POLICE NAB TWO FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING PAGE 3
POPPIE INITIATIVE GIVES A FACE TO VULNERABLE KIDS PAGE 11
IMPACT OF DIVORCE ON KIDS DISCUSSED AT BREAKFAST PAGE 13
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WORLD OCEAN DAY CELEBRATED Zoë Prinsloo, founder of Save a Fishie, marks World Ocean Day with passion and purpose during a stop on her inspiring Coast 2 Coast campaign — an initiative aimed at raising awareness about ocean pollution and plastic waste across South Africa. On her journey, she has been engaging communities, leading clean-ups, and empowering young people to become ocean advocates. Seen here collecting litter along the coast, she continues her mission to protect marine life and educate others about the urgent need for sustainable practices. World Ocean Day, celebrated annually on 8 June, is a global observance that highlights the critical role oceans play in sustaining life on earth. It calls for collective action to protect our oceans, support marine biodiversity, and promote conservation efforts.
VASCO SPECIAL NEEDS CENTRE HOPES FOR LIFELINE
Centre needs new home JO FOURIE
JO.FOURIE@NOVUSMEDIA.CO.ZA
Fo
r nearly a decade, the Vasco Special Needs Centre (VSN Centre) has been a beacon of hope and purpose for young adults living with autism and other special needs. Founded on 5 March 2016 with humble Saturday morning workshops, the centre has grown
into a full-fledged weekday operation providing structure, vocational training, and inclusive support to a group of exceptional individuals—guided by the simple but powerful motto: “Where we are Able.” But now, this registered non-profit and public benefit organisation faces a critical crossroad: the impending loss of its premises.
“This centre is more than just a place of care—it is a lifeline ... - Pieter Schoeman
“We were informed by the church, which has kindly hosted us since 2017, that our lease will not be renewed when it expires
on 30 September,” says Pieter Schoeman, chair of the Vasco Special Needs Centre. “Nor do we anticipate that the church will continue to facilitate the R50 000 sponsorship from an external organisation that we’ve relied on annually.” While the church did not provide detailed reasoning, they stated that their decision was based on internal matters, and
they have expressed hope that the centre will secure a new premises. "The church had and AGM and one of the agenda items was the extension of our occupation agreement. “We were informed that the congregation voted against said extension," says Schoeman. TO PAGE 4
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