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Authors
Ndhleve, Simbarashe
Kabiti, H M
Ayisi, K
Zhou, L
Nakin, M. D. V.
Dube, T.
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Funding
Funding for this research was provided by:
Water Research Commission (WRC) of South Africa (C2019/2020-00166)
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Article History
Received: 20 May 2025
Accepted: 17 February 2026
First Online: 10 March 2026
Declarations
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: Ethical approval was obtained from the Walter Sisulu University Ethics Committee prior to the commencement of the study (Approval Number: WSU/FNS-GREC/2024/02/11/G19). It is further certified that the study was conducted in accordance with the ethical standards laid down in the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of 2013 of South Africa.
: All participants were informed about the purpose, procedures, and potential risks and benefits of the study, and their participation was entirely voluntary. Verbal informed consent was obtained from all participants before data collection.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.
