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The National Council of SPCAs said it had been successful in the arrest of a suspect linked to the horrific killing of a young zebra in Limpopo earlier in February.
Spokesperson, Jacques Peacock, said “horrifying footage” of the incident was circulating on social media showing two individuals using an axe to brutally hack at the head of the zebra, that was trapped in wire fencing.
He said the suspect was arrested on 20 February and appeared in court where he was granted bail of R1000.
“The first suspect faces charges relating to several contraventions of the Animals Protection Act 71 of 1962,” said Douglas Wolhuter, manager of the NSPCA’s wildlife protection unit.
“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,” he said.
The NSPCA said it was thrilled with this development, saying it “reaffirms that the wheels of justice turn against perpetrators of animal cruelty who cause suffering to any animal”.
The organisation said it would not tolerate cruelty and would not turn a blind eye to anyone who contravenes the Animals Protection Act.
