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.