Registered, governed and independently reviewed.

AfriPaw is a registered NPO, NPC and PBO with Section 18A status. An independent Board of Directors holds policy, governance and oversight; day-to-day management is delegated to the Director. Financial controls and reporting are in place, accounts are independently reviewed, and information is disclosed in line with best practice.

Tax status

Section 18A – donations are tax-deductible

NPO number

198 652 NPO

NPC number

2017 / 260226 / 08

Income Tax Reference

9569 / 286 / 18 / 1

PBO tax exemption

930063799

Annual reports

Annual report 2024/25

Annual report 2023/24

Annual report 2022/23

Annual report 2021/22

Annual report 2020/21

Annual report 2019/20

Annual report 2018

Annual report 2020/21

Annual report 2019/20

Annual report 2018

AfriPaw 2024/25 annual report cover featuring community outreach activities.

Board members

Our independent Board of Directors provide direction, guidance and support.

Cecilia Fraser

Chair

Cecilia has run her own architectural practice since 1985 and built her own home in Noordhoek using 80% reclaimed materials. Her passion is the care and love of all animals.

Dr Hernan Azorin

Board member

Hernan is the owner and founder of Fourways Veterinary Clinic in Sun Valley, Cape Town. Originally from Argentina, he studied Veterinary Science at the National University of Central Buenos Aires in Tandil and moved to South Africa in 1981. Fourways Vet has been instrumental in helping establish AfriPaw.

Mélanie Hrabar

Board member

Mélanie is the Founder and Director of Kumpel Pet Accessories, a start-up based in Cape Town adopting a conscious business approach. Kumpel’s business ethos was significantly shaped by Mélanie’s previous work experience as a communications specialist and technical advisor for community development programmes

Linda Botes

Treasurer

Linda is an experienced and detail-orientated Bookkeeper and has been working for SA Financial Accountants for the last thirteen years.