Katlehong NPO donates to flood-affected KZN
The communications manager of SA Post Office, Johan Kruger said it takes about three days for donations to reach KZN.
Kathorus Retired Civil Servant Association (KRCSA) lent a helping hand to families affected by floods in Kwa Zulu-Natal.
KRCSA’s executives and members gathered at the Evangelical Church in Southern Africa (ECSA), located at 607 Motloung Street, Tsholo Section, Katlegong, to pack the donations to be taken to KwaZulu-Natal, on May 24.
They donated new and pre-loved blankets, clothes, shoes, dishwashing soap, sanitary pads and canned beans.
KRCSA Bereavement committee leader Khumbu Manzingana said they are supporting the people of KZN as they feel there is a great need.
She said they do not have much but whatever they donate is to say, as fellow human beings we see what is happening and understand and empathise with affected families.
“What impressed me the most is that people went all out to collect anything and everything, even people outside the organisation supported us. We called families, friends, church members and people in the community,” said Manzingana.
“We know that this is just a drop in the ocean, but people need anything resourceful right now. We will not end here because the damage is too big. The government is not alone in supporting the people of KZN,” she said.
Pastor Solomon Motsoeneng of ECSA said what happened in KZN shocked him and that he is concerned as more flood reports resurfaced in KZN.
He appreciated the association’s contribution to helping affected families in the province.
“I feel this is what we are supposed to be doing first as people and as a church. This is what we usually encourage our people to do. What makes me happier is that this is happening where I work and minister,” said Motsoeneng.
According to Manzingana, some of the donations will be transported by The Gift of the Givers while the remaining will travel via the SA Post Office (PO) for free.
Communications manager of the SA Post Office, Johan Kruger confirmed to Kathorus MAIL that the post office will transport donated items to KZN for free.
“We have drop-off points at PO branches. Donors should properly package donations in a box, indicate the number of boxes, and indicate in writing that the items are for KZN, and the PO will deliver it.
“We have a partnership with NGOs like Kyalami 9 Hours and KwaMashu Community Forum which will dispatch the donations to the community,” said Kruger.
He said it takes about three days for donations to reach KZN.
