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Students at Whitman Middle School learn life skills through chicken care
On a sunny morning at Walt Whitman Middle School, a 14-year-old student finds joy and purpose in caring for chickens. This unique programme not only teaches students about agriculture but also provides emotional support and life skills, transforming their school experience.
No chicken shortage on the horizon for SA despite global bird flu concerns
Amid global avian influenza disruptions, the South African Poultry Association assures consumers that a chicken shortage is highly unlikely.
NSPCA lawyer says lack of transparency led to collapse of Daybreak
The Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg became the focal point for an urgent and distressing animal welfare matter on Tuesday, as judgment in the case between the National Council of SPCA (NSPCA) and Daybreak Farms was reserved.
Judgment reserved in NSPCA versus Daybreak Farms animal cruelty case
The Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg became the focal point for an urgent and distressing animal welfare matter on Tuesday, as judgment in the case between the National Council of SPCA (NSPCA) and Daybreak Farms was reserved.
Don't be chicken: SACP calls for South Africa to withdraw trade concessions to US, including chicken imports
The South African Communist Party (SACP) is urging the government to reassess its trade concessions to the US in light of new tariffs imposed by President Trump. What does this mean for South Africa's economy and its poultry industry?
NATO ally turns down US plea for eggs
The American market is experiencing a severe egg shortage due to a bird flu outbreak.
Rainbow Chicken's turnaround strategy starts to yield impressive financial results
Rainbow Chicken's share price surged after reporting a staggering 1,348. 8% increase in headline earnings for the first half of the financial year, driven by operational improvements and robust demand for value-added products.
Big businesses in Tshwane risk closure over food safety compliance
The City of Tshwane intensifies its bylaw enforcement in Atteridgeville.
NGOs unite to expose foul play in SA’s egg industry
The campaign, led by the Southern African Faith Communities’ Environment Institute (SAFCEI) and Animal Law Reform South Africa (ALRSA), reveals CGCSA’s actions which, they argue, obstruct civil society engagement, suppress consumer and constitutional rights, hinder transparency, and support cruel and outdated systems – such as battery cages for egg-laying hens.
NSPCA culls over 4,000 chickens after they were starved and started eating each other
After receiving a harrowing tip-off, the NSPCA was compelled to cull thousands of chickens left starving on a farm.