MEDIA RELEASE: WRSA CONDEMNS ANIMAL CRUELTY AT KLERKSDORP PREDATOR FACILITY
Wildlife Ranching South Africa (WRSA) strongly condemns the severe animal cruelty revealed in the NSPCA’s 26 March 2025 report on a tiger breeding facility in Klerksdorp.
Jackal Hunting/ Night Shooting by Dedicated Hunters
The below letters were received by Agri-EC regarding the permit application process following queries on dedicated hunters for the night shooting of problem animals and/or Jackal Hunting for call-and-shoot with DEDEAT concerning certain scenarios.
AFRICAN ARMYWORM OUTBREAK
An outbreak of African armyworm (Spodoptera exempta) has been reported in Limpopo and surrounding areas, including Groblersdal, Carolina, Badplaas, Pretoria North, and Bronkhorstspruit.
ARC-OVR Temporarily Suspends Brucellosis Testing for Buffalo and Wildlife
With ARC-OVR’s suspension of brucellosis serology testing for buffalo and other wildlife species effective 1 February 2025, WRSA has stepped in to ensure our members are not left without a solution for the anticipated 6 months suspension.
URGENT NOTICE : NEW LEGISLATION AFFECTING WILDLIFE RANCHERS
Two significant legislative changes have recently been enacted that may have far-reaching implications for wildlife ranchers and the broader agricultural sector.
URGENT NOTICE : COMMENT ON THE DRAFT NATIONAL ELEPHANT HERITAGE STRATEGY
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment (DFFE) has released the Draft National Elephant Heritage Strategy (2024-2034) for public consultation.
CONTINUED ADMINISTRATIVE FAILURES PLAGUE DEPARTMENT
WRSA TAKES LEGAL ACTION AGAINST MINISTER OVER THE CONTINUED ADMINISTRATIVE FAILURE TO SET ANNUAL QUOTAS FOR AFRICAN ELEPHANT, BLACK RHINOCEROS, AND LEOPARD
African Swine Fever Report Dated 30 November 2024
African Swine fever (ASF) is a controlled disease in terms of the Animal Diseases Act, 1984 (Act No. 35 of 1984).
Media Release on Rabies
AS THE HOLIDAY SEASON APPROACHES, THE PUBLIC AND TRAVELLERS ARE WARNED ABOUT RABIES IN DOGS, CAPE FUR SEALS AND OTHER ANIMALS IN SA
‘Voluntary Surrender’ – A Guise to Cover Up State Failure in Wildlife Conservation
The South African Government’s latest moves to shut down the commercial lion industry, veiled as a conservation effort, have sparked outrage.
