Nkgapele, Katlego Precious https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7367-5437
Molea, Ntanganedzeni Rector https://orcid.org/0009-0005-8215-519X
Tada, Obert https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4330-164X
Article History
Received: 20 November 2025
Accepted: 18 February 2026
First Online: 18 March 2026
Declarations
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: Ethical approval for this study was obtained from the University of Limpopo Research Ethics Committee (UL-AREC) (AREC-290914-017). The study complied with the institutional code of conduct for research involving human participants and animals. All procedures adhered to the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) guidelines on the care and use of animals for scientific purposes [ ], and the ethical guidelines of the South African Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development [ ]. All participants were informed of the study objectives, procedures, and their right to withdraw at any stage without prejudice. Participation was voluntary, and informed consent was obtained from all respondents prior to data collection. Consent forms were provided electronically before completion of the questionnaire, and confidentiality of participant information was strictly maintained.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.