People’s Post Woodstock/Maitland/City E-edition 28 April 2026

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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

in astatement

PROTECTCHILDRENFROMMEASLES

Measlesisa highly contagious diseasethat infectsthe respiratorytract.Symptomsinclude high fever, rash,runny nose,conjunctivitisand coughing

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,

CandidateAllanGrayFellows areempowered to generate ideas, launch ventures andgrow purpose-driven businessesthatmakea tangible impact

Requirements:

. SouthAfrican citizenship

. Currently in Grade12inthe year of application

. Aminimum of 60%inpuremathematics or 80%inmathematicalliteracyfor finalGrade 11 results

. Aminimum averageof70% for finalGrade 11 results(excludinglifeorientation)

. 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 confirmed to theirtop-rankedchoice.

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 theirhaircutoroutfitchoice. Thesad realityisthatCEOsof thesesocial-mediaplatforms care more forprofitthanbullying, 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. ”

Heritagesiteorholiday stay?

KAYLYNNEBANTOM

Everwonderedwhatitwould be like to spendthe nightonRobbenIsland?

That couldsoon become areality should RobbenIslandMuseum(RIM) move ahead with planstoturnabout 100formerprison-guard houses into overnighttourist accommodation

Theplanhas gained mixedreactions from the public andheritagegroups.

RobbenIslandwas declared aUnitedNations Educational, Scientificaland Cultural Organisation (Unesco) WorldHeritageSitein1999 for itsprofoundculturalsignificance.

RIMsaidina pressstatement it hasembarked on aproject to “meaningfully repurpose” former guards’housesintoaccommodation facilities as part of itscommitmenttosustainable tourism developmentand responsibleheritagemanagement

It said thehouseswilladaptivelybereusedto servecontemporarysocial, economic,and environmentalobjectiveswhile “preservingtheir historical integrity.”

“The conversion of theguards’ houses into accommodation supportseconomicsustainabilitybygeneratingrevenue that contributestothe museum’s long-term financialviability.”

RIMsaiditdoesnot believethatconverting thehouseswillundermine thesite’suniversal heritage value.

AccordingtoRIM,incomefromovernight stayshelps subsidiseconservationwork, educational programmes, andthe ongoingmaintenanceofthe site,reducingrelianceonexternal funding sources.

“Thisapproach ensuresthatheritageresources actively support theirown preservation From asocialsustainabilityperspective,the repurposingofthese buildingscontributes to inclusiveheritageuse.”

It further said that theaccommodation provides spacefor researchers, teachers,

artists-in-residence,students, andstaff who areengaged in heritage,memorywork, and dialogue aboutdemocracy andhuman rights

By reimagininghistoricinfrastructurefor present-dayuse themuseumensures theisland remainsa living heritage site,one that generates economic value, fosterssocialtransformation andrespectsenvironmental limits,while preserving thepowerful historical narratives embeddedinits builtenvironment

AccordingtoRIM,relevantpermits hadbeen received to embark on this projectand that stakeholderengagementhad been conducted.

However, RIMdid notrespond to People’s Post’s queriesabout this stakeholderengagement that took placeorthe groups that were consultedduringthe process.

AshMüller, property mediaprofessional,said from adevelopment standpoint theconcept is viable,but only underspecificconditions.

Sheaddedthatsuchprojectsrequireda delicate balancestruckbetween “commercial feasibility” andstrict“heritage conservation”.

“The existing structures providea strong foundation that canreducenew-build impact, butthe cost of compliantrestoration,infrastructureupgrades, andongoing maintenance canbesignificantly higher than in conventional developments.”

Sheaddedthatviability hinges on positioningand believes it must be alow-density, high-value offeringratherthana “mass-tourism product”

“Ifexecutedwithsensitivity andclear conservation guidelines it canenhance theisland’s narrative rather than detractfromit. However,viability is less aboutmaximisingreturns andmoreabout achievingsustainable,purpose-drivenuse.”

Müllersaidthe bigge repurposinghistoricb hospitalityuse,especia Site,are both “technic

“You aredealing with

Pendingupgradesfor HarringtonSquareare

HarringtonSquareand itssurrounds in the easternCityBowlare underreview, with the City prioritising upgrades to create asafer, more accessibleand inviting public spacewhile improvingparking andpedestriansafety.

