By Obakeng Maje
Matlapaneng-The community of Matlapaneng village, near Taung was left crestfallen after they found their livestock dead.

Almost over 34 cows were discovered yesterday morning dead after it was alleged that they were poisoned.

According to information, the atrocity were committed by some of farmers in the area. Our mole told us that the cows were poisoned after they graze on farm and destroy the plants.

“The cows were poisoned because they gain entry onto the nearby farms and eat away our vegetables. This was agreed upon by some of the farmers and that was it” said our mole.

One of the victims who suffered the fate was former Kgosi Sam Mankuroane who lost few cows too.

The shocking event was discovered on Tuesday morning and this causes uncertainity within the community.

Even though the unidentified substance were discovered in the water that was set for dead cows, most of community members said they were shocked by the event.

Police were called and investigations continue.-TDN
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