NATIONAL NEWS - Moot motorists were astonished and amused on Tuesday morning when they came across a tree planted in a pothole that had developed in the middle of a busy two-way street.
Apparently, an irate resident planted the 2m tree on Monday night near the corner of Frates and Frederika streets in Rietfontein in frustration at the inaction of the Tshwane metro to fill up the huge pothole.
Area ward councillor Juanita du Plooy said plans were underway to repair the pothole.
“The issue was brought to my attention last night and I passed the message on to the region 3 director of roads and stormwater last night already.
“Tshwane metro police removed the tree this morning and the roads team will be assisting in fixing it as soon as possible,” she said.
The tree was removed just after 8:00 on Tuesday morning.
Motorists amused at tree planted in large pothole
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Apparently, an irate resident planted the 2m tree. Photo: Facebook
Posted on: 13:53 Tue, 16 April 2019
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