Letters: Amathungulu, the perfect natural barrier

Referring to the letter from Cliff Smithers in last week’s issue, I have to say this is something I agree with whole-heartedly, and have often thought about during near misses myself.
There is a huge danger to pedestrians, whose families would obviously be devastated by the loss of a loved one (especially those I see crossing with babies). There is also the damage that would be suffered by the families of the driver, who would undoubtedly also suffer emotionally at having been involved in the death of another.
Any accident there would be a total tragedy – especially due to the fact that it is avoidable. Surely it is incumbent upon the municipality to do all they can to mitigate such risk?
It is understood that the cost of fencing to separate this may be out of budget (or cause delays), but a simple solution would be nature’s fence. Plant Amathungulu along the entire boulevard and install temporary fencing to protect until it has grown to strength. No one would attempt to cross that barrier, once grown.
UIP – how about it?
JEFF PEXA
Ballito