The cattle farmers claim there is not enough space for grazing at the local kraal near Duduza and are forced to let their livestock roam freely. The moving of hundreds of cattle and sheep over several kilometres onto grazing land which does not belong to them, poses a hazard not only to the cattle, but also to motorists. Oblivious to the hazard, growing herds of sheep and cattle are being shepherded between Nigel and Duduza and the industrial area of Pretoriusstad every day. Encountering these herds at relative speed will be enough to cause serious damage to a vehicle and a collision at high speed could result in death.

In South Africa, the invasion of state owned land is illegal. However, government has provided these farmers with farmland near the Lesedi border, but the farmers protested, saying their livestock is exposed to theft. According to local SPCA inspector Hazel McLuckie, some of the roaming livestock have been impounded before, but released to its owners again after a warning. DA councillor Wally Labuschagne also commended Nigel SPCA for their efforts to keep cattle off the roads. He added that it is unfortunate that the animal shelter does not have the facility or manpower to better address the problem.

According to police spokesperson W/O Madeleine von Wielligh, hefty fines can be imposed on the farmers if their livestock is found roaming public areas freely as it is an offence in terms of regulation 313 of the National Road Traffic Act (93 of 1996). Metro police officers also have authority to arrest and charge these farmers for obstructing traffic.