The most accurate response in this context is:
Yes, because the information is part of the public domain.
If the case regarding animal protection law in South Africa is based on legislation, court cases, or government documents, it typically falls under the public domain since these materials are generally not subject to copyright. However, the context of usage, such as whether they’re directly replicating text or analyzing the law, may affect how this is viewed legally and ethically.
It’s important, however, for students to properly credit their sources if they are directly quoting or closely paraphrasing text from any copyrighted material.