South Africa 24 October 2026, 08:50 via IOL

NSPCA seizes tigers and serval after alleged neglect at North West facility

The NSPCA has seized three Bengal tigers and a serval from a North West captive predator facility, citing poor conditions, untreated injuries and alleged animal-welfare contraventions.

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