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TimesLIVE
25-06-2025
- Business
- TimesLIVE
Black Coffee Foundation raises more than R500k for Mthatha flood victims
The Black Coffee Foundation has come to the aid of community members in Mthatha after heavy rains and flooding left them destitute. The floods in Mthatha left many residents without shelter, food and basic resources. Recognising the scale of the crisis, the foundation mobilised a coalition of partners and community supporters to provide essential relief to affected families. The organisation partnered with Feed the Nation, the Hollywoodbets Foundation, Nando's, Sompire, BidAir Cargo and NGL Logistics Group, to raise more than R500,000 to deliver supplies including food parcels, warm clothing, hygiene packs and other essentials. 'This is more than a relief effort; it's a call to action for all of us to step up and support our communities in times of crisis,' said CEO of the Black Coffee Foundation, Black Coffee's sister Lungie Maphumulo. 'The Eastern Cape holds a deep significance not only for the foundation, but for the many people who call it home. We are grateful to our partners and to every person who donated towards the cause. Giving back isn't only something we do, it's who we are.' Lungie urged more organisations to provide urgent relief and long-term support for those in need. 'We believe real impact comes through sustained action. The initiative is not a one-off campaign. It is part of our wider mission to continue showing up where it matters most. We understand the long road ahead for many families in Mthatha, and we intend to walk the road with them.'
News24
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News24
‘A call to action': Black Coffee Foundation raises R500 000 for Eastern Cape flood victims
The Black Coffee Foundation, through donations from members of the public and other organisations, has raised more than R500 000 to assist displaced flood victims in the Eastern Cape. Additionally, the foundation has provided food parcels, warm clothing, hygiene packs, and other essentials in collaboration with other prominent organisations. Recognising the scale of the tragedy, the Eastern Cape provincial government has scheduled a provincial day of mourning on Thursday. As the residents of the OR Tambo and Amathole district municipalities began rebuilding their lives following the devastating floods that struck the Eastern Cape over the weekend, renowned DJ Black Coffee's foundation stepped forward in a big way. The foundation raised over R500 000 to help displaced families and communities rebuild. 'This is more than just a relief effort – it's a call to action for all of us to step up and support our communities in times of crisis,' said foundation CEO Lungile Maphumulo. 'The Eastern Cape holds a deep significance not only for the foundation but for the many people who call it home.' The Eastern Cape, particularly Mthatha, holds personal significance for Black Coffee, the Grammy-winning DJ, as he spent part of his formative years there. 'We are grateful to our partners and to every single person who donated towards this cause. Giving back isn't just something we do – it's who we are,' Maphumulo said. In addition to the financial aid, the foundation also worked with partners like Feed the Nation, Hollywood Foundation, Nando's, Sompire, BidAir Cargo, and NGL Logistics Group to deliver food parcels, hygiene packs, warm clothing, and other essential items to those in need. The damage caused by the floods was staggering - Premier Oscar Mabuyane said in a statement that there were 92 confirmed fatalities – with 86 bodies positively identified and 83 collected by family members. Supplied Around 4 308 individuals have been left homeless across the province and are currently being accommodated in shelters. Recovery efforts in the region are progressing, albeit slowly. While water provision has resumed in Amathole, a full restoration is still underway. Similarly, various areas in the OR Tambo district now have running water, with efforts ongoing to restore full access by the end of Sunday. 'We believe that real impact comes through sustained action,' Maphumulo said. 'This initiative is not a once-off campaign – it's part of our wider mission to continue showing up where it matters most. We understand the long road ahead for many families in Mthatha, and we intend to walk that road with them.' Recognising the scale of the tragedy, a day of mourning is being held on in Mthatha on Thursday for those who died in the flooding.
The Citizen
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Black Coffee foundation raises R500 000 for Eastern Cape flood victims
Here's how you can assist the Black Coffee Foundation to help those affected by the flooding in the Eastern Cape The Black Coffee Foundation were among the first to help flood victims in the Eastern Cape. Picture: Supplied/ Black Coffee Foundation @FoundationByBC SA-born international superstar DJ Black Coffee has come to the aid of flood victims in the Eastern Cape. At least 88 people have died following devastating weather and flooding in the province. Rescuers claim that around 10 000 people have been displaced, and 3 000 homes damaged or destroyed. At least 1 500 have been relocated to temporary shelters in community halls and other structures. The musician's foundation, the Black Coffee Foundation, has been on the frontline since the first evacuations, handing out food, clothing, and toiletries to those who lost everything in the floods. 'The pain and loss in Mthatha weigh heavily on us all. We send heartfelt condolences to families grieving loved ones. Our relief efforts continue, providing essentials to those affected — your kindness makes this possible,' it said. By Saturday, it had raised R500,000 in donations for families affected by the floods in Mthatha. WATCH: The foundation's relief efforts in Mthatha We walked with Mthatha again. Starting in Link, ending in Trako, Slovo — we brought essentials and left with stories that remind us why this matters. The impact of the floods hasn't faded. Neither should the support. June 16, 2025 Yesterday, we set up soup kitchens at Decolin Hall and Northcrest Hall, serving warm soup and bread to members of the Mthatha community affected by the recent floods. Thank you to everyone who lent a hand, a heart, or simply showed up. — Black Coffee Foundation (@FoundationByBC) June 12, 2025 Yesterday we walked with Mthatha again. Starting in Link, ending in Trako, Slovo – we brought essentials and left with stories that remind us why this matters. The impact of the floods hasn't faded. Neither should the support.🤎 — Black Coffee Foundation (@FoundationByBC) June 15, 2025 How you can help The foundation last week said the most urgent need was for: Blankets Warm clothing Non-perishable food Toiletries Sanitary items Baby supplies Those willing can donate to the foundation's bank account. Banking details: Black Coffee Foundation First National Bank (FNB) Account number: 62922110812 ALSO READ: Other ways to help flood victims in the Eastern Cape Speaking to 947, Black Coffee called the flooding a 'tragedy' and said it was humbling to see people give the little they had to help others. 'It has been nice to see people donate. Many of them don't have much. They are donating R20 or R50.' He called for SA to unite and support those affected. 'This is where we need each other. We need all the help we can get.' NOW READ: Disaster and death in the Eastern Cape: A timeline
