People’s Post Athlone/Lansdowne E-edition 28 April 2026
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Ctwofun acti ties at theC ldre s Museum at theRed CrossChildren’s Hospital in Rondebosch andthe sculpturesinthe garden of theNorvalFoundation in Tokai.
Both areofferingfun andcreativelearning experiencestoeveryoneinearly childhood developmentcentres andanexcursion outside theclassroom
“Wewereinvited to experience theChildren’s Museum at RedCross Children’s Hospital first hand on Tuesday21April andthe children from JumpstartPre-School thoroughly enjoyedthe visit. Themuseumisopentoeveryoneand is afun placetotakethe children from ECDs on
an excursion,”saysAziza Ebrahim, principalof JumpstartPre-School in Lansdowne.
Excursions like avisit to themuseumwill ensure less screen time forchildrenontheir phones or television in ECDs andisa creative hubatits best
“Weare exposing ourchildrentolearning experiencesbeyondthe four walls of theclassroom.Peoplemustknowabout thesefun places forchildrentobroaden theirminds andexpose them to newthings,”she says This is oneofthe interestingexcursionsthe children experiencedfor themonth of April.
On Friday 17 AprilJumpstart children were
Foundation showcasesa diversearrayo orks in painting,sculpture andphotography,blendingcontemporaryand historical pieces to offer visitors an immersiveexperiencethathighlights therichnessofAfrican creativity “The facilitatorshowedour kids howtomix coloursand they couldexplore some of the sculptures in thegarden. Ourkidsmustsee thebig wide worldand museumsopentheir minds,”saysEbrahim
On Friday17April Jumpstart children were invited to the NorvalGallery in Tokaifor an experienceofa life time
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Declining vaccination aworry
Arise in measlescases across the WesternCapehas raised fresh concerns aboutdeclining childhood-vaccination ratesand growinggaps in community immunity.
Health officialswarnthatthe spread of vaccine-preventable diseases such as measles, rubella anddiphtheriaposes aserious public-health risk,withefforts intensified to protect children andprevent further outbreaks.
An increase in measlesoutbreaks hasbeen reported in theBelharand Delftareas,withover 20 casesreportedsince thestart of this year
TheWestern Cape Department of Health and Wellnesssaidthe increase in measlescases wasnot unique to theprovince, as SouthAfrica faceda declineinchildhood-vaccination uptake, whichposes aserious risk forpublichealth andthreatens thecountry’s efforts to eliminate vaccine-preventable diseases
Thedepartmentfurther said thedecline contributedtomultipleoutbreaks of measles, rubella anddiphtheriaacrossthe province,signalling seriousgapsinpopulationimmunity
SinceOctober 2024,the department has ramped up itsimmunisation efforts to protect children from seriousand life-threatening vaccine-preventable diseases
It hasimplemented an early-warningand -responsesystemtothese outbreaks, which includes strengtheningcoordination of the response,intensifyingdisease surveillance, clinical management of casesand community engagement
“Targetedvaccination outreaches will be prioritisedinthe areaswhere we seea rapidincrease in measlescases,” thedepartmentwrote
Health-carepractitioners candiagnose measlesonsigns andsymptoms, anda blood sample collected forlaboratorytesting
Parentsare urgedtolook outfor measles symptoms andkeep theirchildrenhomewhen they have oneormoreofthese symptoms to curb thespreadofthishighlycontagious disease.
Should achild runa fever, feel sleepyorstruggletoeat parentsare urgedtotakethemtothe nearestclinicimmediately. Potentialcomplicationsofmeasles includepneumonia,diarrhoea, braininfection andblindness.
Complicationsare more seriousinthose who catchmeasles as younginfants (under 2years of age) andinchildrenwho aremalnourished. Free childhood vaccinesare availableatall public-healthfacilities, andcatch-updoses can be givenifa childhas misseda vaccination Vaccinesare also availablethrough private-sectorfacilitiesand private-public partnerships.
