The Western Cape Department of Social Development has called on the private sector and the general public who are in a position to assist, to support relief NPOs as they respond to the weather-related disaster.

DSD funds five humanitarian relief organisations – Mustadafin Foundation, The Salvation Army, Community Chest of the Western Cape, Al-Imdaad Foundation, and For Afrika – to provide post-disaster support. These organisations can be supported either directly or via the Cape Care Fund.

They have been working alongside other relief organisations, as well as local, national and provincial government departments, to assist affected residents. Support provided thus far includes blankets, meals, and hygiene packs.

However, due to a large number of households simultaneously impacted across the province, the system is under severe strain. Some areas can’t yet be accessed due to damaged roads and infrastructure.

Working on Fire is airlifting supplies to areas that cannot be accessed.

“We appeal to the public and business sector to assist within your communities if it’s safe to do so, or to support humanitarian NPOs where possible,” said Western Cape MEC of Social Development, Jaco Londt.

Londt thanked all NPO partners, their workers and volunteers, as well as the frontline staff from DSD, municipalities, and disaster management for their ongoing efforts to bring humanitarian relief to affected communities.

To date, 3 628 people across the Western Cape have been displaced and are being housed in community halls.

• West Coast: 823
• Cape Winelands: 2 200
• Overberg: 315
• Garden Route: 290

In the City of Cape Town, 85 512 people in 22 146 homes have been impacted.

If you would like to make a donation via the Cape Care Fund, visit capecarefund.org.za or scan the QR code:

Direct deposits can also be made:

Bank: Nedbank
Account: The Health Foundation – Cape Care Fund
Account Number: 1310 498 857
Branch code: 198 765
Branch Name: RRB Claremont
Type of Account: Current Account
Swift address: NEDSZAJJ