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NSPCA
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NSPCA says deaths of Sheba and 50k chickens deserve equal attention

Sheba tiger
Lifestyle

Death of Sheba: It’s dead-easy to own a pet tiger in SA…

NSPCA
News

NSPCA: “Maiming is illegal and cruel to dogs”

NSPCA
News

NSPCA says deaths of Sheba and 50k chickens deserve equal attention

Sheba tiger
Lifestyle

Death of Sheba: It’s dead-easy to own a pet tiger in SA…

NSPCA
News

NSPCA: “Maiming is illegal and cruel to dogs”

SPCA Pitbulls
Free State

Pitbull owner charged with culpable homicide and animal cruelty

By Nokwanda Ncwane23-11-2022 18:56

The owner of the Pitbull which mauled a three-year-old to death in Hennenman was granted R300 bail on his first court appearance.

Pitbull NSPCA
News

NSPCA wants government intervention as pitbulls are being surrendered in large numbers and killed

By Storm Simpson23-11-2022 17:41

‘There is an urgent need for government intervention with regard to this issue, failing which humans and animals could be harmed at an even greater scale.’

Pitbulls: 'In many instances, aggressive animals have been subjected to extreme abuse'
News

NSPCA warns locals about TWO new scams involving Pitbulls

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty02-11-2022 11:36

The NSPCA has warned Pitbull owners about two new scams that are going on including the impersonation of SPCA staff.

animal cruelty school
Lifestyle

Crying foul: Shock animal cruelty by top Bay schools’ matrics

By Naledi de Wee13-08-2022 10:59

Poisoned koi, drowned chickens and abused turkeys: Bay matrics have come under fire for animal cruelty during their ’40 days’.

NSPCA
News

NSPCA outraged by new track released in the name of goat rapist

By Siso Naile22-07-2022 19:59

The NSPCA is disgusted and outraged by Mitchell we Gqom music producer who remixed clips from the goat rapist video to create a song

dog fighting NSPCA
News

Pitbull dog fighting culprits traced down by NSPCA – (Video GRAPHIC)

By Siso Naile14-07-2022 21:05

NSPCA has identified teenagers as perpetrators behind the horrific dog fighting case involving Pitbulls after a video went viral

mamboyi
News

GRAPHIC: Mamboyi confronted for raping a goat to death (VIDEO)

By Siso Naile12-07-2022 22:11

A Shepard by the name of Mamboyi was blasted by the community for admitting to be the rapist preying on goats in the village

Dog NSPCA Moana
News

Landmark case: Man gets 8 years imprisonment for raping neighbour’s dog

By Storm Simpson05-05-2022 14:35

‘This is the highest direct imprisonment sentencing ever imposed for animal cruelty in Africa, and will set the precedent nationwide,’ said NSPCA.

WATCH: Egyptian goose rescued
Lifestyle

WATCH: Egyptian goose rescued from cell tower in KZN

By Erene Roux25-11-2021 13:13

It took the Kloof and Highway SPCA four hours to rescue an Egyptian goose from a cell tower in KwaZulu-Natal.

Pets and fireworks: Loud firec
Lifestyle

Pets and fireworks: Loud firecracker leaves dog impaled on a fence

By Erene Roux05-11-2021 11:31

The Animal Welfare Society of SA is calling on the public to refrain from any form of celebration that involves fireworks – especially crackers that terrify animals.

Top tips: How to help your pet
Lifestyle

Top tips: How to help your pets cope with fireworks

By Erene Roux04-11-2021 13:11

Anyone with an animal is requested to be responsible as many pets sustain life-threatening injuries while trying to escape from firework noise.

Neighbourhood watch: Footage o
Lifestyle

Neighbourhood watch: Footage of SA’s own ‘Tiger Kings’ surfaces

By Erene Roux01-10-2021 17:27

TikTok videos of a Boksburg couple’s ‘pet’ tigers – who have made headlines after it was discovered that they live right next to a children’s daycare – have surfaced on the internet.

Shocking conditions
Environment

Shocking conditions uncovered at a Free State lion breeding farm [video]

By Corné van Zyl26-08-2021 11:31

The NSPCA uncovered shocking conditions at a lion breeding farm in the Free State in including more than a dozen dead lions in a freezer.

baboons
News

NSPCA withdraws support of ‘outdated’ paintball guns to deter baboons

By Natasha Bezuidenhout12-05-2021 22:11

The National Council of SPCA said paintball guns has been used as a deterrent on baboons for many years, however technology has evolved.

SPCA euthanised goose
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East London SPCA staff suspended for ‘inhumanely slaughtering’ goose

By Natasha Bezuidenhout04-05-2021 18:11

Three members of the East London SPCA will be charged with animal cruelty. This after a video emerged of a goose being slaughtered inhumanely.

SPCA euthanised goose
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Video of goose euthanised by East London SPCA causes outrage

By Natasha Bezuidenhout03-05-2021 12:35

The video of an injured pet goose being euthanised by inspectors from the East London SPCA has caused outrage amongst animal lovers.

NSPCA to appeal judgement
News

NSPCA to appeal after Thandi Modise acquitted of animal cruelty charges

By Natasha Bezuidenhout30-04-2021 18:35

The NSPCA has instructed their legal team to appeal the judgement against Thandi Modise after she was acquitted of animal cruelty charges.

Modise animal cruelty charges
News

Thandi Modise back in court on animal cruelty charges

By Natasha Bezuidenhout30-04-2021 08:20

Thandi Modise has pleaded not guilty to six charges of animal cruelty. She is accused of causing the deaths of 79 animals on her property.

NSPCA to appeal judgement
News

Thandi Modise’s animal cruelty case to continue

By Thabo Baloyi02-12-2020 09:29

It is believed that a former worker at National Assembly Speaker Thandi Modise’s farm is set to take the stand in the animal cruelty case

thandi modise afriforum
News

Thandi Modise maintains innocence in animal cruelty matter

By Olebogeng Motse01-12-2020 16:19

Speaker of Parliament Thandi Modise is facing charges of animal cruelty in the Potchefstroom Regional Court in the North West.

Animal abuse greyhounds
News

More than 30 Greyhounds found in ‘deplorable’ state on Mafikeng property

By Andrea Chothia09-06-2020 17:21

Inspectors from the NSPCA have confiscated 31 Greyhounds after they were found with untreated broken bones and infected wounds.

Luxury trailers donated to SPC
Lifestyle

Luxury trailers donated to SPCA for lockdown period

By Erene Roux31-03-2020 14:52

The Cape of Good Hope SPCA recently received luxury trailers to help their staff as they care for animals during the national lockdown.

COVID-19
News

SPAR apologises for spreading COVID-19 misinformation regarding pets

By James Richardson29-03-2020 14:24

SPAR have apologised for their role in spreading misinformation regarding COVID-19 and its transmission.

stock theft
News

Kuwait-bound sheep shipping vessel allowed access to East London port

By Dan Meyer21-03-2020 18:53

The ship, owned by livestock farmers Al Mawashi docked at East London harbour earlier this week. Staff have been screened for coronavirus.

Police dogs euthanised in Bloemfontein due to neglect
News

Five dogs euthanised after being left for dead by Mangaung metro police

By Andrea Chothia04-03-2020 17:51

Bloemfontein SPCA Inspector Charmaine Engelbrecht said the dogs were meant to retire from service many years ago.

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