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The Citizen
01-07-2025
- General
- The Citizen
Make a difference in an animal's life with Sandton SPCA
The Sandton SPCA is calling on the community to extend a helping hand to ease the burden faced by their overwhelmed shelter. With an influx of abandoned, injured, and frail animals, the organisation is reaching out for support through a dedicated 40-day fundraising campaign, scheduled to run from July 1 to August 18, aiming to raise R167 000. Sandton SPCA fundraising manager Yolande van Rooyen said: 'Our shelter is under immense pressure. Each week, we take in more and more animals in distress, abandoned puppies left at our gates in cardboard boxes, elderly cats arriving frail and malnourished, and injured animals in desperate need of veterinary care. Also read: Sandton SPCA launches urgent fundraising drive to support overburdened shelter 'Recent outbreaks affecting both cats and dogs have placed significant financial strain on our organisation. Mandela Month presents the perfect opportunity for you to support us and help give these animals a second chance.' Van Rooyen added that the campaign is more than about money; it is about mercy, dignity, and hope. 'The demand for our services continues to rise, stretching our already limited resources. We remain deeply committed to never turning away an animal in need, but, to continue doing this crucial work, we urgently need your support.' These funds will go directly towards: Urgent sterilisation procedures to reduce suffering and control overpopulation, Educational outreach in schools, to teach compassion, kindness, and responsible pet care, and Critical shelter upgrades, so they can continue offering animals the safety and dignity they deserve. Also read: Here's why pet owners need to sterilise their pets Here's how you can make a life-changing difference: Sponsor a sterilisation – R550: Help stop the cycle of suffering before it starts. Join us on-site (bookings essential) at Trouville on July 6 and Alexandra on August 13. Fund a School Visit – R5,000: Sponsor a visit to one of 10 schools in disadvantaged communities. Help build safer spaces. Support our charity shop and declutter with purpose. Pre-loved books, clothing, and household items can be donated to our shop, turning what you no longer need into warmth and nourishment for animals in crisis. 'Mandela Month is a perfect opportunity to embody the values Nelson Mandela stood for: Compassion, service, and unity. Let's ensure that these weeks are remembered, not just as a time of reflection, but as a time of action and hope for our vulnerable animals and the children we aim to teach compassion. Read more: Sandton SPCA postpones Puppy Pilates due to canine parvovirus outbreak 'Let's not allow Mandela Month to pass by as just another calendar event. Let's make it a time when lives are truly changed through kindness and care.' Details: Yolande van Rooyen, marketing@ and 011 444 7730 Follow us on our Whatsapp channel, Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok for the latest updates and inspiration! Have a story idea? We'd love to hear from you – join our WhatsApp group and share your thoughts! At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
21-06-2025
- Health
- The Citizen
Sandton SPCA launches urgent fundraising drive to support overburdened shelter
As Mandela Month unfolds, the Sandton SPCA has issued a compelling plea to the community to come together and help ease the burden faced by their overwhelmed shelter. With an influx of abandoned, injured, and frail animals, the organisation is reaching out for support through a dedicated 40-day fundraising campaign, scheduled to run from July 1 to August 18, aiming to raise R167 000. Read more: Sandton SPCA postpones Puppy Pilates due to canine parvovirus outbreak Sandton SPCA fundraising manager Yolande van Rooyen expressed her urgency and hope. 'Our shelter is under immense pressure. Every week, we take in animals in distress, abandoned puppies, elderly cats, and injured animals, and recent outbreaks have only increased the strain. We need the community's support more than ever to continue our vital work.' The funds raised will be directed toward essential initiatives, including urgent sterilisation procedures to curb overpopulation, educational outreach programmes in disadvantaged schools to foster compassion and responsible pet care, and shelter upgrades to improve living conditions for the animals. Also read: Save lives at Sandton SPCAs Puppy Pilates Van Rooyen highlighted the significance of community involvement. 'This campaign is about more than just money; it's about mercy, dignity, and hope. We invite everyone to participate, whether through sponsoring sterilisation, funding school visits, volunteering time, or donating goods to our charity shop. Every act of kindness creates a ripple effect of positive change.' She further emphasised the transformative power of collective effort. 