Pretoria - Energy Minister Dipuo Peters has appealed to all, especially the business community in the energy sector, to make a much needed contribution towards helping the government in its attempt to restore the lives of those who have been affected by the devastating floods countrywide.
The Department of Energy has opened a Trust Account for those who want to help to contribute towards rebuilding the lives of those affected.
"The department will ensure that all donations reach those in need in a well co-ordinated and coherent manner. The Minister will also publicly announce the amount made and how the proceeds will be distributed to those affected," said the department.
The account details are as follows:
Bank Name: Nedbank
Account Name: Department of Energy - Flood Relief Fund
Account Number: 1004565798
Branch Code: 145405
Branch Name: Corporate Client Services Johannesburg (CCS JHB)
For more information, please contact Ms Yolisa Mapekula in the office of the Director General, Ms Nelisiwe Magubane on 012 444 4063 or Yolisa.mapekula@energy.gov.za.
Many of those affected are the poor and vulnerable members of society who have been left destitute and desperate for shelter and food.
"Government's attempt to assist those affected cannot reach everyone, however, if we come together, we will be able to make a speedy and meaningful contribution to the displaced communities," said the department.
Scores of lives have been lost around the country, with 28 municipalities in seven provinces having been declared disaster areas. The provinces include Gauteng, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, North West, Northern Cape and Limpopo.
