Important Notices & Updates:

Traceability: Tagging of Vaccinated Animals There is ongoing confusion regarding tagging requirements for vaccination. To clarify, you do not need to purchase RFID tags. Each animal must simply have a unique identification number that is clearly displayed and traceable.

Application and Indemnity Forms: The FMD ICC is currently reviewing the legal basis of the indemnity form referred to in the 20-02-2026 Update, and will feedback as soon as possible.

KZN DMA: Documents for the lifting of the DMA is currently with the Minister for finalisation.

The FMD Management Plan (Contingency Plan) is currently under review by the MTT.

National Roll Out Plan: Due to the decentralised structure of government in South Africa, the FMD ICC will engage directly with provincial leadership and their veterinary departments through the recognised industry and organised agriculture offices in each province.

Section 9 – Movement Permits Awaiting feedback on the input submitted.

Section 10 – formal approval process enabling specific FMD control actions under the law: The Minister will do the final review of the Section 10 on Thursday, 5 March, following a meeting between representatives of the Department of Agriculture, the MTT and the FMD ICC, where input from all three will be considered.

Section 21 / SAHPRA; RMIS has made legal counsel available to SAHPRA, to prepare a memorandum on the supply and administration of FMD vaccines. This will then form the basis of standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure applications are processed efficiently in future.