Authorities in Yei River County of Central Equatoria State issued a local order banning the mass roaming of sheep and goats on streets.
Roaming cattle destroy crops and the newly planted trees along the major streets of Yei town, Easter Radio reported.Commissioner Juma David said the order was issued to regulate animals that spoil the vegetation.
Mr Juma called on the stakeholders and the payam authorities to implement the order to protect gardens from cattle, especially during the farming season.
The order also stipulates that anyone who failed to tie down his or her goats will be fined 50 South Sudanese Pounds per animal.
Mr Juma said if owners failed to respond within three days the Government will get possession of the animals.