Professor Thabo Masihlelo convicted for prolonged starvation of captive lions – The Mail & Guardian

Professor Thabo Masihlelo convicted for prolonged starvation of captive lions – The Mail & Guardian

Professor Thabo Masihlelo has been convicted of animal cruelty for starving his captive lions and sentenced to a R5 000 fine or 10 months’ imprisonment, half of which is suspended for five years on condition that he does not reoffend. In 2023, the National Council of SPCAs (NSPCA) wildlife protection unit conducted an inspection at Tweeling, the Free State farm of Masihlelo. They discovered several lions in varying stages of starvation, which hi…

A retired professor on whose farm several starving lions were found has been sentenced to a fine of R5 000 or 10 months in prison after being found guilty of animal cruelty.