TAU SA North regional manager, Drickus Botha from Dendron in Limpopo said he expected the damage to be in the millions, although the exact extent of the damage could only be ascertained, after the water had receded.
Meanwhile, Herman Barnard, manager of Wildlife Ranching SA, said the continuous rain severely damaged some game fence – which could lead to losses of game, and could affect the hooves of animals.
Foot rot, also referred to as canker, is an infection of the hoof which commonly affects horses, sheep and cattle.
According to the South Africa Weather service, the country experienced excessive rainfall over the eastern and north-eastern parts of the country during the first ten days of March 2014, which had an impact on people’s lives and infrastructure over at least four provinces.
Limpopo recorded the highest rain fall of 306mm at Steenbokfontein in the first days of March, and Gravelotte recorded 222mm. In a single day Hoedspruit received 230mm.
