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Covid-19 regulations cause confusion for sheep shipment
Confusion about who should check a vessel meant to pick up 60 000 sheep has exposed fissures in the Covid-19 regulations
Vegans, pet lovers, ‘invade’ white spaces
Activists and pet owners of colour get a going-over because of racist views about people’s culture
When murderous pigs – and piglets – had their day in court
Rebecca Davis points out that in Europe, until as recently as the 18th century, animals accused of wrongdoing were expected to stand trial.
The show must go on – without animal abuse
The department of agriculture drafted a new law on animal protection. It has adopted a minimalist approach that could face constitutional challenges.
Modise’s farm: ‘Threats’ to the lives of SPCA inspectors
SPCA inspectors say they will lay criminal charges against members of Thandi Modise’s staff who allegedly threatened them at her farm.
American lawyer seeks human rights for chimps
Steven M Wise is campaigning for chimps' right to seek freedom from unlawful detention on the grounds that they are essentially people.
W Rand animal shelter threatened by protests
The Claw animal shelter has been struggling to survive after a week without water and service delivery protests that threaten its offices.
Crocodile bites show why your Birkin bag is so expensive
As demand for crocodile skin handbags increase, luxury goods companies such as Louis Vuitton and Gucci are making acquisitions to secure croc supply.
South Africa’s ‘ships of shame’ under fire
Amid allegations of animal cruelty, a ship carrying 3 500 head of cattle is expected to leave from East London this week bound for Mauritius.
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Court must declare Cape Town’s ‘inhuman’ demolitions, evictions illegal, says law centre
The city argues that it is not carrying out evictions, but is acting against land invasions
Back in time to meals on wheels
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People’s behaviour stoking Gauteng pandemic
The active case count of Gauteng surpasses that of whole countries. Workers at clinics report a ‘concerning’ relaxation of basic health protocols
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