The suspects were attempting to sell lions illegally when they were arrested
The country’s captive lion population of 9 000 is three times the size of the wild lion population.
Animal rights groups say trophy hunting is unsustainable in sub-Saharan Africa, but research finds a ban on imports could have negative socioeconomic consequences
The endangered Asiatic lions started displaying signs of illness at the weekend, prompting officials to order coronavirus tests
Dugald Macdonald made his Springbok debut against the British Lions in 1974, a disastrous experience difficult to forget
Private rhino owners say the environment minister’s proposed policy is in conflict with existing legislation and their legal rights
South Africa has about 350 facilities with 8 000 to 12 000 lions bred in captivity for commercial use in cub petting, canned hunting and the lion bone and other body parts trade.
The export of 800 lion skeletons was considered to be unlawful and constitutionally invalid by Judge Jody Kollapen
The long-term effect of humans on animals is increasingly well documented
Claims of favouritism stalk the game, but the data on penalties paints a picture at odds with righteous indignation
Lions are extinct in 26 African countries, and numbers in the wild have plummeted 43% over the last two decades, with roughly only 20 000 left
If the Lions are to become Super Rugby champions at the third time of asking, it’s going to take a lot of firsts
South Africa has more players out in a season than any other group of elite sportsmen
Same old, same old … the Jo’burg side have their work cut out to shake up a stagnant competition
The foundations for this season’s success were laid in 2012
The will to win may well give the Jo’burg men the edge over one of Super Rugby’s strongest sides
The last time they dominated Super Rugby was 20 years ago, but this team is a very different beast
The British and Irish Lions’ games in New Zealand may show what it takes to beat the All Blacks
The environmental and hunting pack fought hard for tuskers and lions but it was late nights and intense lobbying that secured the decisions.
The punishing travel schedule has underscored the utter daftness of the bloated Super 18 system.
The key to the Jo’burg franchise’s supremacy this season lies in keeping the ball and using it wisely.
When big cats disturb the nocturnal peace of a rough-and-tumble bush break, it’s anyone’s guess whose aura is to thank – or to blame.
With the international window looming, the current log positions of the Africa conference make it to close to call.
It doesn’t take many brain cells to see that the ?Super 18 system is penalising attacking play.
He’s unobtrusive and easy on the eye, but he’s not so anonymous that he doesn’t raise a gentle eyebrow or make a quietly favourable impression.
Seven big cats have been donated to Rwanda, restoring the predator to the East African country after a 15-year absence.
According to Edna Molewa there’s a big difference between shooting of captive-bred versus shooting of canned lions.
Saturday’s pivotal Super Rugby derby is set to be a battle royal with the conference title at stake.
An American woman was killed when a lion leaped through an open window in her car and mauled her to death at a game park outside Johannesburg.
The struggling Cheetahs have been tamed this season but the Lions have regained their roar.
All Blacks flyhalf Dan Carter kicked four conversions and two penalties in the Crusaders’ 34-6 win over South Africa’s Lions in Super Rugby.
Having roared into the Currie Cup final, coach Ackermann must take the credit for turning a group of unsung players into winners.