
Together with the Animal Protection Services, we want to hear from victims of the illegal puppy trade and get justice for puppies and families who have suffered at the hands of unscrupulous breeders.
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Dr Katherine Polak · 7.4.2021
Dr Katherine Polak tells us the delays that a slaughterhouse closure can face, and what happens once it is closed.
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FOUR PAWS UK celebrates raft of unlicensed breeding cases being prosecuted
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Hannah Baker · 30.3.2021
High end and fast fashion ranked on efforts to remove mulesed wool
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Emily Wilson · 26.3.2021
FOUR PAWS UK is recruiting as part of a pioneering Government scheme
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FOUR PAWS reveals abuse affecting animals and people in South Africa
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Dr Katherine Polak · 18.3.2021
An insight into how we #ProtectMillions
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Hannah Baker · 18.3.2021
New report highlights the need to end the cruel trade and stop future pandemics emerging.
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Rebecca Dharmpaul · 12.3.2021
This spring, we highlight wool as the latest fashion faux pas
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Hannah Baker · 11.3.2021
But what is being done to prevent future pandemics?
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A global initiative to meat reduction
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Meet some of the FOUR PAWS female animal guardians
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Aaron Lax · 19.2.2021
Join us in celebrating our supporters' animals
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Hannah Baker · 18.2.2021
We’re hopping mad at proposals, and we’re not alone
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Hannah Baker · 18.2.2021
The catwalks are changing with the times, is fashion?
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Emily Wilson · 18.2.2021
FOUR PAWS embraces Government’s Kickstart recruitment
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Emily Wilson · 18.2.2021
When travel returns lets no forget how to Travel Kind
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Aaron Lax · 14.2.2021
This week, we’ve been sharing ideas with you to help you get your pet involved this Valentine’s Day.
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Rebecca Dharmpaul · 12.2.2021
It is almost Valentine’s Day, and love is in the air.
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What a pandemic means for stray cats and dogs
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Rebecca Dharmpaul · 11.2.2021
Cook up something to love
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Emily Wilson · 2.2.2021
This year promises to be a big change for animals according to the Government and the next priority on the list is primates
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Emily Wilson · 1.2.2021
2021 may well be the year that we finally see a welcome end to long-distance live animal transport.
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Rebecca Dharmpaul · 28.1.2021
Three months. Over 68,000 signatures. Result – No more fur for this fashion line!
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What inspires our supporters?
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Emily Wilson · 22.1.2021
Just before Christmas, and to the surprise of many, the UK and EU reached a landmark deal agreeing on trade relations once we left the European Union.
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Emily Wilson · 12.1.2021
Now that we have officially left the European Union it's critical that as a pet owner you are aware of the new laws around pet travel.
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Aaron Lax · 11.1.2021
Make 2021 the year you go plant-based to #LiveKinder
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Brian da Cal · 24.12.2020
UK Director Brian da Cal reflects on the year
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Hannah Baker · 8.12.2020
Petition to end the cruel dog and cat meat trade in Southeast Asia has reached a mammoth milestone!
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Hannah Baker · 8.12.2020
FOUR PAWS UK Head of Communications explains what it’s like to join a rescue mission
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Hannah Baker · 8.12.2020
Animal welfare successes across 2020
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Emily Wilson · 24.11.2020
The animal-friendly knitting experience
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Aaron Lax · 16.11.2020
With the completion of Brexit looming on 1st January, animal welfare standards mustn’t get diluted in the process
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Hannah Baker · 16.11.2020
Shedding light on what January 1st means for travelling with your four-legged friend
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Hannah Baker · 16.11.2020
Delays expected at the borders from 2021
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Hannah Baker · 16.11.2020
As Brexit edges closer here’s what you need to know
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Aaron Lax · 16.11.2020
The outcome of Brexit is unpredictable, but there are ways we can help animals during this time.
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Fur fashion is cruel, and still happening
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Jenny Canham · 30.10.2020
Winter is almost upon us, and many of us will be reaching for the knitwear. But have you ever thought about the ways animals are affected by our fashion choices?
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Jenny Canham · 30.10.2020
Every year, World Vegan Day is celebrated on 1st November to help promote the benefits of a lifestyle that aims to cause as little harm to animals as possible.
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Hannah Baker · 22.10.2020
FOUR PAWS celebrates Dr Katherine Polak winning the American Humane Hero Vet Award
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Hannah Baker · 14.10.2020
Final calls to urge Government to take action to end commercial wildlife trade
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Jenny Canham · 14.10.2020
The ideal place to meet this wonderful range of characters
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Animal lover tells her experience of being lured into a cub petting ‘sanctuary’ in South Africa
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Hannah Baker · 18.9.2020
Ex-CEO of the British Fur Trade Association speaks out against the trade
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Hannah Baker · 4.9.2020
Rescued from the dog meat trade, one four-legged friend’s luck has finally changed
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Hannah Baker · 2.9.2020
We are calling on the public to be responsible travellers and Travel Kind – for the future of humankind, the planet and for animals.
