VW South Africa donates R2m towards KZN flood relief efforts

The car manufacturer says the money is for water, food and care packs for distressed individuals and communities through the Gift of the Givers Foundation.

VW's Andile Dlamini says some of it will go towards funding the repair of damaged schools, early childhood development centres and clinics.

"Our company believes in solidarity in a crisis, especially when there is a humanitarian emergency which requires swift action to provide aid to vulnerable individuals and communities.

"Gift of the Givers is an experienced organisation when it comes to providing such humanitarian aid. They have people on the ground who will ensure that relief aid is urgently provided where it is needed most." 

Volkswagen joins other companies who have been playing their part.

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Shoprite has donated half-a-million rands worth of donated food and is serving 9 000 meals daily. 

At the same time, the Pick n Pay Hyper by the Sea in Durban North has been providing sustenance to the search and rescue crews that are operating out of Virginia Airport.

It's been giving them meal and snack packs as they launch out daily to look for victims who are still missing.

Mountains of debris were also washed onto the beachfront.

Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa, which has donated nearly a million rand's worth of aid, is also helping drive the beach clean-ups.

They'll be moving to the Amanzimtoti and Athlone Park beach from Tuesday.