Welcome to Seal Alert S.A.

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This is the official website of Seal Alert South-Africa.

Why this website? The Cape Fur Seals of South Africa were and are systematically murdered, as well as in the past as in the present. Nowadays amongst others by the nets of the fishermen and the seal clubbing. Even in South Africa this hunt takes place,  totally unknown in Europe. Francois Hugo, an inspiring and driven man and the founder of Seal Alert SA, was the first to acknowledge the suffering of the Cape Fur Seals in the 90’s of the last century.

Francois started, complete on his own and in his own way, rescuing this totally forgotten group of sea mammals. He focuses on rescuing seal pups, even if this means that one of them has to swim in his very own bath tub, just to survive. His aim is that these wild animals should stay wild and have to take care of themselves in their, sometimes harsh natural environment, after a short or longer stay at his rescue raft, situated in Houtbaai, Cape Town. The intention is that these seals are able to take care of themselves, foraging for food, and become healthy and happy seals.

Luckily, with the help of some supporters, Francois has now  the possibility and equipment to rescue more seals, but this is not enough. Many more of these wonderful creatures Mother Nature designed, deserve to be rescued.

The next step will be to return Robben Island (the name speaks for itself, Robben, means seals in Afrikaans and Dutch), well known because Nelson Mandela spend years of his life in captivity on this island. To return it to its rightful owners: the once very large Cape Fur Seal colony, now decimated and forced by the South African Government to give birth on these very small islands, in fact rocks, where their babies are washed away by the sea. An ambitious plan, that cannot be realized by Francois alone. That is why this website exists, because we want to win your attention for Seal Alert and its work. Also we want to convince you that your support is crucial.

Besides the financial support of Francois’ work, you can also help by signing the petitions and spreading the news. Through this website we will keep you updated on a regularly base with news from Francois Hugo, obviously with the intention to convince you that Seal Alert SA needs your help to stand up for the rights of these animals.