Giyani man arrested for hacking Zebra to death
A suspect has been released on R1,000 bail following his first court appearance for the brutal killing of a young zebra in Giyani. Horrifying footage shows two individuals using an axe to repeatedly strike the zebra’s head while it was trapped in a wire fence.
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The National Council of SPCAs (NSPCA) are actively pursuing the arrest of a second suspect, who is believed to be residing in another province.
“The first suspect faces charges relating to several contraventions of the Animals Protection Act 71 of 1962,” says Chief Inspector Douglas Wolhuter, Manager of the NSPCA’s Wildlife Protection Unit.
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“There is a second suspect in this case, who we believe is working in another province. He too will be charged in terms of the Animals Protection Act 71 of 1962, and brought before Court as soon as he is located”.
“We are thrilled with this development, as it reaffirms that the wheels of justice turn against perpetrators of animal cruelty who cause suffering to any animal. The NSPCA will not tolerate cruelty and will not turn a blind eye to anyone who contravenes the Animals Protection Act 71 of 1962.”
“Every case is heart-breaking. Every case takes its toll. Our Inspectors have to relive these horrors over and over again while a case is being investigated. But, we won’t stop fighting. We believe every victim of animal cruelty deserves justice.”
