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.
- Mandatory microchipping by January 26, 2026
- Fines: R500–R2,000
- Optional: R1,200 GPS collar for real-time tracking
Microchips cut reunification time: Johannesburg SPCA data shows chipped dogs return home 70% more often.
Gauteng sees over 5,000 dog thefts yearly; Tshwane reports 1,200 in 2024 alone—a 25% jump.
Cape Town’s similar law since 2022 reduced strays by 40%.
Author summary: Tshwane requires dog microchipping by January 26, 2026.
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