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Today, on International Mandela Day, the Coalition of African Animal Welfare Organisations (CAAWO) is spreading the message of kindness and compassion through a special animal story time event for a daycare school in Khayelitsha. The event, held in honour of Nelson...
We are excited to welcome the newly appointed ministers, John Steenhuizen and Dion George, to their respective ministries in the South African government. With John Steenhuizen as the Minister of Agriculture and Dion George as the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries, and...
Introduction: Today, on World Environment Day, the Coalition of African Animal Welfare Organisations (CAAWO) urges everyone to celebrate Africa’s incredible biodiversity and recommit to protecting its magnificent wildlife. From the majestic elephants roaming the...
Cape Town is excited as the 39th World Veterinary Association Congress (WVAC 2024) kicks off this week! This prestigious event, hosted by the South African Veterinary Association (SAVA) in partnership with the WVA, brings together thousands of veterinarians, animal...
Introduction: World Animal Day is a momentous occasion that brings together individuals from all walks of life to celebrate the incredible diversity of the animal kingdom and reflect on the significance of animal welfare on a global scale. With the theme “Great or...
Introduction: Today, on World Rhino Day, the Coalition of African Animal Welfare Organisations (CAAWO) stands united in its mission to protect Africa’s rhinoceros’ population from the relentless threat of poaching. This day serves as a reminder of the urgent need to...
In recent years, the practices of trophy hunting and canned lion hunting in South Africa have stirred significant controversy and debate within the realm of animal welfare. While these practices may evoke strong emotions, it is essential to approach this topic with an...
There is much to be learned from a trip to an aquarium, including – for example – which seafood choices are environmentally responsible. But the problem with an aquarium-type lifestyle for the bigger sea creatures is that the conditions they experience in captivity...
Every year, a 10-day festival held in southern China has animal activists up in arms over the thousands of domestic dogs and cats that are slaughtered and served as meals to the region’s residents. The extent of the dog (and cat) meat trade in the surrounding...
Animal Law Reform South Africa held a panel on October 14th 2021 in which they discussed integrating legal and policy efforts into animal welfare, social justice and better environmental health. CAAWO’s own Executive Director, Tozie Zofuka, spoke at the panel. The...
What is aquaculture and why should we care? CAAWO digs deeper into the topic to help you understand the importance of aquaculture. You might have heard the term aquaculture being dropped in conversations, or perhaps you’ve read about it on social media. But what is...
CAAWO is about making conscious decisions in life including becoming a conscious carnivore and making better meat-eating decisions. Read more below. Making better meat-eating decisions isn’t only about which cut of beef you prefer. You can also make decisions that...