People’s Post Athlone/Lansdowne E-edition 30 June 2026

ATHLONE|LANSDOWNE

Imbizo

The challenges of theDrAbduraghmanClinicinAthlone to providethe best health care possibletoapproximately 200residents of theVleiinformal settlementinBelgravia were highlighted on Saturday 13 June at theStreet Imbizo held in theVygieskraal/Vleiarea.

Theimbizowas organisedbyMitchells Plain Sub-District underthe leadership of Brig Khuthala Masakala,ActingSub-District Commander of theMitchells PlainSub District,and thepolicesharedthe effectofthe shootings and crimes in theareaaswellasananti-bullying campaign Masakala wasaccompaniedbyRafiqueFoflonkerofthe sub-district,who addressedthe youthabout theanti-bullying campaign Staff from theclinicspoke abouthealthissues andtheir desire to give thecommunity thebest health care possible.

Some of thekey challenges facing theclinic includethe size of thefacility, whichisunder review next monthand theurgentneedto maintain thebuilding.

Thereisnoshelter or seatingfor patients at theclinicand with winter fully setthisposes a problem. Safety concerns forpatientsfromthe Vlei area were also shared andpatientswere askednot to come to theclinicbefore07:00.

Theeyecare clinic canonlyaccommodate 80 patients permonth,40diabeticand 40 non-diabetic patients andthe waiting-list is long Vlei residentsneed to useand ensure the mobile clinic forsafety. They must also seetoit that theircellphonesare on andcharged when thecliniccalls

Patients must attend to TB,HIV andother infectious diseases urgently as apreventative measure.

Thepolicegavea report back aboutother

imbizosheldpreviously, before they walked throughthe informal settlementfor one-on-one community engagements.

TheAthlone police anda localbutcheryhanded outsoupand breadtothe residents.

Lions return forBlisters

KAYLYNNEBANTOM

While thousandsofCapetonianswilllaceup theirwalking shoesfor this year’s Blisters forBread funwalk, adedicated group of volunteerswillbehardat work behind thescenesensuring theevent runs smoothly.

Forover40years,members of theLions Club have generously giventheir time to serveasmarshalsatthe annual fundraising event, whichraisesmoney forthe PeninsulaSchoolFeedingAssociation (PSFA)

Blisters forBread,one of Cape Town’s most iconic charitywalks, hasbeen fighting childhood hunger for58years throughthe PSFA

This year theevent will take place on Sunday 16 August andwithonly 10 000 entriesavailable,participantscan choosebetween a5km or 10km routealong theSea Point Promenade.

EntriescostR125, enough to providebreakfast andlunch to 23 children fora day.

The10kmwalkstartsat07:30

THEEVENTWILL TAKEPLACE

SUNDAY16AUGUST

andthe 5kmroute at 08:00, with medals andrefreshmentsprovided to allparticipants.

Each year around 130Lions Club memberstakeuppositions along theroute guidingparticipants, ensuring theirsafetyand handingout medals to thosewho successfully complete therace.

Former LionsClubpresident John Houston, whohas personally volunteered at theevent for30 years, said supportingBlistersfor Breadalignsperfectly with oneof theorganisation’scoremissions.

“One of theLions Club’s pillars is hunger relief,and Blisters for Breadfalls perfectlyintothatcategory,” he said Houstonsaidmembers willingly volunteer theirtimebecause they understand theimpactthe eventhas on children facing food insecurity

“Every cent raised goes directly to feedingschoolchildren.I enjoy attendingthe eventand assisting people.I believeit’sfor aworthy cause,”hesaid.

Despitethe earlystartsand long hoursontheir feet,Houston said theatmospheremakes theexperience worthwhile “Wedoitvoluntarily anditisfun

Thereisa greatsense of camaraderieand satisfaction in knowing you’re helpingtomakea difference.”

TheLion’sClubisalsoencouragingcommunity memberswho wouldliketoget involved and serveasmarshalsinfutureevents to contactthe organisation

WCED extendswinter security to 453schools

TheWestern Cape EducationDepartment hasexpandedits holiday security support from 424schools last winter to 453high-risk schools forthisyear’sJune-July holidays, allocating R11,99 million forthe 2026/27 financialyear.

