The use of animals by African people (Blacks) : an ethical perspective

[摘要] ENGLISH ABSTRACT:This ethical case study of public slaughter has indicated that there is an urgent need toaddress the issue of public slaughter, because it has resulted in animosity and polarisationbetween black and white people living in the Goldfields. Black people feel that their rightsare violated, and they are not protected by the government because they encounterproblems when practising their rituals. White people feel that the government is notprotecting them from the health hazards caused by black people.The ultimate aim of the study is to contribute to and amplify the existing body of knowledgewith regard to the extent of the problem experienced by people in the Goldfields, its impactin their every day lives and to propose guidelines that will help when regulations governingenvironmental issues are drawn.In order to accomplish these aims the following objectives should be realised by this study:• South Africa is a multi-racial country so a uniting policy is needed.• Each culture is unique and it has a special value, so no culture must bemarginalised.• The old policy needs to be revised and amendments made.• Identify the actual causes of these problems. Are they racist driven or are theydriven by genuine health concerns?This ethical study also indicates that the following are central values that should informdecision-making:• Health.• Respect and tolerance.• Communication.• Participation.Transparency.• Commitment.Based on the findings from the research conducted it is clear that both clashing parties(black and white people) need to live in peace at the ultimate end although theirdescription of peaceful life differs, so the following recommendations are made as to howto address and alleviate problems caused by public slaughter.• A formal meeting must be convened to discuss this critical issue.• Drafted proposals must be produced.• The proposals must be debated.• The proposal must be adopted.• The existing bylaws must be changed.

[发布机构] Stellenbosch University