The Drakenstein Lion Park, a rehabilitation centre outside Paarl, close to Simonsvlei, has been operational since 1998 and currently houses 21 previously-abused lions as well as one tiger.
Animal rights organisation Beauty Without Cruelty (BWC) unequivocally denied allegations of human rights infringements brought against them by McLaren Circus following a protest last week, saying the allegations seek to distract from the real issues
It is claimed that the Transnet National Port Authority approved an application to host the show on its property, a few days after permission was denied by the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM).