Cape Town: The City has approved a property transaction that aims to support the long-term sustainability of the NPO, Sanccob (the Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds).
Reportedly, Sanccob leases the site in Milnerton from the City of Cape Town and has been operating there as a globally-recognised non-profit organisation since 1968. Their mission is to rescue and rehabilitate endangered seabirds, especially the African penguins, through a combination of veterinary care, education and public engagement.
Member of the Mayoral Committee for Economic Growth and Tourism – Alderman James Vos said during a visit to the facility that this is a prime example of how City-owned land can be used to drive environmental protection, education and economic opportunity.
James Vos expressed that he is proud of his team that they facilitated this transaction to support Sanccob’s important work. He further highlighted that Sanccob as a key environmental partner, is contributing to both wildlife protection and Cape Town’s oceans economy.
Furthermore, Ward-113 Councillor – Sue van der Linde added that the organisation is critical to both the Table View area and far beyond.
Councillor Van der Linde said that Sanccob plays a vital role in Ward-113 and beyond by rescuing, rehabilitating and releasing thousands of seabirds, which are mostly notable.
The beloved African penguins species is under serious threat. Their dedicated efforts not only reverse the decline of seabird populations, but also raise crucial environmental awareness within the coastal communities.
However, presence of Sanccob in the ward is a point of pride, which reminds them daily of the importance of conservation and the powerful difference that only committed care and science can make.
SANCCOB
SANCCOB is a registered non-profit organisation whose primary objective is to reverse the decline of seabird populations through the rescue, rehabilitation and release of ill, injured, abandoned and oiled seabirds, especially the critically endangered species like the African Penguin.
The organisation works closely with colony managers to identify birds in need of care in the wild and bring them to one of the two seabird hospitals in South Africa: Cape Town (Western Cape) and Gqeberha (Eastern Cape).
Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds’ (SANCCOB) mission is to primarily conserve seabirds. As the African Penguin has been the flagship species of focus; and, upon identification thereof, other complementary marine species.