Minister George Moves To Ban New Captive Lion Breeding Facilities In South Africa - The Bulrushes

South Africa to ban captive lion breeding

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment has begun phasing out captive lion breeding in South Africa, signalling a major shift in the nation’s stance on wildlife conservation and animal welfare. On Tuesday, Minister Dr Dion George confirmed that the department is finalising a Prohibition Notice to officially ban the creation of new commercial captive lion breeding facilities nationwide. “This marks a turning point in our approa…

Minister George Moves To Ban New Captive Lion Breeding Facilities In South Africa - The Bulrushes

Pretoria – Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Dr. Dion George says rapid progress is being made toward publishing a “Prohibition Notice” that will ban new captive lion breeding facilities in South Africa. The department said this decisive step forms part of broader efforts to phase out intensive breeding practices for commercial purposes and strengthen biodiversity laws under the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act …