Grassy Park
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| Area | 324 |
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| Municipality | Cape Town |
| Postal code (street) | 7888 |
| Population | 19,212 (2011) |
| Provinces | Western Cape |
| PO box | 7941 |
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| ID | 2963791 |
About Grassy Park
Grassy Park is a suburb of the City of Cape Town in the Western Cape Province of South Africa. It is bordered to the east by the suburb of Lotus River, to the north by the suburb of Parkwood and to the west by a small lake called Princess Vlei. To the south lies Rondevlei and Zeekoevlei.
South Africa pit bull attacks: 'We can't live in a world where dogs eat children'
... In July, the SPCA busted a dog-fighting ring in Cape Town s Grassy Park, rescuing seven dogs, including three pit bull puppies, after authorities became aware of a video of dogs being encouraged to fight...
Ukraine conflict: Patron the mine-sniffing dog awarded medal
... Another features Patron in front of two backgrounds - one half showing a Grassy Park next to a ball, while the other features the remnants of a bombed building...
Ukraine conflict: Patron the mine-sniffing dog awarded medal
A Ukrainian mine-sniffing dog has been given a medal for his services to the country since Russia's invasion.
Patron, a Jack Russell terrier, was presented with the award by Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky at a ceremony in Kyiv.
The two-and-a-half-year-old has been credited with helping minesweepers find More Than 200 devices.
He has also become something of a national hero, a symbol of Ukraine's resistance against Russia.
" I want to award those Ukrainian Heroes who are already clearing Our Land of mines. And together with our Heroes - a wonderful little sapper Patron who helps not only to neutralize explosives, but also to teach Our Children the necessary safety rules in areas where there is a mine threat, " President Zelensky said during Sunday's ceremony.
The conference was also attended by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau who was visiting the country on Sunday, announcing that Canada would be sending more weapons and equipment to Ukraine.
As Patron and his owner Myhailo Iliev were presented with their medals, Prime Minister Trudeau patted his pockets As If he was looking for dog treats.
Patron has become a Focal Point of Ukrainian patriotism and regularly features in videos on official Ukrainian Social Media channels.
He has inspired A Number of artworks by fans across the country, ranging from illustrations to knitted animal replicas.
Among them is a sketch of Patron urinating on a Russian missile wearing his signature safety vest.
Another features Patron in front of two backgrounds - One half showing a Grassy Park next to a ball, while The Other features the remnants of a bombed building.
Source of news: bbc.com
