The people of Haiti met one of the worst tragedies in history on 12 January 2010 that resulted in more than 200 000 lives lost, thousands injured, about one million displaced and three million affected.
The country's infrastructure was severely damaged in the process. In the light of the great tragedy brought about by the earthquake that hit Haiti, the MEC Provincial Treasury, Sa'ad Cachalia encourages all the employees of the Limpopo Provincial Treasury to make contributions to helping the people of Haiti for the earthquake relief efforts.
"Your contribution to the greatest needs will allow funds to be used where they are needed most. Let your friends, family and all the people know how little it takes to give so much to the people of Haiti," said MEC Cachalia.
Towards this, the South African government has partnered with South African Red Cross Society to channel funds appropriately where they are needed most.
Funds are needed for long term and sustained support as well as rebuilding the infrastructure that has collapsed. Emphasis is on financial contributions because transporting goods might be too expensive ultimately consuming funds that are supposed to offer assistance. Hence, the use of South African Red Cross account whose bank details are as follows:
Bank: Standard Bank
Account name: The South African Red Cross Society
Account number: 070 822 808
Branch: Thibault Square
Code: 020 909
Reference: Lim
For more clarity on this campaign, please contact:
Maria Kekana
Tel: 015 298 7092
Cell: 082 419 7465
Issued by: Provincial Treasury, Limpopo Provincial Government
14 April 2010
Source: Provincial Treasury, Limpopo Provincial Government (http://www.limtreasury.gov.za/)
