Question NW2696 to the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and FisheriesQUESTION
02 October 2017 - NW2696
Van Dalen, Mr P to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and FisheriesQUESTION
Whether, with reference to his reply to question 1523 on 22 June 2017, he received a request to establish a commission of inquiry into the registration process of the Black Boerboel as a breed; if so, (a) when did he establish the commission of inquiry and (b) what progress has the commission made to date in this regard?
Reply:
The Animal Improvement Act (Act No. 62 of 1998) does not make any provision for a Commission of Enquiry but a Committee of Enquiry. The department received a complaint regarding the conduct of the South African Boerboel Breeders Society (SABBS)
(a) (b) The department has initiated a process to request the Minister to a appoint a Committee of Enquiry in terms of section 22 of the Animal Improvement Act (Act No. 62 of 1998) to investigate the complaint.