Off the bat we’ll say this doesn’t make for easy viewing. We should all be offended by this so proceed with caution.

What you’re looking at is the brutal murder of David Tsali in Tsolo, Eastern Cape, in March of this year. With his arms and legs bound and a bag placed over his head Tsali is repeatedly struck with sjamboks, later dying in hospital from the injuries sustained. TimesLive reports:

Villagers alleged Tsali was the mastermind behind a series of stock theft incidents in the area…

Tsali’s wife Khanyiswa Toyane – who has viewed the footage – said: “It’s difficult for me. That video revealed everything. It revealed how people have turned from being human beings into wild animals”.

“He’s gone and I am happy that arrests have been made but that won’t bring him back. Justice must be done. I need them to rot in jail‚” said Toyane.

23 people have been arrested in the wake of the attack and have subsequently been granted bail of R2 000 each.

Tsali had been called to a chief’s house after a number of sheep had gone missing from the village. When he arrived and denied any knowledge a group of men turned to the violence that ultimately led to his death.

The suspects will appear in court again on September 8 to face the murder charges.

[source:timeslive]