Oyster Box Hotel unveils bronze statue to honour beloved cat Skabenga

THE Oyster Box Hotel in uMhlanga celebrated their famous cat, Skabenga, by unveiling a bronze sculpture of him yesterday.

- TASCHICA PILLAY

SCULPTOR Sarah Richards, left, Ricci Quinton, Oyster Box Hotel reservation supervisor and Skabenga's carer and Justin Botha, the hotel's guest experience director with the bronze sculpture of the beloved cat. | BOITUMELO PAKKIES Independent Newspapers

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The stray cat who strolled into the five-star hotel and made it his home, died in March at the age of 19.

Following his death, regular visitors to the luxury hotel sent messages and posted photos of their interactions with the establishment's resident feline who they met during their visits.

The Tabby cat roamed the halls and charmed guests, sneaking treats from unsuspecting visitors to lounging regally in various nooks of the hotel, ruling the domain like a king.