Cavorting cow causes collision
AN accident involving a cow wandering across the N2 near eNseleni has once again highlighted the ongoing challenge of roaming livestock posing a danger to motorists.
The incident, which occurred at about 4am on Tuesday just after the eNseleni off-ramp on the northbound carriageway, resulted in extensive damage to LifeLine Zululand's vehicle.
The cow, which died in the collision, drew a number of community members to the scene.
LifeLine staff member Thabo Maphumulo said he was en route to KwaMsane to pick up a colleague.
"I didn't see the cow, I only felt the impact of the collision. When I stopped, I assessed the damage and implemented safety measures," he said.
"The cow was black and had a tyre and rope around its body. That area of road was very dark, surrounded by trees with no houses nearby.
"I urge motorists to be extra cautious and carry traffic alert gear."
Meanwhile, LifeLine Zululand CEO Michelle Jewlal said the organisation is now without one of its key vehicles, which is used for their work in communities and campaigns.
"This incident has hampered our operations, especially as we head into the 16 Days of Activism with events, campaigns and awareness programmes planned daily in the three districts in which we operate: King Cetshwayo, uMkhanyakude and Zululand," said Jewlal.
"Our operations span a vast distance and staff members will now have to commute using public transport. This poses a challenge, especially for events that have an early start.
"We appeal to any companies and businesses that can support us with a bakkie or smaller vehicles to assist us during this period while we attend to this matter," she said.