The High Court granted an interim order on the 15th of August 2024, prohibiting the Bloemfontein Zoo from receiving any animals, as well as from re-opening until a final judgment is delivered.
The NSPCA announced on Friday, that it has launched an urgent court application against the re-opening of the Bloemfontein Zoo.
The final judgement in the application is pending and was postponed to September 2024.
The NSPCA said in a statement on Friday, it remains steadfast and resolute in the opposition to the re-opening of the Bloemfontein Zoo.
It said there was gruesome animal cruelty and mismanagement that took place under the hands of the very people who intend on re-opening it.
The NSPCA also said it can confirm that the Free State Department: Economic, Small Business Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (DESTEA) has issued import permits for small cats and primates, at this stage, despite the glaring animal welfare concerns.
“We have further confirmation that no holding permits (to house the animals) were issued at this stage, as it will apparently only be done once the animals are already at the Zoo, which is impractical, short-sighted, and not considering the welfare of the animals holistically.”
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