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7 September 2012
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May we know as well? GTM makes a mockery of ‘media relations’ — page 4
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Government’s failure is
Shameful Criminal charges will follow
Piesangfees
Nguni: Probably the most hardy bovine breed in the world. But not hardy enough. All it takes is starvation and neglect to break the spirit of this magnificent beast. Are these alarming signs of the disintegration of our society’s moral fibre? Desperate attempts by the national council of the SPCA, members of the public and farmers alike did not have any impact on Limpopo’s department of sports, arts & culture to care for a herd of Nguni’s at the Muti wa Vatsonga Open Air Museum at
Eiland. On Tuesday 34 heads of cattle had to be put down. They were so weak that a veterinary surgeon found they couldn’t even be moved. The department ignored earlier warnings and eventually a court order had to be obtained. • Continued on page 4
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