially, culturally and economically. The male-dominated culture and systems of traditional leadership constitute gender oppression. The inclusion of women in traditional leadership structures should not…
Name Changes in South Africa
The paper seeks to address the fact that name changing may be used as a unifying tool with the express view of promoting and rediscovering the country's heritage. Name changing may be influenced by, amongst others, factors such as past history, beliefs, race, ethnicity, democracy and the physical features of a place. It may also be influenced by members of the community who want to reclaim their lost identity and also to restore historical record…
Personal Names and Naming Practices among the Vatsonga
The present paper examined use of personal names and naming practices among Vatsonga in South Africa. Xitsonga names are not just mere tags but provide more insights into important social, cultural and political events at the time of birth. Furthermore, the paper also discusses the significance attached to Xitsonga personal names
An Analysis of Factors Involved in Nicknaming of Some Soccer Players in South Africa
The aim of this paper is to discuss the meaning and relevance of the nicknames given to soccer players in the Premier Soccer League in South Africa, either as a token of appreciation or disapproval. The argument raised in this paper is that there is a marked deterioration in the creative naming of nicknames in the contemporary dispensation unlike in the past. It argues that nicknames have an influential role on the manner in which the players per…
Milieu and Its Effect on Characters in the Selected Xitsonga Novels by FA Thuketana
Milieu and Its Effect on Characters in the Selected Xitsonga Novels by FA Thuketana
Every story has a milieu. The milieu can either be a rural or urban setting as it refers to a place of action or background against which a story takes place. The aim of this paper is to identify, explore and describe the different types of milieu and how they influence and shape the behavioral traits of the characters in the selected Xitsonga novels. The paper will also critically look at whether the milieu influences the character in a positive…
The meaning of “national competence”
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