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Hannah Baker · 2.9.2020
How to be an animal-friendly traveller while still enjoying the beauty that animals have to offer
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Hannah Baker · 2.9.2020
Steps we can all make to Travel Kind and enjoy what the world has to offer without contributing to cruelty
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Emily Wilson · 28.8.2020
Agriculture Bill approaches life-changing vote that could help to create a better world for farm animals.
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Hannah Baker · 21.8.2020
Plant-based alternatives are better for you, the planet and animals
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Aaron Lax · 14.8.2020
Revealing the brutality behind the cat meat trade, causing the death of millions every year.
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Hannah Baker · 5.8.2020
It’s time to end the commercial trade, for good. You can help us to make a difference through the power of #LiveKinder.
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Jenny Canham · 29.7.2020
The number of ‘megafarms’ is growing in the UK and causing more animals to suffer
than ever.
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Jenny Canham · 24.7.2020
MPs vote against ensuring high food hygiene and animal welfare standards post Brexit.
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Aaron Lax · 24.7.2020
Know the truth behind your purchase and what to look out for when bringing a new member into your family.
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Aaron Lax · 24.7.2020
Responsible pet ownership in trying times. Find out how you can look at after your feline friends during the pandemic.
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Jenny Canham · 23.7.2020
It's time to make a change and you can help us to do it. Read our article for more information.
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Hannah Baker · 22.7.2020
Needed now, more than ever. The effects of the pandemic are rippling all over the world.
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Jenny Canham · 16.7.2020
Fur is an example of how we have confined wild animals to small, filthy cages in their millions in order to produce frivolous fashion items, the production of which is also destroying the planet.
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Emily Lloyd · 13.7.2020
When a routine police stopped a taxi in Vietnam - they were shocked with what was laying on the back seat.
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Jenny Canham · 7.7.2020
The truth behind wool and what we can do to change its future. Do you know what mulesing actually is?
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Aaron Lax · 3.7.2020
Not only does the dog and cat meat trade result in millions of animal deaths across Southeast Asia every year, many of them stolen pets.
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Emily Wilson · 2.7.2020
The voice behind the decision to take a stand against the dog and cat meat trade.
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Aaron Lax · 26.6.2020
The tiger trade is bringing the exploitation of wild animals to our doorstep. It's time to stop it.
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Hannah Baker · 22.6.2020
No respite for sale of puppies despite law change and COVID-19 restrictions
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Jenny Canham · 16.6.2020
It’s #WorldMeatFreeWeek and we’re using this opportunity to think about how we can create a kinder world by looking at what we are eating.
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Emily Wilson · 10.6.2020
Today is the second reading of the Agriculture Bill – a new national legislation to replace the laws previously covered by EU directives.
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Emily Wilson · 8.6.2020
Recent events with the Covid-19 viral pandemic have showed the devastating impact on global citizens, economies, trade and animal welfare worldwide.
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Emily Wilson · 3.6.2020
A small change, but a big impact for people, animals and the planet
MoreA response to recent media around the dog and cat meat trade
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Jenny Canham · 6.5.2020
A time to explore new tastes! Do you know the benefits of a meat-free diet? Find out more!
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Jenny Canham · 6.5.2020
A recipe for healthy, tasty, and kinder food. You can enjoy food that is cruelty-free, not taste free.
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Jenny Canham · 17.4.2020
April 22nd is #EarthDay, and this year’s focus is on climate action!
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Hannah Baker · 17.4.2020
Celebrate the world class vets at the helm of our emergency rescue missions
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#saddestbears Ukraine: These two bears live on the grounds of a country residence used by the President of Ukraine
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Joanna Randall · 6.4.2020
A step forward for animal welfare
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Hannah Baker · 4.4.2020
How can you help stray cats at home, and abroad.
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Hannah Baker · 23.3.2020
Awareness day is a moment of reflection on the state of animal welfare in the UK
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Jenny Canham · 18.3.2020
Over 140 million animals are killed for their fur every year, the majority spend their lives confined to dirty cages on fur farms in China or Europe.
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Andreas Rainer · 18.3.2020
Medical care for over 500 animals in Kambosha, Silk Island in Cambodia.
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Aaron Lax · 12.3.2020
Parliamentary debate due on 16th March which could change animal welfare in the UK
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Aaron Lax · 12.3.2020
The third instalment in our Wear It Kind campaign highlights the use of exotic skins in the fashion industry.
