Hard at work

THABAZIMBI – Workers from the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) from the Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport were seen cutting bushes and branches on the Marakele road this week.

According to the Road Safety Act, “trees are planted or allowed to grow in road reserves for reasons such as aesthetics, glare screens, control of marginal access or median crossings and shade for rest areas.”

International research on the role of trees in road safety confirms that trees do pose a risk and positive policies to manage trees must be formulated and executed.