Appeal for winter donations now

As winter continues to cause havoc in and around Cape Town, the City of Cape Town is appealing to the public to consider the less fortunate.

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"We have noted a stark increase in fire and flood impacts in recent years. Our disaster relief partners are doing sterling work under very trying circumstances, but they need help and that is why the Disaster Risk Management Centre is asking for donations that will be chanelled directly to affected families, or via our NGO partners.

"Humanitarian relief is challenging, with complexities around mandates and centralisation of funding at a national level that often results in delays. The City is trying to overcome the obstacles, as the need for humanitarian relief during disaster can't be overlooked. Your donation to one of our City drop-off points, or directly to your nearest NGO will make a world of difference," said Mayco member for safety and security, JP Smith.

Seven fire stations have been designated as drop-off points: Constantia, Goodwood, Hout Bay, Lakeside, Roeland Street, Strand and Wynberg.

The fire stations are open 24/7 and are always manned by someone in the watch room. Donors can also email [e-mail] for collection. Anyone wishing to assist can donate clothing for all ages, non-perishable food items like rice, maize meal, tinned fish, tinned beans and baby formula, as well as personal hygiene items.