17/01/2026
DISASTER RELIEF APPEAL: KRUGER NATIONAL PARK & SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES
Severe and unrelenting rainfall has caused sudden, catastrophic flooding in and around Kruger National Park and the surrounding towns.
The impact has been devastating, homes damaged or destroyed, livelihoods disrupted, and families urgently in need of assistance. With further rainfall forecast in the coming days, the risk of additional destruction remains high.
In response, Rotary Club of Benoni Aurora and Rotary Club of White River have collaborated to mobilise immediate relief. This is a serious and heartfelt call to our business partners, fellow Rotary Clubs, and every individual who is able to help.
All donations, support, and contributions will be administered with the utmost care, transparency, and dedication by the Rotary Club of White River, the Rotary Club of Benoni Aurora, and Rotary District 9400, ensuring aid reaches those who need it most, swiftly and responsibly.
Banking details for contributions:
β’ Account Name: The Rotary Club of White River
β’ Bank: Standard Bank
β’ Account Number: 0303 46339
β’ Branch Code: 051001
β’ Reference: Disaster Relief KNP + Your Name
Corporate organisations wishing to contribute funds, goods, or services are warmly invited to get further involved.
Please contact Peter Herweg, President of the Rotary Club of Benoni Aurora:
β’ Tel: +27 83 386 3878
β’ Email:
[email protected]
Your support will mean the world to us, and, most importantly, to the families and communities facing this catastrophic disaster. Every contribution counts.
Since inception of this disaster relief request at 16h30, R 15000.00 has already been donated.
Together, we can do so much more for those families, communities and towns.
PLEASE HELP US, HELP THOSE MOST AFFECTED.