💨 Abstract

South Africa leads global mohair production, accounting for 56% in 2024, with the Karoo region at its heart. The industry supports around 30,000 jobs. Angora goats, prized for their lustrous fleeces, thrive in the semi-arid Karoo. Farmers like Lloyd Short supply luxury brands, with strict animal welfare certifications in place following a 2018 PETA controversy.

Courtesy: AFP