Pietersen also points out that she's a cat lover and would never support or endorse any form of animal abuse.
She continues: "We have also asked them to post an official statement on our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/YOUmagazineSA. We are also reassessing the process of our screening ads, as the current system is not satisfactory.
"To our readers: thank you for taking the time to show your support against the abuse of animals."
The magazine will also be donating R15 000 to animal welfare organisations.
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