SMALL-SCALE FARMERS’ PERCEPTIONS ON THE CAUSES OF LAND DEGRADATION IN THE LUVUVHU CATCHMENT, LIMPOPO PROVINCE, SOUTH AFRICA by Nndwammbi Nthungeni submitted in accordance with the requirements for the degree of MASTER OF SCIENCE In the subject Geography at the University of South Africa Supervisor: Mr R.L. Anderson Co-supervisor: Professor D.W. Hedding May 2020