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1 reviews | Active since Sept 2026

08 Sept 2026, 14:18

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Dear Roodepoort SPCA Management,

I am writing to formally raise a serious concern regarding the conduct of one of your staff members, Mr. Alan. My experiences at your Roodepoort SPCA 3 Nadine St, Florida, Roodepoort, 1710 branch have left me deeply troubled, and I believe his behavior is inconsistent with the values and mission of the SPCA.

On multiple occasions when I visited your facility with my pet, Mr. Alan displayed a condescending and dismissive attitude. He failed to acknowledge greetings, made derogatory remarks about pets without understanding their medical history, and demonstrated discriminatory behavior in his interactions. Specifically, I have witnessed him treating clients of different racial backgrounds unequally, showing courtesy and warmth to some while being openly disrespectful to others.

Such conduct is unacceptable in an organization whose stated values include rejecting hate speech, verbal abuse, ******, and discriminatory practices. The SPCA is meant to be a safe and welcoming environment for all pet owners and their animals, regardless of race or background. Mr. Alan’s actions undermine public trust and discourage community members from seeking assistance at your branch.

I have personally chosen to take my pets to other veterinary facilities and SPCA branches due to his behavior, despite the fact that I pay for services rendered. This decision was not made lightly but was necessary to ensure that my family and pets are treated with respect.

I respectfully request that management investigate this matter thoroughly and take appropriate action to ensure that the Roodepoort SPCA remains a place of fairness, compassion, and professionalism. Allowing discriminatory behavior to persist damages the reputation of your organization and contradicts the principles you stand for.

Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your response and to seeing corrective measures implemented.

Sincerely, Mr. Mpho Bongani.

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SPCA
SPCA's reply08 Sept 2026, 14:24
Official
We at the National Council of SPCAs will forward your complaint to the Roodepoort SPCA asking for a response. Their response shall be posted within 7 days. 
 
Kind regards 
Society Liaison Unit 
National Council of SPCAs 
SPCA
SPCA's reply09 Sept 2026, 13:13
Official
As per our correspondence I have not, at any stage, addressed or dismissed your complaint.
The allegations you have made against Inspector Allen are extremely serious, particularly the allegation that he made ****** remarks towards you. Such allegations are not taken lightly, and I have a responsibility to investigate them thoroughly and fairly.
My request for specific additional information regarding your interaction with Inspector Allen has gone unanswered. This information is necessary for me to establish exactly what occurred and to conduct a proper investigation.
The Roodepoort SPCA has a CCTV system for precisely this reason. If you can provide me with the relevant dates and approximate times of the alleged incidents, I can review the available CCTV footage and investigate the matter further.
Any other relevant information that may assist me in establishing the facts would be appreciated.
At the same time, allegations of ****** and disrespect are serious allegations that can have significant consequences for an individual's reputation. It is therefore important that they are supported by sufficient factual information so that the matter can be investigated fairly and objectively.
I await the requested information so that I can proceed with the investigation.

Roodepoort SPCA