NATIONAL HORSERACING AUTHORITY REJECTS ALL NSPCA WELFARE PROPOSALS WITHOUT EXPLANATION

The NSPCA says the National Horseracing Authority has rejected every welfare proposal it submitted for the 2025-26 rules cycle and refused to provide any reasoning for the rejections. The announcement came two days before the R10 million Hollywoodbets Durban July. The National Horseracing Authority's response to the NSPCA's welfare proposals amounts to a blanket rejection without…

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SOUTH AFRICAN DONKEYS SAVED FROM SLAUGHTERHOUSE

Press release from The Donkey Sanctuary Note: Contains distressing content More than 100 donkeys have avoided being slaughtered as part of the donkey skin trade after they were rescued by the National Council of Societies for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NSPCA) with the assistance of the Mooi River SPCA and supported by international animal welfare charity, The Donkey Sanctuary. It is believed the donkeys were on route from South Africa to neighbouring Lesotho where it is thought they would…

BylizzieJune 3, 20210Comments

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GRAVE CONCERNS AT RURAL HORSE RACE

The National Council of SPCAs (NSPCA) monitored a rural horse race in Idutywa in the Eastern Cape and were gravely concerned for the welfare of the horses. Concerns highlighted during the event included free and excessive use of stock whips, incorrect and inappropriate saddling and tack, inhumane handling, unsuitable transportation and no veterinary checks for…

BylizzieNovember 1, 20180Comments

NATIONAL HORSERACING AUTHORITY REJECTS ALL NSPCA WELFARE PROPOSALS WITHOUT EXPLANATION

SOUTH AFRICAN DONKEYS SAVED FROM SLAUGHTERHOUSE

GRAVE CONCERNS AT RURAL HORSE RACE

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