Sergeant Cwayi is in the spotlight for stepping up to help a community member get to the Animal Welfare Society! A bitter-sweet moment, Mrs Tshandu’s journey toward giving her dogs a better life was made much easier thanks to the Sergeant.
Philippi, South Africa (23 February 2025) — Stuck between a rock and a hard place after she lost her job, Mrs Tshandu from Cape Town had to make a decision that put her beloved animals first. And so, she prepared to surrender her dogs to the Animal Welfare Society, hoping that this would lead them to a better life.
In turbulent moments like this one, having someone to walk the road that leads to goodbye goes a very long way. For Mrs Tshandu, that someone happened to be SAPS Sergeant Cwayi.
Sergeant Cwayi stepped up for the community he serves wonderfully that fateful day earlier this week by going out of his way to ensure that Mrs Tshandu and her dogs got to the Animal Welfare Society safe and sound.
The team were blown away by the Sergeant, who went above and beyond the call of duty and wasted no time in naming and faming him.
After learning that Mrs Tshandu was surrendering her pets with the hope that her choice would give them a better life, a safer environment and a home where they would have their needs met in a way she couldn’t, the team also praised her for being a responsible pet owner.
Many AWS supporters have since weighed in to praise the Sergeant and Mrs Tshandu.
As Jacques Weber put it beautifully:
“[Sergeant Cwayi is] a true officer who understands the meaning of being a police officer. It isn’t just about fighting crime but extending a helping hand to serve the community…he is an example to all police officers. Mrs Tshandu, huge respect putting your dogs first.”
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