Dr Leandre van der Merwe and Sayra: South Africa’s Duo Ready to Compete at the Agility World Championships 2025 in Sweden.
Cape Town, South Africa (19 September 2025) – A truly special moment is about to unfold as animals and humans take the spotlight together. From the bond built on trust and love, it’s inspiring to see how far that connection can go. And now, one of those incredible stories is about to play out on the world stage.
Animal Anti-Cruelty League Cape Town’s Head Vet, Dr Leandre van der Merwe, and her amazing dog Sayra will be representing Team South Africa at the Agility World Championships 2025 in Sweden! This event is one of the biggest in the world of canine agility, where dogs and handlers from across the globe showcase their speed, precision, and unbreakable bond.
Dr van der Merwe and Sayra’s journey to this moment has been nothing short of remarkable. To see them reach this level is not just a proud moment for us, but also the Animal Anti-Cruelty League (AACL).
Founded in 1956, the AACL has always stood for compassion and care for animals. As South Africa’s second-largest independent animal welfare organisation, they worked tirelessly to protect and uplift the lives of countless animals. Stories like Dr. van der Merwe’s remind us why they do what they do.
So, as Dr. van der Merwe and Sayra step onto the global stage, we celebrate their incredible achievements.
Let’s all cheer them on as they proudly fly the South African flag high in Sweden!
Sources: Anti-Animal Cruelty League Cape Town
Don’t ever miss the Good Things. Download the Good Things Guy App now on Apple or Google.
Do you have something to add to this story? Please share it in the comments or follow GoodThingsGuy on Facebook & Twitter to keep up to date with good news as it happens, or share your good news with us by clicking here or click the link below to listen to the Good Things Guy Podcast with Brent Lindeque – South Africa’s very own Good Things Guy. He’s on a mission to change what the world pays attention to, and he truly believes there’s good news around us. In the Good Things Guy podcast, you’ll meet these everyday heroes & hear their incredible stories:
Or watch an episode of Good Things TV below, a show created to offer South Africans balance in a world with what feels like constant bad news. We’re here to remind you that there are still so many good things happening in South Africa & we’ll leave you feeling a little more proudly South African.
by 