Jacaranda FM Breakfast with Martin Bester

Should pit bull ownership be completely banned?

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Recently a petition to end the ownership of pit bulls has made waves across South Africa. The petition claims to be for the protection of human and animal lives by promoting responsible ownership. Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to Estelle Smith from Underdog Pitbull Rehabilitation Center regarding the petition and ownership of pit bulls.
24 Oct 2022 2AM English South Africa News Commentary · Entertainment News

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