CPUT lecturers join in disaster relief efforts to save lives

AS THE death toll from the recent devastating floods in the Eastern Cape has risen to 88, two CPUT lecturers have volunteered to assist emergcy relief efforts.

- GENEVIEVE SERRA

One of the youngest victims is believed to be 1-year-old.

Via their Facebook page, the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) said the lecturers in their Emergency Medical Care Department, Daglin Thomas and Dominic Hartzenberg, joined teams last week in their efforts to save lives.

“Two lecturers in the Emergency Medical Care Department have joined a Gift of the Givers rescue mission to the Eastern Cape to assist with disaster management efforts. The province has been hit by floods,” said CPUT.

“Daglin Thomas and Dominic Hartzenberg flew from Cape Town along with specialised search and rescue gear to assist their efforts. Keep safe Daglin and Dominic.”