Disaster Management

After Care Programme Making a Difference in Uitenhage The South African Red Cross Society Uitenhage Branch recently conducted an After Care Programme aimed at supporting learners with their academic development. The activity focused on assisting children with their homework and promoting literacy through a dedicated reading corner. Key HighlightsThe programme…

Umhlabuyalingana | Flood Response Update Today, the South African Red Cross Society is on the ground in Umhlabuyalingana, where families whose homes were completely destroyed by the recent floods have been relocated to a local school for temporary accommodation. A total of 179 families are currently being sheltered. To support…

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…