Applicationsforfellowshipclosethisweek
Grade12learnerswho displayacademicexcellenceand entrepreneurialpotential have until Thursday 30 Apriltoapplyfor TheAllan Gray OrbisFoundationFellowshipProgramme Theprogramme givesmatriculantswho have always dreamt of making adifference in their community or wanted to explorea career as business owners.Successful candidates gain access to needs-baseduniversityfunding, entrepreneurialmindset developmentand the support of personal industry mentors. Throughthese combinations of resources, networks anddevelopment opportunities,
. An intentiontostudy towardsa commerce, science, engineering, law, humanities,arts, or health sciences degree (excluding medicine, veterinary science, anddentistry)atone of the following partneruniversities: University of theWestern Cape,UniversityofCapeTown, Stellenbosch University,UniversityofKwaZulu Natal, University of theFreeState,University of Pretoria,RhodesUniversity, Nelson Mandela University,UniversityofJohannesburg, Wits University or TSiBA. .Visitwww.allangrayorbis.org to downloadan application form,ortoapplyonline
LateapplicationsforGrR,1and8to17May
Following theclosure of applications forGrade R, 1and 8learnersfor the2027academic year,the WesternCapeEducation Department (WCED) says parentswho missedthe deadline will have untilSunday17May to applyaspart of itslateapplicationprocess.
Accordingtothe WCED,a totalof166 144 parentsapplied fortheir children before the Tuesday14April deadline
However, alllateapplications will only be considered by schoolsafter theapplications received during theon-time window have been considered
Schoolswillnow applytheir admissionspolicies to allthe applications they received during
theon-time window
Theoutcomesofthese applications will become availableonlinefromThursday28May, andparents must confirm theirchoiceofplace by Monday 15 June
Parentswho receivemultipleoffersofacceptancebut do notselectone of thoseoffersby Monday 15 June will be automatically confirmedtotheir top-ranked choice
Parentswho wish to transfer theirchild to a differentschoolfor Grades 2– 7or9 –12next year duetorelocationwillhavethe opportunity to submit atransferrequest between Monday 3 August andMonday17August.
TheWCEDurges parentswho have appliedto
inform thedepartmentiftheir contactdetails changed, to ensure thecorrect detailswhenthe outcomes of applications aremadeavailable Provincial educationministerDavid Maynier said parentsare responsiblefor applying fora placeata school fortheir child.
“There arestill 1441 current Grade7 learners in theWestern Cape whoseparents have not yetappliedfor aplace in Grade8 next year.We urge parentstoapplyimmediately, to help us plan fora placeina school fortheir childnext year
“Wehavemadehelpavailable forparents so therereally is no reason nottoapply,”said Maynier.
Techno-savs,don’tgazetoolongintoabyss
Theconsequence of toomuch convenienceseemstobea topic that mayholdanominous future fornot only thecurrent butfuture generationsifleftunchecked
Thesedaystechnologyand our cellphoneshavestreamlined the activities that used be laborious andtime-consuming. Thereare countlessapps, with some newonesbeing createdas we speak, that caneasilyoffer us shortcutstopurchasegroceries, clothing or offer us opportunities to date newpeopleorprovide us alifttoworkoranevening outon thetown.
Thebreakneck speedsofinternet access at shopping malls,cafes andplazashavealsoprovidedus so much opportunitytoanswer emails,conduct Zoom meetings or
provideusa spot to download and stream an albumorserieswe’re binging. Sure theseinnovations wouldsound like autopiatomost whogrewupinthe ’60s with their ears closetotheir radiosetsfor the latest instalment of theirserialor to hear what wasonthe hitparade, or theircounterpartsa decade later whowould trytowatch asitcom from aneighbour’s window
Thosedaysthe TV sets were tiny compared to today’s, with their 4K ultra-realisticresolutions
Thescary part of ourfast-paced modern ageisthe length of time we spendstaring at ourcellphone screensand promptingour tasks andstaying productive,thatwe neglectour physical well-being, not to mentionour spirituallives
Late-night doom-scrolling in ourcomfy beds watching endless streamsofbite-sizedcontent are strainingour eyes andmakingus insomniac, as we entertainourselves to funny videos andother sourcesofdopaminehitsthatform
ourpersonaluseralgorithms. What is importanttoknowhere is that we arespoonfedcurated content, news andentertainment that couldalsoalign with ourbeliefs andideologies, which couldbecomeproblematic if one becomestrappedinloop content that strokesour egos withoutalso challengingustothink
Hating andtrolling remain as popularasever, andinthe commentssectionsusers canbeseen trying to competefor thewittiest comment or thenastiestremark, lambasting someonefor theirhaircutoroutfit choice
Thesad realityisthatCEOsof thesesocial-mediaplatforms care more forprofit than bullying, as more commentsmeanmoretraction as engagement helpsa post to keep appearingonpeople’stimelinesdespite howthe insultshave hurt thevictim’smentalhealth. It appearswecan become so numb lookingatall thechaotic news,especially with theendless
updatesofdestroyed hospitals, schoolsand destructionand bloodshed plaguing theMiddleEast, site of theholiest places associated with ourmonotheisticfaiths. Theirony of allthisisthatpeople arekilling oneanother in His name,ofdoing God’swork, andwe remain astonished at howcontent creators usethese tragic wars to fueltheir politicalagendas and endlessmudslinging.All thewhile thelateJohnLennon’santhemof peace, “Imagine”, springstomind, afamiliartunethatseemstofallon deaf areas.
