Yesterday’s weather was not for the faint-hearted: citizens of Cape Town and Knysna were left homeless and destitute after the outbreak of a merciless storm and a raging fire respectively.
What you need to know:
8 people killed in the Cape storm.
Over 2 000 people displaced and over 100 evacuated.
5 people killed in the Knysna fire.
Over 8 000 people evacuated and homeless.
How you can help:
For just R60, sponsor a bed at a homeless shelter to keep someone warm and dry for five nights. Click here for more info.
Donate warm clothing and blankets to either your local shelter or at a DHL drop-off point. Click here for more info.
Purchase food and necessities for those in need at Pick ‘n Pay online, and they will deliver your donation to the victims. Click here for more info.
Donate money to a crowdfunding platform created to assist the needy, such as Go Fund Me. Click here for more info.
