Nooters Club Phalaborwa

22/01/2026

Anyone know this dog found on No42 Silonque West just now. Very friendly and well cared for female. She is now in the care of HAART. Please share to all groups. We need to find her family.

17/01/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1SFW3dtD5F/

This dog has been in the streets for more than a week already. It is very skittish & runs away from people. If this is your dog, shame on you for not trying to get it home safe or even post to ask if anyone has seen him/her.

11/01/2026

04/01/2026

LEGAL WARNING TO WHATSAPP & FACEBOOK GROUP ADMINS

ILLEGAL PUPPY SELLING – SOUTH AFRICA

Public WhatsApp and Facebook groups can be held legally liable in South Africa if they allow the illegal sale of puppies to take place — even if the group rules or description say it is not allowed.

Disclaimers do not protect administrators.
The law focuses on conduct, not posted rules.

ADMIN LIABILITY UNDER SOUTH AFRICAN LAW

Under the Cybercrimes Act 19 of 2020, any person who intentionally or negligently allows unlawful content to be distributed, or who fails to remove such content once aware of it, may be regarded as part of the “chain of publication.”

This applies to WhatsApp and Facebook group administrators who:

• allow illegal puppy sale posts to remain visible
• fail to remove or block sellers
• ignore repeated or ongoing illegal activity
• fail to act after the illegality has been pointed out
• do not report unlawful conduct once aware of it

Legal interpretation is clear:

Once an admin is aware of illegal content, a legal duty to act arises.
Failure to act may amount to facilitation or enabling of criminal activity.

WHY PUPPY SELLING IS OFTEN ILLEGAL

Illegal puppy selling is not a minor offence. It is commonly linked to animal cruelty, fraud, and unlawful commercial breeding, and is governed by multiple laws:

Animal Protection Act 71 of 1962

Sections 2(1)(a), (b), (e) and (f) make it a criminal offence to:
• cause unnecessary suffering
• fail to provide veterinary care
• sell animals in a manner that causes harm or neglect
• breed animals irresponsibly

Selling puppies that are unvaccinated, underage, sick, or bred without proper care constitutes a criminal offence.

Municipal By-Laws
(May vary by municipality, but generally prohibit:)

• breeding animals for sale without registration
• selling animals without permits
• exceeding the permitted number of animals per PROPERTY

By-law violations are CRIMINAL offences, not civil matters.

Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008

Selling puppies as a form of trade requires:
• lawful business registration
• honest disclosure of health and age
• compliance with animal welfare legislation

Failure to comply may amount to illegal trading and misrepresentation.

⚖️ ACTIONS MATTER — NOT DISCLAIMERS

If a WhatsApp or Facebook group becomes a platform where illegal puppy selling occurs and admins do nothing, the admins may be viewed as enabling the illegal activity.

Admins protect themselves only when they take active steps:
✔ immediate removal of illegal posts
✔ removal or blocking of the seller
✔ issuing a clear warning
✔ reporting the activity to the SPCA, municipality, or SAPS

Ignoring posts, “missing” them, or relying on group rules is not a defence.

🚨 FINAL WARNING

WhatsApp and Facebook groups are not law-free zones.
Allowing illegal puppy sales — or turning a blind eye — can expose admins to criminal investigation and possible charges.

If you are an admin:
Act immediately, or accept the legal risk.
The law will not ask what your rules were.
It will ask what you did.

30/12/2025

Please share as much as possible.

*PUBLIC NOTICE*

Date: 30 December 2025.

*TO RESIDENTS
USE OF FIRECRACKERS – 31 DECEMBER 2025*

The Ba-Phalaborwa Local Municipality hereby reminds all residents that the use of firecrackers on 31 December 2025 must be conducted responsibly and in accordance with municipal by-laws and safety regulations.

Residents are advised that excessive noise and the irresponsible use of firecrackers cause serious distress to domestic animals, livestock, and wildlife, and may also pose risks to public safety, property, and the environment.

Loud explosions can negatively affect vulnerable persons, including children, the elderly, and individuals with sensitivities.

Residents are therefore requested to:

*Restrict the use of firecrackers to permitted times and areas
Refrain from using firecrackers near homes, animals, hospitals, and environmentally sensitive areas
*Ensure that firecrackers are used safely and responsibly
*Consider animal-friendly and safer alternatives to celebrate the New Year
Failure to comply with applicable by-laws may result in enforcement action.

The Municipality appeals to all residents to work together to ensure a safe, peaceful, and considerate New Year celebration.

Issued by:
Ba-Phalaborwa Local Municipality.

29/12/2025

🚨 *IMPORTANT NOTICE* 🚨
🐾 *Fireworks Reminder – Please Be Considerate & Responsible* 🐾

Hello everyone — it’s that time of year again, and a gentle reminder is needed.

Please note that it is *illegal to discharge fireworks in the residential areas*. Consider our *fur babies* and your neighbours!

Please also keep in mind that Phalaborwa is unique in that we share our town with *wildlife* too.

The *dedicated area for discharging fireworks* in Phalaborwa is at the *lookout point*.

Please be responsible.

📞 Report 💥fireworks💥activity to SAPS on 079 891 2423.

📞 Report any 🚨emergencies🚨to CPF on 071 044 4850.

💫 Stay safe and be considerate as we approach the last day of 2025 💫

*CPF and LCBP*

26/11/2025

https://www.facebook.com/share/1AHvepaCcv/

07/11/2025

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17gLB5KsA4/

26/10/2025

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17brcXzpkJ/

14/10/2025

14/10/2025

This furbaby was just trapped in Bataleur Street. It was taken to the vet for a health check & if its not sterried it will be, with a ear clip. Please contact Mary on 0766358697 if this is your baby.