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Cape Town SPCA rescues 21 dogs and a cat from abusive shelter in Retreat
Authorities in Cape Town have rescued 21 dogs, a cat, and several fish from an abusive shelter, leading to the arrest of a suspect on multiple charges, including animal cruelty and drug possession.
SPCA and Cape Town traffic officers rescue 21 dogs and a cat from neglect
Cape Town authorities, in collaboration with the SPCA, executed a search warrant leading to the rescue of 21 dogs, a cat, and several fish from a notorious animal shelter, highlighting ongoing concerns about animal welfare.
Animal cruelty charges filed after SPCA discovers neglect in Edgemead home
SPCA Inspectors have rescued multiple animals from a home in distress, revealing severe neglect and unsanitary conditions that have led to animal cruelty charges.
Noordhoek retirement village evacuated as firefighters battle Tokai blaze
Authorities are urging the public to stay away from affected areas as investigations into the fire's cause begin.
Noordhoek retirement village has been evacuated amid Tokai fire
Amidst a raging mountain fire in Tokai, the Noordhoek retirement village has been evacuated, with over 90 firefighters battling the blaze across multiple fronts. The City of Cape Town urges residents to stay clear as the situation escalates.
SPCA wins fraud case against former staffer
An former employee of the Kloof and Highway SPCA pleads guilty to fraud charges, stealing R80 000 from the charity.
Rabies alert issued after dog tests positive in Hilton area
Residents of Hilton are urged to exercise caution following a rabies alert issued by the uMngeni SPCA and uMgungundlovu District Municipality after a dead dog tested positive for the virus. The alert follows a recent dog attack on a person in the area.
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Rabies confirmed in Cape fur seals: What beachgoers need to know
Beachgoers are advised to exercise caution as rabies becomes endemic among Cape fur seals in South Africa, with experts urging the public to avoid close encounters and report unusual behaviour.
Cape Town's domestic animal survey gains momentum with over 4,000 responses
The City of Cape Town's domestic animal survey has gained significant traction, with over 4,000 surveys completed and 2,000 online submissions ongoing.
Witnesses urged to come forward in Raygun's fatal incident
To determine conclusively who killed Raygun, the National Council of SPCAs needs more evidence. This includes footage or eyewitness accounts of the events immediately preceding his death.
NSPCA seeks witnesses on ‘who delivered the fatal blow to Raygun’
To determine conclusively who killed Raygun, the National Council of SPCAs needs more evidence. This includes footage or eyewitness accounts of the events immediately preceding his death.
Kloof SPCA faces food shortage after flooding
Animal welfare organisations Kloof and Highway SPCA and CROW are calling on the community for urgent support after severe storms caused extensive damage to their facilities. With urgent food shortages and operational challenges, find out how you can help these local heroes in their time of need.
Exposing fake animal rescues: When 'sanctuaries' become sites of suffering
Since August last year, the SPCA has intervened in four shocking cases in which organisations registered as NPOs and soliciting public donations were found neglecting and harming the very animals they claimed to protect.
Community urges dog owners to secure properties after pitbull attacks
Three people were bitten, including a child
Mossel Bay dog breeder sentenced for cruelty after SPCA rescue of 68 Boerboels
A Mossel Bay dog breeder has been sentenced to a fine and suspended prison term after the SPCA rescued 68 Boerboels from his property.
Man arrested for killing protected eagle owl
The violence was captured on video, with audible screams from witnesses attempting to intervene. Sadly, the owl succumbed to its injuries, almost every bone in its body nearly shattered from the severity of the attack.
Man arrested for allegedly killing protected eagle owl at Sea Point
An eagle owl was killed by a man at Sunset Beach, sparking outrage and a swift response from local authorities and animal rights advocates.
Durban man sentenced for animal cruelty after abandoning cats
He was ordered to pay a R1 000 fine or serve a month in prison.
The dark side of social media: rising animal cruelty videos and their consequences
Discover the alarming trend of animal cruelty videos on social media and learn about the NSPCA’s response, the legal ramifications for abusers and viewers, and how we can all take responsibility.
Owl Rescue Centre celebrates successful relocation of young male baboon, spotted in Pretoria
The Owl Rescue Centre successfully captured and relocated a young male baboon named Jasiri, bringing joy to animal lovers. However, this celebration is overshadowed by the tragic killing of another baboon, Raygun, prompting investigations by the National Council of SPCAs
Owl Rescue Centre on alert as another baboon spotted near Pretoria
The latest sighting comes just days after another male baboon was brutally killed by learners at a Delmas school.
NSPCA offers R20k reward for information on brutal killing of baboon
In a video shared on social media, the male Chacma baboon known as “Raygun” was seen being chased, beaten and then set alight at a secondary school.
NSPCA offers R20 000 reward for information on the brutal killing of baboon Raygun
Witnesses reported shocking details of the incident that occurred near Botleng Secondary School in Delmas, where Raygun was chased, beaten, and ultimately set on fire.
NSPCA launches nationwide inspections after uncovering horrific chicken farm conditions
The organisation was forced to humanely euthanise thousands of chickens at two broiler farms.