By: Natasha Archary
After Lesotho nationals were accused of hunting down game from the Ongeluksnek Nature Reserve for food, Thomas and Skhumba decided a topic on meat and what listeners will and would never eat was perfect for a cold, wet, Wednesday afternoon.
The Kaya 959 presenters shared that 30 zebras and 20 black hartebeests belonging to the nature reserve were killed allegedly by Lesotho nationals.
While the government of Lesotho have condemned the actions, there is no prove the allegations are true.
South Africa is home to a number of exotic animals and is therefore an attraction for tourists who are eager to try game or “bush meat”.
From ostrich to zebra, many restaurants in the country feature wild meats, making for a very exclusive dining experience.
Skhumba shared that he tried a number of exotic meats including crocodile and giraffe, but says he will never, under any circumstance eat a snake.
Thomas on the other hand said he got violently sick after trying kudu meat, and he’s not the only one who experienced food poisoning after trying game meat.
Food poisoning can occur if the meat is not cooked through correctly, if it’s not cured or stored properly after slaughtering, or also because of incorrect handling.
After the Covid-19 pandemic was linked to the handling of pangolin meat at a Wuhan, China market, the exotic meat food trade market globally has been under scrutiny.
Scientists believe that the anteaters were hosts to the SARS-CoV2 virus due to contamination of bat urine or feces.
What ensued was a worldwide pandemic which claimed millions of lives, forcing the world into lockdown.
So, how did it go when listeners tried different meats?
Listen to the conversation on Kaya Drive:
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