Fadiel Adams appears in court over alleged mistreatment of parrot

National Coloured Congress leader and Member of Parliament Fadiel Adams appeared in Mitchells Plain Magistrates’ Court on October 8, 2026, on animal cruelty charges following an SPCA investigation into conditions on his property. An African Grey parrot was found in a neglected state with severe feather loss; Adams was warned to have the bird examined by a veterinarian. Despite complying initially, Adams later accused the SPCA of harassment and refused access during follow-up visits. The SPCA obtained a court order to inspect the property, and Adams is scheduled to return to court on November 22, 2026, for plea and trial.