Disaster Management

Eskom funds disaster relief in Qumbu, Eastern Cape Qumbu, Eastern Cape — The South African Red Cross Society (SARCS), with support from Eskom, delivered much-needed disaster relief to families in Qumbu. The initiative forms part of Eskom’s ongoing commitment to stand with vulnerable communities during times of crisis. Working closely…

A warm welcome to the Red Cross family The South African Red Cross Society (SARCS) officially welcomed the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Secretary General, Mr. Jagan Chapagain, at its National Office. The visit opened with a heartfelt reception, uplifted by the harmonious voices of the…

About Volunteers and COVID-19 On 5 March 2020, the first case of COVID-19 was reported in Kwazulu-Natal. Now, just over 100 days in lockdown, SARCS has been working tirelessly to assist the South African Government with public awareness, hygiene promotions, risk communication, media relations, contact tracing and distribution of hot…

Since the devastating fires that took place on the 7th and 8th of June, the South African Red Cross Society has been hands on in providing relief to the victims in Knysna and the Kouga Municipality in the Eastern Cape.nnIn the Longmore Plantation where the residents felt the impact the…