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Illegal slaughter persists in Serowe despite FMD restrictions

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 | 190 Views |

Illegal slaughtering. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG.

Despite measures imposed by the government to contain Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), illegal slaughter of livestock continues to pose a challenge in some parts of the country.

Serowe jurisdiction is registering at least one or two cases every week involving people who defy the ban by slaughtering their animals.

The latest incident occurred on Saturday in Moiyabana, where a man was found slaughtering a goat in his yard. A passerby, who witnessed the act, reported the matter to the police.

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