Help Dr Obey

When Dr Obey Kadyamajongwe graduated as a veterinarian from the University of Zimbabwe in 2024, he believed the hardest part of his journey was behind him.

In reality, it was only the beginning.

Although fully qualified as a veterinarian in Zimbabwe, Dr Obey cannot practise independently in South Africa until he passes the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC) registration examinations. These examinations ensure that veterinarians trained abroad meet South African standards before they can serve our communities.

The opportunity is there. The ability is there.

The obstacle is the cost.

The SAVC examination fees alone total R45,000—an enormous amount for a young veterinarian who has left his home country to build a future from scratch.

A Story of Extraordinary Determination

We first met Dr Obey when he applied for a kennel hand position.

Not because he wasn't a veterinarian.

But because he was willing to do whatever it took to gain experience, remain involved in veterinary medicine and save eve...