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Hannah Baker · 10.3.2020
Money can be a blocker for schools and hospitals introducing better food policies but shouldn’t be.
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Martin Dale · 6.3.2020
Big Cat Focused Advert Coming to a Screen Near You
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Aaron Lax · 5.3.2020
As our Wear It Kind campaign continues to expand, we come across angora wool as our next instalment
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Hannah Baker · 25.2.2020
Last year our teams across Europe and Southeast Asia neutered over 15,000 cats and dogs.
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Jenny Canham · 20.2.2020
The cruelty behind down feathers.
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Hannah Baker · 14.2.2020
Global support to end the dog and cat meat trade. You can join us in our goal to #ProtectMillions
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Jenny Canham · 4.2.2020
Find out how fur sales may be on the rise and what you can do help us stop it.
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Hannah Baker · 1.2.2020
As we awake on the first day, post-Brexit, we want to assure you that we will be continuing to ensure that we retain Britain’s high animal standards.
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Jenny Canham · 28.1.2020
We are very excited to announce the launch of our new campaign, Wear it Kind
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Aaron Lax · 20.1.2020
We have until 25th February to make a difference. Find out what you can do to help.
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Aaron Lax · 14.1.2020
A growing number of primates are being kept as pets in horrid conditions, but we have a once in a lifetime opportunity to ban the breeding and sale of them as companions.
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Aaron Lax · 20.11.2019
Find out how you can help us to make the fur trade a thing of history. We can't do it without you.
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Aaron Lax · 13.11.2019
We're challenging the welfare standards of the farming industry. Find out more.
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Aaron Lax · 7.11.2019
World Vegan Month is a time to celebrate the past, present, and future of veganism.
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This is a true story - our investigators recount the terrifying journey animals experience in the dog and cat meat trade
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Aaron Lax · 23.10.2019
We're giving our voice to ensure crimes against wildlife are sentenced more effectively.
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Aaron Lax · 21.10.2019
Spread some Christmas cheer while changing the lives of animals across the world.
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Andreas Rainer · 16.10.2019
The Romanian wilderness in the Danube Delta is one of the few remaining places in Europe where wild horses can live free. However, their existence was at...
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Aaron Lax · 15.10.2019
We celebrate the efforts of two of our youngest fundraisers.
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Hannah Baker · 14.10.2019
Ambitious targets need to convert into world-leading environmental laws.
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Jenny Canham · 7.10.2019
Our amazing supporters Alexandra and James recently took on the challenge of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain, to raise money for Four Paws!
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Jenny Canham · 30.9.2019
World Day for Farmed Animals - a day to take action!
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Jenny Canham · 25.9.2019
The perfect time to celebrate our recent victory for rabbits...plus some fun facts!
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Joanna Randall · 20.9.2019
We urge the UK to take a stand against this cruel trade
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Jenny Canham · 12.9.2019
We urge London Fashion Week 2019 to show compassion to animals and ditch fur in this year's event!
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Jenny Canham · 10.9.2019
A huge thank you to everybody who signed the petition calling for animal sentience to be recognised in UK law!
MoreJo visits Arosa Bear Sanctuary in the beautiful Swiss Alps!
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Jenny Canham · 21.8.2019
Why we are urging local authorities to reduce animal products to help tackle climate change, and save animals too!
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Joanna Randall · 21.8.2019
Meet five very good dogs FOUR PAWS helped this year
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Jenny Canham · 13.8.2019
Last week, we were incredibly lucky to spend our annual summer team away day at FRIEND Farm Animal Sanctuary.
MoreWe celebrate World Lion Day by learning about volunteer Steph's experience at LIONSROCK!
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Jenny Canham · 6.8.2019
Welcome to our first UK blog update!
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Dr Katherine Polak · 26.6.2019
A moments decision between life or death: Neary and Sopol get a second chance!
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FOUR PAWS is providing assistance in crisis situations all over the world
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The American East Coast was hit hard by hurricane Florence, forcing thousands to leave their homes and their animals behind - we packed our bags to go and look out for them
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Looking back on our 15 day mission in Indonesia
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Beach paradise turns into hell for thousands of animals every year
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Our dangerous mission to the Indonesian islands struck by earthquakes that left hundreds of animals in urgent need
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Our “Thanks eBay” campaign reveals the shocking truth about the online marketplace, and the role classified advertising sites play in enabling the illegal puppy trade.
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The Chinese artist visited several elephant camps with his team and FOUR PAWS to get an idea of the elephants’ living conditions.
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Cape Town is bracing itself for Day Zero
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