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John M. Mokgoebo<sup>1</sup> \*, Tibangayuka A. Kabanda<sup>2</sup> and Jabulani R. Gumbo<sup>3</sup>

\*Address all correspondence to: matjutla.mokgoebo@univen.ac.za

1 Department of Geography and Geo-Information Sciences, University of Venda, Thohoyandou, South Africa

2 Department of Geography and Environmental Science, North-West University, Mmabatho, South Africa

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3 Department of Hydrology and Water Resources, University of Venda, Thohoyandou, South Africa
