Celebrate Love and Compassion at Valentine’s Picnic for Paws

Love will be in the air this Valentine's Day as Mdzananda Animal Clinic & Shelter invites the public to its Valentine's Picnic for Paws, a special fundraising event in support of the animals of Khayelitsha. Taking place on Saturday, 14 February 2026, from 10:00 to 14:00 at the picturesque Joostenberg Bistro & Deli, the…

BySpice4Life NewsJanuary 20, 20260Comments

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Be the reason one township pet stays warm this winter

As icy winds and heavy rains sweep through Cape Town, pets in the Khayelitsha township are feeling the full force of winter. The Mdzananda Animal Clinic and shelter is calling on the public to lend a paw by joining its annual Wagging Winter Shoebox drive - a simple and heartwarming way to help township animals…

BySpice4Life NewsJune 18, 20250Comments

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Khayelitsha animal shelter appeals for homes amidst cold weather

The Mdzananda Animal Clinic is urgently appealing to the public to provide forever homes to their homeless dogs as the current weather conditions are not ideal for them to remain in the shelter. Despite their efforts to ensure their comfort with enclosed units, beds and blankets, the concrete structures of the shelter kennels retain the…

BySpice4Life NewsJuly 8, 20240Comments

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Over 300 paws to walk the Sea Point promenade

Humans and four-legged friends are invited to strut their stuff at the sixth Paws on the Promenade – a dog walk fundraiser by the Mdzananda Animal Clinic, Khayelitsha, in partnership with Vondi’s Holistic Pet Nutrition. After a three-year break due to Covid-19 and venue issues, the event is back by pawpular demand. The dog walk will…

BySpice4Life NewsMarch 5, 20240Comments

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GrandWest opens its heart to kids in Nyanga and Khayelitsha

In the month of love, GrandWest showed their heart for early childhood development by donating over R312 000 to meet the needs of young children in Khayelitsha and Nyanga, making a positive impact on the lives of young children in these communities. In Khayelitsha, GrandWest partnered with Breadline Africa to provide a new classroom and infrastructure…

BySpice4Life NewsMarch 3, 20240Comments

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CARING4GIRLS AND ENGEN VISIT KHAYELITSHA SCHOOLS

Engen has extended its support of the Imbumba Foundation's Caring4Girls initiative that seeks to provide female learners with sanitary towels to help keep them in school during their monthly cycles, for a fourth year. The campaign visited Khayelitsha in the Western Cape this week distributing hygiene hampers to 564 learners at Sizimisele Secondary School and 578 hampers to learners at Thembelihle Secondary…

BySpice4Life NewsOctober 12, 20220Comments

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MOTHER’S DAY GIFTS REDUCE UNWANTED LITTERS OF PUPPIES AND KITTENS

On Sunday the 9th of May we celebrate Mother's Day – a day honoring all mothers and the role they play in their families and society. This Mother's Day the Mdzananda Animal Clinic in Khayelitsha is using the festive opportunity to reduce the number of unwanted litters of puppies and kittens born into the world…

BySpice4Life NewsMay 7, 20210Comments

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LOCAL KHAYELITSHA COMMUNITY HERO OPTS TO SAVE PET LIVES

Amanda Khalo, born and bred in Khayelitsha, has been using the Mdzananda Animal Clinic’s veterinary services for many years to treat her dog, Pepper, who she calls her “furry friend and son”. Pepper has been to the Clinic for vaccinations, dewormers and intensive treatment when he had a large injury on his head. Ms Khalo…

BySpice4Life NewsNovember 5, 20200Comments

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SPOIL THE FOUR-LEGGED, FURRY LADIES THIS WOMEN’S DAY

It's Women's Month and the Mdzananda Animal Clinic in Khayelitsha is encouraging members of the public to show some love to their female dogs and cats up for adoption. "If you are without a woman in your life, you can spoil one of our furry ladies instead," says Marcelle du Plessis, Fundraising and Communications Manager.…

BySpice4Life NewsAugust 7, 20200Comments

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PACK A WAGGING WINTER SHOEBOX TO KEEP A TOWNSHIP PET WARM

Winter temperatures are starting to settle in Cape Town and the pets of Khayelitsha township are feeling its effect. The team at the Mdzananda Animal Clinic have created an easy way for the public to help the pets of Khayelitsha stay warm. Members of the public are encouraged to take part in the fifth annual Wagging…

BySpice4Life NewsJune 24, 20200Comments

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Celebrate Love and Compassion at Valentine’s Picnic for Paws

Be the reason one township pet stays warm this winter

Khayelitsha animal shelter appeals for homes amidst cold weather

Over 300 paws to walk the Sea Point promenade

GrandWest opens its heart to kids in Nyanga and Khayelitsha

CARING4GIRLS AND ENGEN VISIT KHAYELITSHA SCHOOLS

MOTHER’S DAY GIFTS REDUCE UNWANTED LITTERS OF PUPPIES AND KITTENS

LOCAL KHAYELITSHA COMMUNITY HERO OPTS TO SAVE PET LIVES

SPOIL THE FOUR-LEGGED, FURRY LADIES THIS WOMEN’S DAY

PACK A WAGGING WINTER SHOEBOX TO KEEP A TOWNSHIP PET WARM

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