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Penguin Hit By a Car in Simon’s Town Waddles Free Again 

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyMay 28, 2025June 1, 2025 1,127 0

After a little African Penguin — who had been carrying an egg — was hit by a car in Simon’s Town, alarm bells rang for drivers to be more cautious….

SANCCOB Released Hundreds of African Penguins and Chicks in 2024

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyFebruary 27, 2025February 26, 2025 291 0

With so much disheartening news related to the African Penguin, it’s easy to forget that there are people working tirelessly to give this seabird its best shot at survival. Cue…

Public Urged to Report Oiled Birds After 12 African Penguins Rescued in Hout Bay

by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuyJanuary 28, 2025January 28, 2025 238 0

SANCCOB responded to reports of a dozen African Penguins which were impacted by an oil spill in Hout Bay last week. While the source of the oil remains unknown, the incident…

A Call to Action for Saving South Africa’s Critically Endangered African Penguins

by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuyJanuary 24, 2025January 25, 2025 407 0

This week, we shine the spotlight on the African Penguin as it faces its most challenging chapter yet – being on the brink of extinction. Martine Viljoen, the Marine Wildlife…

Penguin Awareness Day 2025: Suit Up for One of Our Most Endangered Seabirds!

by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuyJanuary 20, 2025January 20, 2025 560 0

The African Penguin is teetering on the brink of extinction. To raise awareness and inspire action, SANCCOB urged everyone to “Wear Black and White” today in solidarity with these iconic…

The Perky Penguin Opens Its Doors to Support Seabirds

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyJanuary 12, 2025January 10, 2025 558 0

The Perky Penguin Cafe in Gqeberha is supporting seabird conservation efforts in the most delicious way!   Cape Recife Nature Reserve, South Africa (12 January 2025) — Following the exciting…

SANCCOB’s New Coffee Shop is Open and Serving Hope!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyNovember 21, 2024November 20, 2024 460 0

SANCCOB’s new coffee shop is already the talk of Table View! The Coffee Foundation is officially open and excited to serve all friends of seabirds.   Table View, South Africa…

The African Penguin is Now Officially Critically Endangered 

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyOctober 29, 2024 571 0

A sobering moment for South Africa—the African Penguin is now officially critically endangered. The good news? There’s still time to do something about it:   South Africa (29 October 2024)…

Current Measures to Save African Penguins Need a Boost

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyOctober 10, 2024October 10, 2024 383 0

Africa’s only penguin needs our help. But why are these seabirds facing extinction and what can we actually do to give them a boost? Is there anything? The answer is…

“Super Sandman” Innocent Zungu Creates Stunning African Penguin Sculpture

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJuly 2, 2024May 30, 2025 881 0

“Super Sandman” Innocent Zungu was commissioned to create a beautiful African Penguin sand sculpture in honour of World Seabird Day   Blouberg, South Africa (02 July 2024) – In celebration…