Last week, the Cape of Good Hope SPCA experienced a surge of generous water donations as a response to a significant water outage affecting the Southern Suburbs. This outage, which commenced on Sunday 21 April, left the community without running water for several days.
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‘Here’s proof that heroes wear many faces and not all of them wear capes! When we were left without running water, it wasn’t Aquaman who answered our call for help, it was the everyday heroes among us,’ SPCA spokesperson Belinda Abrahams shared with gleeful gratitude last week.
The areas affected by the water outage encompassed a wide range of communities, including Pelican Park, Eagle Park, New Horizon, Peacock Close, Pelican Heights, Strandfontein, San Remo, Bay View, Phumlani, Zeekoevlei, Grassy Park, Lotus River, Schaapkraal, Ottery, Wetton, Knole Park, Retreat, Heathfield, Steenberg, Elfindale, Marina Da Gama, Lavender Hill, Seawinds, Vrygrond, Parkwood Estate, Fairways, Southfield, Plumstead, Wynberg, Muizenberg, Lakeside, Westlake, Kirstenhof, and Diep River.
Continuing, Abrahams mentioned that an abundance of containers filled with much-needed water poured in from households across the city, originating from the very communities affected. This response was prompted by a Facebook appeal made by the society on Monday 22 April, stating, ‘We have 500 animals, including dogs, cats, horses, and farm animals on site that need water, and we would also like to assist the communities where animals are currently without water.’
Elaborating on the donations, Abrahams mentioned that some individuals showcased their creativity by utilising services such as Uber Eats and Checkers Sixty60 to deliver water donations directly to their doorstep.
According to News24, the Kirstenhof Community collaborated by collecting and transporting water to a specified location, from where it was loaded and delivered directly to their neighbours’ doorstep in Grassy Park.
But the acts of kindness extended further, as Abrahams recounted the arrival of Pick n Pay Plumstead with 200 litres of bottled water, despite the high demand for bottled water in retail outlets.
Further still, a truck and bowser arrived, delivering a substantial 2 500 litres of much-needed drinking water directly into one of the SPCA’s water storage tanks.
These instances truly exemplify the unwavering generosity of caring communities, as cash donations continued to pour in, assisting the SPCA in managing the unexpected expenses incurred during the water crisis. Abrahams expressed sincere gratitude, stating, ‘We sincerely appreciate each and every donation in every shape and form!’
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