Fed for Pricey Photos Two Men Convicted for Exploitation of Hout Bay Seals

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• Two men convicted for illegal feeding/exploitation of Cape fur seals at Hout Bay Harbour.
• Fine of R80,000 or 24 months imprisonment, wholly suspended for five years.
• Operations by SPCA, City of Cape Town Law Enforcement, and Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment began October 2025.
• Cape fur seals protected under Biodiversity Act; penalties up to R10 million or 10 years.
• SPCA emphasizes risks to animals and public from such exploitation.