Themovecomes as schools across theprovincefacea growing threat of vandalismand burglaries during school breaks,placing increasing pressure on departmental resourcesevenascrime prevention

remainsprimarily theresponsibility of thepolice. Schoolsacrossthe countryclosed forthe winter holidayonFriday26 June andwillreopenonTuesday 21 July During the firsttermbreak,25 schoolsreported28incidents of burglary andvandalism,causing nearly R400 000 in damages. Stolen anddamaged items included computers, electrical wiring, plumbing fixtures andsecurity

infrastructure,diverting resources away from teaching andlearning. Thedepartment’sinterventions have yieldedresults Incidentsdeclinedoverthe 2025/26summerholidays, dropping from 47 incidentsaffecting 34 schoolsduringthe previous holidayperiodto36incidents affecting 32 schools.

Expenditureonholiday security hasincreased steadily,rising from R57,3million in 2024/25to

R70,26 million in 2025/26. Thetotal allocation for2026/27 stands at R72,68 million Schoolsidentified through district risk assessments receive support for12-hour or 24-hour guarding,aswellascluster patrols. Thedepartmentprovidestargethardeningmeasures, including alarms linked to armedresponse, burglarbars, stoneguards, security gates, automatedaccess gate,and fencingrepairs

Thecallthatneverstops,butwhathappenswhenitdoes

He neverwantedthatfor me.He wanted me to think. To reason.To push back

He believed achild whoonly obeys hasnot been educated,he hasbeen domesticated

On Sunday 21 June,while many people celebrated fathers, Ifound myself thinking notabout grandgestures, but abouta phonecallatsix in the morning.

Withoutfail, my phonerings at aboutsix o’clock. Ialready know howitbegins.

“How didyou sleep?” Then: “How’s theweather over there?” Andeventually:“What areyour plansfor today?” What once felt routinenow feels like agiftI didnot know Iwas receiving. Becauseone day, Iknow, thephone will stop ringing.

THEMANBEHINDTHECALL

My father is notthe hero I imagined when Iwas young. He is somethingbetter, ahuman being whohas spenta lifetime choosing hisfamily, andwho continuesto do so

He is stubborn.Heisproud.And Ilovehim in away that hasgrown deeper andmorecomplicated with everyyear.

Father’s Daystirs somethingI cannotfully name.Itisthe weight that comeswithunderstanding, finally,whatsomeone hasbeen doingfor youall along.

Growingup, we spokeabout the structureofmanyAfrican homes, wherechildrenobeywithout question becauseanelder hasspoken.

Research from asystematic review in Acta Paediatrica found that thequality of father-child communication is linked to fewer behaviouralproblems, better academic outcomes andstronger emotionalregulationeffects that endure into adulthood

My father spoketomelikeI was worthspeakingto. Ionlyunderstood what that meantmuchlater

“ANDITHANDIUKUBETHA”

Ionceasked my father whyhe choseconversationovercorporal punishment

“Corporalpunishmentisthe laziestformofpunishment,”hesaid. “Itgetscompliance. Quickresults Butitdoesnot teacha childwhy they were wrong. ”

Thetwo timesI recall himdiscipliningmewithhis belt,itnever beganinanger.Italwaysbegan with thesamewords

“Andithandiukubetha.”I do not like to beat someone. Then came theexplanation.The standard.The expectation. The lessonmatteredmorethanthe punishment.Hewas parentingfor character, notcompliance. Research on childdevelopment studiesconfirmswhathepractised by instinct

Thequality of thefather-child relationship,not thestrictnessof discipline,iswhatshapesa child.

WHENTHEROLESSHIFT

Ageing hasa wayofteaching children lessons too.

It teachesusthatour parents arehuman.Thattheybecome tired. Vulnerable.Resistant to help.There is aparticulargrief in watching aparentslowdown, not thesuddengrief of loss, butthe slow griefoftransition. Of watchingsomeone whooncecarried you begintoneed carrying.

