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Cape of Good Hope SPCA team providing care to animals in a Cape Town community
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SPCA enters ‘one of Cape Town’s most dangerous communities’ to help 40 animals

Photos: SPCA Cape of Good Hope SPCA teams entered a Cape Town community described as one of the city’s most dangerous after...

Working cart horse in Cape Town as the City proposes stronger animal welfare protections
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Cape Town draft animal by-law proposes new protections for cart horses and working dogs

Working horses would be protected from extreme heat, guard dogs could no longer be chained on site and glue traps would be banned...

Donkey rescued following an alleged animal cruelty incident in Mamre
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Donkey rescued after alleged abuse video sparks outrage in Mamre

A donkey has been removed from its owner after a video showing four adults riding the animal while it was being whipped circulated...

Golfers participating in the NSPCA Charity Golf Day at Benoni Country Club.
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NSPCA Charity Golf Day Returns After 10 Years to Raise Funds for Animal Welfare

After a decade-long break, the National Council of SPCAs (NSPCA) is bringing back its official Charity Golf Day, giving golfers and businesses the...

207 dogs and cats sterilised in Lavender Hill drive as SPCA intensifies efforts to curb stray and unwanted animals.
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World Spay Day: 207 animals sterilised in Cape Town

A two-day mass sterilisation drive in Lavender Hill and Cafda Village has resulted in 207 dogs and cats being sterilised, as the Cape...

Explore careers in animal welfare in South Africa and learn how professionals at the NSPCA protect animals through skilled, meaningful work.
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Careers That Count: Building a Future in Animal Welfare

Choosing a career goes beyond earning an income. You want work that reflects your values, uses your skills, and leaves a meaningful mark....

Learn how the public plays a vital role in animal welfare in South Africa, from reporting cruelty to making ethical choices.
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How the Public Plays a Vital Role in Animal Welfare

Animal welfare in South Africa does not rest on the shoulders of the National Council of SPCAs (NSPCA) alone. Every day, our ability...

Facing financial strain and cannot care for your pet? Learn safe, compassionate options and how the NSPCA can help protect your animal.
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When You Can No Longer Care for Your Pet: Making a Difficult Decision with Compassion

Across South Africa, rising living costs are forcing many households to make painful financial choices. Families are balancing school fees, transport, food and...

How pets fit into estate and sectional title living in South Africa, with guidance on welfare, nuisance issues and responsible ownership.
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Living Together: Pets and Community Life in South Africa

As estate living, townhouses and sectional title developments continue to expand across South Africa, questions around pets in shared spaces are becoming more...

Animal cruelty videos are spreading fast on South African social media. The NSPCA explains why sharing abuse causes harm.
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Cruelty for Clicks: Understanding Animal Abuse on Social Media

The rapid growth of social media platforms in South Africa has changed how people consume and share content. While these platforms support education...