about us
The Mdzananda Animal Clinic strives to see a community that cares for every animal be it a pet, neighbour’s pet, stray or farm animal. A community that loves animals is a healthy community. By looking after an animal people learn responsibility, respect for life, compassion and non-violence.
Mdzananda works on enhancing the wellbeing of animals and their human companions through providing low cost veterinary health care services, education and by forming partnerships inside and outside of the community.
We have a strong focus on community empowerment and education and focus on understanding the community’s needs, embracing this and gaining their respect and trust. Mdzananda is in the community, for the community.
Khayelitsha has a population of approximately 1 million people and an estimate of 300 000 companion animals. The community is high in crime and violence and lacks education and income. Most pet guardians cannot afford private veterinary care. Mdzananda provides the only accessible veterinary care to Khayelitsha and surrounding communities.
Vision
Companionship and Community Care for every animal.
Mission
Enhancing wellbeing for animals and their community through veterinary health care, education and partnerships.
Services
the
care we provide
Healthcare & Ambulance
Our healthcare facilities offer comprehensive services including emergency transportation, consultation, hospital and a fully equipped theatre.
Sterilisation & Preventative Care
Through partnerships and various sponsors we are able to contribute to mass sterilisation. We also offer a number of preventative care options such as tick and flea treatment, vaccination and deworming.
Shelter & Adoption
We are home to many strays brought in by the community. These animals remain in our care, until we are able to find a suitable forever home for them.
Education & Outreach
We host educational programmes at schools and at our clinic. These include volunteers helping to bathe pets, clean cages and more. Our school programmes include various workshops in life skills classes and we also host workshops with grassroot organisations and other NPOs in the community.
We have numerous sections working together to make up the Mdzananda Animal Clinic. Read more…
Prevention of Cruelty
Our Animal Welfare Inspectors investigate cases of abuse and neglect in the community. Education is always the first call except in cases of deliberate cruelty where confiscation and prosecution will take place.
The Board
The Founder
Joe "Tata Joe" Mangcu
The Chairperson
Francesca de Gasparis
The Treasurer
John Richards
Legal
Jyotji Narshi
Veterinarian
Dr Isel Esterhuyse
Community Engagement
Philani Mathe
The Management
General Manager
Samantha Mann
Head Veterinarian
Dr Brian Bergman
Fundraising & Communications Executive
Marcelle du Plessis
Human Resource Manager
Amanda Mbikwana
The team
Operations Manager
Lynton Adams
Veterinarian
Dr Isel Esterhuyse
Veterinary Welfare Team Leader
Buyisiwe Gubese
Veterinarian
Dr Karin Hodsdon
Inspector and Driver Controller
Danfred Oliphant
Veterinary Welfare Assistant
Hilary Ncube
Cleaner
Eunice Zwelinye
Kennel Man
Magcinandile Mzondi
Theatre Assistant
Letompana Mlonyana
Kennel Man
Lihle Phikani
Theatre Assistant
Tholakele Sondezi
Annex and Theatre Cleaner
Luphiwe Gijana
Animal Welfare Assistant
Luthando Dyeshana
Hospital Assistant
Nhlanhla Mvunyiswa
Community Engagement Officer
Malizole Mneno
Groundsman
Michael Sithela
Veterinary Nurse
Mikaela Warren
Kennelman
Mthobeli Mgumane
Driver
Mzoxolo Cuthalele
Driver
Nhlanhla Zingange
Driver
Nkosikho Gladile
Hospital Team Leader
Nomawethu Ndevu
Receptionist
Nomphelo Mange-Jezile
Projects Assistant
Philani Mathe
Receptionist
Phumeza Gijana
Office Coordinator and Data Capturer
Quinton Gumede
Kennel Hand
Samkelo Kwetana
Junior Theatre Assistant
Siya Mdlangu
Adoption Officer and Kennel Manager
Sonwabile Menziwa
Veterinary Welfare Assistant
Sophatha Ntambekwana
Driver
Tshepo Mtshobile
Kennel Hand
Tabo Noko
Kennelman
Thamsanqa Mpalweni
Hospital Assistant
Tracey Ruka
Hospital Assistant
Pozisa Tenge
Day Security
Welile Ndidi
Theatre Assistant
Xolani Tono
Theatre Assistant
Lindile Bodla
Hospital Assistant
Lucinder Philander