The Road Freight Association (RFA) has called on its members and all industry stakeholders to support the call to provide desperately needed water and other essential goods to communities devastated by the floods in KwaZulu-Natal.
“Whether you are a large trucking operator or operate bakkies, vans, motorcycles – or someone who would simply like to support our ‘Truckers Making a Difference’ campaign – you too can help those who have been devastated by the floods,” Gavin Kelly, chief executive officer of the Road Freight Association said.
“There are a number of ways in which people and organisations can assist our ‘Truckers Making a Difference’ campaign. Everyone can make a donation – even a 5-litre bottle of water will bring relief to those in need. Although food, blankets and shelter are also needed, water is the overwhelming need for communities right now,” he said.
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sihle Zikalala earlier indicated that it could take months to repair flood damage to the Tongaat Water Works.
“The RFA would like to do what we can to make even a small difference in making the lives of flood victims easier,” Kelly added.
The association is calling on its members, and any other stakeholders, who have depots and storage facilities, to open these facilities as community drop-off points. The communities of Tongaat, Umdloti and Bluff have appealed for urgent assistance and have been targeted as the initial priority areas.
People and organisations that would like to donate water or other essential items to flood victims can make use of the following two drop-off points: Airport Lodge Guest House, 6-273 Koppie Ave, Kempton Park, 1619, and 309 Malcolm Street, Garsfontein, Pretoria.
More drop-off points will be announced on rfa.co.za and @RFA (Facebook) as they become available.
Organisations and individuals wanting to make donations or facilities available to ‘Truckers Making a Difference’ can contact Charlene on charlene@rfa.co.za or call 074 490 0974.
