'Baboon killed for meat'

A REWARD of R5 000 has been offered for any information that could lead to the arrest and conviction of individuals involved in the brutal killing of an adult Chacma baboon, which was allegedly butchered for human consumption in Ocean View.

- BY MANDILAKHE TSHWETE

Disturbing footage of the incident has surfaced on social media, showing the horrific slaughter of the protected species.

The video, which began circulating on Monday, was brought to the attention of both the Animal Welfare Society of South Africa (AWS SA) and the Cape of Good Hope SPCA, sparking urgent investigations by both animal welfare organisations.

Horrific

AWS SA spokesperson Alan Perrins said: "This horrific act is not only inhumane but also illegal.