Councillors want hiking spots reinstated

Wednesday, November 25, 2015

PALAPYE: Despite the dangers associated with the reinstatement of the old Francistown hiking spot in Palapye, councillors have demanded the stop to be put to use again.

Francistown hiking spot which was opposite Choppies Shopping Complex and the Serowe hiking spot which was next to the Puma Filling Station were closed last March to pave way for the construction of the Palapye new bus/taxi rank.

Palapye Administrative Authority (PAA) senior assistant council secretary, Koti Molefhi, told the councillors during the Sub-Council meeting Tuesday, that the Francistown stop could not be used because it did not comply with road traffic regulations.

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Councillors want hiking spots reinstated

PALAPYE: Despite the dangers associated with the reinstatement of the old Francistown hiking spot in Palapye, councillors have demanded the stop to be put to use again.