South Africa to ban breeding lions in captivity for hunting and petting
During a news conference on Sunday (2 May 2021), South Africa’s Environment Minister, Barbara Creecy announced the country’s plans to ban the breeding of lions in...
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Fire Aftermath: Cape SPCA still in urgent need of supplies to help affected wildlife
In the aftermath of the April 18 Cape Fires, the Cape of Good Hope SPCA emergency response efforts are still underway. Inspectors continue to canvas...
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LISTEN | Killer Whale recorded ‘singing’ for the first time in South African waters
The sounds of a killer whale have been recorded in South Africa for the first time, near Fish Hoek in False Bay this week. The...
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AWS appeal to the public to cease Guy Fawkes fireworks to avoid cruelty to animals
Animal welfare organisations have pleaded with residents to refrain from firework celebrations on November 5 to avoid cruelty to animals. Animal Welfare Society of South...
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My Octopus Teacher – SA’s first Netflix Original documentary is a must-watch
The very first South African Netflix original documentary My Octopus Teacher captures the story of Craig Foster, a filmmaker who forged an unusual friendship with...
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Watch | Carole Baskin from ‘Tiger King’ pranked into being interviewed by South African YouTube star Josh Pieters
South African YouTuber Josh Pieters and co-star Archie Manners have made the news again. Three months after their viral prank on British commentator Katie Hopkins...
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Joaquin Phoenix, Steve Aoki, Olivia Wilde, Christopher Walken & more among a long list of celebrities inspired by ‘Tiger King’ to take Big Cat petition to congress
The infamous – and now almost cult- series ‘Tiger King’ has been causing quite a stir online and offline too. The show which explores the...
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Animal clinic in Khayelitsha, Cape Town needs urgent support after robbery at gunpoint
Words | Qama Qukula for CapeTalk The SA Mast Animal Clinic in Khayelitsha was robbed by five armed gunmen on Friday morning. The armed robbers...
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A vet’s guide to treating your dog with cannabis
What if cannabis could make your elderly dog’s arthritis or cancer less painful, alleviate his anxiety and even stop seizures?
