The Germiston branch of the South African Red Cross Society is appealing to the community to donate items to aid victims of xenophobia.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are once again faced with the mammoth task of alleviating human suffering caused by xenophobic attacks.<\/p>
\u201cOn Saturday afternoon, there were close to 1 200 people camped at the Poppies Park site in Primrose, after the people were transferred from the Elsburg Hall Site, as well at the Germiston City Hall,\u201d said Barbara Jensen, manager of the Germiston Red Cross.<\/p>\n
\u201cShould you find it in your heart and budget to donate towards this relief programme we would be most appreciative.\u201d<\/p>
The coordination point is at the Red Cross offices situated at 27 Driehoek Road, Driehoek.<\/p>\n
Jensen can be contacted on 011 873-9009 or 082 922 8895.<\/p>\n
If you would like to make a financial contribution the bank details are as follows: SA Red Cross Society, Standard Bank, Current Account 020345186, Reference: xenophobic relief.<\/p>\n
Please fax payment details to 086 530 9117.<\/p>\n
The following items are needed desperately:<\/p>\n
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