Stray animals next to roads still not impounded
These animals caused numerous vehicle accidents on the R37 and R555. The police advised communities to look after their animals as the accidents were caused by negligent owners
BURGERSFORT – Since Steelburger/Lydenburg News reported that the police would launch a joint operation with members of nature conservation to remove all stray stock, such as cattle, donkeys and goats, from the Tubatse area, no plans of action have yet been implemented and animals are still roaming the streets.
These animals caused numerous vehicle accidents on the R37 and R555. The police advised communities to look after their animals as the accidents were caused by negligent owners.
Const Victoria Maluleka, police spokesman, said they were going to impound all animals next to the roads and in town. The owners would be fined when they collected their animals.
Mr Thabiso Mokoena, spokesman for the Greater Tubatse Municipality, said that they were not aware of this new campaign initiated by the police, but were pleased about it.
He added that the municipality started to discuss ideas regarding the impoundment of stray livestock, but that they were still in the process of searching for suitable land to build a well-constructed kraal where the animals could be kept.
Maluleka confirmed that meetings are currently underway to establish the implementation date of the campaign.