Today, I find myself telling himto rest.Toslowdown. To letpeople in.Tohaveboundries.Sometimes theshiftingofroles arrivesbefore youare readyfor it.But love is not theabsence of difficulty. Love is extendingthe same patience he once extended to me

My father mayhavefaced disappointments he neverfully named. Buthenever failed at beinga father.And if youmeet me,chances areyou have alreadymet him. He is stillmyhero, notbecause he is invincible,but becausehe neverwas.I still find comfortin thememoriesofhim tuckingmein bedatnight When he showed up forthe milestones andthe ordinary moments. He raised me with intention. Yes, thememoriesmay sound ordinary,but they areanything but. They aregifts In acountry whereabsentfathers have become so commonthat many children grow up expectingless, Inever hadtowonder whethermyfatherwould be there. Inever hadtoquestionwhether Imatteredtohim.I neverhad to competefor hisattentionorearn

hispresence. Hislovewas not somethingI hadtochase.Itwas simply there. He showed up consistently,faithfully andintentionally

AWORDTOTHEFATHERS

This column is nota performance of gratitude. It is an invitation To everypresent father:what youdointhe quietmoments is not small. Youare building something in your childthatnoschool or institutioncan replicate. It does notrequire perfection.Itrequires presence

To thosewho have lost their fathers: what waspouredintoyou does notdisappear when they do It livesinhow youshowupfor others

Iamaware that noteveryone readsthiscolumnwithwarmth. Forsome, Father’s Dayisa hard day.

Absenceisnot always physical Thereare fatherswho live under thesameroof andremainunreachable, presentinbody, absent in attention, in conversation,in warmth.Childrenare notonly lookingfor aroof over theirheads They arelookingfor awitness to theirlives Theexplanation you nevergavecan stillbegiven.You do nothavetobeperfect to begin. Youonlyhavetobegin.Say the hard thing. Say: Iwas notthere in theway Ishouldhavebeen.I am here now. That sentence,spoken with sincerity, hasrebuilt things that looked beyond repair Becauseone day, thephone will stop ringing. Andthere is no preparingfor that silence.

Youth Dayevent at Bokmakierie

AVRILFILLIES

The AthlonePoliceYouth Desk and membersofthe Provincial Youth Desk celebrated YouthDay on Tuesday16JuneatBokmakierie Primary School with residentsofthe Vlei community in Athlone.

“The eventatBokmakierie Primarywas held in collaboration with theAthlone Methodist Church,K9unitinMaitlandand representativesofthe MitchellsPlain Sub-district.The K9 unit gave youtha demonstrationofhow the dogs cansniff outnarcotics,ammunition and theroleofa doghandler andhis dogincrime situations,” says WO Zita Norman,spokespersonfor Athlonepolice.

Membersofthe church underthe leadership of Reverend (Dr) Leon Kleinservedsoup, bread andoranges to thechildrenand adults,while theProvincialYouth Desk entertainedattendees with adance performance.

Provincial chairofthe YouthDeskCameron

TWOGRRLEARNERS

RECEIVED COMPUTERS TO AID THEM IN THEIR SCHOOLING

Jantjies encouraged theyouth to join theYouth Desk at thepolicestation andbepartofthe change in notjoining gangsbut becoming the futureleaders that ourcountry needs.

“Kidsreceivedvarious treats andtwo Grade 5learnersfromBokmakierie Primarywon computerstoaid them in theirschooling career.The computersweresponsored by Malik Khokhar, presidentofthe Pakistan Association of Southern Africa whohandedthemovertothe recipients.Girls also received care packsfrom theAthlone MethodistChurchand included in thecarepackweresanitarytowelsand toiletries.Learnersqueuedatthe face painting stall of AlliyahGordon,”Normansays.

Membersof the Athlone Methodist Church handed out soup, bread, oranges and care packs to the youth at Bokmakierie PrimarySchool in Athloneon Youth Day.

