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.

Honouring Lifetime members.

Always needed, Always there

The South African Red Cross Society, Johannesburg, took time to honour its lifetime members. The happy members recieved their name tags.Mr Henry P Jooste, Mr Emmanuel Odumodu and Mr Fredrick Okoli, now have something to show, for their commitment to humanity. The Chairperson of the Johannesburg Branch was delighted to present the tag to Mr Fredrick Okoli who had graced us with his presence at the function.

Wall collapses on homes

Always needed, Always there

A quite night turned into horror when a Brick wall collapsed in Denver informal settlement. It fell on atleast 10 shacks killing two people injuring many. This could have been caused by Sunday night rain in the area.

As most shacks where destroyed, around 30 people were left homeless and as usual the SA Red Cross Society received a call about the incident. Our volunteers and staff reacted swiftly to the situation, We gave out food parcels and clothing to the survivors.

We are currently looking for help with building materials so that we can help the survivors rebuild their homes. All donations are welcome.

Help for Alexandra Flood survivors

Always needed, Always there

The residents of lower Alexandra found themselves trapped between crumbling shacks and a raging river. This happened in the still of the night. Over 30 shacks where washed away and over 100 where badly demaged. Residents lost their valuable belongings and food. The whole flood situation is badly contributing to the exisiting problem of deseases like cholera, their immidiate water supply has been badly demaged....

We as the SA Red Cross Johannesburg, came in with the much needed help, we have helped them with Food, blankets and clothing. All of our aid is made possible by our selfless donors. We appeal to all those who can help to join us in the fight against human suffering.

Always needed, Always there

Business as usual, we are still helping the needy, all the help we give to people is made possible by our selfless donors, corporate and individuals.

Christmas Party for the Orphans

Always needed, Always there

Christmas was one of our busy periods, but however we never forgot our little friends.

With the help of our donors, we managed to host a Christmas party for them. It was quite an experience. On their behalf we thank InternationalSOS , UIP and other donors who made this occassion a reality.

Visiting the Old Guard

Always needed, Always there

The SA Red Cross Johannesburg staff took time out to visit the former custodians of the Red Cross. Mr N Banda and Ms Dedre Potgieter visited Ms Ivy McBride the former employee of the Red Cross. They presented her with Christ mas goodies and a Grocery Hamper.