Behind the scenes, PASA is addressing challenges affecting our birds, businesses and livelihoods. Members and fellow associations can help build a stronger voice for South African aviculture.
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PASA encourages bird keepers and communities to use Invasive Species Awareness Week to check what they keep and grow, prevent spread and take informed action.
PASA calls for practical action during Invasive Species Awareness Week Read More »
Why does your parrot eat a vegetable one day and leave it the next? Flavour is only part of the story. Texture, colour and familiarity can also influence whether a bird accepts a food. Parrots can taste and smell, and their sensitive tongues help them feel and handle what they eat. Understanding these senses can
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Neem asseblief kennis van die volgende besluite wat tydens die Algemene Jaarvergadering goedgekeur is: 1. Verhoging van jaarlikse ledegelde Die jaarlikse ledegelde vir lede van geaffilieerde klubs én direk geaffilieerde lede verhoog met R50 elk. Die nuwe tariewe, met die verhoging ingesluit, is: Voltooi die aansoekvorm vir lidmaatskap hier. Ringe kan in albei gevalle direk
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SMT has grown from a single laboratory in Bloemfontein into a national network supporting animal health and food safety. Through veterinary diagnostics, chemical efficacy testing and an online client portal, SMT helps clients turn laboratory results into practical decisions.
SMT Labs: Supporting Animal Health and Food Safety Through Science Read More »
Every member who shares what they have learned helps lay another brick in PASA’s foundation. Yolandi van den Berg of Blissful Wings is doing just that through her articles on incubation and handrearing.
Another Brick in PASA’s Foundation: Yolandi van den Berg Shares What She Has Learned Read More »
Australia’s H5 bird flu vaccination programme includes threatened Orange-bellied and Swift Parrots. The initiative demonstrates how well-managed captive populations, supported by traceability, veterinary oversight and reliable breeding records, can contribute to species recovery.
Australia Vaccinates Threatened Parrots Against H5 Bird Flu Read More »
Animal keepers, breeders, hobbyists, clubs and associations in the Western Cape — this discussion may affect you There are currently two separate regulatory processes that the broader animal-keeping and avicultural community needs to understand and discuss. These processes are different and must not be confused with one another, but there is significant overlap in the
TWO IMPORTANT PROCESSES. ONE STAKEHOLDER DISCUSSION. Read More »
Different animals. Different associations. Different interests. One By-law. The City of Cape Town has published its Draft Animal Keeping By-law, 2026 for public comment, with submissions closing on 29 September 2026. The City says the proposed changes cover animal management, permitting, stray animals, animal keeping, bees, nuisance complaints, impoundment and related matters. The proposed By-law
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The City of Cape Town’s Draft Animal Keeping By-law 2026 contains proposals that could affect bird keepers, breeders, aviaries, permits, breeding and online bird sales. PASA explains what aviculturists need to know and why informed public comment is important.
Cape Town Animal Keeping By-law 2026: What Bird Keepers Need to Know Read More »
Meet Fhumulani Tshamano, a DFFE specialist in CITES policy and implementation. At the PASA Expo 2026, he brings valuable experience in CITES permits, compliance and the CIPS electronic permitting system.
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Meet Carina Malherbe, DFFE Director of Oceans, Coasts and Biosecurity Compliance and a guest speaker at the PASA Expo 2026. She brings extensive experience in NEMBA, Alien and Invasive Species regulations and environmental compliance.
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