Tshwane's New Dog Law: Microchip Now or Pay Fines
As of October 28, 2025, every dog in the City of Tshwane over six months old must be microchipped and registered with the municipal database.
Non-compliance triggers fines from R500, rising to R2,000 for repeat offences, plus possible impoundment.
A R150–R450 vet visit implants a rice-grain chip that reunites lost pets 70% faster.
- Microchipping is compulsory for dogs over six months old.
- Fines range from R500 to R2,000 for non-compliance.
- A R1,200 GPS collar is available for real-time tracking.
Microchips cut reunification time: Johannesburg SPCA data shows chipped dogs return home 70% more often.
Cape Town's similar law since 2022 reduced strays by 40%.
Gauteng sees over 5,000 dog thefts yearly; Tshwane reports 1,200 in 2024 alone—a 25% jump.
Author's summary: Tshwane introduces new law requiring microchipping for dogs over six months old.
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