by nina@mintcube.co.za | Sep 23, 2021 | Relief Work 2021
In response to this tragedy, the dedicated team at Thula Thula sprang into action. We spent the beginning of the week assessing and registering those in need of assistance. With the support of our generous donors, we were able to carry out a mass distribution of...
by nina@mintcube.co.za | Aug 15, 2021 | Relief Work 2021
Our team was onsite first thing on the morning of the 15th August, witnessing the devastating impact of a fire that left approximately 250 families without anything but the clothes on their backs. The team dedicated the day to registering the fire victims, in order...
by nina@mintcube.co.za | Sep 6, 2020 | Relief Work 2020
In September a devastating fire destroyed over 400 structures in Imizamo Yethu. The relief efforts for this fire had the added complexity of distributing relief to almost 1,500 individuals, all while adhering to stringent COVID-19 protocols. It was a challenge that we...
by nina@mintcube.co.za | Aug 20, 2020 | Relief Work 2020
In August, we were called upon to assist 22 families whose homes were destroyed by a fierce Cape storm on the evening of the 20th. While we were grateful that no one was injured in the storm or its aftermath, we were acutely aware of the devastation faced by these...
by nina@mintcube.co.za | Jul 5, 2020 | Relief Work 2020
Early Sunday 5 July, a devastating fire engulfed Madiba Square an area in Imizamo Yethu. The fire and rescue teams are worked tirelessly to contain the flames. Initial assessments indicate damage to around 20 structures. On-site registration was done to assess the...
by nina@mintcube.co.za | Jan 6, 2020 | Relief Work 2020
Early in 2020, our team was called into action when a fire broke out on the 6th of January. We were on the scene while the fire and rescue teams fought tirelessly to extinguish the blaze, which unfortunately gutted 20 structures. The Thula Thula team registered and...