MATIMELA
DESCRIPTION OF THE SERVICE
The Pound Section has been given the mandate to collect and impound stray animals that roam around in the township.
HOW DO I OBTAIN THE SERVICE?
Reporting of Matimela
Anyone who finds stray animals should report to the nearest matimela office, chief or to the herdmen.
HOW DO I APPLY FOR THE SERVICE?
Notification and Auction Sale
Giving the full description of matimela, notification of presence of matimela in kraals is placed on notice boards across the district/towns and sent to Ministry of Agriculture to aired on Radio (REBATLISENG PROGRAMME on Rb1), advertise auction sale on Government Gazette
Requirements to release animals
- Letter authorizing that person containing: name of person, id number, number of animals, brand and earmark
- Original or certified copy of brand certificate
- Owner’s certified copy of omang
For unbranded animals, there is an affidavit form that you fill at the police station
Handling and sustenance fees
- Cattle and horses – P2.50 per head per day
- Goats, sheep and donkeys – P1.50 per head per animal
P10 as special fees for bulls
During Auction Sale
- You are required to pay a refundable deposit of P500.00
- Pay cash or by bank guaranteed cheque
Detention of animals impounded
Impounded animals are detained for a period of twenty one (21) days effecting from the date of impounding if not they are subject to auction sale. Under no circumstance shall impounded animals be released without payment.
WHERE CAN I GET THE INFORMATION?
Customers can get information from (JTC) matimela office (5880303), customer care toll free (0800 600 765)