I recently had the great pleasure of spending another weekend at Oudrif. We went to see the flowers, but ever since I first heard that locals had seen aardvarks in the area, I have been dreaming of a sighting myself … And every time on the way there, I would say, “This time!” But for seven years, the aardvarks had ignored my wishes. Until now! Once again, I said, “THIS time.” And just before arriving at Oudrif, right in front of us, like a mythical creature imagining itself into being, there she (or he) was: an aardvark! Pure wonder!

Needless to say, I am in love!

As I am in love with this little one, who is the latest CLAWS (Clanwilliam Animal Welfare Society) rescue puppy staying at Oudrif before finding his forever home:

I wrote about CLAWS here: Clanwillian Animal Welfare Society.

And here: The furry magic of CLAWS.

Every year, CLAWS fundraises through a Lucky Draw Raffle. This year, you can win a Karavan Press book hamper – among many other fantastic prizes – and support CLAWS.

CLANWILLIAM ANIMAL WELFARE NPO 262-101

• Entries close on 26 October 2024
• Draw will be on 28 October 2024
• Prize not redeemable for cash
• Winners will be announced on social media and contacted directly

Only R100 per entry.

Thank you! Every entry funds pet sterilisations!

For more details see this video: CLAWS Lucky Draw Raffle

The Karavan Press books you can win:

I don’t have a photograph of the aardvark, but here are a few of the flowers we saw around Oudrif this month:

Please support CLAWS by entering the lucky draw. Good luck!