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.

The battle against COVID-19 rages on in Cosmo City

Always needed, Always there

As there future looks bleak due to the impact of the Novel Corona virus, our ground warriors have been working hard to educate the public about the disease. They have been teaching people on steps to take in order to avoid infections or spreading the disease. We have been placing placards at shopping centers and taxi ranks so that the public will stay updated and knowledgeable when in comes to beating COVID-19.
The education and training will continue in Cosmo City, Diepsloot and Honeydew.

COVID-19 and hunger in Alexandra

Always needed, Always there

As the dreaded disease ravages our communities, people are not able to work or fend for themselves. We have been doing our best to help them with the basic necessities and it is tough for many.
We have found ourselves having to feed people through our Hot Meal program every day. We appeal to all heartfelt people to help us in making human lives a bliss.
The township of Alexandra has seen a surge in population, unemployment and hunger hence we are on our toes in helping them. During all the events, we have also been recruiting more volunteers and training them on how to help others regarding COVID-19

Screening for COVID-19 in Alexandra

Always needed, Always there

The battle against COVID-19 continues, we have seen the strain in resources within communities. As the South African Red Cross Society Johannesburg branch, we have decided to help those in need by availing free screening and testing in vulnerable communities.
 we have intensified our screening and testing in Alexandra due to the over population and also the fact that many people can not afford to pay for tests. We will be working in different townships until the situation gets better.