The firstofseveral public meetings andworkshopswas held at theSubcouncil16council chamberonTuesday 21 April.

Accordingtothe City,the projectbuildsonthe District SixPublicRealm Studyof2022, and theapproved localspatial developmentframeworksfor District Sixand theCentral Business District (approved last year), allofwhich guide long-termspatial planning

Social housinglobby group, NdifunaUkwazi, welcomed theCity’splans to repurposethe “unutilisedland”

Thegroup said in apress statementitreleased areportin2019highlightingthe potentialfor more inclusiveuse of this public land

“The report proposed that approximately 14138m²could be developedintomixed-income residentialspace,incorporating mar-

ket-rate,social, andG timatedthatsucha de between R18609 000a annual ratesrevenue,”

Thelobby groupnow Cape Government,and followsuit.

“Strategic,well-locate theProvinceinthe CB foraffordablehousing thestatement

EddieAndrews,deput member forspatial plan said theareahas “imme spaces.“We want to re andsee howtheycan lead urbanregeneratio connections between th bourhoods. He urgedb partiestohelpshape th andsee howtocombine futureusesto“betteri andpromote inclusivit

DELICATE‘COMMERCIAL FEASIBILITY’-‘HERITAGE CONSERVATION’BALANCE

must be upgraded to meet modern safety,accessibility andservice standards, oftenwithout altering theiroriginalfabric. Logisticsonan island addanother layerofcomplexitytoconstruction, utilitiesand ongoingoperations.”

Shesaidculturaland historical integritymust also be considered “Robben Island is notjusta heritage site; it is aplace of profound national andglobal significance. Anyinterventionmustbeguided

aunique, “deeply contextual experience that justifies premiumpricing.”

Sheaddedthatrevenue aloneshouldn’t be the sole objective.

“These projects work best when they operate within abroader funding ecosystem, potentially includingpublic-privatepartnerships, grants, andconservationfunding.Ifapproached correctly,accommodation canbecomea supportingmechanism forpreservationratherthanthe primarydriver.”

Müllerexplained that thesuccess depended on maintainingthe site’s integritywhile creatinganexperiencethatis“both respectful and economically resilient.”

When approached forcomment by oursister paper TygerBurger,Durbanville Heritage

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.

“Thisclassification formalises what shelters across thecountry have witnessedfor years–that domestic violence is nota privatematter, buta national emergencyaffecting thousands of families everyday,” said Greer Schoeman, 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,applying fora protection orderoften requires an unrealisticlevel of recall, clarityand emotionalreadiness from individualsincrisis. Many womenarrive at courthavingjust fled violence,often in shock, withoutdocumentation andwithout assistance

Across SouthAfrica, shelters –supported by NSMSA– provideimmediate refuge, safe-

ty planning,psychosocialcareand practical support to survivorsescapingabusive homes. Theseservicesfrequentlyserve as the firstpoint of safety forwomen andchildrenwho have nowhereelsetoturn. National crimestatistics from indicate 5400 womenare murdered annually in SA,while 63 000 domestic violence casesreportedannually continue to demonstrate thescale andurgency of thecrisisand the need forstrongerprotectionmechanismsfor survivorsofdomesticviolence, said NSMSA.

SURVIVOR-CENTREDSUPPORT

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. Before survivorsare expected to 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.”

Theclassification of GBVF as anationaldisasterplacesresponsibilityonall sectors, including policing,justice services andsocialsupport systems, to respondina coordinatedand urgent fashion. Forsheltersthisrecognition reinforces theirroleasessential components of thecountry’ssafetyinfrastructure. Despitethis, shelters

LEGALREFORM ALONE CANNOTADDRESS THE GBVCRISIS WITHOUT ACCESSIBLE SUPPORT.

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 cansignificantly improveoutcomes across thecriminaljustice system “Finally,every police stationmusthavea properly functioning victim-friendlyroom Completing aprotectionorder is notanadministrativeexercise, buta deeply personal and oftenretraumatisingprocess. Thecurrent gap

of approximately90victim-friendly roomsin police facilities is nota minorinfrastructure issue. Even wherethese roomsexist qualityand accessibility remain inconsistent,and this must be addressedaspartofthe national response to GBVF.”

