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Guilty verdict for man who stones dog

 

It was a small victory but a victory nonetheless for the Louis Trichardt SPCA when they helped secure a conviction against a man charged with cruelty against animals.

The 50-year-old Adziliwi Mmbedegwani from Muraleni appeared in the Tshiwavhusiku Magistrate's Court on October 26 after being arrested under the Animal Protection Act (Act 71 of 1962). His arrest followed an incident on Sunday, 23 October when he, in full view of the public, stoned a dog to death.  The SPCA was notified. The animal had suffered severe injuries, including a crushed skull.

Mmbedegwani was found guilty and sentenced to a R1 500 fine or five months' imprisonment. His sentenced was, however, suspended for a period of three years, on condition that, during this time, he does not commit a similar offence.

Animal inspector Lawrence Khodobo welcomed the sentence, although he had hoped for a more severe sentence. “At least action was taken by the police and the court,” Khodobo said, adding that Mmbedegwani now has a criminal record.

Khodobo urged members of the public to contact him immediately, should they encounter incidents of cruelty to animals. He can be contacted at 082 965 5151.

News - Date: 07 November 2011

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Andries van Zyl

Andries joined the Zoutpansberger and Limpopo Mirror in April 1993 as a darkroom assistant. Within a couple of months he moved over to the production side of the newspaper and eventually doubled as a reporter. In 1995 he left the newspaper group and travelled overseas for a couple of months. In 1996, Andries rejoined the Zoutpansberger as a reporter. In August 2002, he was appointed as News Editor of the Zoutpansberger, a position he holds until today.

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