Disaster Management

September 16, 2025

Red Cross Reaches over 102 Lives

The South African Red Cross Bloemfontein responded to homes damaged by floods. The Red Cross provided safe shelter, food, and Blankets.nnAt least 500 homes have been affected by the heavy rain. Over 102 people are relocated to the community halls around the Free State. some of the affected communities are…
September 16, 2025

86 people left homeless

Effect of heavy rainfall has seen 86 people left homeless at Elundini LM Mqokolweni bridge and Vincent Township Maclear in the Eastern Cape. Red Cross disaster management team in partnership with Joe Gqabi District Municipality and Elundini Municipality immediately rushed to the scene to provide relief, with 100 blankets, 100…
September 16, 2025

Cyclone “IDAI” leaves trial of devastation

The catastrophic cyclone “IDAI” leaves 56 dead, 577 injured, 990 000 affected (MALAWI), 66 dead, 600 000 affected (MOZAMBIQUE), and 100 dead, 145 houses swept away, 4 major bridges damaged, 400 000 affected (ZIMBABWE).nnWe pledge to all to help our fellow country people with any kind of donations.nnBelow are the identified needs.n n…
September 16, 2025

Support our Cyclone Relief efforts in Mozambique

The South African Red Cross and International Federation of Red Crossnand Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) are responding to the devastation brought by Cyclone Idai, one of the worst humanitarian crises in Southern Africa’s history.nnWith over 400,000 people displaced and 1,000 people feared dead, wenurgently need your help to support families…

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The South African Red Cross Society is a member organization of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), which is the largest volunteer driven organization on earth. The Red Cross Society has 100 million members and a presence in 189 countries.