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Section 428 — Mischief by killing or maiming any animal

As in force on 24 March 2025.

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  1. 30 March 1987 Enacted
  2. 1 February 2008 Act 51 of 2007
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428.Mischief by killing or maiming any animal

Whoever commits mischief by killing, poisoning, maiming or rendering useless, any animal shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 5 years, or with fine, or with both.