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Have your say on the draft Regulations for Export of Live Animals by Sea
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The Minister of Agriculture, Mr John Steenhuisen, called on the public to comment on the proposed regulations for the Exportation of Live Animals by Sea.

South Africa exports thousands of live animals by sea each year, mainly cattle to Mauritius and sheep to the Middle East. Last year 52 animal welfare organisations urged government to ban this cruel trade. Instead, they’ve proposed new regulations in an attempt to legitimise and perpetuate this harmful practice.

The Minister will consider all comments before a decision is taken on this matter.

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Have your say – influence the decision.  [CLOSED]

    Do you believe that animals suffer on livestock sea vessels and that animal cruelty is inherent in the live animal export process?

    What is your top concern? (click the green info button above for an explanation of each point)

    Do you believe that these regulations are capable of ensuring animal welfare?

    Do you call on the South African government to prohibit this trade by banning live animal exports by sea?

    Do you support the proposed regulations which still permit South Africa to continue exporting live animas by sea?

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    Established in February 2024, Stop Live Export SA (SLESA) is a voluntary association of South Africans united in opposition to live animal export by sea. With the support of 50 social justice and animal welfare organisations and a growing base of individual members, SLESA is committed to public education, lobbying, and campaigning to end the suffering inflicted on animals through the live export trade.

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