## 5 Conclusions  
In conclusion, the results from this investigation, through the three amalgamated approaches, all concur that, indeed, water presence and strata geometry, respectively, have an impact on slope failure. The combination of multiple approaches proved useful in this case, as methods that incorporate multiple influential factors are scarce or costly. Although most FoS are slightly above the minimum safety value, this implies that the slope is prone to failure under the influence of any condition with the capability to reduce the material's mechanical integrity. In slope stability assessments using FLACSlope, the interplay of structural elements like bedding planes, joints, and faults significantly influences failure mechanisms, especially when combined with water presence. Slopes with steep dips in geological structures are more prone to sliding along planes of weakness. The presence of water further reduces the shear strength, increasing pore pressure and destabilizing the slope. Accurate modelling of these factors helps in predicting potential failures and designing effective mitigation measures. Understanding both structural orientation and hydrological effects is crucial for reliable slope stability analysis. In slope stability assessments using FLAC/Slope, the interplay of structural elements like bedding planes, joints, and faults significantly influences failure mechanisms, especially when combined with water presence. Slopes with steep dips in geological structures are more prone to sliding along planes of weakness. The presence of water further reduces the shear strength, increasing pore pressure and destabilizing the slope. The accurate modelling of these factors helps in predicting potential failures and designing effective mitigation measures. Understanding both structural orientation and hydrological effects is crucial for reliable slope stability analysis. As such, it is recommended that constant monitoring of the slope is implemented to track the slope conditions and devise a mitigative strategy in case the FoS declines below the threshold. Moreover, the use of sophisticated slope stability analysis techniques such as the application of remote sensing (ASTER Images or Aeromagnetic Survey) is recommended to cater to the shortfalls of this paper and for an in-depth understanding of various influential dynamics.  
Conceptualization, F.N., F.S., and M.T.D.R.; methodology, F.N., F.S., and M.T.D.R.; software, F.N. and F.S.; validation, F.N. and F.S.; formal analysis, F.N.; investigation, F.N.; resources, F.S. and M.T.D.R.; data curation, F.N. and F.S.; writing--original draft preparation, F.N.; writing--review and editing, F.N., F.S., M.T.D.R., K.S., K.Z., A.Z., and T.R.; visualization, F.N., F.S., and M.T.D.R.; supervision, F.N., F.S., M.T.D.R., K.S., K.Z., A.Z., and T.R.; project administration, F.N., F.S., M.T.D.R., K.S., K.Z., A.Z., and T.R.; funding acquisition, F.N., F.S., and M.T.D.R. All authors have read and agreed to the published version of the manuscript.  
**Funding:** This research was funded by the University of Limpopo, grant number (staff grant-2024/01/01), and the APC was funded by AGH University of Krakow.  
**Data Availability Statement:** The original contributions presented in the study are included in the article, further inquiries can be directed to the corresponding authors.  
**Acknowledgments:** The authors would like to acknowledge the support given by the municipality and administrative staff during the arrangement of the data collection. The authors would like to acknowledge [PERSON] for being part of some aspects of data collection.  
**Conflicts of Interest:** The authors declare no conflicts of interest.