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Fences are often vandalised or broken down

Animal highway threat Bianca du Plessis

n recent weeks there have been at least two reports of accidents on the busy N2 reportedly caused by livestock roaming freely along this national route. Such accidents are traumatic for both the occupants of the vehicles involved, as it can cause serious injury and vehicle damage, These accidents also cause delays for other road users, a considerable inconvenience if they have to be rerouted while authorities

attend to the scene. One such collision occurred on the N2 near Myddleton on Wednesday 4 June, when a horse was struck by a car. The driver of the vehicle did not sustain any serious injuries, but the horse involved died. Over the years there have been incidents where the wild horses of Fisherhaven were knocked over while roaming in neighbourhoods or crossing the R43. Grabouw and Genadendal are Overberg towns where cattle, pigs and other livestock roam freely in neighbourhoods and along busy roads, and there-

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fore pose a hazard to road users. The Western Cape Mobility Department acknowledged livestock on public roads, particularly in areas such as the Overberg, remains a serious concern. Department spokesperson Muneera Allie said responsible road authorities' efforts to try and mitigate this problem by erecting fences in attempts to prevent livestock from wandering onto roads are often hampered by vandalism and theft. "Fencing is one of the primary mitigation strategies... However, the fences are often vandalised or broken down within a very short time, some-

times even on the same day. “This significantly hampers the sustainability of these efforts. The matter of road signage to warn motorists is currently being elevated with the Western Cape Department of Infrastructure for consideration.” She said Traffic Law Enforcement officers are also often tasked with removing stray animals from roads to ensure the safety of road users. Local municipal Law Enforcement officers also assist by impounding livestock found roaming around freely. To page 2.