Inspiration

September 15, 2025

South Africa is a Nation of Givers

The International Day of Charity is commemorated annually on 5 September to create awareness and mobilise people, NGOs, and stakeholders to help those in need through volunteer and philanthropic activities. n On World Charity Day, the South African Red Cross Society (SARCS) thanks all partners for supporting our work and…
September 15, 2025

Advancing SARCS role to the End TB/HIV strategy

The increasing scourge of Tuberculosis (TB) infection and TB related death in South Africa as at 2017 is defined at 8.8% by the Statistics South Africa. According to the TBFACTS.org, about 80% of South African population is infected with TB bacteria, the vast majority of whom have latent TB rather…
September 15, 2025

Why support the Redcross #GiveWithLove #NikelaNgothando

To many people who are in great need across the world, the Red Cross offers the only real chance of hope. We are often one of the first humanitarian organisations able to reach people when conflict or natural disasters destroy families and communities.nnHaving a steady and reliable income is essential…
September 15, 2025

Red Cross salutes you Mama Winnie

It is with great sadness that the South African Red Cross Society has received the news of the passing of the Mother of our Nation, Mrs Winnie Madikizela-Mandela.nnPlease accept our deepest condolences.nnThe South African Red Cross has had a long history with your family, through our programme of restoring family…

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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.