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Animal abuse in South Africa is going underground — and the NSPCA is sounding the alarm on a chilling epidemic: bestiality. With over thirty reported cases in Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal in just three years, experts warn this is only the tip of the iceberg. Hidden in plain sight, these crimes occur in private, victims can’t speak, and societal stigma silences victims and witnesses. Arrests have been made — including in Volksrust and Mahlabatini — but prosecutions stall due to weak evidence, lack of digital clarity, and systemic delays. Without animal testimony, cases hinge on veterinary reports, DNA, and shaky video footage — often lost or insufficient. Despite existing laws, enforcement remains inconsistent, and convictions are rare. The NSPCA is rallying police, prosecutors, and the public to demand stronger sentences, better cooperation, and urgent awareness — because silence lets cruelty thrive.

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