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Family of the late former president, Nelson Mandela have undertaken to ensure the welfare of cattle at his Qunu homestead in the Eastern Cape.
The National Council of Societies for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says its farm animal protection unit recently inspected the cattle after concerns were raised.
National inspector, Navesh Singh said grazing on the farm was exhausted and supplementary feeding, although not adequate, was provided.
He said remains of dead cattle were observed but did not seem recent.
The NSPCA made certain recommendations, including that the number of cattle be reduced and that mineral or protein licks be delivered.
Singh said inspectors would return to the farm next week to ensure compliance and provide further assistance as needed.
In August, the Sunday Times reported that the Eastern Cape government had employed veterinarians and provided food for 96 cattle.
