Welcome to the second edition of the ANIMAL RIGHTS AFRICA NEWS.  Animal Rights Africa has an exciting fundraiser planned for October. You are invited to join us for an evening of entertainment, food and wine – all vegan of course. Renowned actor David Bu… more »

In the past few months a war of words has erupted between SANParks and Animal Rights Africa over the management of rhinoceroses in South Africa’s national and provincial parks, and on private land. But despite SANParks’ angry kneejerk response there is o… more »

Make a difference and become a wildlife defender and whistleblower! Animal Rights Africa seeks information and reports on animal abuse, improper care, and other concerns from citizen whistleblowers, wildlife volunteers and staff.YOUR EVIDENCE CAN HELP US… more »

Primate suffering, abuse, exploitation and persecution in South Africa was highlighted on 1 September this year when Animal Rights Africa joined the growing international effort to publicise the plight of primates the world over. The focus for this year… more »

Elephant rides have an understandable appeal as they offer a unique opportunity to get close to the world's largest land animal. But a closer look reveals hidden cruelty and serious risks. Few know that methods of training usually involve the use of elec… more »

Animal circuses lack moral justification - "Animal circuses suggest to children that animals have no value in themselves, and that their welfare is of so little relevance that it may be broken for our own amusement. Legislation ought to reflect these con… more »

So the great barn door of a South African chicken hatchery has been prised open – albeit just a chink.  Courtesy of Jan Serfontein's staff at Boskop Layer Chickens, Animal Rights Africa, the NSPCA and Carte Blanche, daily activities in this poultry Ausch… more »

Trophy hunting is the killing of wild animals for 'sport'. Animal Rights Africa believe this multi-million pound international industry is causing an irreversible decline in some of the world's most threatened species, and actively campaigns to see this… more »

"Violence begets violence", delegates were told at the South African Law Review Consultation Workshop held at the Chalsty Conference Centre, Law School, at the University of the Witwatersrand on 13 August 2009. Animal Rights Africa organised the workshop… more »

Seen from left to right are Zenande Mei, Faranaaz Haas, Donna-Lee SaaymanTwo members of the Ubuntu Youth Club at the Somerset West Primary School, Donna-Lee Saayman and Faranaaz Haas, have now reached trainee teacher status.  A third member, Zenande Mei,… more »

This past month has been hectic for the Monkey Helpline and Animal Rescues Unlimited, the two KZN-based, Animal Rights Africa rescue projects coordinated by Steve Smit and Carol Booth. There have been monkey rescues every single day, interspersed with al… more »

Click on the news article that interests youNumber of slaughtered white rhinos in Kruger up to 33 http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1&click_id=31&art_id=vn20090903035154141C960833Bolivia bans all circus animals http://www.guardian.co.uk/world… more »

Horrible sights greet the Monkey Helpline rescuers as they go about the daily business of rescuing Vervet monkeys that are badly injured, sick or otherwise in desperate need of human help.  And this past week has been no exception! "Amongst the heart-bre… more »

A product that claims ‘We are as much about what we're NOT as what we are...’!-no artificial colours-no animal testing-no animal ingredients-no unnecessary chemicals‘At Kiss My Face, we believe that nature creates the best ingredients. We believe that it… more »

Butter bean burgers Ingredients:1 onion, chopped finely1 red or green pepper, chopped finely1 carrot, grated4 oz. (100g) breadcrumbs1 tin butter beansGround cuminGround corianderChilli powderSoya flour Method:Fry onion, carrot… more »

Nepalese monkeys to stay in their own country The Nepal government has decided to halt the breeding of monkeys for biomedical research in the USA. The campaign to halt the breeding of the monkeys starting in 2003 and goes to show that patience sometimes… more »

ANIMAL RIGHTS AFRICA receives no government funding. We cannot do investigations, briefings, research, lobbying and campaigning without your help. To make a donation go to http://www.animalrightsafrica.org/donations.phpWe need your support for our campai… more »