Mpumalanga moves to shut down captive lion breeding
Daily Maverick | 26.02.2026 04:35
In a move that has surprised many observers of South Africa’s wildlife politics, the Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) has announced that it is phasing out captive lion facilities in the province – importantly aligning itself squarely with national plans that have been rolling forward in fits and starts since 2018.