'Mandela Month is a perfect opportunity to embody the values Nelson Mandela stood for: Compassion, service, and unity. Let's ensure that these weeks are remembered, not just as a time of reflection, but as a time of action and hope for our vulnerable animals and the children we aim to teach compassion.' The Sandton SPCA encourages community members to get involved, whether by attending onsite sterilisation events, supporting educational initiatives, volunteering, or donating pre-loved items. Van Rooyen concluded with an inspiring call to action. 'Let's not allow Mandela Month to pass by as just another calendar event. Let's make it a time when lives are truly changed through kindness and care.' Details: Yolande van Rooyen, marketing@ and +27 (0)11 444 7730 Follow us on our Whatsapp channel, Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok for the latest updates and inspiration! Have a story idea? We'd love to hear from you – join our WhatsApp group and share your thoughts! At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
Eyewitness News
02-05-2025
- Politics
- Eyewitness News
Inquiry into unprosecuted TRC cases meant to bring families closure, says Ramaphosa
MPUMALANGA - President Cyril Ramaphosa has said that the newly announced commission of inquiry into unprosecuted Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) cases is a fact-finding mission meant to bring closure to families who lost loved ones during apartheid. After its completion in 2003, the TRC referred more than 400 cases to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA). But there has been widespread criticism about the lack of accountability for apartheid-era atrocities like murder and torture. Earlier this year, some families brought an application against Ramaphosa and five other heads of departments seeking R167 million in damages, accusing them of allegedly "suppressing" investigations into cases referred to the NPA by the TRC. The terms of reference and the names of people appointed to lead the inquiry established by the president are yet to be announced. Speaking on the sidelines of the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU)'s annual Workers' Day rally in Mpumalanga on Thursday, Ramaphosa explained his thinking behind the inquiry. "People were killed, people were maimed and injured, and families want to know exactly what happened. And they also want to know what gave rise to us a government having slow movement in investigating those cases and prosecuting them. "We are doing exactly that, so that the people can have closure, so that people responsible for atrocities can be brought to book, so that we can also correct our own errors of correcting things that happened in the past," said Ramaphosa.
Eyewitness News
01-05-2025
- Politics
- Eyewitness News
Ramaphosa wants to find out why apartheid-era crimes from TRC have not been prosecuted
JOHANNESBURG - President Cyril Ramaphosa said he wanted to get to the bottom of why apartheid-era crimes from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) had not been its completion in 2003, the TRC referred more than 400 cases to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA).However, families of victims of apartheid have bemoaned the slow pace of the NPA to bring them this year, some families brought an application against Ramaphosa and five other heads of departments seeking R167 million in damages and accusing them of allegedly "suppressing" investigations into cases referred to the NPA by the spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said that Ramaphosa would be establishing a commission of inquiry as part of an out-of-court settlement with the families. "Allegations of improper influence in delaying or hindering the investigation and prosecution of apartheid-era crimes have persisted from previous administrations. Through this commission, President Ramaphosa is determined that the true facts be established and the matter brought to finality."
Eyewitness News
30-04-2025
- Politics
- Eyewitness News
Ramaphosa to establish Judicial Commission of Inquiry into prosecution of apartheid-era crimes
JOHANNESBURG - President Cyril Ramaphosa will be establishing a Judicial Commission of Inquiry (JCI) to investigate allegations of 'improper influence' to prevent the prosecution of apartheid-era crimes. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) made more than 400 referrals to the National Prosecuting Authority, however, there has been criticism that the NPA has not followed through on the cases. Earlier in 2025, some families of victims of apartheid-era crimes brought an application against Ramaphosa and five other heads of departments seeking R167 million in damages for allegedly "suppressing" investigations into cases referred to the NPA by the TRC. In a statement, Ramaphosa said the establishment of an inquiry is due to an out-of-court settlement reached with the families. Presidency spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, said, 'Allegations of improper influence in delaying or hindering the investigation and prosecution of apartheid-era crimes have persisted from previous administrations. Through this commission, President Ramaphosa is determined that the true facts be established and the matter brought to finality.' ALSO READ: NPA says reopening inquests into apartheid-era crimes a complex process
