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Al Kuwait

Dirtbag of the Year: Russia plunges ahead with war on environment

World

Dirtbag of the Year: Russia plunges ahead with war on environment

By Tiara Walters

An animal rights abuse ‘death ship’ and a polluting coal mine

South Africa

An animal rights abuse ‘death ship’ and a polluting coal mine

By Nkululeko Ndlovu

Middle East bulk animal carrier Al Messilah's pre-arrival in East London sparks outcry over livestock export

Our Burning Planet

Middle East bulk animal carrier Al Messilah's pre-arrival in East London sparks outcry over livestock export

By Don Pinnock

Why authorities could not confiscate distressed cattle on Al Kuwait livestock carrier

South Africa

Why authorities could not confiscate distressed cattle on Al Kuwait livestock carrier

By Velani Ludidi

The cruelty of floating feedlots that ply the seas with living cargo destined to die

South Africa

The cruelty of floating feedlots that ply the seas with living cargo destined to die

By Don Pinnock

‘Abhorrent scenes’ aboard livestock carrier in Cape Town spark call for legislative reform

South Africa

‘Abhorrent scenes’ aboard livestock carrier in Cape Town spark call for legislative reform

By Velani Ludidi

Graphic: The Al Kuwait — a timeline of Cape Town's stinking ship

South Africa

Graphic: The Al Kuwait — a timeline of Cape Town's stinking ship

By Velani Ludidi and Rudi Louw

Livestock carrier docked in Cape Town causes big stink and animal welfare beef

South Africa

Livestock carrier docked in Cape Town causes big stink and animal welfare beef

By Velani Ludidi

Inside the stinking ship at Cape Town harbour carrying 19,000 cattle to the Middle East

South Africa

Inside the stinking ship at Cape Town harbour carrying 19,000 cattle to the Middle East

By Velani Ludidi