OBJECTIVE OF THE NSTPF
The overarching objective of the National Livestock Theft Prevention Forum (NSTPF) is to form a representative structure of commercial and emerging livestock producers, role players in the security forces, Correctional Services and the National Prosecution Authority, as well as the Department of Agriculture and other role players in the red meat value chain, to form, and in a coordinated manner on the basis of investigation and presentation of findings as well as liaison and negotiation, to pursue optimum results with the prevention and control of livestock theft and related matters. The Forum strives to also maintain the best possible position for livestock producers in order to contribute to security regarding the production of red meat and other livestock products.
How can we help?
Branding
The increase in stock theft is in many instances attributable to the fact that animals are not marked properly.
Marketing
The acts deal with two specific aspects of the marketing of livestock, namely the buying and selling, as well as the transport of animals
When Stock Theft Occurs
Many stock theft cases are not resolved satisfactorily owing to inadequate evidence and proof or incomplete statements.
Criminal Justice System
The law of criminal procedure is a set of rules and procedures regulating the whole process of criminal prosecution.
Legislation
The Animal Identification Act and the Stock Theft Act are the two acts generally associated with stock theft.
Prevention
Many stock theft cases are not resolved satisfactorily owing to inadequate evidence and proof or incomplete statements.
News Articles
The importance of engaging with the SAPS security structures for livestock theft prevention
Stock theft prevention forum warning on social
Social media, has grown to be accepted as the medium or vessel, the unheard turns to when no one seems to listen. This culminates in
Livestock Theft – The picture in December 2020
During the presentation of crime statistics on 13 November 2020 for the first time the Minister of Police, Mr Bheki Cele acknowledged that livestock theft
Veediefstal – Die prentjie in Desember 2020
Tydens die voorlegging van misdaadstatistieke op 13 November 2020 het die Minister van Polisie, mnr Bheki Cele vir die eerste keer erken dat veediefstal ‘n