{"id":56522,"date":"2018-11-23T13:07:43","date_gmt":"2018-11-23T11:07:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/sanccob-has-new-hospital-facility-20181122-3\/"},"modified":"2025-03-19T19:14:50","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T17:14:50","slug":"sanccob-has-new-hospital-facility-20181122-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/sanccob-has-new-hospital-facility-20181122-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Sanccob has new hospital facility"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"p\" id=\"U30294847577fGC\" xml_lang=\"en-uk\">African penguins affected by an oil spill, or injured out at sea or along our coastline, will henceforth receive world class treatment by veterinary surgeons, thanks to a brand new seabird hospital which has just opened its doors.<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"p\" xml_lang=\"en-uk\">\n<p>The new hospital facility at the Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (Sanccob) is the result of hard work and commitment by various role-players coming together for the preservation and protection of these beloved animals.<\/p>\n<div class=\"p\" xml_lang=\"en-uk\">At the grand opening on Wednesday last week, Dr Stephen van der Spuy, Sanccob chief executive, told guests that the construction of such a facility would not have been possible without the help of donors and sponsors.<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"p\" xml_lang=\"en-uk\">\n<p>The project received donations of R11 million from the National Lotteries Distribution Trust Fund. The hospital will not just treat African penguins, but also other sea life including gannets.<\/p>\n<div class=\"p\" xml_lang=\"en-uk\">Van der Spuy says that the hospital and rehabilitation centre in Pentz Drive, Table View on the West Coast is currently treating over 200 penguins.<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"p\" xml_lang=\"en-uk\">Last week\u2019s opening of the hospital also coincided with the non-profit organisation\u2019s 50th birthday celebration. Sanccob was founded in November 1968 by Althea Westphal.<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"p\" xml_lang=\"en-uk\">\n<p>\u201cApart from celebrating 50 years, we also celebrate our 35th year at this site \u2013\u2002one of the most beautiful sites in the city overlooking Table Mountain.<\/p>\n<div class=\"p\" xml_lang=\"en-uk\">\u201cThis is a very proud moment for me today. We came a long way and it has been hard work. But today, we have got a beautiful hospital and rehabilitation pool for the penguins,\u201d said Van der Spuy who has been in charge of the organisation since 2015.<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"p\" xml_lang=\"en-uk\">The hospital boasts two intensive care units, a surgeon\u2019s unit and laboratory.<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"p\" xml_lang=\"en-uk\">\n<p>Mariette Hopley, chairperson of the Sanccob board of directors, said during her speech that founder Westphal and so many others would have been extremely proud of what had been achieved at Sanccob thus far.<\/p>\n<div class=\"p\" xml_lang=\"en-uk\">She encouraged those in attendance to help save the planet and to protect the environment, and to take some responsibility and action where it is needed most.<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"p\" xml_lang=\"en-uk\">\n<p>\u201cOur activities as human beings affect the sea life. The human impact has increased as a result of population growth, pollution, climate change and over-fishing,\u201d Hopley said.<\/p>\n<div class=\"p\" xml_lang=\"en-uk\">\u201cThe significant decrease in seabirds bears evidence of what we have created in our selfish ways. The question is, what are we going to do? Are we going to stand up and take responsibility?\u201d she asked.<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"p\" xml_lang=\"en-uk\">Hopley said the efforts of volunteers do not go unnoticed. \u201cAlso, to the Sanccob board of directors, you are all unique and to see how you effortlessly give up your time \u2013 let us continue to work together for the conservation of sea life.\u201d<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"p\" xml_lang=\"en-uk\">\n<p>Hopley\u2019s sentiments were echoed by Shannon Elizabeth, a Hollywood actress who has starred in several familiar favourites including <em>American Pie<\/em> and <em>Scary Movie.<\/em> She was the guest speaker at the grand opening.<\/p>\n<div class=\"p\" xml_lang=\"en-uk\">\u201cOften you (the volunteers at Sanccob) are the first responders along the coastline. 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