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A new life in Africa for Mannie the Lion

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A 7 -year-old lion has arrived safely in Limpopo — after being rescued from a theme park in Europe — and thanks to HOT1027 listeners, he’s finally getting the life he deserves.

Mannie the lion arrived at OR Tambo International airport overnight after being flown in from the Netherlands.

The HOT1027 crew was there to track every step of his journey to his new home in the Waterberg.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more…
23 Apr English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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