Relief provided to foreigners
Carnival City and the Afrisun Trust heeded the local government’s call for food and other basic supplies, to offer relief to foreign nationals, who were displaced as a result of xenophobic attacks which occurred across the East Rand.
The partners purchased over R20 000 worth of groceries and other necessities, which were distributed among the affected people staying at camps in Germiston.
Local government provided temporary tents and toilets in demarcated areas to accommodate foreign nationals who had been chased from their homes as a result of the xenophobic attacks.
There is still great need for food and other supplies, such as disposable nappies, sanitary towels, jerseys, blankets, refuse bags, clothing and sleeping mattresses.
“Carnival City and the Afrisun Trust condemn the senseless attacks on foreign nationals in the Makause and Marathon informal settlements in Primrose,” said Pumla Mutle, CEO of Afrisun.
“Many of the displaced people are young children and babies.
“We are determined to work hard with our communities and government to ensure that we lend a hand where it is necessary to the affected people in these areas,” she added.
