Chamdor Business partners with us to fight poverty

Always needed, Always there

Chamdor Northlands Decorpark had a business expo and they invited us to display our products and services and also help us collect much needed donations.

Families stranded as fire wipes homes

Always needed, Always there

Twelve families in Princess squatter camp(Roodepoort) fell victims to a cruel fire that swept all their belongings. Three people lost their lives, and the Red Cross was there to help the survivors. Mr Stephen Rasebotja and family were some of the receipients of help from us.

Turfontein less fortunate get help

Always needed, Always there

Councillor De Lange identified people living in tents in tthe outskirts of Johannesburg.(Eloff Extention, Turfontein).These families had nothing to eat , All thanks to our good donors who assisted us financially to buy food and clothes for the needy.

Hournoring our Selfless Humanitarians

Always needed, Always there

Cynthia Mosheshe, Sheila Taylor, Tom Mboya and Mma Selina were among the honoured Red Cross members who dedicated most of their lives helping people in need. Their humanity work goes a long way and it won't go unnoticed. They were honoured during the Annual General Assembly that took place in Polokwane

Med Scheme to the rescue

Always needed, Always there

On the 7th August 2009 Medi Scheme came in with much needed help. They donated clothes and food for the Disaster survivors, Homebased Care patients and Kids Club feeding scheme. Mr Banda from the Johannesburg Branch of the South African Red Cross Society received the goods from Roseanne and team on behalf of the beneficiaries.

Warmth for the day

Always needed, Always there

The Gauteng Regional Office and the Johannesburg Branch felt for the vulnerable homeless people. The cold weather prompted the Red Cross Staff and Volunteers to do something to help those in need. They went all out into the cold streets of Johannesburg dishing out warm soup and bread to the people.

We thank our Volunteers, Donors and Staff for such humane efforts.

Wits University gives a helping hand

Always needed, Always there

Mr John Kruper from Wits University, West Campus Facult of Engineering donated 100 food parcels and were distributed by us. The food parcels were given to under priviledged children in Yeoville and Alexandra, Johannesburg

Another Blaze Hits Alexandra

Always needed, Always there

Fifteen shacks were burnt in Alexandra and over two hundred people were affected. SA Red Cross Society Jhb was there to help the suvivors. We delivered blankets and clothing that we had received from 5FM, was an initiative by 5FM and Women's Show. Mr Ronnie Lawrence helped to identify charitable organisations. Fortunately we were chosen and we passed the goods to the identified beneficiaries. Help us to help those in dire need.

Even the cold weather can't stop us

Always needed, Always there

The volunteers were busy in the cold streets of Hillbrow. They braved the cold to help the needy and monitor the sick and frail as usual.

our volunteers where joined by Ms Tania Duchene from the Business School of France and Ms Zanele Hlatshwayo who is currenlty studying at the University of Singapore

We did our part at the Confederations Cup

Always needed, Always there

The SA Red Cross Society Johannesburg, worked very hard with other Paramedics during the Confederations Cup. We worked under the Department of Health and most of our paramedics from other branches across the country also did their best.

"Always needed, Always there"

University of Johannesburg, Faculty of Humanities, Kingsway Campus donated clothing and blankets to school children in Alexandra. Most of the children who benefited are part of our OVC programme(Orphan and Vulnerable Children). We as the SA Red Cross Society Johannesburg we also help willing donors to identify those in dire need. We furthermore thank the UJ staff on behalf of the beneficiaries.

Always needed, Always there

SARCS Johannesburg Branch had their Annual General Meeting on June 16th, they had to elect the new committee which will serve for the coming three years. The President of the National Society, Mr Isaiah Modisha, and the National Disaster Coordinator Mr Mbuso Mthembu were present to witness the event. The following committees where represented, Diepsloot, Alexandra and Cosmo City.

The current Chairman retained his Seat and now the committee is as follows:

Chairman : Mr J Singini,Vice : M J Amoh, Secretary: Ms Dorah Mogano Treasure: Sophie Chauke, Extra Members:, J Schubart, Molly Khubayi, Tebogo Lehlokoa

The Danish Red Cross Society is by our side.

Always needed, Always there

The South African Red Cross Society Johannesburg, had a visitor from Denmark, He is Mr Neils from the Danish Red Cross Society,the Danish Red Cross Society is our Home Based Care programme's main funders. He was here to meet and encourage our volunteers in Alexandra. He praised them for their good work and wished them well. It is of other National Societies around the world that also offer us support to carry on our humanitarian work.

Our support Groups Unite people

Always needed, Always there

Our Alexadra volunteers, have started a successful support group, that brings the young and the old together. It has become of utmost importance to us that people within societies should try to bridge gaps between generations, and the best way to do that is by bringing them together, for story telling. We feel that for communities to live in harmony, people must socialise responsibly.

We help inferno survivors

Always needed, Always there

Fire survivors recieved clothes, beds and food parcels from the South African Red Cross Society Johannesburg. The beds were donated by Wits University and members of the public. We would like to thank all generous people who support us through our aid operations.

Any donation made to us will go to all those who need help.

International Red Cross Day 2009

Always needed, Always there

The Johannesburg Branch had to celebrate the World Red Cross Day in Newtown Johannesburg in conjunction with ICRC,IFRC, Regional Office, National Office and volunteers from all over South Africa. May the 8th is the day the Red Crosss was found.

Elections, a major success for our First Aiders

Always needed, Always there

The South African Red Cross Society's First Aiders, were positioned at various polling stations in Johannesburg, Diepsloot, Cosmo City and Alexandra. Their sole purpose for being there was to be able to help those who needed first aid while queing to cast their votes. Our First Aiders assisted the sick, frail and senior citizens. With the volunteers in site, headaches, minor injuries where treated on site. As per our norm, we will always be there when needed.