The continual and systematic decimation of our endangered wildlife, in order to satisfy superstitious and totally selfish practices, cannot be allowed to continue.
Rhino, pangolin, and vulture muti are freely available on Faraday [Street] and many other places in and around Johannesburg. The police and authorities are reluctant to enforce the conservation laws due to the fact that many of them follow these practices themselves, or receive payoffs to look the other way.
The only answer to stopping this slaughter is to educate our youth, and show that there is no scientific basis that dead bones, hair and other body parts can make the slightest difference in bringing good luck, protection, or an increase in sexual performance.
I call upon all South Africans to stand up against these vile practices, so that our children will still be able to enjoy seeing the beauty of our natural heritage outside of museums.
