Dogs slaughtered for kapana

A man was caught by authorities on Friday at a Katutura cemetery where he had strangled and slaughtered dogs to allegedly sell the meat to kapana vendors. The man, whose name is known to Namibian Sun, was caught by a security guard at the cemetery who alerted the City Police. The Windhoek SPCA was also called in to assist. According to SPCA inspector Joseph Naimhwaka, who was at the scene, the man has slaughtered dogs at the cemetery several times before, but managed to escape with the meat each time when the security guard came across him. In the past months at least five dogs were slaughtered, that authorities are aware of. On Friday, two carcasses were discovered by authorities. According to the SPCA, the man kills the dogs by choking and beating them. He then skins the dogs and sells the meat. “The suspect only takes the meat and leaves the paws and heads and all the tripe behind,” said Naimhwaka. The suspect has allegedly claimed that he was selling dog meat on demand as several women selling kapana in an open market nearby had asked him to supply them with the meat. Naimhwaka told Namibian Sun that the man was taken to the Katutura police station where he informed officials that he would take them to the women who were selling the dog meat. They were taken to an open market at Okuryangava and the suspect indicated two ladies as the ones demanding the dog meat to sell. He also told the authorities that he is being paid N$200 for the dog meat. However, according to Naimhwaka, they soon discovered at the open market that these ladies were not selling dog meat and furthermore, they were also informed that dog meat would be especially hard to sell there because there is no demand. “He also lied to us about where he lived, telling us that he is staying in Okahandja Park.” According Naimhwaka the man actually lives in Dolam, near the cemetery where he slaughters the dogs. Authorities are still investigating the matter and have also not been able to establish where the dogs have been taken from. “In my opinion this man is selling to people that do not even know that it is dog meat, but it not at the open market because there you can see the meat hanging. He will be monitored to ensure he does not return to the cemetery,” Naimhwaka said. Investigations are ongoing and the police have confirmed they are ready to be informed when a formal charge can be made. A person found guilty of cruelty to animals can receive a fine of N$4 000 or a one-year jail sentence.Last weekend, several residents of Okahandja were also caught slaughtering dogs at the town's dumpsite. The animals, however, in this case, appear to be stolen. While they were arrested, Namibian Sun could not establish whether any formal charges were laid.ELLANIE SMIT

Dogs slaughtered for kapana

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Namibian Sun 2025-11-04

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Dogs slaughtered for kapana

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