STOCK THEFT : BRUTALITY IS IN THE ORDER OF THE DAY

In recent times, the National Stock Theft Prevention Forum (NSTPF) has been involved in many meetings and crime prevention groups all over the country and it is obvious that the brutality involved in livestock theft incidents, are totally unacceptable.

Other environmental crimes, such as rhino poaching, have been in the mainstream media for many years which created public awareness and solidarity with the wildlife industry in South Africa. Further, it has been determined that the general public in South Africa does not understand the real impact of the crime on agriculture or the brutality involved. The objective of this media statement is therefore to create public awareness regarding the impact of livestock theft and the brutality involved in the crime.   Read more …