Animal Welfare
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ConCourt dismisses hunters’ challenge to animal well-being law
The Constitutional Court has dismissed a challenge by SA Hunters against animal well-being provisions in environmental legislation, ruling that the association unreasonably…
SA’s captive lion industry remains legal despite years of promises to phase it out, say animal welfare groups
Despite years of government commitments, parliamentary reviews and expert panels, South Africa’s commercial captive lion breeding industry remains operational as conservation…
Golfing for Good at Benoni Country Club: Supporting the Frontline of Animal Welfare
The National Council of SPCAs (NSPCA) works tirelessly to protect animals in South Africa, investigating cruelty and advocating for the vulnerable. Senior Inspector Arno de Klerk…
Why South Africa Should Take Emotional Support Animals Seriously
Beyond guide dogs, another group of highly trained canines is making a profound impact in South Africa's healthcare and legal systems. Learn how therapy dogs are supporting…
Elephant culling ‘last resort’ as MPs warn of crisis in reserves
Deputy environment minister insists culling will only be used with approval, but MPs and animal welfare groups say governance failures and delays in humane interventions are…
Civil society groups urge Ramaphosa to block DA plan to replace environment minister
Civil society and animal welfare groups have urged President Cyril Ramaphosa to reject the proposal to replace Dion George with Willem Aucamp
Cruelty case: Limpopo man pleads guilty to smoking bong with live snake inside
NSPCA prosecutes Dirk de Jager, of Modjadjiskloof, in Limpopo, over viral video
End the practice of shipping livestock by sea
Cows on a ship in Cape Town in a horrible situation lead to more calls for it to end
Cora Bailey: A hero helping people and pets on the West Rand
For more than 30 years, Cora Bailey has dedicated her life’s work to helping poverty-stricken people and their pets in the west of Joburg
Why SA’s law recognises bestiality as akin to sexual violations against people
With high rates of sexual violence in the country, it’s not surprising that bestiality exists.
Animal welfare bill being developed in isolation
Two government departments are working separately and animal rights groups are not being consulted, concerned groups say
More than 2000 tigers killed and trafficked this century — report
With an average of more than 120 illegally trafficked tigers seized each year, Traffic warned there was little sign of respite for the species.
Retail giants take the lead in animal welfare
Sow crates will soon be phased out with Pick n Pay and Woolworths announcing its commitment to accelerate the progress on the welfare of pigs in SA.
Services for all – even the animals
Lack of service delivery in Durban Deep, Johannesburg, has not only affected people, but the animals at the Claw shelter too.
Animal activists slam new traps
Animal activists and farmers are up in arms about draft government regulations for the "management of damage-causing animals".