NSPCA Comes Under Fire For Offering R20,000 Reward After a Baboon is Brutally Killed
The National Council of SPCAs (NSPCA) is facing massive criticism after offering a R20 000 reward for the brutal killing of a baboon.
The NSPCA is seeking information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the brutal killing of a Chacma baboon named Raygun.
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Raygun Brutal Killing
A male Chacma baboon named Raygun was brutally killed in Delmas, Mpumalanga, on Thursday, 6 February, in an incident that has shocked the nation.
Raygun was reportedly chased, beaten, and set alight at Botleng Secondary School. Videos of the attack went viral on social media on Friday, 7 February, sparking widespread outrage.
The baboon’s body was later mutilated, with his hands, feet, head, and heart removed.
NSPCA Steps In with Reward and Education Campaign
The National Council of SPCAs (NSPCA) has offered a R20,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for Raygun’s killing. Chief Inspector Douglas Wolhuter described the incident as “horrific” and suggested it may be linked to superstitions surrounding baboons and witchcraft.
“Prosecution, education, or both – justice for Raygun starts with you,” Wolhuter said.
The NSPCA has retrieved Raygun’s remains for a post-mortem and plans to launch a community education programme to raise awareness about animal protection and combat cruelty.
Mixed Reactions on Social Media
The announcement of the R20,000 reward has sparked criticism on social media. A number argued that the reward was rather excessive for just an animal.
Some users argued that the money could be better spent on broader animal welfare initiatives, while others insisted that justice for Raygun is a priority
Here are some of the reactions
@realnorma_kay;
They never offer such rewards when a Human being is killed🚮
@Tidoo_Wax;
We can’t throw our brother to jail because of a baboon
@ArnoModd;
How special was this baboon?
@Barffoon;
They must Ftsek, if they love animals so much, why don’t they save all these stray cats out there?
@miganCleb;
Spca must stay away from this one. Only legends know.
Baboons can’t reside with human unless if there is a deeper connection somehow