When students use their skills to shine a light on animal welfare, we shine the light on them!
Makhanda, South Africa (10 March 2026) – A group of fourth-year students at Rhodes University recently took on a friendly challenge in seeing who could create the ‘best publicity video’ for the SPCA Grahamstown Charity shop!
The group of Journalism and Media students, focused on documentary video specialisation, competed in putting together a short, documentary-style video that promotes the charity shop. And when young storytellers turn their cameras toward a good cause, everyone wins, especially the animals the SPCA works so hard to protect!
The charity shop supports the organisation’s work in serving animals through the sale of pre-loved items and treasures, generously donated and given a second life by supporters and shoppers.
The SPCA has just shared the winning video! Here it is:
The short doccie was created by Qiqa Penxa and shone the light not only on the special finds at the shop, but also its volunteers and their commitment to helping Makhanda’s animals. It made us see all the qualities that matter – community, family, helping, and kindness!
“Margie, Brian, Anna and the volunteer team have created a truly unique space, providing the community with affordable goods while supporting animal welfare in our town.” shared the SPCA, “Thank you to our donors and shoppers as well as our hardworking team – we are so grateful to you all.”
Penxa left a comment on the SPCA’s post, sharing her appreciation for their work.
“You guys are great! So glad I was apart of this.” she said.
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