Table 1 Socio-economic characteristics of respondents from Jozini and association with the indigenous knowledge
Characteristics | Bushland (%) (n = 150) | Grassland (%) (n = 144) | x2 value | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Goats’ ownership | ||||
 Male | 59 | 49 | 2.99 | * |
 Female | 41 | 51 |  |  |
Age distribution | ||||
 18–30 | 4 | 6 |  |  |
 31–50 | 38 | 43 | 0.66 | NS |
   > 50 | 58 | 51 |  |  |
Educational status | ||||
 Formal | 35.7 | 39.9 | 0.060 | * |
 Informal | 64.3 | 60.1 |  |  |
Religious belief | ||||
 Traditional | 49.1 | 39.0 |  |  |
 Christianity | 28.1 | 30.8 | 0.029 | * |
  Both | 22.8 | 30.2 |  |  |
Household income per month | ||||
 0—R1000 | 31.1 | 43.1 |  |  |
 R1000 -R3500 | 40.2 | 42 | 0.511 | NS |
  > R3500 | 28.7 | 25.9 |  |  |
Employment status | ||||
 Unemployed | 95.4 | 94.4 | 0.312 | * |
 Employed | 5.2 | 5.7 |  |  |