So Ipraythatwestart usingthese toolstoreflectonourselves more closely, insteadofbecomingmore andmoreabsorbedinthe endless dramaand oceanofcontent informingushow to live andwhat to like
As theGermanphilosopher FriedrichNietzsche famously said: “And if yougazelongintothe abyss, theabyss also gazesinto you. ”
Ariseinmeasles casesacrossthe WesternCape has been reported. PHOTO:SUPPLIED
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Indabatackles mental health
AVRILFILLIES
Youth mental health wasaddressed at theKlipfontein YouthEmpowerment Indaba in theDulcieSeptemberCivic Centre on Thursday 16 April.
Theindaba, whichalsoacted as acareerexpo, included discussionsabout youthproblemsand howtobridgethe gapbetween youngpeople andhealthopportunitiesbythe 45 matriculants from threehighschools(Star College,Peak View High andBridgetownHigh) in attendance. Each school sent 15 learners
Theevent wasorganised by theUniversityof Cape Town’s (UCT)Healthy FuturesSouth Africa (HFSA) forthe MetroDistrict, Klipfontein area in Athlone.
Tertiary institutions whotook part in theexpo included UCT, University of theWestern Cape (UWC), Stellenbosch University,CapePeninsula University of Technology (CPUT),College of Cape Town andthe WesternCapeCollege of Nursing.
“Mostofthe matriculants whoattended are from theKlipfontein area andthe expo also created asafespace to addressthe growingchallenges around youthmentalhealth. During the expo thematriculantswerenot only exposed to career opportunitiesinthe health sector butweconnected them with professionalsand organisationswho guided them to informed career decision-making,”saysMeshayBaatjies, facilitatorofthe event.
Aspace wascreated foropenconversations around mental health andlearnerswere equippedwithcopingtoolsand support networks.
“Wehoped to inspirepurpose,direction and confidenceineachmatriculant with theexpo. Th of he lthy
Twodepartments at UCTare steeringtwo projects wherethe school of educationconducts extramaths andscience lessons in tenschools in Athlone, whilethe Graduate School of Business with theBerthaCentreare running an entrepreneurship academyfor 40 youngpeople to gettheir business ideasoff theground.
“Thought disruptors is anew projectthat HFSA haslaunched, giving youngpeoplea spacewhere theirthought andideas canhelp thelocal organisationswithplanning events andcampaigns aboutyouth,bygivinginsight into theyouth of today,”she says They work closelywiththe WesternCape departmentsofHealthand Wellness, Education andSportsand Culture.
TheMastercardFoundationpartnered with UCTthrough theAfricaHealthCollaborative, made up of nine higher educationinstitutions with projects foryouth andunemployed.
“Projectsweare involved in at HFSA to accommodate everyone,include youthfrom18 to 35 yearswiththe focusonwomen,unemployed youth(notineducation,employmentor training), health work learners from Grade8
“Peoplewithdisabilit personsand communi otherprojects. We have ified or underqualifiedb like ho
Manenberg Police Station had afarewellfor some of thestation’slongest serving membersonThursday15 April. PHOTO:SUPPLIED
Stationbidsfarewelltoservants
AVRILFILLIES
TheManenberg police bade farewell to twopolice officers at Baron’sEstateinPhilippi when they retiredafter 40 and19years in theservice on Thursday 15 April.
As he stepsdownfromhis illustriouscareer of 40 yearsCaptGeorgeFickembarks on a newjourney,one filledwithdreamsyet to be fulfilled, passionstobeexploredand moments of peacewelldeserved.
ConstMareldiaHalford retiresafter 19 years of servingthe Manenbergcommunity as a reservist. Shededicated theseyears unselfishly to thestate withoutany remuneration or any awards
Fick beganhis career in 1985 as astudent constable,steppingintoa worldwhere policing was deeply rooted in community trustand presence
Halfordhas takenmanypermanent police officersunder herwingand trainedtheminbeing professional andefficient. Shehas mentored severalseniorofficers andher unselfish dedicated servicewillnot go unnoticed.
