In January 2011, we reported that on the 28 January 2011 at approximately 15h30 the JSPCA Inspectorate Department got a call from a resident in Oakdene, South of Johannesburg, that they had just witnessed an owner of a property shooting his 2 dogs with a 9mm gun. Inspector Jerry Selwane, immediately contacted the Booysens SAPS for assistance.

On arrival at the property Inspector Jerry Selwane and Inspector Lucas Moloi found an injured German Shepherd Dog “The dog was bleeding from his mouth and body, and appeared to be battling to walk.” says Inspector Jerry Selwane.

The German shepherd was immediately removed and brought to the JSPCA veterinary hospital for treatment.  Witnesses of the shooting stated that the other dog had died due to the injuries sustained from the gun shot and the body was taken to an unknown location by an unknown person.

We received notification that the accused was found guilty in terms of the Animals Protection Act 71 of 1962.

He received the following sentence:

1. R5000.00 fine or 3 years imprisonment
2. Suspended sentence for 3 years
3. Declared unfit to possess a firearm

Inspector Jerry Selwane is happy with the outcome this case “There is a lesson all people can learn from this, If you abuse an animal, you will pay dearly!”

The Johannesburg SPCA would like to say Well Done and Thank you to JSPCA Inspector Selwane and the South African Police Services for ensuring that the accused was punished for his actions.

Inspector Jerry Selwane, has once again showed his compassion, not only towards the animals he protects to the owners.  "I understand that some people love their animals, but they just don't have the financial means or education to look after them correclty" Selwane says.

Inspector Selwane went out to investigate a complaint regarding a dog that was permanently chained.  On arrival at the property, Inspector Selwane saw that the property had no fencing, and therefore the dog was chained.  "I understand and respect, the reasoning why the owner chained his dog, but that chain was unacceptable, so I erected a running chain, therefore allowing the dog more freedom".  The owner was also given a bag of dog food and educated regarding responsible animal husbandry.

 24 April 2011, SPCA Inspector Selwane, was called to the horrific scene of a dog stabbing in Brixton. The owner of the Boerboel contacted the JSPCA to request assistance for his animal.  It is alleged that the dog had bitten a visitor of one of the tenants of the property. A group of men, known to the tenant later returned to "punish the dog". They repeatedly stabbed the dog with the Pangas and Knives.   The Boerboel was brought to the JSPCA veterinary hospital for treatment, but due to the extent of the injuries died while in our care.

JSPCA Inspector Selwane (assited by the Brixton South African Police Services) arrested and charged the accused. Inspector Selwane has laid charges of Animal Cruelty in terms of the Animals Protection Act 71 of 1962.  The accused are due to appear in court.  We will keep you updated on the progress of the case.

We received word from court today, that the accused was found Guilty of Animal Cruelty.

The Accused was given a R5000 or 12 Month imprisonment

The Accused was declared unfit to own an animal

Declared unfit to posess a fire arm.

Thank you Inspector Selwane for once again ensuring that justice was served!

30 July 2010, Inspector Selwane responded to a call in Ormonde regarding a dog that was permanently chained and no food or water was provided for the animal. On arrival Inspector Selwane and Inspector Morar found a cross breed dog, on a short chain, no food or water was provided.

The animal was immediately confiscated, and brought to the Johannesburg SPCA Veterinary Hospital for treatment.  Charges were laid in terms of the Animals Protection Act 71 of 1962 against the owner of the dog. 

30 June 2011, the accused was sentenced to:

1.  R5000.00 fine or 12 months imprisonment suspended for 5 years.
2. Costs for veterinary treatment and general care of the dog were also awarded to the Johannesburg SPCA.
3. The accused has been denied ownership of any dog again 
4. The accused has now criminal record!

Congratulations to Inspector Selwane and Inspector Morar for ensuring that justice was served.

I am also proud to report that once the dog was given a "clean bill of health" from the JSPCA Veterinarians, the dog was rehomed to his Forever Home!