"Awesome background story:

Just Nuisance was a Great Dane who lived in Simon’s Town, South Africa, during the Second World War. Born in 1937, he became famous for his loyalty to the Royal Navy sailors stationed at the naval base there. He was often seen escorting sailors to the local train station and, remarkably, would ride the trains with them all the way to Cape Town and back.

At the time, the railway company began complaining because Nuisance took up valuable space and didn’t have a ticket. But the sailors loved him, and to solve the issue, the Navy did something unprecedented — they officially enlisted Just Nuisance as an Able Seaman in the Royal Navy in 1939. This entitled him to free rail travel and ensured his place among the sailors.

Nuisance became a symbol of morale and companionship. He was known for guiding drunk or weary sailors back to the station to catch the last train to Simon’s Town, making sure they got home safely — even nudging or herding them along the way. His loyalty and service made him a legend.

He died in 1944 and was buried with full military honours. His grave can be visited at Klawer Camp just outside Simon’s Town, and there’s also a statue of him in Jubilee Square overlooking the harbour."

Matt

"Nice statue of a dog with an interesting back story. His grave is on the hill above if you want to visit.

Each parking at the area and plenty of food, drink and shop and market stalls. Worth a visit."

Neil Brown

"Such a wonderfull story and Jubilee square has a beautiful centre with retuarants alongside it overlooking a natural harbour and naval base."

Richard Morris