Press Release
THINK OF THE BULL TOM0RROW
04 December 2009
Animal Rights Africa (ARA) is extremely disappointed that the Judge ruled against us. We are also saddened and frustrated that the Respondents refused to allow Animal Rights Africa (ARA) to monitor and document the ukweshwama ritual.
Animal Rights Africa (ARA) has not seen the Judgment as yet but we will be studying it with a view to what our next steps will be. It is a sad fact that attempts at dialogue with the Zulu Royal Household, the Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Cultural, Religion and Linguistics Communities and the relevant government departments fell on deaf ears and that this issue landed up in the courts. Animal Rights Africa (ARA) will also continue to seek dialogue on this issue and we therefore call on all these entities and the ANC to urgently facilitate such dialogue.
That Animal Rights Africa (ARA) lost this case is distressing to us, however this pales into insignificance for us in comparison to the fact that the fate is sealed for the innocent bull that will be used in the ritual tomorrow.
As part of a global movement that cuts across all continents, all cultures all ethnic and racial groups, Animal Rights Africa (ARA) will continue to work for compassion, respect, dignity and inclusive justice.
We ask that people across South Africa, Africa and the world that have shown concern for the fate of this particular bull light a candle between 12pm and 3pm tomorrow (Saturday 5th December) and spend the day in reflection and introspection, in solidarity and compassion with this particular bull.
Contact :
Steve Smit (Durban) 082 659 4711
Michele Pickover (Johannesburg) 082 253 2124
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