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DRUGABUSE,TRAFFICKINGFIGHTCELEBRARTED

Prevention wasthe keyfocus of this year’s International DayagainstDrugAbuse and Illicit Trafficking commemorated on Friday26June. Theevent forms one of four pillars of theCityofCapeTown’sAlcohol and OtherDrugStrategy. In the first nine months of the2025/2026 financial year,over5 000 learners participated in the City’s substanceabuseprevention programmes,exceeding theinitial target of 3500 participants. TheCityhas also expanded itsFamilyStrengthening initiativethrough the SinovuyoTeens programme, which equipscaregivers and adolescentswith skillstoimprove communication, coping and family relationships. Whileprevention efforts areled through communityprogrammes,intervention services areprovided by City Health’s Matrix® treatment programme and suppressionefforts by the City’s Safety and SecurityDirectorate. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Policeraidsyieldsuccess

Police raidsinHeideveld andManenberg have yieldeddrugs, firearms andammunition,resultinginthe arrest of twomen allegedlylinkedto gang activity

Cape Town police arrested a52-year-old man in PicosWalk, ManenbergonTuesday 23 June afteractingoninformation aboutanillegal firearm.

ConstNdakheGwala,provincialpolice spokesperson,saidofficers searched thesuspect’s home andfound a9mm pistol with its serial number removed, alongwith15roundsof ammunition

“The suspectadmittedthatheisgangaffiliated andheboughtthe firearmfor protection againstthe rivalgroup,” said Gwala.

In aseparateincidentmembers of Operation

Lockdown III searched apropertyinSneeuberg Street,Heideveld,onSunday21June, following up on intelligenceabout allegedgangactivity. During thesearch, officers recoveredtwo digital scales,48mandrax tabletsand 39 sachets of cocaine.

Gwalasaida 40-year-oldsuspect voluntarily handed over ablack bagcontaining678 sachets of tik, 63.10g of tikcrystalsand 28 rounds of 9mmammunition Gwalaaddedthatfurther investigations ledto theseizure of a9mm pistol andanundisclosed amount of cash.The suspectwas arrested on chargesofpossession of drugs, possession of an unlicensed firearmand illegalpossession of ammunition.Bothsuspectsappeared in the AthloneMagistrates’Court

HanoverParkfatherscelebrated

AVRILFILLIES

Fifty fathersfromHanover Park celebratedFather’sDay on Tuesday23

June at theHanover Park Libraryin aspecial dayoffellowship, reflection and empowerment. Theevent wasorganised by theAlcardo AndrewsFoundation andfeaturedmeaningfulconversations around fatherhood,masculinity and gender-based violence (GBV)bydifferent guestspeakers.

Sean Samson,a volunteer at thefoundation, opened proceedings andreflectedonAlcardo Andrews’ men’sprogramme

“Wehavetaken thetimetounpackwhatit meanstobea man. We have learnt that being aprovidercan appear in differentways. Ican stillprovide formyfamilyevenifI am standing in acommunity-kitchen queue.Infact, there is strength in puttingmypride asideand doing what is necessary to make sure that my family eats today.”

He also challenged traditionalnotions of masculinity.

“Masculinity does nothavetoberooted in violence in ordertoberespected.Wecan break thesecyclesbyteachingour children that all gendersare equaland diversesexualities should be respected. Butitisnot enough to teach; we must modelthese values ourselves.”

Oneofthe day’smostpowerfultestimonies came from ChristopherFrieslaar of St Dominic’schurch, whosharedhis personal journey from beinga client in thefoundation’skitchen queuetobecominga leader within hischurch community “I hadtomakea decision to change my life,

STRENGTH IN PUTTING PRIDE ASIDE TO DO WHAT ONE CANTOENSURE ONE’S FAMILY HASAMEALTODAY.

andthatwas possible throughmybeliefinthe Word of God. Sometimeswedon’t even understand what we have untilwestopour vices becauseitstops us from enjoying thegood and beautiful things in life.”

