SA church on horns of ox dilemma

Animal anti-cruelty officials in South Africa have locked horns with the Anglican Church over plans to slaughter an ox at a church ceremony.

St Peter's Church in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, plans to slaughter the beast to mark the inauguration of the newly created False Bay diocese.

The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) has expressed concern over the animal's welfare.

The priest at the church accused the SPCA of disregarding African tradition.

"People must not impose their views and norms or beliefs on African people," Rev Zolile Sogiba said. Story