Animal Slaughter In South Africa

Animal Welfare Groups Oppose Proposed Slaughter By-Law Changes

NSPCA Raises Concerns About Animal Suffering

Proposed changes to South Africa's by-laws around animal slaughter have sparked outrage from animal welfare groups and concerns from the public.

The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NSPCA) strongly opposes any form of slaughter that does not kill an animal instantaneously or render it unconscious before bleeding out. The proposed changes would allow for the slaughter of animals without these humane methods, raising concerns about increased animal suffering and welfare.

The NSPCA has been vocal in its opposition to the proposed changes, stating that they are a "step backwards" for animal welfare in the country.

The proposed changes come as part of a larger effort to regulate the slaughtering of animals in South Africa. The slaughter of animals used for meat is currently regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services and falls under the Meat Safety Act.

Animal welfare groups are also contesting the African ritual of animal slaughtering as intangible cultural heritage, arguing that it is cruel and unnecessary.