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More than 2000 tigers killed and trafficked this century — report

Article Agency - 21 Aug 2019

With an average of more than 120 illegally trafficked tigers seized each year, Traffic warned there was little sign of respite for the species.

Part-time pastor sentenced to jail for animal cruelty

Article Kiri Rupiah - 12 Jul 2018

NSPCA inspectors found three pitbull terriers and five crossbreed dogs in severe distress

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Outrage after koala found screwed to pole in Australia

Article Agency - 11 Jan 2018

The gruesome find sparked outrage on the Koala Rescue Queensland Facebook page, with hundreds of comments slamming the "sickening" act.

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The show must go on – without animal abuse

Article David Bilchitz - 14 May 2015

The department of agriculture drafted a new law on animal protection. It has adopted a minimalist approach that could face constitutional challenges.

Letters to the editor: December 19 to 25 2014

Article Staff Reporter - 18 Dec 2014

Readers write in about animal rights, Judge President Chiman Patel, and word-frolicking.

Modise’s sex no concern to pigs

Analysis Staff Reporter - 10 Jul 2014

Women get a raw deal but that has nothing to do with leaving animals to starve.

‘The Hobbit’ makers deny Peta’s animal cruelty allegations

Article Staff Reporter - 20 Nov 2012

Producers of "The Hobbit" movies have rejected allegations that animals died due to mistreatment during the making of the highly anticipated trilogy.

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Barking mad laws keep pet owners on a tight leash

Article Sean Otoole - 9 Nov 2012

Cape Town has South Africa's toughest rules to deal with animal behaviour, including noise limits and pooh. But do they work?

Starving chickens resort to cannibalism

Article Staff Reporter - 23 Apr 2012

An SPCA inspector says 3000 broiler chickens have had to be euthanased after being found to have resorted to cannabilism after being left to starve.

Hurt an animal, hurt a child

Article Staff Reporter - 30 Nov 2010

New research shows that animal abuse puts children at risk of being affected by disabling disorders, writes <b>Louise van der Merwe</b>.

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