Playing the piano are Arya (left) and Utara Naicker at a fundraiser for the Lower South Coast SPCA in Pumula.
The Forest Music School and Sun Valley came together for a live music concert in Pumula recently, to raise funds for the Lower South Coast SPCA.
Getting ready for the concert with their musical instruments are (from left) Talitha Nieuwenhuis, Jane Kriel and Siphesihle Makhunze.
The event was attended by music lovers, friends and family and over R3 000 was raised for the animal welfare organisation.
Patricia Makhunze (left) with Nomxolisi Mathew enjoy the music.
The audience enjoyed a magical mix of timeless music from classical melodies to the sultry allure of jazz, and the vibrant rhythms of African beats performed by talented local music students (violinists, pianists, clarinettists, flautists and vocals) under the direction of Susan Henderson.
Lucie Diemunsch (left) and Susan Henderson at the concert.
Henderson who is also the vice-chairperson of the SPCA said she is thankful to Sun Valley for the beautiful venue and organisation of the concert, and to her pupils for overcoming their stage fright for a good cause.
Attending the Lower South Coast SPCA fundraiser are (from left) Cheryl Aveyard, Sanja Niewenhuis and Kim Lange.
She highlighted that it was a good day with good vibes and thanked the audience for supporting the fundraiser and cheering the debuting music students through their first concert.
Supporting the SPCA fundraiser are (from left) Michelle Cuppan Iyaloo, Suveshan Iyaloo, Debbie Cuppan, Sherwin Naicker, Peroshnee Naicker with baby Levi Naicker and Dennis Moodley.
Vanisha Moodley is the journalist for the Mid South Coast Herald newspaper, which circulates in the Scottburgh area. She has been with the company for close on 10 years and is a product of the Caxton Cadet programme. She had originally come to the office to work as a volunteer, but her potential was seen and the rest, as they say, is history. Vanisha covers all beats, from court to crime to community. She assists with managing the website and is adept on the social media side of things.
