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Africa-Press – South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>“Distressing calls” from flood-stricken KwaZulu-Natal has prompted the Gift of the Givers Foundation to step in, and it has appealed to the South African public to open their hearts and purses.<\/p>\n

Founder Dr Imtiaz Sooliman said the organisation was identifying areas that suffered severe damage and assessing the enormity of the need.<\/p>\n

The organisation has already started distributing fresh water to residents, and it set up a bulk food relief site and distributed bedding and other essential items.<\/p>\n

“Distribution is delayed because of the inaccessibility of roads. It takes time and you can’t go in with big trucks,” Sooliman added.<\/p>\n

READ | KZN floods: ‘Brave’ rescuer swept away, emergency efforts continue to save baby and mom buried alive<\/p>\n

To assist those in need, the organisation launched a crowdfunding campaign on BackaBuddy.<\/p>\n

The funds raised will be used to provide hot meals, blankets, bottled water, warm clothes, sanitary pads and nappies for those in low-lying areas who have lost their possessions.<\/p>\n

“People want hope. They’ve been emotionally and psychologically traumatised. They’ve lost possessions and family members,” Sooliman said.<\/p>\n

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC Sipho Hlomuka also asked for donations of non-perishable food, bottled water, clothes and blankets to be sent to provincial disaster management teams.<\/p>\n

“During this difficult period that our province is faced with, it’s crucial that we show ubuntu towards those who have been affected,” Hlomuka said.<\/p>\n

Donations can be dropped off at 66 Shortts Retreat Road in Pietermaritzburg.<\/p>\n

A provincial state of disaster has been declared.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – South-Africa. “Distressing calls” from flood-stricken KwaZulu-Natal has prompted the Gift of the Givers Foundation to step in, and it has appealed to the South African public to open their hearts and purses. Founder Dr Imtiaz Sooliman said the organisation was identifying areas that suffered severe damage and assessing the enormity of the need. 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