Category Archives: Good Causes

DARG in Hout Bay needs your support after senseless burglaries

I was shocked to hear that the Domestic Animal Rescue Group (DARG) in Hout Bay has suffered four burglaries in the last week. The robbers made off with everything from computer equipment, surveillance cameras and kitchen equipment, to money in … Continue reading

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SPCA Charity Horse Show – Constantia Valley Riding Club: 10 & 11 December 2011

The SPCA Charity Horse Show is a fun upcoming event for the whole family. The popular show takes place at the Constantia Valley Riding Club on 10 and 11 December 2011, just in time for the start of the December … Continue reading

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Get ready for the Community Chest Twilight Team Run – 6 December 2011

The fun and wacky Community Chest Twilight Team Run is taking place on Tuesday 6 December 2011. It’s the 29th running of the popular event, which sees around 20,000 participants crawling, walking, dancing and running through the streets of the … Continue reading

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SPCA Wiggle Waggle Walkathon 20 November 2011: How to enter and where

If you love dogs, then this one’s for you. The annual SPCA Royal Canin Wiggle Waggle Walkathon takes place in Tokai on Sunday 20 November 2011. Last year’s event exceeded expectations, with more than 1,700 dogs and 2,300 walkers taking … Continue reading

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Movember 2011 – Raising awareness worldwide for men’s health

If you see a sudden increase in the number of guys with facial hair, then you know what time it is… Movember! Every year during the month of November, men around the world support the cause of Movember by growing … Continue reading

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iThemba Walkathon – Walk against breast cancer: 30 October 2011

There are plenty of fun runs and walks in Cape Town around this time of the year. Here’s one which is becoming more and more popular every year and it’s for a very important cause. The Avon Justine iThemba Walkathon … Continue reading

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Support National Bandana Day and the Sunflower Fund on 12 October 2011

National Bandana Day is happening on Wednesday 12 October 2011 and you can make a difference by buying a Sunflower Fund bandana for only R20. Money raised from the sale of bandanas helps the Sunflower Fund in building the South … Continue reading

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Support Earth Hour on Saturday 26 March 2011

On Saturday 26 March 2011 at 20h30, people around the world will once again turn off their lights for one hour in support of Earth Hour – the global campaign co-founded by the WWF which raises awareness for climate change. … Continue reading

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Get ready to ‘wiggle waggle’ your way north – The SPCA Purina Woefie-Wandel happens on Saturday 26 February 2011

Dog lovers in Cape Town’s northern suburbs can look forward to the second annual SPCA Purina Woefie-Wandel, which is taking place on Saturday 26 February 2011. The family fun 3.5 km walk is based on the SPCA’s hugely popular Wiggle … Continue reading

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Nearly time for the SPCA Royal Canin Wiggle Waggle Walkathon: 28 November 2010

This one is for all the dog owners. The SPCA Royal Canin Wiggle Waggle Walkathon takes place on Sunday 28 November 2010. It’s South Africa’s biggest charity dog walk and the organisers are expecting to see a turn-out of around … Continue reading

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