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Canned food and kitty treats donated to SPCA

The Lions Club of Amanzimtoti ventured out to Amanzimtoti SPCA for a much-needed donation of cat, kitten, dog and puppy food.

March 30, 2026

Nikhil Gopichand 1 minute read

a group photo with donated pet food cans — Lion Shandra Vermaak, Tracy Girling, of the Amanzimtoti SPCA, along with Lions Esteliene and Garth Arends, and Christa Human. Photo: Supplied

THE Lions Club of Amanzimtoti hand-delivered a much-needed food donation to Amanzimtoti SPCA on March 21.

From cats and kittens to dogs and pups, the some R1900 donation is expected to feed many hungry animals.

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Project chairperson, Christa Human, thanked everyone who made the contribution possible.

“Our visit was filled with wagging tails, warm cuddles and plenty of furry kisses, a reminder of why these beautiful animals deserve all the love and care in the world. Together, we are making a difference, one paw at a time,” said Human.

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March 30, 2026

Nikhil Gopichand 1 minute read

Nikhil Gopichand

With just over three years in community journalism, he is relatively new to the scene. He has a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in English Literature and Psychology. With the South Coast Sun, he focuses on a wide berth of beats, covering human-interest, sports and hard news stories. He has a particular affinity for photography, and a deep love for learning about people and the community.