When disaster strikes, help is the only thing that brings hope. As winter settles in and with the next wet spell on the horizon, the City of Cape Town is appealing to the greater community to aid disaster relief efforts, which directly assist affected families and non-governmental partners.
Cape Town, South Africa (10 June 2025) – Cape Town’s brave men and women, the first responders in the event of danger or tragedy, have been tested more and more as the city faces a stark increase in fire and flood impacts in recent years.
Equally as challenging has been the City’s disaster relief partners, who have been doing sterling work under very trying circumstances, but they, too, need help.
“That is why the Disaster Risk Management Centre is asking for donations that will be channelled directly to affected families or via our NGO partners,” said Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, Alderman JP Smith.
“Humanitarian relief is challenging, with complexities around mandates and centralisation of funding at a national level that often results in delays. The City is trying to overcome the obstacles, as the need for humanitarian relief during a disaster can’t be overlooked. Your donation to one of our City drop-off points, or directly to your nearest NGO, will make a world of difference.”
Anyone wishing to assist can donate clothing for all ages, non-perishable food items such as rice, maize meal, tinned fish, tinned beans, and baby formula, as well as personal hygiene items.
“Disaster strikes daily for many people, and the impacts last far longer than we can imagine. It’s also not limited to the highly publicised severe weather impacts or multi-structure fires. To one person or family losing their home or being displaced is a disaster, and we need to be there for them all. So please, whether rain or sunshine, if you are by the means, we ask that you donate even when it is not headline news,” added Smith.
Drop-off point details
Seven fire stations have been designated as drop-off points:
- Constantia
- Goodwood
- Hout Bay
- Lakeside
- Roeland Street
- Strand
- Wynberg
The fire stations are open 24/7 and are always manned by someone in the watch room.
Donors can also email Disaster.Donations@capetown.gov.za for collection.
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