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Sheep were transported to the EL Harbour on Tuesday afternoon as the Al Shuwaikh began loading its first consignment of 60 000 South African merino sheep. Image: Alan Eason
KUWAIT

Kuwaiti ‘ban’ raises questions about Eastern Cape sheep

Within the past few days, Kuwait’s Public Authority for Agricultural Affairs and Fish Resources (PAAAFR) has taken a decision to ban the slaughter of female animals under a certain age, including sheep. The information, learnt by…

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The empty bays where the sheep will be kept during their journey to Kuwait. Image: Alan Eason
EL HARBOUR

Ship gets go-ahead to transport 60‚000 live sheep to Kuwait – update

The Al Shuwaikh, the controversial ship that has been docked in East London harbour for 11 days, has been given a clean bill of health to export sheep to Kuwait. There was some confusion on Monday whether a final export permit had been…

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