SOUTH AFRICA is deliberating over a radical review of their Meat Safety Act
that wildlife activists fear could “pave the way” for elephants, rhinos,
giraffes and every animal listed for human consumption.

By JOSH SAUNDERS
PUBLISHED: 15:10, Fri, May 29, 2020 | UPDATED: 18:55, Fri, May 29, 2020

The South African government first announced the proposed amendment to
Schedule 1 of the Meat Safety Act 2000 back in February, which is yet to be
implemented. Wildlife campaigners and officials fear the law change could
enable animals to be eaten by humans in the future. Some speculate it may be
part of a broader plan to add more creatures to the menu and to launch a
rare meat industry for international markets. The proposed amendment has
been put out to the public for comment, a phase of the process that is due
to close at the end of June. There are…