Live Animal Transport is one of the cruelest methods of transport in history https://youtu.be/YWDgdVn28Uo Footage from September 2019 of the Al Shuwaikh livestock vessel, destined for Kuwait and docked in the East London Harbour. It was awaiting the loading of 60,000 sheep onto it. The sheep spent three weeks at sea in squalid conditions, and many did not make it out alive. The National Council of SPCAs (NSPCA) confirms that an urgent application to the High Court has been launched to … [Read more...] about There are Fates Far Worse Than Death
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Bhisho News: Villagers use sheep shed to meet while brand new community hall stands unused
Villagers use sheep shed to meet while brand new community hall stands unused: "We would donate money from our pockets to send people to Bhisho to speak with the officials to build a community hall for us. If I remember correctly, there was a time when R10 was collected from ... Source: "Bhisho" - BingNews. Weather forecast forBhisho, Eastern Cape (South Africa): 08:00–12:00 Partly cloudy. 18° 0 mm Gentle breeze, 5 m/s from west-southwest 12:00–18:00 Partly cloudy. 23° 0 mm Light breeze, 3 … [Read more...] about Bhisho News: Villagers use sheep shed to meet while brand new community hall stands unused
Bhisho News: Villagers use sheep shed while brand new community hall stands unused
Villagers use sheep shed while brand new community hall stands unused: Community leader Thobile Mvabaza said they have been waiting since 1995 for a community hall. “We would donate money from our pockets to send people to Bhisho to speak with the officials to build a ... Source: "Bhisho" - BingNews. MEN: WE JUST WANT SOME RESPECT!: DAILY Sun asked SunReaders on Facebook why most men don’t want to date independent women. And many men had a lot to say. - Ta Dorana said: “They tend to treat us … [Read more...] about Bhisho News: Villagers use sheep shed while brand new community hall stands unused
Grahamstown News: Protesters slaughter sheep on Clifton’s Fourth Beach
Protesters slaughter sheep on Clifton’s Fourth Beach: Maxwele was referring to Xhosa warrior Makhanda, who died on Christmas Day 1819. During the Xhosa Wars, he instigated an attack on the British garrison at Grahamstown. Maxwele then cut the sheep’s thr... Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. Banyana's Kgatlana: SA football winning with La Liga: They were involved in the New Year’s Cup in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, as well as in tournaments in Ekhurhuleni, Limpopo and Uthukela region in … [Read more...] about Grahamstown News: Protesters slaughter sheep on Clifton’s Fourth Beach
The Story of a Sheep on it’s way to Slaughter on a Beach Somewhere in Cape Town
Amidst the uproar over the ritual slaughter of a sheep on Clifton's Fourth Beach and the ensuing vitriol around the racism that has kept it's ugly head firmly in the spotlight we have many people concerned for the sheep that was summarily killed to cleanse the beach of racists. When this slaughter was first mooted I imagined a solemn ritual following the dictates of custom that would demonstrate to the racists of our country that a single cleansing act could hold the key to reconciliation and … [Read more...] about The Story of a Sheep on it’s way to Slaughter on a Beach Somewhere in Cape Town
Makhanda News: Sheep slaughtered on Clifton beach as animal rights activists protest
Sheep slaughtered on Clifton beach as animal rights activists protest: Nxele's spirit is along this ocean. Down with white racists, down," he shouted. Maxwele was referring to the Xhosa warrior Makhanda, who died on Christmas Day in 1819. During the Xhosa Wars he instiga... Source: "Makhanda" - BingNews. Black tourists vow to reclaim ‘apartheid’ beach: He vowed to slaughter a goat on Clifton 4th on Friday to cleanse it of racist spirits, invoking the spirit of Makhanda, the Xhosa warrior who … [Read more...] about Makhanda News: Sheep slaughtered on Clifton beach as animal rights activists protest
Mthatha News: Two arrested and 9 sheep carcasses recovered at VCP
Two arrested and 9 sheep carcasses recovered at VCP: Investigations were undertaken and it was established that the sheep were stolen in Mthatha and at the scene 9mm cartridges were found. These will be forwarded for forensic analysis. Two suspects (bot... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. Public hearings to discuss name changes in Nelson Mandela Bay: However, the King Sabata Dalindyebo Local Municipality has been lobbying for years to have Mthatha Airport named after Madiba. The proposed name … [Read more...] about Mthatha News: Two arrested and 9 sheep carcasses recovered at VCP
Grahamstown in the news: R6m sheep fraud probe
R6m sheep fraud probe: “The case is closed for now. As soon as there are results, then we can talk.” One of the complainants, Lukie Strydom, who farms in Middelburg and Grahamstown, said that, if done properly, stock hire contracts could benefit both parties. Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. Rhodes murder accused to hear about his bail bid: The Rhodes University student accused of being the mastermind behind the brutal torture and murder of a Grahamstown man he suspected of stealing his … [Read more...] about Grahamstown in the news: R6m sheep fraud probe
Police appeal for public help after merino sheep stolen – Joubertina
Joubertina police appeal for public help after merino sheep stolen: Joubertina SAPS on Wednesday appealed for to the public for information that could lead to the arrest of the suspect(s), after 15 merino sheep were reportedly stolen from Tierkloof farm, in Joubertina, a week ago. According to Sergeant Majola Nkohli ... Joubertina - Read more on RNews Budler makes first defence of super belt: Rodney Berman of Golden Gloves Promotions has put together an outstanding undercard with South … [Read more...] about Police appeal for public help after merino sheep stolen – Joubertina
Improving the poor genetic material of local sheep
The Eastern Cape Rural Development Agency (ECRDA) recently handed over 80 sheep rams to 95 livestock farmers in a major commercial sheep production drive in the Eastern Cape village of Mnceba in Ntabankulu some two hours from Mthatha. The commercial drive is based on improving the poor genetic material of the local sheep, improving weaning rates, balancing the flock structure, changing the mating season and introducing vaccination programmes over a five - year period. The aim is to ensure … [Read more...] about Improving the poor genetic material of local sheep
Merino back in favour
The current high prices for wool seem to have triggered renewed interest in Merino sheep in both South Africa and Australia. Locally, wool receipts to end February are up 10% compared with last season. The volume of Merino wool offered at auction has increased by almost 9%, while other white wool is up by only 1,9%. In Australia, the Merino also seems to be making a comeback. According to a recent survey conducted by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) and Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) … [Read more...] about Merino back in favour
