A thousand homes in Khayelitsha have been equipped with early warning fire detection devices, offering hope and a safer future for a community that has long faced the impact of…
Animal welfare sometimes starts in makeshift classrooms. Cape Town, South Africa (11 September 2025) – When a group of Grade 6 learners arrived at the Mdzananda Animal Clinic in…
During what was supposed to be a regular Tuesday evening at the Mdzananda Animal Clinic, the team experienced the most devastating ordeal when a massive truck crashed into the operating…
Sometimes, the most unexpected connections are the most meaningful. Two young men experienced this firsthand when a stray dog found his way into their hearts and home. Khayelitsha, South…
The world may not have known their name a month ago… but thanks toa recent Paris trip, Thanda Choir is now on everyone’s lips. Paris, France (20 July 2025)…
The Mandela Day goodness is already in full swing. FOUR PAWS, in collaboration with Mdzananda Animal Clinic, has successfully delivered warmth, protection, and dignity to 67 pets in Khayelitsha! …
In the wake of devastating floods in the Western Cape, which have left Khayelitsha’s vulnerable dogs stranded and cats soaked, the Mdzananda Animal Clinic’s disaster management team has risen as…
A group of mamas and gogos with a passion for growing their own produce have been greatly supported by FoodForward SA’s Food Gardens Connect initiative, which has provided them with…
Pregnant mothers face various pressures and stresses. With this in mind, a new project led by researchers at Stellenbosch University will investigate how music and singing can enhance maternal mental…
After witnessing the daily struggle of malnourished children wandering the streets of Khayelitsha, Mama Mickey created Yiza Ekhaya Daycare, a comforting day home for little ones coming from impoverished backgrounds….
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