COVID-19 prevention training and free screening

Always needed, Always there

With the lock down rules gradually being eased, it is also opening opportunities for new infections. The Novel Corona virus has become one of the most dreaded disease of our time. We as the SA Red Cross Society Johannesburg branch, have been up on our toes in the fight against this disease. We have been training community members on how to curb the spread of the disease and also on how to take care of themselves should they suspect being exposed to the virus. On top of it all, we have been screening people for free in order to curb the spread and also crate awareness.

Winter fires cause havoc in Alexandra

Always needed, Always there

As the cold tightens its grip in Gauteng, shack fires are a norm in some informal settlements and crowded areas. During the past few days we have noticed how some people have been left homeless because of these fires. Alexandra township has befallen victim to these fierce blazes. over 30 Shacks caught fire leaving almost 70 people homeless and this is only the beginning. We appeal to everyone who has the capability to help to lend us a helping hand in our efforts to hep those in need.

A healthy lunch during the chaos

Always needed, Always there

As usual the Johannesburg Branch has been busy making sure that our young ones are well fed. With the Novel Corona virus still raging on, we have decided to provide daily meals to kids in and around Johannesburg.
All this is made possible by donations from our kind donors.

Always needed, Always there

With the lock down regulations slightly eased up. We are finding ourselves working very hard to reach out to affected communities. With the help of Land Rover SA, Jaguar SA and the Minnie Dlamini Foundation, we have been distributing food parcels through out the country in order to help ease the burden caused by COVID-19

Hot meals for our kids in Alexandra

Always needed, Always there

As the temperatures are dropping, we are seeing how our kids re not spared from the cold and hunger.
We have made it a point to provide local kids with hot meals daily and this may continue to happen if we get more support from the public and private sector.

Tembisa and Ivory Park volunteers give back to their communities.

Always needed, Always there


During these trying times, we have seen many faces of human suffering. We are proud of our Tembisa and Ivory Park Volunteers who have sacrificed their stipends in the battle to help feed the needy. Our volunteers form these areas gathered their hard earned stipends to buy food parcels for Ten vulnerable homes in their area. We still don't know how to thank them for their noble deed.
Their efforts have helped us feed more families although we have limited resources. Their selflessness is highly appreciated.

Food parcels, COVID-19 Screening and testing in our Townships

Always needed, Always there

As there seems to be no ending in human suffering yet, we as the Johannesburg branch have been working hard in trying to save lives and also make lives a bit better for many vulnerable families. With the support of Land Rover SA, Jaguar SA, Mrs Minnie Dlamini Jones and the Minnie Dlamini Foundation, we have managed to give dignity packs to over 200 families in the past 48 hours.
We have also been conducting free testing and screening for COVID-19 in vulnerable communities since it is clear that  the majority of the people can not afford to pay for the services. Our commitment remains the same and that is to curb human suffering at all costs.