Team
Information about this year's event.
Cat of the Year 2026
THE VENUE: The magnificent Mount Nelson Hotel in Cape Town. This iconic Hotel is also offering a once in a life time opportunity for exhibitors and their guests to spend a weekend in the "Pink Lady" at a vastly reduced room rate.
THE HOST CLUB: Western Province Cat Club
Adrienne Swart and her committee have hosted many successful COTY events for SACC over the years. The committee's organisational skills are diverse, from design to administration to brain storming to having contacts to workaholics- they work together as a team to ensure the event is enjoyable and successful.
THE MAIN SPONSOR: Royal Canin ZA
Once again Royal Canin is the main sponsor of the Cat of the Year Competition. SACC has a good working relationship with the sponsor and the Royal Canin Representatives are always a pleasure to work with. The company has been committed to animal nutrition since 1968 and everything it does is driven by its passion for the health and well being of all cats and dogs.
THE JUDGES: SACC, WCF and FiFe Judges will be officiating on the day.
Booking Form for COTY
Please return with POP to: anene.engelbrecht@belmond.com
This form is to be used for Gala Dinner Bookings, Sponsored Rosettes, Vendor Table Hire, Catalogue Advertising and Donations (either monetary or prizes)
THEME
A Night With The Stars
With SACC Cat of the Year 2026 falling under the sign of Leo, we are celebrating our feline companions for the stars they are.
Bold, charismatic, and effortlessly regal, cats share many qualities with their majestic cousin, the lion .
Join us as we honour their beauty, spirit, and star quality in an evening inspired by the heavens above.
Official Photographer
Ahmed Dockrat
Ahmed is a multimedia expert who has a passion for all cats. He and his wife, Ateeyah, are Team Abrielle- Siberian Cat Breeders. Ahmed is an excellent photographer and a real asset to the Cat Fancy.
Rosette Sales
Lilani Botha
Lilani is your go to girl if you wish to sponsor rosettes for the qualifying cats. These rosettes are cherished mementos and very mush appreciated by the cat owners.
Communication
FaceBook Group
The official group for the Southern Africa Cat Council CAT OF THE YEAR event, taking place on 25 July 2026. It’s your go‑to space for the build‑up to the show of the year, important updates & announcements, latest discussions and final results. Join fellow COTY qualifiers, supporters, and enthusiasts as we celebrate and follow South Africa’s finest show cats throughout the 2026 SACC COTY journey.
Whatsapp Communication
click to connect to the COTY Channel
click to connect to the WPCC Channel
You can also scan the QR Codes to connect to the Channels.