Avriland KaderAndrews,foundersofthe

Schoolcelebratesnewfield

AVRILFILLIES

Belmor PrimarySchool in HanoverParkisthe latest school with aFive-a-Side soccer“Pitches forPeace”which wasopenedonTuesday 16 June.The initiative broughttogetheryoung people,schools, families,community organisationsand many localartists fora dayofmatches,music,dance andfun.For achangeHanover Park wasinthe news forsomething positive andnot forits challenges

“The openingofour pitchatthe school shone aspotlight on somethingdifferent, theincredible talent,the resilience andthe potentialthat exists within ourcommunities.The programme featured apredominantly youth-ledlineup, showcasedsingers,rappers andperformers from HanoverParkwho were selected through an open call processaimed at creating opportunities forlocal artists,”saysCharnelle Arendse, deputy principalatthe school

In keepingwiththe spirit of theevent,artists promoted positive messagesand uplifting content. The firstpitch wasbuilt in Heideveld by UthandoAfricaearlier this year andother schoolsthatare sporting theirown pitchesare Blomvlei andAthwood primaryschoolsinHanoverPark. UthandoAfricacurated entertain-

ment andsoccermatches across multiple pitch launches,ensuringthatlocal artists, performers andyoung footballers areplacedatthe centre of theday

“Local talent from HanoverParkincluded Hannah, rapcollectiveGalen,the talented Kiddo Da Don, whoisrapidly building aname forthemselvesonthe localmusic scene. South Africanmusic icon andUthando’s SA Peace AmbassadorVicky Sampsonwas also present.

“The eventalsomarkedanother important milestonefor thePitches forPeace initiative andits implementation partner, YouthImpact AndSustainable Solutions(YISS),which is currently developing an inter-school league programmethatwillconnect schoolsacross HanoverParkand surroundingcommunities,” shesays.

Theleagues aimtocreatestructuredopportunities foryoung people to participateinsport whilegaining access to mentorship,life-skills development, educationalsupport andpositive role models

Belmor Primaryand thewider HanoverPark community extended theirsincere gratitudeto allthe sponsors forinvesting in aproject that createssafespacesfor play,learning, mentor-

foundation,tooktothe stagetogethertospeak aboutmarriage, partnershipand parenting. Reflecting on herjourney,Avril said they had fought forwhattheywantedand todayshe can be grateful to Godtobeabletostand in frontof themen andminister.

Sheexplained themen’s programme wasinspired by herlateson,Alcardo,after whom the foundation is named.

“I am very passionateabout men. Andtome this comesfromunderstanding thechallenges menand parentsface. Theprogramme was inspired by my son, whoencouragedmeto support youngfathers.I am urging fathersto play an active role in theirchildren’slives.Your

presence tells them they matter, that it’s never toolatetostart.You canprovide even if it’s R20.”

Herhusband echoed theimportanceofresponsiblefatherhood andwarnedofthe impact of substanceabuse on families

“Whenyou getR20 wheredoyou spendit? Your children need bread, they need nappies, spenditthere first. Shareyourtimeand resourceswithyourchildrenand families.”

Shuaib Salie, oneofthe earliest facilitators of themen’s programme throughThe ParentCentre, attended theevent alongwitha colleague,Timothy Classen. He invitedClassen to sharehis ownexperiences as ayoung parent, encouragingthose presentthrough hispersonal journey.

Theevent also highlightedthe importance of legaleducation andaccess to support services Jacquesvan WykofLegal AidSouth Africa hasbeen facilitating aseriesofworkshops with menfromthe foundation community-kitchen queue, helpingthemunderstandtheir legal rights andthe services availabletothem.

CheslynArendse of Sharon Assembly andthe HanoverParkCricket Club askedparticipants to believe“change is possible”,saying“allyou have to do is to trustinthe Lord andnot give up on life.”

