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Africa-Press – South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>Four men who attacked and stoned a trapped Cape fur seal at Monwabisi Beach in Cape Town on Sunday were each granted R1 000 bail in the Khayelitsha Magistrate’s Court on Monday.<\/p>\n

Luxoli Godana, 26, Nyameko Titi, 18, Nkosinathi Ndzendevu, 19, and Sibusiso Zamani, 22, were all charged with animal cruelty and contravening the Animal Protection Act.<\/p>\n

National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) spokesperson Eric Ntabazalila said the accused had been released on R1 000 each.<\/p>\n

“Their case has been postponed to 15 February for further investigation,” Ntabazalila said on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

The Cape of Good Hope SPCA has since expressed disappointment that the court granted bail.<\/p>\n

“We are disappointed. This animal endured terrible cruelty, and the bail does not fit the crime,” spokesperson Jaco Pieterse said.<\/p>\n

On Sunday, the SPCA was alerted by concerned onlookers watching a group of men attack and stone the seal while it was trapped and unable to escape.<\/p>\n

Pieterse said the seal was rushed to a private 24-hour veterinary practice where it was humanely euthanised due to the severity of its injuries.<\/p>\n

SPCA wildlife officer Jon Friedman said: “Seeing the broken condition this animal was in when it was carried off the beach made my blood run cold. Not in 37 years of working in wildlife welfare have I seen such a case of abject cruelty visited on a defenceless animal that was, in all likelihood, just minding its own business.”<\/p>\n

According to the SPCA, one of the men had said they were tasked to kill the seal by a traditional healer who offered them R3 000.<\/p>\n

The body said it had not yet been able to reach the alleged traditional healer.<\/p>\n

“We urge the public not to approach wild animals, especially seals resting on our coastlines. If you are concerned about the seal or its well-being, instead call the SPCA Wildlife Department. Seals remain wild animals and can cause severe damage if they bite a person.” said Pieterse.<\/p>\n

To report any wildlife incidents, contact 021 700 4158\/9.<\/p>\n

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