By REGINALD KANYANE
2 September 2025- The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Northern Cape is requesting the public to donate dogs to the K9 unit to boost the capacity and enhance service delivery. The police said dogs such as border collies, German shepherds, dutch shepherds, Labradors, bloodhounds, rottweilers and malinois(Belgian Shepherds) can be donated.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Sergio Kock said they are looking for dogs that are between 18 months to 5 years old. Kock said the dog must be healthy and suitable to be trained in any of the eight disciplines in the SAPS K9 environment.
“Dog must be confident, energetic and not scared of people or loud voices. Members of the public can contact the SAPS Provincial K9 unit for evaluation of the dog prior to the donation.
“For more information please contact Lieutenant Colonel Nehemiah Malete on 082 776 9061 or Warrant Officer Brakkies Breedt on 082 554 5597 or email BreedtG@saps.gov.za,” he said.
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