28/08/2026
Barking dogs:
Animal Keeping and Impounding By-Law, 2026 eng@2026-01-30" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://openbylaws.org.za/akn/za-wc012/act/by-law/2026/animal-keeping/eng@2026-01-30 PDF version download here
Key Details of Animal Keeping in Cape TownCurrent Legislation: The active framework is the Animal Keeping By-law, 2021 (with amendments up to 2026), which regulates pet limits, welfare, and hygiene standards based on property size.Draft Updates (2026):
The City has opened a draft animal keeping by-law for public review and comment, focusing on microchipping, sterilisation, property-size pet limits, and rules for suburban poultry or horses.
Public Comment: Feedback on the current draft is open until 28 September 2026.Permits and Applications:
Residents wanting to keep specific numbers of animals, poultry, or small stock must submit a detailed site plan to their local health sub-district office.