The Ba-Phalaborwa municipality has warned residents to look out for four roaming lions which have been spotted in the Makhushane and Mabikiri areas.
“The lions were sighted near the Blue Birds Sports Ground. We urge all community members to exercise extreme caution, as these animals are considered dangerous,” the municipality in Limpopo said on Thursday.
It asked residents to avoid walking alone in these areas, especially after dark, and to keep a close watch on children and livestock.
“The relevant authorities have been notified and are monitoring the situation.”
This is not the first time lions had been seen in Phalaborwa, which is close to the Kruger National Park.
In 2019, a pride of about 14 lions roamed in the vicinity of the Foskor mine. It was suspected that the lions had escaped from Kruger National Park.
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