In hisaddressatthe farewell functionBrig JayceNaidoo, StationCommander,saidFick’s
sion andanunyieldingsense of justice. Halford is knownfor herno-nonsense cell guardduties that hasstood thetestoftime. Shehas seta standard smoothcellguard management with an impeccableservice record,” he said
Fick’s career is atestament of excellence marked by countlessinvestigationsthatsafeguardedcommunities andupheldthe law.
“His junior officers recall hismentorship fondly,describinghim as apillarofwisdom, patience andpersistence.His leadership wasnot only aboutsolving crimes butabout instilling values,trust,honor andservice that will echo throughgenerations of police officers,” Naidoo said
For40years Fick stood as aguardianofthe people,embodying thespiritofa detective whoseskills were forged throughexperience andsharpened by time
“Hewitnessedthe evolutionofpolicing, from thedayswhencommunities were more police-orientedtothe modern challenges of crime andjustice.Through it all, hisdedicationnever wavered, andhis commitmenttoSouth Africa remained steadfast.
Schoolmarks half centuryof commitment
ManenbergHighSchool celebrated its50th anniversaryatBaronsEstateinSchaapkraal on Friday 17 Aprilwithformerlearners, theclass of 1976,leading thefestivities.The glamorous eventwas also attended by current andformer teachers,including variousguest speakers Photographer Calvin Siljeurattended the historic gatheringand took theimages.
Teacher builds futureleaders
AVRILFILLIES
BelmorPrimary School in Hanover Park invitedsuccessful people to sharetheir experienceswithGrade 7 learners on Thursday 30 Aprilduringthe launch of theschool’s Career Club
“The purposeofthe Career Club is to introduce thelearnerstopossiblecareer paths, to buildpractical skills forfuturestudy,and connectslearnerswithsuccessful SouthAfrican role models whoshare real-world advice and encouragement,”saysCharnelle Arendse, Grade 7teacher anda finalistofthe top50Global Teachers Prizeearlier this year in Dubai.
Theaim is to raiselearners’ awarenessofa wide rangeofcareersavailable in SouthAfrica across sectorssuchaseducation,healthcare, engineering, agriculture, technology,artsand entrepreneurship
“Withthe club we want to help learners begin thinking abouttheir strengths, interestsand values so they canmakemoreinformedsubject andfuturestudy choices,”saysArendse They also want to developbasic career-readiness skills,which includegoal-setting,communication,teamwork, self-presentationand basic research skills
With this club Arendsewants to foster positive aspirationsand resilience by exposing learners
has invited successful peopletomotivate learners.
to diversesuccess storiesand practicalpathways within theSouth Africansocio-economic context, specifically HanoverPark.
“Wewanttostrengthenschool-community partnerships by inviting localprofessionalsand alumni to mentor andinformlearnersabout education-to-worktransitions
“Atthe launch we will give abrief overview of theclub’s purposeand schedule,witha few keynotespeakersfromrespected localfiguresto inspirelearners,”she says
Thespeakersare expected to shareauthentic, age-appropriatestories of thecareer paths, includingeducation/trainingroutes, setbacks and motivating factors. “I am sure they will offer practical, accessibleadviceabout howlearners canprepare whileinprimary andsecondary school.Theywillprovide encouragementand modelresilience, emphasisingthatmanycareershavemultiplepathwaysand that perseverance andlearningmatter,”Arendse says
CharnelleArendse
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Former learner and guestspeaker Dr Emlyn Janari addressing theguests. Hisfather opened the school in 1976
Back from left: Cliffordvan der Speck,Nawaal Armien, FaadilaRyklief,Mymoena Abrahams and GaironesaPhillips.Front:William Adams, CliveSmith andImelda Greeff Currentand former teachers of ManenbergHighSchool.
Some of the representatives from the class of 1976 who attended thegathering.
Safety,supportanationalright
AsSouth Africa marked 32 yearsof Freedom Dayyesterday (27April), theNationalShelter Movement of SouthAfrica(NSMSA) called foranurgent national reflection on what freedom trulymeans following thedeclaration of gender-based violence andfemicide (GBVF) as anationaldisaster.
“Thisclassificationformaliseswhatshelters across thecountry have witnessedfor years–that domestic violence is nota privatematter, buta national emergencyaffecting thousands of families everyday,” said GreerSchoeman, NSMSAboard member.“It also signifies that thescale of harm facing womenand children is comparable to anyother national crisis.Why then aretraumatised survivorsstill expected to navigate complexlegal systems, oftenwithout support?”
