SARS donates clothing to children’s home on The Bluff
The St Monica's Child and Youth Care Centre on The Bluff has received donations of clothing items that were confiscated by SARS for failure to meet customs requirements.
KZN MEC for Social Development Mbali Shinga welcomed the donation of tons of clothing items from the South African Revenue Service (SARS) to an organisation on The Bluff. The centre is on Marine Drive on The Bluff and is managed by the Department of Social Development.
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SARS made a donation comprising over 100 shipping containers of:
- Clothing,
- Footwear, and a limited quantity of blankets,
The donation was made to support vulnerable communities in need.
The department said in a statement that the donation comprised of items that were confiscated for failing to meet customs requirements.
“The donation will provide vital support to vulnerable communities on The Bluff and greater KZN. The department hopes that the donation will bring much-needed relief and assistance to those in need,” read the statement.
Shinga expressed her gratitude to SARS for their contribution, highlighting the positive impact it will have on the lives of those in need.
“On behalf of the people of KwaZulu-Natal, we express our sincere gratitude to SARS and all involved for this generous donation. Despite facing serious budget constraints, our department recognises the critical role our partner organisations play in supporting vulnerable communities, and we appreciate initiatives like this that help bridge the gap,” said Shinga.
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The donations include thousands of clothing items that were originally intended for sale at some well-known retail shops in the country, but were instead seized by SARS for non-compliance with customs regulations, and are now being repurposed to support those in need.
The donations will be channeled to various organisations, including those supporting children, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities.
“To eliminate potential risks, we are working closely with our risk management unit to develop a robust tracking system. This includes a trail of documents that outlines every step of the collection and distribution process, such as identifying who collected what items and where they were distributed,” Shinga added.
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