15/08/2017
The NSPCA welcomes the sentencing of three accused persons in the Roodepoort Regional Court last week on charges of dog fighting. The three accused pleaded guilty […]
19/07/2017
The National Council of SPCAs (NSPCA) monitored the Dundee July Traditional Rural Horse Race this past weekend. This is an international rural race that takes place […]
19/07/2017
Over the past months the NSPCA has issued several reports on the illegal donkey skin trade and the cruelty involved in the horrific slaughter methods. Donkeys […]
18/07/2017
The general message of Mandela Day is to celebrate the idea that each individual has the power to transform the world. The ability to make an […]
13/07/2017
Criminal charges were laid against 7 Arrows Security, and Canine Solutions, following the discovery of a dead security dog on a site of 7 Arrows Security. […]
05/07/2017
The Kempton Park Magistrates Court found Mr Ruan Verhoef guilty on charges of malicious damage to property. What happened: In August 2016, Mr Verhoef became aggressive towards […]
04/07/2017
The NSPCA commends Botswana for taking the firm stance to suspend export licenses for donkey products. Botswana Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food Security spokesperson Geoffrey […]
03/07/2017
A cow was brutally while still alive, after it had been involved in a collision with a vehicle. The NSPCA is appalled by the actions of […]
30/06/2017
The current outbreak of the H5N8 virus in South Africa has necessitated the culling of poultry. The virus affects the respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts of affected […]
08/06/2017
The NSPCA dispatched our Disaster Teams early this morning from Alberton to assist animals affected by the devastating fires in the Knysna area. Many animals have […]
31/05/2017
The NSPCA responded to a tip-off and obtained a warrant to enter a plot in Benoni, east of Johannesburg. The NSPCA Inspectors, accompanied by the Benoni […]
30/05/2017
The Pietermaritzburg High Court has ruled the export of elephants from South Africa as prohibited. Norms and Standards: The “Norms and Standards for the Management of […]
29/05/2017
As the National Council of SPCAs continues our investigation and monitors the situation at the East London Zoo, it is confirmed that criminal charges in terms […]
25/04/2017
The National Council of SPCAs adds our voice of approval to the internationally hailed progress for animal welfare. Lawmakers in Taiwan have announced that the eating […]
25/04/2017
In an incident described by the NSPCA as cowardly, horrendous and viciously cruel, an estimated 38 000 day old chicks died when the transporter they were on […]
18/04/2017
Heart-warming outcome for donkeys rescued from the horrific trade in their skins. Where are they now: We report that 5 donkeys have arrived at a beautiful […]
29/03/2017
The National Council of SPCAs reports that a trailer used to transport donkeys or other farm animals such as cattle has been stolen from our Alberton […]
22/03/2017
“Certain programmes that reside in the Charities Sector, including Animal Welfare Organisations, have been excluded from the current Open Call for Applications.” This was the message […]
15/03/2017
UPDATE: 20.06.2017 ALLEGATIONS REGARDING TRANSNET’S WIDESPREAD CAT POISONING ARE UNFOUNDED Claims made against Transnet for their alleged proposed method of eradicating cats in and around various […]
10/03/2017
The National Council of SPCAs Farm Animal Protection Unit responded to a tip-off and obtained a warrant to enter a residential property in Vryburg in the […]