PerformerVicky Sampson, whogrewupin HanoverPark, spokepassionatelyabout her commitmenttothe community andwantedto be part of anything that hadtodowiththe peopleofHanover Park,tobring hope back .Formoreinformation about the Alcardo AndrewsFoundation or to donatetime,skillsor resourcestowards its work in HanoverPark they cancontact Sean Samson at sean@aaf27.org.za.

ship andpositiveyouth development. Their support is helpingtoensurethatyoung people

have access to opportunitiesthatinspire confidence, connectionand hope forthe future.

Drive to save liveswithlearn-to-swim programme

NAMHLAMONAKALI

Forchildrengrowing up in Westlake Village, theocean is minutesaway. Yetfor many,that proximityhas always carried danger.Few have ever setfoot in aswimmingpool. Butthatis abouttochange.

Anew learn-to-swimprogramme will be launched forlearnersatWestlakePrimary School in Septemberthisyear, theresultof nearly ayearofworkbya determined groupof partners:AquAzzura Foundation,annon-profit organisation (NPO)thatusessport as itsmain vehicletocombatcrime,teen pregnancies, and gangsterism, Cape AcademyofMaths,Science andTechnology, theWestlakeTaxiAssociation (WTA)and theWestern Cape Education Department (WCED) Theinitiativeled by MariaBarbara will use thenewly revitalisedheatedpool at theAcademy. Theschool’s youngest learners,Grade R andGrade 1, are firstinline. Ward 71 councillorCarolynne Franklin says: “Thisisa very exciting,verynuanced,but multi-collaborative programme. Watersafety

is so vital, notonlyinour inland provinces, butspecificallyfor us at thecoast.There area number of ouryounger residents, specifically in Westlake Village,thatare notexposed to any form of watersafetyatall, letalone aswimming pool.And when they do go to thebeach occasionally,theyare very much at risk.”

Franklin adds:“It’s also absolutely vitalthat ouryoungsters, specifically thoseinprimary school,are givensomething healthy, outdoors, educationaland empowering to do insteadof lurkingaroundoncorners andbecominginvolved in gangs. So it serves amultiplepurpose Imagineifthe next Penny Haynes or Chad le Clos came from oneofour Westlake primary learners wholearned to swim andmadetheir wayupthrough thesquadstothe Olympics even.“

Theseed wasplanted in July last year,when Franklin learnedofthe collaboration between Aqua Zura andCapeAcademy

Shehelpedconnect theprogramme to Westlake Primaryand worked with aWCEDdirector to getthe pool’s heatingapproved andthe

facility opened

Transportposed an earlychallengeasWestlake’s streetsare narrow, andthe localtaxi associationisprotectiveofwho carries community learners

Rather than work around them,Franklin invitedthe WTAinaspartners. TracyPetersenfromWestlakePrimary has driven theschool’s involvementwithenthusiasm.

From Tuesday1 September, two30-minute sessionswillrun Monday to Friday,withSaturdayslots forlearnerswho need extratime. Barbarasays: “Weare determined to have at leastGrade Rand Grade1 watersafebythe end of 2027 at Westlake Primary. Children respond at differentpaces butbyDecember2027, with patience anddetermination,wewillsucceed.”

Accordingtothe National SeaRescueInstitute (NSRI),South Africa losesanestimated 1484 people to drowning each year,about 450of thosedeathsor29%,involve children under14. “South Africa should be deeply concerned. Drowning is notonlyanissue; it is achild

protection,inequalityand public health crisis

Many children grow up near rivers,dams, informal drainage systems, beachesorunfenced poolsbut withoutequal access to swimming lessons,rescueservicesorbasic watersafety education.”

ForAquaZura, theWestlakemodel is designed to be replicated.The ambition is a programme rooted in,and ownedby, thecommunity Barbarasays: “Westlakeschool gave us direct access to thechildrenwho aremostvulnerable. TheWestlakeTaxiAssociationbrought somethingequally important: community leadership andinfluence. Theirsupport helpsdemonstrate that watersafetyisnot just aswimming issue, it is acommunity responsibility

“Because learning to swim must be considered ahuman right.”

Theprogramme is expected to beginwhenthe next school term begins andindemnity forms andlogistics are finalised. Thereistalkofexpanding themodel to other wards.

