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South African TikToker Faces Criminal Charges for Force-Feeding Alcohol to Fish

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A South African businessman and TikToker, known as “Lethabo_Sebapo” on TikTok, is under investigation for alleged animal cruelty after posting controversial videos that went viral. The National Council of SPCAs (NSPCA) confirmed that they are finalizing a case against him under the Animals Protection Act.

Disturbing Videos Spark Outrage

The now-deleted videos showed the individual:

  • Pouring beer into a fish’s mouth.

  • Forcing two fish into a “kissing” position, remarking, “this one is thirsty.”

The NSPCA expressed concern over the blatant cruelty and vowed to hold him accountable.

“The National Council of SPCAs (NSPCA) will be laying criminal charges against the individual seen in a recent viral video pouring an alcoholic beverage, suspected to be beer, down the mouth of a common carp,” the organization said.

The case, based on the Animals Protection Act 71 of 1962, includes specific charges under sections 2(1)(a), (n), (q), and (r).

The man admitted to his actions, claiming they were done “for fun.” His TikTok profile, where he describes himself as an entrepreneur and CEO, has drawn severe criticism since the videos surfaced.

Public backlash has been swift and unforgiving, with many condemning the abuse and calling for stricter penalties for animal cruelty.

The NSPCA raised concerns about the increasing number of animal cruelty videos on platforms like TikTok. “We hope this case will deter others from engaging in similar actions,” the council stated.

If convicted, the TikToker could face penalties under South Africa’s Animals Protection Act, which aims to safeguard animals from abuse and neglect.

This case highlights the importance of responsible content creation and the need to hold individuals accountable for actions that promote cruelty in the name of entertainment.

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