Characteristics of antibiotic resistant bacteria in raw and drinking water from water production facilities MTA Plaatjie orcid.org 0000-0002-8321-6469 Dissertation submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree Masters of Science in Microbiology at the North- West University Supervisor: Prof CC Bezuidenhout Co-supervisor: Dr CMS Mienie Graduation May 2019 24355062