Page 16 - FWG November Issue 2025
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Estate News
WORLD ANIMAL DAY
t has become a heart-warming tradition at Fourways During the handover, Merinda shared that smaller charities
Gardens to recognise and support animal welfare like 4Paws often face significant challenges, as they operate
charities in honour of World Animal Day, celebrated without the benefit of large corporate sponsorships. Yet, their
Iannually on 4 October. work remains vital – relying on the generosity and compassion
of local communities to continue making a difference.
As this year’s date fell over a weekend, the HOA hosted a
donation handover on Wednesday, 8 October 2025, with Estate Manager Charlene Marlin, a passionate advocate
Merinda Brits of 4Paws. This dedicated organisation was for animal welfare, expressed her appreciation for the
selected for its tangible impact in the local community, opportunity to support such a deserving cause, and the
particularly in Diepsloot and surrounding areas, where it Fourways Gardens community is proud to continue this
provides shelter, food, and medical care for many animals tradition of giving back, reinforcing the estate’s ethos of
in need. compassion, connection, and collective responsibility.
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