Randburg SPCA in good hands
NORTH RIDING – The Randburg SPCA's has a new inspector who is ready for duty.
The Randburg SPCA‘s new inspector Shiven Bodasing is ready to hit the ground running in the protection of animals in the Randburg area.
Bodasing started his new position on 30 December, previously having worked at the Alberton, Benoni and Brakpan SPCAs.
“It’s been a challenging start, but a challenge is always good in my eyes,” he said. “The Randburg SPCA is really a great environment to work in. We are separated into various departments, and each is able to work highly independently. Together, we run like a well-oiled machine.”
On 23 January, Bodasing expressed his shock at finding hundreds of dead parrots at the home of a parrot breeder in Randburg.
He identified the owner of the premises as a senior official of the Parrot Breeders’ Association of South Africa who later resigned from his position.
“I place intrinsic value on seeking justice, especially when it comes to the abuse of animals. Far too often we have the mindset that when we see injustices happen, we either ignore it or let someone else handle it. My goals are to see justice carried out in every instance.”
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Bodasing is studying part-time to help further his career and is studying towards a diploma in policing and a law degree.
He added that in many instances, citizens confused the SPCA with an animal rescue organisation.
“The SPCA is a law-enforcement authority, and there is a substantial need for our job. One of my main goals is to sensitise the community to the fact that we are here to care, but we are also here to bring perpetrators of animal neglect and cruelty to justice.
“We as citizens need to create a culture of accountability and responsibility. Enforcing the most minor of infringements on a regular basis is enough to stop injustices from happening regularly.”
