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Another male baboon making its way through Pretoria

Another male baboon is going from Bronkhorstspruit to Pretoria North. Here is how you can report sightings.

Another male baboon is going from Bronkhorstspruit to Pretoria North.

According to Owl Rescue Centre Brendan Murray, they were hoping the male baboon would not be heading to Pretoria, but he might appear in some suburbs.

He asked that residents report sightings on WhatsApp with pin drops to 082 719 5463 to track the baboon.

Murray emphasized that similar to Raygun, he posed no threat to anyone, as he was merely trying to find his way to a new home in peace.

Raygun, the baboon who had captured the hearts of many during his journey to freedom, was violently beaten and set on fire by schoolchildren in his final moments before reaching the wild.

This horrific incident was caught on camera and shared on social media.

In the first video, a bewildered Raygun is seen on the roof of what is believed to be the Botleng Secondary School with school children in uniform screaming, shouting and throwing him with objects. This could, however, not be confirmed yet.

The National Council of SPCAs (NSPCA) has launched an investigation into the horrific killing and mutilation of Raygun, a male Chacma baboon, who was chased, beaten, set alight, and later mutilated near Botleng Secondary School in Delmas.

The NSPCA is offering a R20 000 reward for information leading to a successful conviction and is urging anyone with relevant details to come forward.

Also read: R20 000 reward offered for information on brutal killing of Raygun

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Corné van Zyl

Corné van Zyl is a seasoned journalist and currently a senior reporter at Rekord, with a wealth of experience across various media platforms. She began her career after studying journalism at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) and first honed her skills at Media24. Corné’s career took her to Beeld, Sondag newspaper, and the South African Press Association (SAPA), where she built a strong foundation in news reporting. In her free time, Corné enjoys spending time with her family outdoors, embracing life and creating lasting memories with her loved ones.
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