Malawians in South Africa mobilise support for flood victims

January 18, 2015 Nyasa Times Reporter Be the first to comment

Scores of Malawians based in South Africa and other nationalities turned up at the Malawi Consulate on Saturday the 17 January 2015 for an urgent meeting in response to calls by the Malawi government for support towards the flood victims.

A cross section of the people who attended the meeting in Johannesburg
A cross section of the people who attended the meeting in Johannesburg
Francis Muleso making a symbolic presentation of the donated items
Francis Muleso making a symbolic presentation of the donated items
Miss Malawi SA making a symbolic presentation of some of the donated items
Miss Malawi SA making a symbolic presentation of some of the donated items

The grouping was meeting to map up a way forward as to how the community in South Africa can coordinate a movement to mobilise aid and support for the flood victims in Malawi and a task force was formed.

Representatives of the Malawi social football and netball teams based in South Africa donated assorted clothes.

Presenting the symbolic donation, Francis Muleso, stressed the need for all to urgently respond to the call for support to flood victims in Malawi.

Among others South African based Malawi Reggae Artist Bon Afrikan donated assorted items including clothing and blankets.

Those present also contributed an initial aamount totalling 1,350 Rand towards the cause.

The Mission also urged all to who wish to support the cause to channel the monetary donation to the following Account number:

Malawi High Commission

Money Market Account

Account Number: 018478972001

Branch: Hartfield

Standard Bank.

The Mission has also designated the Malawi Consulate General Offices on Number 4 Dodge Street, in Woodmead, Johannesburg, as a drop off point for all donated items.

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