Video of Julius Malema struggling to slaughter cow causes outrage

Video of Julius Malema struggling to slaughter cow causes outrage

Many online users were outraged by this, calling it animal abuse.

Malema with cow
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Recent video footage of EFF leader Julius Malema struggling to slaughter a cow has sparked public outrage. 

The cow was slaughtered to be served at the party’s 10th anniversary at the FNB Stadium on 29 July. 

After the video footage surfaced, many social media users urged the National Council of Societies for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NSPCA) to intervene.

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According to News 24, the ceremonial slaughter was held in Magaliesburg on 13 July, where animals donated to the party were being prepared for the big bash.

In the video, a cow being held in a red cage can be seen with its head sticking out.

Malema then proceeds to use a small knife to stab the cow in the back of the head.

Unfortunately, he is unsuccessful in his first attempt, which prompts the EFF leader to repeatedly stab the cow in the back of the head.

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The cow seems to struggle when another EFF member holds it by the horns.

During the process, Malema changes knives and eventually kills the animal.

The video can be viewed HERE. Please note that the visuals are very graphic and are not suitable for sensitive viewers.

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