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Article History

Received: 21 October 2024

Accepted: 3 April 2025

First Online: 15 April 2025

Declarations

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: The authors confirm that this study received ethical approval from the University of South Africa (UNISA). The University committee that granted ethical approval is the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (CAES) Research Ethics Committee. The researcher adhered strictly to all ethical protocols established by CAES and ensured that the study was conducted in accordance with the university’s research ethics standards and guidelines.

: Participation in this study was contingent upon respondents providing their consent. The informed consent form was presented to the participants in their local language prior to the commencement of data collection through interviews. The participants were thoroughly informed about the study’s purpose, the confidentiality of their information, the voluntary nature of their participation, and their right to withdraw from the interview at any time without providing the reason(s) for doing so.

: The authors declare no competing interests.