NSMSAisisa non-profitorganisationestablishedin2008 at aconferenceofshelters nationally andcurrently consists of 78 shelters
spread across allnineprovinces
PROTECTIONORDERSCRITICAL
AccordingtoNSMSA,applyingfor aprotection orderoften requires an unrealisticlevel of recall,clarity andemotional readinessfrom individualsincrisis. Many womenarrive at courthavingjust fled violence,often in shock, withoutdocumentation andwithout assistance Schoeman emphasises that whileprotection orders remain oneofthe most critical legal toolsavailable to survivorsofviolence, the processofaccessing them must be grounded in survivor safety andsupport
“Inthe currentcontext we must be clearabout what works. Safety andsupport must always come first.Beforesurvivors areexpectedto engage with thejustice system,the priority must be securing immediatesafetyfor women andtheir children.Thatmeans effectively amplifying GBVhelplines andstrengthening referralpathwayssosurvivors areconnected to community-based services withoutdelay.”
LEGALREFORM ALONE CANNOTADDRESS THE GBVCRISIS WITHOUT ACCESSIBLE SUPPORT.
TheclassificationofGBVFasa national disasterplacesresponsibilityonall sectors, including policing,justice services andsocialsupport systems, to respondina coordinatedand urgent fashion. Forsheltersthisrecognition reinforces theirroleasessentialcomponentsofthe country’ssafetyinfrastructure. Despitethis, shelters across thecountry continue to operateunder chronicfunding constraints. Many arerequired to respondtoincreasingdemandwhile working with limitedresources,supportingsurvivors whooften arrive traumatised, displacedand in urgent need of protection
SYSTEMGAPSUNDERMINEPROTECTION
“Wealsoneed to scaleupprovencommunity models,” addedSchoeman. “Programmessuch as the[MOSAIC Training Serviceand HealingCentre’s] court-support modelshowwhat effective,survivor-centredsupport lookslike. They reduce case attritionand help women navigate complexlegal processes. It is unreasonabletoexpecta woman, oftentraumatised anddisplaced,tomanagethisprocess on her own. Even modest investment in court-support services cansignificantlyimprove outcomes across thecriminaljustice system
TheNSMSA hasurged SouthAfricansto recognisethatfreedom is notmeasuredonly by constitutional rights,but by thesafetyand dignityexperienced in everyday life.For many survivorsthe abilitytolivewithout fear is the most meaningful expression of freedom.Ina countrywhere GBVF hasbeen formally recognisedasa national disaster,ensuringaccess to protection,safetyand support is notoptional –itisa national responsibility
Thedaymustremindusofthemanychallengesandrights
Priortoyesterday’s Freedom Day celebrations, People’s Post took to the streetstoget asense of what Capetoniansthink aboutthe day. Theday marksthe country’sfirstdemocratic electionsin1994, ahistoricturningpoint that endedapartheid and usheredinhopes of freedom,equality anda betterlifefor all. More than threedecades later, theday remains acommemoration anda moment of reflection on howfar thecountry has come—and howfar it stillhas to go
To capturethese viewsonthe ground, we spoketoour readersand asked: HasFreedom Daybrought real change to your community,ordoyou feel thereisstill alongway to go?
. Patric Solomons said:“FreedomDay celebrates ournon-racial democracywhere everychild and adultisequal before thelaw andhave theirrightsprotected.The daymust remind us of themanychallenges andrightsviolationsour children and vulnerable groups stillface. It must inspireustoend thesystemicproblems that hamper transformation to endpoverty,inequality, andimprove
theadvancement of theblack child andfamily: preventand reduce crime andcorruptionand improvesecurity forall.Our currentchallengefor children is rooted in thesocialeconomic systemsofexploitationand dispossession of thepoor andenrichment of multinationaloperationsand business, andmaintaining whitewealth andlandamassedduringthe colonial andapartheid exploits .freedoms gained areeasilylostifnot protected, implementedand enjoyed.
. Graham Daniels said Freedom Daymustbebotha celebrationand acalltoaction. “Inour community, therehas been progress. More people have access to services,and residents aremoreaware of theirrightsand responsibilities
“There is astrongersense of community voiceand participation. However, thereality is that many still face dailystruggles,unemployment, crime, housingshortages andinconsistentservice delivery.For some, thepromise of freedomhas notyet translated into meaningful change in theireverydaylives.”
