Matimolane, Selelo https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7225-4622
Strydom, Sheldon https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5006-2029
Chikoore, Hector https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2625-8881
Mathivha, Fhumulani I. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7312-6438
Article History
Received: 19 May 2025
Accepted: 1 December 2025
First Online: 30 December 2025
Declarations
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: This study received ethical clearance from the Ethics Committee of the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at North-West University (Ethics number: NWU-01268-21-A9). The research adhered to established ethical standards, ensuring respect for participant autonomy, confidentiality, and informed consent. All participants provided informed consent before participation, in accordance with the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at North-West University ethics committee approval. Participation was voluntary, and participants were informed of their rights, including the right to withdraw at any time without penalty.
: Written consent was obtained from all participants for the publication of anonymised data, and where applicable, identifiable information or images, in accordance with ethical guidelines.
: The authors declare no competing interests.