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Flood victims need your help: NMG launches donation drive in Polokwane

Northern Media Group and Phalaborwa Community of Givers are collecting food, baby items and essentials to support flood victims and emergency workers.

POLOKWANE – Northern Media Group is partnering with Phalaborwa Community of Givers to support not only the victims of the recent floods, but also the emergency workers and volunteers.

Phalaborwa and its surrounds are most affected, and the entire town is without water. Key road infrastructure has also been destroyed, resulting in all access roads being closed, leaving some areas completely cut off.

Phalaborwa Community of Givers aims to provide urgent food and basic relief to affected households.

From January 28 to February 20, please drop off any of the following at our office at 46 Fosfaat Street, Ladine, Polokwane.

Restore dignity

  • Toothpaste
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Washing powder
  • Shampoo

Household items for victims

  • Sponge mattress
  • Pillows and pillowcases
  • Sheets
  • Fleece blankets

7-Day care pack

  • Maize meal (2.5kg)
  • Rice (1kg)
  • Pasta
  • Instant noodles
  • Instant oats
  • WeetBix (450g)
  • Futurelife
  • Rusks
  • Canned beans
  • Canned lentils
  • Canned vegetables
  • Canned fruit
  • Canned soup
  • Canned meals
  • Canned pilchards
  • Canned tuna
  • Long-life milk
  • Powdered milk
  • Condensed milk
  • Margarine
  • Eggs
  • Cooking oil
  • Peanut butter
  • Sugar (500g)
  • Instant coffee (250g)
  • Tea bags (20s)
  • Soya mince or chunks
  • Biscuits
  • Crackers
  • Muesli/energy bars
  • Dried fruit
  • Beetroot
  • Boxes of salad

Babies

  • Baby food
  • Disposable nappies

Animals

  • Dog food
  • Cat food
  • Bird food

Meals for victims, emergency workers and volunteers

Phalaborwa Community of Givers are cooking meals for displaced communities as well as emergency workers and volunteers, and needs the following:

  • Minced meat
  • Chicken pieces
  • Rice
  • Potatoes
  • Onions
  • Fresh vegetables
  • Bread
  • Margarine
  • Soup ingredients
  • Take-away containers
  • Plastic cutlery (spoons)

Contact

Northern Media Group
Sheralyn:
084 785 3598

Phalaborwa Community of Givers
Andrew:
076 972 4668
Ds Gustav: 083 387 7548
Email: info@pcog.org.za

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Tanaiya Lees

Tanaiya Lees is the Digital Coordinator for the Polokwane Review-Observer and the Letaba, Phalaborwa, Hoedspruit, Mopani, and Regional Herald. She holds a Diploma in Journalism, and a BA in Communications and Psychology. With an interest in storytelling and a strong commitment to accuracy, her goal is to produce high-quality content that truly connects with readers. She aims to amplify the voices of those who need it most, shine a light on important issues, and inspire meaningful conversations. Tanaiya firmly believes in the power of journalism to effect change and is dedicated to being a part of that change.

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