Vet in Modise case loses

The veterinarian who assisted the National Council of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NSPCA) in their investigation on Thandi Modise’s, pictured, farm in the North West had his appeal to overturn his suspension dismissed in the High Court in Johannesburg.

Sameera Abbas was suspended by the SA Veterinary Council (SAVC) after he refused to hand over evidence and reports relating to the criminal charges laid against Modise, the chairperson of the National Council of Provinces.

The independent disciplinary committee found Abbas guilty on two charges of contravening the SAVC rules.

His licence to practice was suspended for six months, with the suspension itself being suspended for two years.

Abbas took his own photographs at the farm Modderfontein near Potchefstroom after the NSPCA had gained entry under a court order in July last year.

Police and NSPCA inspectors found more than 100 dead animals on her farm.

The NSPCA said it was still taken aback by Abbas’ refusal to submit his evidence and reports in order to acquire justice for the animals that were subjected to extreme suffering.

In July 2014, it was found that animals were starving on a farm owned by Modise.

In 2015, the NSPCA laid a complaint against Abbas with the SAVC for unprofessional conduct in terms of the SAVC rules. – ANA

His licence to practice was suspended for six months after he refused to hand over evidence relating to the criminal charges laid against Thandi Modise after more than 100 animals starved to death on her farm.