Category: PBFSA News

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Dear Pit Bull Enthusiast As mentioned in our press release on 14 April 2023 the PBFSA is workingclosely with Government to create a safe environment for both humans and pitbulls in South Africa. The PBFSA would like to assure everybody that real progress is being made infinalising proposed goals, and some projects have already started.…

The Pit Bull Federation has been contacted by members of the public to confirm a fundraising/donation run that is being held with the aim of sponsoring a “meeting with the minister”. The public needs to understand that there are no other parties other than those mentioned in the Department of Agriculture’s (DALRRD) press release. We…

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14 April 2023, Johannesburg, South Africa: The Pit Bull Federation of South Africa (PBFSA) and the Centre of Applied Pet Ethology (COAPE) International have joined hands with the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development to create a joint task team to identify short, medium and long term practical approaches to promote safety of…

The Sizwe Kupelo Foundation recently handed a petition over to Thoko Didiza, Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, demanding a ban on pit bulls as domestic pets in South Africa. Read the article

The PBFSA’s mission has always been to promote responsible ownership and a positive public perception of Pit Bull-type dogs in South Africa. Through breed-specific legislation advocacy, community outreach programs, and partnerships with rescue organisations, we work to ensure the well-being of all Pit Bull-type dogs and advocate for their fair treatment and equal rights as…