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Former forestry, fisheries and the environment minister Dion George. (@DrDionGeorge/X)

Civil society groups urge Ramaphosa to block DA plan to replace environment minister

Civil society and animal welfare groups have urged President Cyril Ramaphosa to reject the proposal to replace Dion George with Willem Aucamp

  • Sheree Bega
8 min read
Professor Thabo Masihlelo has been convicted of animal cruelty for starving his captive lions and sentenced to a R5 000 fine or 10 months’ imprisonment, half of which is suspended for five years on condition that he does not reoffend.

Professor Thabo Masihlelo convicted for prolonged starvation of captive lions

Masihlelo, who kept the lions on his Free State farm, received a R5000 fine or 10 months imprisonment suspended for five years.

  • Sheree Bega
2 min read
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Cruelty case: Limpopo man pleads guilty to smoking bong with live snake inside

NSPCA prosecutes Dirk de Jager, of Modjadjiskloof, in Limpopo, over viral video

  • Sheree Bega
2 min read
Thousands of fish have been found dead in “alarming conditions” at a government-backed fish farm specialising in Mozambican tilapia. (Supplied)

NSPCA uncovers thousands of dead fish at government-backed fish farm in Mpumalanga

Conditions were ‘atrocious’ and ‘appalling’

  • Sheree Bega
5 min read
Zoos are crucial spaces for conservation and involving people in nature. (Photo by Derek Davey)

The vital role of zoos in the 21st century

Zoos are crucial spaces for conservation and involving people in nature

  • Eyaaz
5 min read
Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo has denied any ill-treatment of animals after a petition made rounds on social media alleging that the zoo was neglecting their needs and restricting their freedom.

No evidence of animal neglect, says Joburg zoo, in response to online petition

A petition on social media alleging underweight lions, giraffes eating sticks and depressed elephants has attracted 30 000 signatures since August

  • Umamah Bakharia
4 min read