TheNSMSA emphasises that public awareness remained oneofthe most significant barriers to safety.“Many individualsremainunaware of theirrightsorthe stepsrequiredtoaccess protection,”she said.“Public educationisessential to ensure survivorsunderstandthe protections availabletothem. ”

STRONGERLAWS,SHAREDRESPONSIBILITY

Thegender-justiceorganisationnoted that recent amendments to SouthAfrica’sdomestic-violence legislationhavestrengthenedavailable protections, includingbroader definitionsof domestic violence andadditional mechanisms aimedatimproving survivor safety.Legal reform alonecannotaddressthe crisis withoutaccessiblesupport services andinformed communities

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 Daycelebrations, People’s Post took to thestreetstoget asense of what Capetoniansthink aboutthe day. Theday marksthe country’s firstdemocraticelections in 1994,a historic turningpoint that endedapartheid andushered in hopesoffreedom,equality anda betterlifefor all. More than threedecades later, theday remainsa commemoration and amomentofreflection on howfar thecountry hascome—andhow faritstill hastogo. To capture theseviews on theground, we spoketoour readersand asked: HasFreedom Daybrought real change to your community,ordoyou feel thereisstill alongway to go?

. Patric Solomons said:“FreedomDay celebratesour non-racial democracywhere every childand adultisequal before thelaw andhave theirrightsprotected.The daymustremindus of themanychallengesand rights violations ourchildrenand vulnerable groups stillface. It must inspireustoend thesystemicproblems that hamper transformation to endpoverty,

inequality,and improvethe advancementof theblack childand family:prevent andreduce crimeand corruption andimprove security for all. Ourcurrent challengefor children is rooted in thesocialeconomicsystems of exploitation anddispossession of thepoorand enrichment of multinationaloperationsand business, and maintainingwhite wealth andlandamassed during thecolonialand apartheidexploits. freedomsgainedare easily lost if notprotected, implementedand enjoyed.

. Graham Daniels said Freedom Daymust be both acelebration anda call to action.“In ourcommunity,there hasbeen progress. More people have access to services,and residentsare more awareoftheir rights andresponsibilities. Thereisa stronger senseofcommunity voice andparticipation.However,the realityisthat many stillfacedaily struggles,unemployment, crime, housingshortages andinconsistentservice delivery.For some,the promiseoffreedom hasnot yettranslatedintomeaningful change

in theireverydaylives.”

. KevinAlexander said:“We stillhavea long waytogo, although we cannow celebrate ourmanygreat constitutional rights that we neverhad before.Weare stilleconomically oppressedand stillexperiencemanyhardships andchallenges of violentcrimes, drug abuse, gender-based violence,gangsterism,joblessness andchild abuse. Theaboveconditionsare nothingtocelebrate.”

. PeterHarmse said:“In communities it changedfor theworse kids dropping outof schoolsand gangsterismincreased with no control.”

. KhodaniMafadza said:“Freedom Day hasbrought some change,but formanyrural communities thejourney is not finished.People nowhavethe righttovote, to speakfreely, and to be treatedequally underthe law. That is real progress compared to thepast. Butinmany villages, problems like poverty, poor roads, lack of jobs,and weak schoolsstill remain.Soyes,

Freedom Dayopenedthe door forchange, but thecommunity stillwalks alongroadtosee thosepromisesfully in dailylife.”

. LuciaEarl said:“We have come along waysince democracy, butthere is stillmoreto be done.Itwillnot change overnight. Communities must do more to support people in need, especially thoseexperiencinghomelessness.”

. QaqambaFalithenjwa said:“Freedom Dayhas broughtopportunities, especially for youngpeople, butunemploymentremains a bigchallenge. We arefree, butmanyare still strugglingtoaccess 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 underprivilegedcommunities are stillfacingeconomicstruggles.Unemployment, biginequalitygap,poor spatialplanning,safety, educationremains aissue.”

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

PHOTO:MARK DOBSON

Animalsheltermarks30years withgaladinnerfundraiser

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

STAR-STUDDEDEVENINGPLANNED

Thefundraising eventwillfeature renowned broadcasterPippa Hudson as host,withrespectedauctioneer GuyMcDonaldleading alive auctionofexclusive itemsand experiences. 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.

Theorganisationisalsoseekingcorporate sponsors andpartnersfor themilestone event.

“Joinusfor an eveningofcelebration,connectionand compassion as we honour 30 years of impact,” Arendsesaid, “and we look ahead to afutureofcontinued care forthe animalsof Khayelitsha.”