NSPCA condemns Transnet eradication policy, calls for witnesses
The NSPCA has expressed shock at Transnet's alleged feral cat eradication policy and warned the company may face criminal charges.
TRANSNET’s proposed method of eradicating cats in and around various premises owned by the company has been met condemned by the National Council of SPCAs which this week issued an urgent appeal to animal welfare organisations, individuals and employees of Transnet to come forward with any evidence of cruelty, poisoning or the mistreatment of any animal by Transnet. Signed affidavits are required.
The NSPCA said not only would the cats suffer, but the knock-on effect would lead to the secondary poisoning and suffering of other scavengers, including owls. According to the NSPCA, poisoning animals is a contravention of the Animals Protection Act No 71 of 1962.
The organisation issued a warning in terms of the Animals Protection Act to Transnet’s compliance officer, Mirriam Tenyane, on Friday 10 March 2017, in which the need to stop poisoning cats with immediate effect was emphasised, failing which, criminal charges in terms of the Animals Protection Act may be laid.
Correspondence was submitted to the Executive Director of Transnet, requesting an urgent meeting to discuss the matter. To date, the NSPCA has received no response or feedback despite additional telephone calls having been made and emails sent.
The NSPCA assured all concerned individuals that it would pursue the matter relentlessly.
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