Consolidation of the Rules of the National Council of Societies for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (No. 169 of 2010). Country/Territory South Africa Document type Regulation Date 2010 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Government Gazette No. 33781 of 26 November 2010. Subject Livestock, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Animal welfare Non-governmental entity Ranching/captive breeding Geographical area Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa Abstract These Rules, made under section 7 of the Societies for the Prevention for Cruelty to Animals Act by the National Council of Societies, concern the establishment, public recognition, organization, administration and operation of societies that are involved in the protection of animals against cruel behaviour of human beings. The Rules provide, among other things, for investigation into complaints about cruelty and require societies to take certain measures to protect animals. Societies shall observe rules regarding the keeping of animals for breeding or the keeping of exotic animals. Full text English Website www.info.gov.za References - Legislation Amends Rules of the National Council of Societies for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in terms of section 7 of the Societies for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1993 (No. 64 of 2004). Legislation | South Africa | 2004 Keyword: Animal welfare, Non-governmental entity, Ranching/captive breeding, Keeping of live animals, Wild fauna Source: FAO, FAOLEX