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Mitchell and Another v Mpumalanga Parks Board and Another

South Africa
Transvaal (former)
High Court
National - higher court
Criminal
2006

The appellants applied twice for permits to import and keep lions but the applications were rejected by the respondent. The appellants them applied to the High Court for the review of the respondent’s decision and for ancillary relief. The application was dismissed with costs.

National Council of The Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals v Minister of Environmental Affairs and Others

South Africa
Gauteng
High Court
National - higher court
Criminal
2019

The Director-General, Department Of Environmental Affairs (2nd Respondent) invited the public to make written submissions on proposed lion export quota in line with CITES requirements.

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