Red Cross

Continuous Assessments Ongoing in Mpumalanga The South African Red Cross Society continues to conduct ongoing assessments in flood-affected areas across Mpumalanga, working closely with local authorities and community leaders. Our teams are on the ground engaging affected households to identify urgent humanitarian needs, assess damage to homes and infrastructure, and…

Mbombela | Disaster Response Update Today, we held a joint briefing with the City of Mbombela’s Disaster Management Team and our dedicated volunteers to coordinate response efforts following recent severe weather impacts. Following the briefing, teams were deployed to four different areas to conduct rapid damage and needs assessments, ensuring…

KZN Team Providing Relief to Flood-Affected Communities Our KZN team is on the ground, providing much-needed relief to communities affected by the recent floods. We are distributing essential supplies, offering support to families, and working closely with local leaders to help those in need during this difficult time. We stand…

NATIONAL DISASTER DECLARED | FLOODS & SEVERE WEATHER – 19 JANUARY 2026 As of 19 January 2026, the South African government has officially classified the widespread flooding and severe weather across five provinces as a National Disaster. This declaration follows devastating rainfall, strong winds, and lightning experienced since late November…