The mistreatment of animals has long been an unfortunate reality in the world, but luckily there are many organizations who are willing to listen to and act on reports of animal cruelty. This article explains how to report animal cruelty in South Africa and provides information about places you can contact when you see an animal being treated cruelly. The next time you witness someone treating an animal poorly, contact one of these organizations so that they can step in and help protect the rights of animals everywhere!
The police
The police are responsible for investigating crimes, including animal cruelty. If you suspect an individual or business of animal cruelty, call the non-emergency number and report it. You may also want to contact local law enforcement and ask if they have any open investigations that involve animal cruelty.
Crime Line
The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NSPCA) is a non-profit organization that aims at preventing cruelty toward animals. Crime Line is a free and confidential service, which operates by collecting information on criminal activities and making it accessible to law enforcement agencies.
The SPCA
South Africa has a well-established animal welfare and protection service, with the SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) headquartered in Johannesburg. The SPCA has many branches all over South Africa, with eight centres. The centres are located in Cape Town, Durban, East London, Pretoria, Bloemfontein and Port Elizabeth. The SPCA is tasked with enforcing legislation for animals as well as preventing cruelty against them.