A More penguins at Bouldersnow

Help petsfindloveand foreverhomes Helppet in reverhomes

To shinethe spotlightonthousands of pets thatare abandonedorinneed of newhomes, People’sPosthas teamed up with TEARSAnimal Rescue to help some of thesefour-leggedpets getnew homes. Once amonth we will publish severaldogsand cats up foradoption. TEARSisa pro-life non-profitorganisation (NPO)established in 1999 to rescue,treat,rehabilitate,reunite andre-home lost,abandoned, abused andneglected companionanimals and to educatepet owners andthe youthlivingin thefourunder-resourced communities. The NPOremains theonlyfacilityinthe Cape Peninsula’sfar Southavailable sevendaysper week,including an after-hoursmobile clinic servicefrom16:30 to 19:00withlimited veterinarycare. TEARStreatshundredsofanimals forvarious conditions,illnessesand injuries

PUZZLE

Meet Puzzle, asweet ‘n spicyAfricanis-Pibble mixwitha bigpersonality andanevenbigger heart. Energetic, affectionateand toy-motivated,she’s lookingfor an experiencedowner who cangiveher structure, stimulationand love Sheenjoyssocialising with dogs on walksbut

wouldprefertobethe only petathome. Puzzle is eagertolearn,bondand become thecentreof your world.

PATSY

Meet Patsy, thehappiestgirlaround! Clever,cuddlyand fullofenergy, she’slooking foranactivehometoshare adventures with Food-motivated andhighlytrainable,she loves playtime,trail runs andaffection.Patsy would prefer to be theonlypet so shecan soak up all theloveand attention. Loyal, playful andfull of kisses, she’sready to become your perfect companion.

BAGHEERA

Meet Bagheera, astrikingGreyhoundAmerican Staffiemix with aloyal heartand adventurousspirit. This intelligent,affectionate boyloves swimming,exploring andbonding deeply with hishumans. He’d thrive as the only petina patient, active home with older kids.Bagheeraiseager to learn, lovestraining andwillrewardyourlovewithendless loyalty, cuddles andcompanionship

MAZZY

Meet Mazzy,a bright-eyedJackRussellAfricanismix with aplayful spirit andlotsof love to give.Rescued as astray in Muizenberg, she’ssearching foranactivehome filledwith adventure, affection andmaybe anotherdog friend too. Mazzy maybeshy at first, buttreats andpatiencequickly winher over.Energetic yet cuddly, she’sready to become someone’sloyal best friend

CATS

THEODORE

Meet Theodore,a breathtaking fluffyboy with thegentlestsoul. Quiet, sensitiveand fullof grace, he’s searchingfor acalmhomewhere he cantruly feel safe andloved.Theodoreadores peaceful moments, soft companionshipand simply beingnearhis people.Withhis cloudlike fur andtenderheart,hebringscomfort, calm anda littlemagic wherever he goes

ZUKO

Meet Zuko,a ginger-and-white firecracker with ahugepersonality andanevenbigger heart. Playful,affectionateand fullofcharm,he

brings joyand laughter wherever he goes.Zuko canbea littlefeistyand will need apatient, confident ownertoguide himwithloveand boundaries.Inreturn, this specialboy promises endlessloyalty,entertainment andunforgettablecompanionship

KOHANNA

Meet Kohanna,a rare ginger-and-white girl with agentleheart anda playful spark. Born at midnight on NewYear’sEve,she’s readyfor a freshstart with apatient,lovingfamily. Kohanna maybeshy at first, butonceshe trusts you, she’saffectionate, loyaland fullofpurrs.This sweet cuddlequeen wouldlovea calm home with plenty of playtime andlove.

VALYA

Meet Valya, abeautiful calico with abig personality andplentytosay!Thischatty girl loves treats,affection andkeepingher humans entertained.After raisingher kittens andwatching them find homes, it’s finally herturnfor an ever after. Valyamay need alittletimetosettle in,but once comfortable, she’sanaffectionate, loyalcompanion fullofloveand character.