A sterilisation campaign is launched in Khayelitsha by Mdzananda Animal Clinic with the goal of sterilising 1,000 pets. The initiative is presented as a response to ongoing pet overpopulation in the area and aims to improve animal health outcomes for participating pets. The campaign positions sterilisation as a way to reduce the number of unwanted litters and limit the strain of uncontrolled breeding on local animal welfare conditions. By focusing on large-scale sterilisation, the clinic says it will help control population growth while also contributing to better long-term health for pets that undergo the procedure. The announcement frames the programme as community-focused, relying on local participation to reach the target number of sterilised animals. The campaign’s central objective is both population control and improved veterinary welfare through sterilisation services for cats and dogs in Khayelitsha.