Betway puts aside R2-million to fight the Covid-19 pandemic

Jewish charity organisation Afrika Tikkun which runs several projects in Alexandra will be of one of the beneficiaries of a R2-million donation from sports betting company, Betway SA to fight Covid-19.

In a statement to announce the donation, Betway, which also sponsors the annual Maimane Alfred Phiri Games (Map Games), said the Covid-19 pandemic was having a massive impact on the lives of communities in which it operated and hence the desire to alleviate the suffering being endured by those communities.

Betway will donate a portion of the R2-million to Afrika Tikkun and 17 other charitable institutions in the City of Gold. Besides the Alex projects,

Tikkun runs its other charity work projects in Braamfontein, Diepsloot, Orange Farm and in Emfuleni in the Cape Flats.

“As we lockdown in an effort to win the battle against the virus, we hope that you are keeping safe and adhering to regulations and habits set down the government in its efforts to curb the spread of the coronavirus,” the statement read.

“In solidarity with the communities, Betway has committed to contributing R2 million across a number of different charitable organisations to help fight the Covid-19 pandemic and its related challenges.”

The sports betting company said the donation would be used to support national food relief efforts and the delivery of vital supplies that may be needed by these organisations to continue to function normally while managing the impact of the outbreak.

“We would also like to take this time to mention that with restrictions on work and travel, many of us are spending more time at home. However, extra time shouldn’t mean extra spend. Please gamble responsibly and get in touch with our support centre if you have any concerns.”

The company said the challenging period had given ‘all of us as South Africans an opportunity to come together and make a difference’.

Beneficiaries of the donation include:

Afrika Tikkun

Feed SA

Ladles of Love

ACFS

Angel Network

Angels Care Centre

Shout SA

Tears Foundation

Royal Johannesburg and Kensington Golf Club

Rhulani Mabasa Children’s Foundation

Ethembeni Children’s Home

Karabo Ya Pelo Entle

Soweto Home for the Aged

New Jerusalem Children’s Home

Woodside Sanctuary

Homeless Shelter

New Beginnings

Dog Town.

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