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The Citizen
30-04-2025
- General
- The Citizen
Community rallies to replenish Isipingo Pet Rescue dog food
AS ISIPINGO Pet Rescue's dog food stocks were depleting, the non-profit organisation took to the streets for a dog food drive. Organisation founder Nirvana Ramlall said that Isipingo Pet Rescue volunteers often use their own resources to help and rescue furry friends in need. She was elated that in its time of need, community members assisted the organisation. Also read: Snare Aware receives stark reminder of poaching 'I had volunteers come through and help me, and they stood in the sun with me for three hours. Our biggest donor was Mowbeth Scrap Metals, which donated over 400kg of dog food. I am so grateful to all the donors on the day, as well as the volunteers. We were having a very hard time as we had to feed our dogs rice and gravy to keep them going. This food drive helped us out tremendously; at least for the next two months we can use our energy towards fundraising. After losing my Facebook page, I feel invisible online right now and because of this, we have lost a lot of support. Having these food drives is very valuable. Right now, Isipingo Pet Rescue is in dire need of such community support to keep doing the work we do,' said Ramlall. To assist Isipingo Pet Rescue donations can be made into the following account: Bank name: Nedbank Account holder: Pet Rescue Isipingo NPC Account number: 1251 3373 76 Swift key: NEDSZAJJ Reference : Vet bills Donations made to the rescue account are eligible for a section 18A tax exemption certificate. For more information or to send proof of payment, contact Ramlall on 062 633 0544. For more South Coast Sun news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. You can also check out our videos on our YouTube channel or follow us on TikTok. Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter and get news delivered straight to your inbox. Do you have more information pertaining to this story? Feel free to let us know by commenting on our Facebook page or you can contact our newsroom on 031 903 2341 and speak to a journalist. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
IOL News
24-04-2025
- Politics
- IOL News
Kashmir terror attack sparks concerns for tourism
Paramedics and police personnel carry an injured tourist at a hospital in Anantnag, south of Srinagar, on April 22, 2025, following an attack. Gunmen in Indian-administered Kashmir opened fire on a group of tourists on April 22, with the chief minister saying the "inhuman" attack was one of the worst targeting civilians for years. Image: Tauseef MUSTAFA / AFP The Hindu Dharma Association of SA (Hindasa) Seva Foundation has raised concerns over the impact of the Kashmir terror attack on tourism. At least 26 people were killed and scores were injured when gunmen opened fire on innocent civilians in Baisaran in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday. Secretary Pradeep Ramlall said the South African government has condemned the violent attack against peace-loving civilians in that area, which is also a popular tourist spot. 'And as South Africa and India, who enjoy very good bilateral ties, with high levels of tourism between both countries and such ghastly acts of terrorism will obviously affect the trust in tourists wanting to visit Kashmir, they'll have some doubts and it's not good to promote tourism because that's the reason why most people go to Kashmir, aside from the political issues that the country faces,' Ramlall said. He said it is interesting that Kashmir has seen an increase in tourists since the abrogation of Article 370, where the region is now a union territory. 'The community, the people in Kashmir thrive on tourism, which is the main economy,' Ramlall said. 'This will be a setback, and I believe that the Modi government will implement stronger measures to combat terrorism and militants threatening lives and tourism.' Ramlall stated that Kashmir is now a success story, yet it has also brought enmity; militants operating in Pakistan were behind the attack, aiming to destroy the economy. 'When you look at the reason, look at the power of India in terms of economic strength, and you look at Pakistan,' Ramlall said. 'Since independence or since partition, India has outpaced Pakistan in every macroeconomic matrix. India has now become a major global power. It has influence in G20, BRICS and QUAD (Quadrilateral Security Dialogue), but Pakistan remains geopolitically isolated and is often accused of cross-border terrorism.' Meanwhile, in a letter to India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Ramlall said: 'We, the people of South Africa, representing the Girmitya community, unequivocally condemn this senseless act of violence that has shattered the lives of so many and shaken the conscience of the world. The loss of innocent lives in such a brutal manner is a stark reminder of the persistent threat of terrorism and the profound suffering it inflicts upon communities.' 'In this time of grief, we stand in unwavering solidarity with the government and people of India. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families, and all those affected by this tragedy. We admire the courage and resilience of the Indian people in the face of such adversity, and we express our support for all efforts to ensure peace, justice and security in the region.'
