Hello slangkop
I know that this thread is about legalising geckos in the Cape and perhaps you’re misinterpreting my reply so there is no reason to be hostile. I am not looking for an argument or a debate. I am merely passing on what I know.
I’m neither a breeder nor a seller of reptiles but I have had dealings with the DEA to some extent as it’s part of my job to issue permits. I am also an Environmental Management Inspectorate mandated to enforce NEMA, NEMBA, NEMPA etc.… and Bushviper has hit the nail on the head.
Do yourself a favour and read NEMBA- Invasive Species Regulations Gazetted 19 July 2013 Chapter six:
“Alien and Invasive Species under section 97(1) of the National
Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004), in the Schedule hereto.“
Which I hope will help answer some of your answers and if you need more info, I'm sure the guys from CapeNature can assist you further.
WESTERN CAPE –
www.capenature.co.za The Western Cape Nature Conservation Board trading as CapeNature
Postal address: CapeNature, Private Bag X 29, Gatesville, 7766
Physical address: PGWC Shared Service Center, c/o. Bosduif & Volstruis Streets,
Bridgetown, 7764
Tel: (021) 483-0118/0120/21/22/23
Switchboard: (021) 483-0000
Direct fax: Permit section: 086 556 7734
E-mail:
permits.fax@capenature.co.za For any permit enquiries contact: Deon Hignett -
dhignett@capenature.co.za or Danelle Kleinhans –
dkleinhans@capenature.co.zaApplication forms and payment advise available from their webpages.
Green Scorpions or Law Enforcement Officers:
• Paul Gildenhuys: Manager Biodiversity Enforcement (Jonkershoek);
pgilden@kingsley.co.za or 021 866-8012 or 082 551 8312
• Johann Oelofse: Conservation Services (George); (044) 802-5316 or 082 411 5445
• Carl Brown: Conservation Services (Belville);
brownc@mweb.co.za or (021) 957-5920 or 082 784 8718