Stop 2010 World Cup Animal Sacrifice More than Just Another Petition

Stop 2010 World Cup Animal Sacrifice Petition – FIFA and 2010 World Cup Sponsors need to be held accountable.

Shock. Limited Animal Sacrifices took place at 2010 World Cup Stadium sod turning ceremonies

Sacrifices were performed (between 2005 and 2007, I assume) during various sod turning ceremonies. Ostensibly the sacrifices were made to bless (or is that Bless in Blood) the construction of the sites where new stadiums for the 2010 Soccer World Cup were to be erected. So, sacrifice is not a newcomer to the 2010 Soccer World Cup game …

Campaign Progress: Stop South Africa’s planned 2010 Soccer World Cup Animal Sacrifice

“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” –Ghandi
The campaign to stop South Africa from proceeding with the sacrifice of animals in ‘blessing’ the 2010 Soccer World Cup is doing well – 655 signatures since its inception 3 days ago!

The SPCA, South African Law, the 2010 World Cup and the Planned Sacrifice of Animals

Any reasonable person will immediately think: Surely the torturous sacrifice of cows by South Africa in honour of the 2010 World Cup can be prevented. After all, South Africa does have Animal Protection Laws and an N SPCA. You are right if that is your response – on the latter part of your thought anyway. BUT, as I am about to explain, NOT on the former part. Here is why

2010 Soccer World Cup Animal Slaughter – Just The Tip Of The Iceberg

Cruel and barbaric practices involving animals sacrificed for so-called spiritual purposes are common in South Africa and indeed, on the greater continent. The proposed slaughter of cows in blessing of the ten stadiums to be used for the 2010 World Cup is just the tip of a very bloody iceberg.

The An Yue Jiang: Lloyds MIU Responds

Note: For background, refer to my blogs on the Zimbabwe China Arms Deal. The An Yue Jiang, which is carrying weapons from China that are destined for Zimbabwe, and that is thought to be heading to Angola, featured prominently in the last few blogs.

The An Yue Jiang, that was added to the Lloyds list on [...]

China Zimbabwe Arms Deal: An Yue Jiang now removed from casualty list at Lloyds MIU

The controversial Chinese ship, the An Yue Yang, which is bearing 77 tonnes of arms and weapons destined for Zimbabwe, set sail from Durban without refuelling. When the vessel was reported as a casualty yesterday morning (GMT+2), it confirmed Jasa’s (Justice Alliance of South Africa) suspicions that the An Ye Jiang had insufficient fuel to [...]

China Zimbabwe Arms Deal: An Yue Jiang reported as casualty at Lloyds MIU

The controversial weapon carrier, An Ye Jiang set sail from Durban Harbour without refuelling which, according to Jasa (Justice Alliance of South Africa), means that it is unlikely to have sufficient fuel to reach Luanda in Angola.
The ship switched off its transponder when it left the harbour and was seen shortly afterwards heading down the [...]

New Destination of Zimbabwe Arms Ship: Angola

Is this a Red Herring or not?
According to the South African Department of Transport, the An Yue Jiang is not going to Mozambique, but to Angola. So, either the Angolans have decided to purchase the arms from the Chinese OR they have decided to assist with the delivery of the arms.

Angola, which is run by [...]

Zimbabwe: Arms Ship leaves harbour. New destination: Mozambique?

Durban High Court Judge, Kate Pillay, ruled that the Chinese ship, An Yue Jiang, which is bearing 77 tons in arms destined for Zimbabwe, may not be off-loaded and that the arms may not be transported via South Africa. Soon after the judgement was made, the ship lifted anchor and left Durban harbour.
Considering the complete [...]