. KevinAlexander said:“We stillhavea long waytogo, although we cannow celebrateour many great constitutional rights that we never hadbefore. We arestill economically oppressedand stillexperiencemany hardshipsand challenges of violent crimes,drugabuse,gender-basedviolence,gangsterism,joblessnessand childabuse.The aboveconditionsare nothingtocelebrate.”
. PeterHarmse said:“In communities it changedfor the worsekidsdropping outofschools
thedoorfor change,but thecommunity stillwalks alongroadtosee thosepromisesfully in dailylife.”
. LuciaEarl said:“We have come alongway sincedemocracy,but thereisstill more to be done.Itwill notchangeovernight.Communities must do more to support people in need,especially thoseexperiencing homelessness.”
challenge. We arefree, butmanyare stillstrugglingtoaccess thoseopportunities.”
. Leon Wildschut: “There’s stilla long waytogo! Therehas been change to access to basicservices. We have made bigstrides in addressing thewrongsofapartheid,but Ithink we have stagnatedunder ourcurrent government.Our underprivileged communities arestill facing economicstruggles.Unemployment, big inequality gap, poor spatialplanning, safety,education remainsa issue.”
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SunnySeville in theArtscape
CapeTownOpera returnstothe grandeur of theclassicrepertoirewitha dazzlingnew production of Georges Bizet’sbeloved opera Carmen from Tuesday19toSunday31May at theArtscape.
Oneofthe most popularand electrifying worksinthe operatic canon, Carmen promises an unforgettabletheatricalexperienceasCape Town Opera(CTO) brings together astellar cast,brilliantorchestration andvivid staging that re-imaginesBizet’s timeless tale of passion, freedom andfate.
Directed by acclaimedtheatre-maker StevenStead this newproductionset in 1931/’32 transports audiencestoSeville,Spain,where desire,jealousyand destinycollide with tragic inevitability.
Thetitlerolewillbe sungbythe magnetic CTOhousesoloist NonhlanhlaYende
MdzanandaAnimalClinicand Shelterwill host itsthird annual gala dinnerand auction on Saturday 9May at 18:30atthe TwoOceans Aquarium,celebrating threedecades of service to Khayelitsha’sanimals andcommunity.The milestoneevent comesasthe organisation reflects on 30 yearsofproviding veterinary care,animal-rescue services andcommunity educationprogrammesinone of Cape Town’s largesttownships
Entertainmentwillinclude aperformance by theIsibane Se Afrika Choirduringthe predrinks reception.
DESIRE,JEALOUSY AND DESTINY COLLIDE WITH TRAGIC INEVITABILITY
From theopening bustle of thecigarette factory to theexhilaratingspectacle of thebullring, Bizet’smusic pulseswithSpanish colour and dramatic intensity. Aficionados will recognise of a’ ti ni elodie fr th of thedevoted Micaëla, whilebaritoneConroy Sc ti he ch is ticbullfigh rE illo
Guests will enjoya two-course dinnerwith complimentarywineand dessert.
Eventorganiser andfundraiserKelly Arendse said theannual gatheringbringsanimallovers andsupporterstogetherfor ameaningful cause.
“The funds raised on thenight enable us to
continue theveryimportant work we do in the community of Khayelitshaand beyond,” she said
THREEDECADESOFIMPACT
Sinceits establishmentMdzananda hasprovidedessentialveterinaryservicestoa community whereaccess to animal health care is oftenlimited.The organisation’s work includes emergencyanimalrescue, preventative care and educational-outreach programmes.
Allproceedsfromthe gala will directly support theseservices, ensuring continuedcarefor animalsinneed across Khayelitsha.
Ticketsare availableatQuicket at https:// www.quicket.co.za/events/369665-mdzananda-gala-dinner-auction/ or by contacting fund@mdzananda.co.za.
“Joinusfor an eveningofcelebration,connectionand compassion as we honour 30 years of impact,” Arendsesaid, “and we look ahead to afutureofcontinued care forthe animalsof Khayelitsha.”
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Johnson of Collegians RugbyFootball Club (RFC) lifts up Niezaam Crowder of Hamediehs RFCina tackle during aWestern ProvinceRugby Union (WPRU) Super League Bmatch played at Vygieskraal Stadium in Athlone on Saturday25 April.Collegians, who arebased in Lentegeur,scoredinthe last minuteof the game to win 19-15 in front of asold-out crowd. PHOTO:RASHIED ISAACS
