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Charity reaches out after fire destroys family home

When the founder of Ndlambe Charity Organisation, Sfundo Nxasane, heard about an Alexandria family who lost everything in a fire, he set about collecting food and clothing for them. Sibuya Wilderness Experience responded and donated food.…

Grommets’ gift of love to SPCA

The boogie boarding ensemble, Kowie Granny Grommets, displayed their compassionate side by donating an assortment of pet food to the Port Alfred SPCA. Jenny Hodgskiss and Claire Bell on Friday, on behalf of the KGGs, were on hand to…

Bikers roar in for children’s charity run

Bikers from Port Alfred, Alexandria, Gqeberha and East London roared into Makhanda for the 8th annual Children’s Charity Run on Sunday morning.The goal was to collect toys, and funds, that will go towards Christmas cheer for needy…

Jehovah Jireh home in a desperate plea for help

Alexandria’s Jehovah Jireh Children’s Home is in desperate need of donations and is appealing for help from the community. The home was started by Molly and Neels Bam more than 30 years ago with no funding from the government. It is only…

KEEPING COSY: The ladies of Damant Lodge knit blankets and donate them to worthy causes in the area. This year the blankets were shared between, from left, Craig Ellis and Dini Hartleb of the Port Alfred Soup Kitchen, at the rear, Amanda van Rhijk and Hennie Delport of Huis Dias, front, Jill Reed and Liz Coombes-Heath of Loaves and Fishes, Susan Harty of Child Welfare at the rear and Tania Khats of Huis Dias Picture: ROB KNOWLES

Blankets for the less fortunate

Every year the ladies at Damant Lodge knit and crochet blankets and donate them to worthy causes in the area. On Monday and with a total of 82 blankets complete, the Damant Ladies invited Child Welfare, the Port Alfred Soup Kitchen,…

IN IT FOR THE LONG HAUL: The Ride for a Child bikers and their support vehicle when they stopped briefly in Port Alfred last year. The project by Pediatric Care Africa raises funds for life-saving surgeries for children whose families cannot afford it. From left are Dr Andre Hattingh, executive director of Pediatric Care Africa, fellow biker Kevin Gelderbloem, support driver Sarel Ainslie and biker Andre Steinman Picture: JON HOUZET

A 7,000km bike ride to raise money for surgeries

Ride for a Child passed through Port Alfred on Sunday on their nearly 7,000km fundraising trek around South Africa. Started by Pediatric Care Africa, the Ride for a Child project is in its fourth year and aims to raise more than…

CHARITABLE CAUSE: Craig Ellis collecting funds at the Rosehill Mall for the Port Alfred Soup Kitchen recently Picture: ROB KNOWLES

Let’s all have a charitable Christmas

Giving is in the nature of the people of the Eastern Cape and, during these difficult times it is worth remembering that, no matter how bad things seem to get there are always those who are worse off than you. That is where charitable…

Running for a cause on Mandela Day

A tiring run to raise funds for the Ndlambe Lockdown Support Group from Nemato Change a Life (NCAL) rowing coach, Sheldon Nelson, ended in triumph on Saturday when he arrived at the Port Alfred Civic Centre after a gruelling run from…

Local rides to assist the poor in the area

Port Alfred Resident, AJ Morris, will be doing a 12-hour charity ride in aid of the Port Alfred Community, including Station Hill and Nemato. The goal is to raise R20,000 to purchase food parcels to distribute to the greater Port Alfred…

Do a ‘lockdown clean’ and donate items to charity

Kingswood College is encouraging locals to take part in the “Reduce and Reuse 21 Day Challenge” during the three-week lockdown, to be able to help the less fortunate once the lockdown is over. This extended time in your homes will give…