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"As discussed in this article, the development of children's cognitive abilities is associated with their ability to understand and appreciate humour. It was found that early verbal humour is dependent on the environment that children grow up in."

"Yet judging by recent case law and media reports, this once charming custom has developed a shady side, often being abused under the pretext of culture and tradition. Teenage girls are being kidnapped, violated and forced into marriage with much older men under the guise of ukuthwala."

"Racism is still rife in South Africa 24 years after apartheid ended. South Africans still seemingly do not have the required psychological, conceptual and social tools to deal sufficiently with racialised differences and the legacy of apartheid."

"Zero rating is a practice that infringes upon network neutrality by favouring certain data over others. ISP’s can use zero rating to strengthen their market share, which could be detrimental to smaller role players."

"The fact that some schools manage to overcome such debilitating obstacles seems to suggest that leadership might be a pivotal factor in ensuring quality education at school level."

"The findings indicate that a degree of positive transfer occurred. The rich, qualitative data furthermore showed awareness by participants of their own metacognition during the reading process; it highlights the conscious use of reading comprehension strategies and the context within which these strategies were transferred."

"Because modus operandi information on the planning of a heist and the robbers’ actions after the crime is difficult to obtain, it is recommended that the SAPS investigate the possibility of obtaining modus operandi information from sentenced offenders, particularly exclusive criminals or robbers."

"The contemporary theatre landscape finds itself, both locally and internationally, in a troubled position on account of restricting economic circumstances and competing forms of entertainment (television, internet, etc.). Accordingly, many dramatists, theatre production teams and actors turn to financially more viable formats of theatre creation – the one-person drama, for example."

"Children with ADHD in their middle childhood years require unique support with the mastering of various age-specific developmental tasks, which places additional pressure and stress on parents already faced with the normal demands of parenthood."

"It can be concluded that WhatsApp groups provide a key to student success in distance education if the mentor is present to structure a cooperative learning process and to facilitate the development of self-regulating skills."

"Opperman’s rewriting of older texts is not a neutral transposition, but rather a making-local, a creolising, that also implies a critique of the current hegemony in favour of openness and relationality."

"A strong mystic element is discernible in some poems, as well as some surreal images in a few. Ultimately, many of the poems are very complex because of their rich philosophical and theological underpinnings."

"They possess an extraordinary ability to visualise and articulate the emergence of inspirational and creative learning spaces and, with the support of others, turn their schools into accomplished learning environments."

"A notable shift from fear, paranoia and antagonism towards the representation of more moderate human-machine relationships takes place. The relationships are characterised by acceptance of the changes brought about by machines, but also include disappointment, disillusionment and a rational awareness of technological limits."

"Higher education institutions play a vital role in preparing future researchers able to meet globalised expectations for their future careers within and outside academia. It is important to realise, however, that the way research is being done and shared is continuously being transformed."

What, according to Moerdyk, enthused or kindled the original idea that eventually shaped and formatted this remarkable building?

"Although the characteristics that are identified in this study do not reflect the characteristics of all Afrikaans poetry as a whole or all Afrikaans poetry by male or female poets, it does offer insights into possible characteristics of Afrikaans poetry by male and female poets."

"How does Haneke assume responsibility for both the representation of Anne’s suffering and his (invisible) audience and, by implication, make his audience responsible in return?"

"Apart from the general concern with regard to retirement, there are several factors which are unique to the situation of the minister, like the possible loss of identity and status, the shift from the pulpit to the pew and the concept that the ministry is not only a job, but a calling."

"Cooperation between all the organisations involved in working with street children is not always coordinated and streamlined, which hinders the endeavours towards the best interest of street children."