The South African Red Cross Society (SARCS)

Official X account for The South African Red Cross Society. Posts about our humanitarian interventions in South Africa. Always Needed, Always There

[ICRC Southern Africa @ICRC_SAfrica]

Strengthening respect for International Humanitarian Law requires collective commitment. Yesterday’s engagement by state representatives advanced preparations for December’s High-Level Conference on Humanity in War in Jordan. The Initiative’s strength lies in its universality.

[ICRC Southern Africa @ICRC_SAfrica]

Addressing state representatives at the Global Initiative to Galvanize Political Commitment to IHL, @DIRCO_ZA Deputy Minister @AlvinBotes74959 called for enhanced participation ahead of December’s High-Level Conference on Humanity in War in Jordan.

[The South African Red Cross Society (SARCS) @RedcrossSa]

Guided by our Fundamental Principles of Humanity and Impartiality, we support all people in need with dignity and respect.
Your support is urgently needed to help us continue this life-saving response.
#SARCS #UnitedInHumanity #AlwaysNeededAlwaysThere

[The South African Red Cross Society (SARCS) @RedcrossSa]

The South African Red Cross Society (SARCS) is providing humanitarian assistance at shelters in Durban and Pietermaritzburg, including hot meals, hygiene packs, baby hampers, First Aid, and free phone & WhatsApp services.

[The South African Red Cross Society (SARCS) @RedcrossSa]

From treatment areas to essential supplies, every detail matters when thousands take on the Ultimate Human Race. You will also spot familiar recovery essentials at our station such as our First Aid Kits and Deep Heat, supporting our volunteers as they assist runners on race day.

[The South African Red Cross Society (SARCS) @RedcrossSa]

Before the first runners arrive, the work is already underway.

At the Comrades Marathon in KwaZulu-Natal, our KZN volunteers were up before sunrise, setting up the First Aid Station and preparing to support athletes throughout the day.
#ComradesMarathon #Comrades2026

[The South African Red Cross Society (SARCS) @RedcrossSa]

Day 2 of the ongoing joint monitoring in Ga-Begwa, Limpopo. Just outside of Thohoyandou together with local authorities and traditional leadership and the beneficiaries.

We are also launching the @IFRC_DREF together with @IFRCAfrica to foster accountability

[Mercy Laker @MercyLaker]

Currently in Ha-Begwa, Thohoyandou, South Africa, with @RedcrossSa and @ifrc Pretoria teams for the distribution of blankets, mattresses, and hygiene and dignity packs to community members affected by floods earlier this year, supported by @IFRC_DREF

[Mail & Guardian @mailandguardian]

Sponsored: “We are witnessing growing strain on international, humanitarian law, and on the institutions designed to protect civilians and preserve human dignity during times of conflict and crisis. We have witnessed attacks on humanitarian actors” - Mothibedi Panyane, President of The South African Red Cross Society speaking during the launch of the Global Climate Resilience Platform on the current challenges faced by humanitarian organisations.

#GlobalClimateResilience #InvestingInResilience @ifrc @IFRCAfrica @RedCrossSa

[Mail & Guardian @mailandguardian]

“South Africa continues to navigate difficult social and economic pressures. Rising unemployment, poverty, food insecurity, and tensions between locals and migrants remind us that social cohesion cannot be taken for granted. The spirit of Ubuntu must continuously
be renewed through action, dialogue, and shared humanity.” - Mothibedi Panyane, President of The South African Red Cross Society speaking at the launch of the Global Climate Resilience Platform.

#GlobalClimateResilience #InvestingInResilience @ifrc @IFRCAfrica @RedCrossSa

[Mail & Guardian @mailandguardian]

“Ultimately, the Ubuntu Initiative is about reducing vulnerability before disasters happen, lowering future response costs, and building stronger communities, stronger markets, and stronger economies across the region.”- Nena Stoiljkovic, Under Secretary General for Humanitarian Diplomacy and Digitalization IFRC, speaking at the launch of the Global Climate Resilience Platform.

#GlobalClimateResilience #InvestingInResilience @ifrc @IFRCAfrica @RedCrossSa

[Mercy Laker @MercyLaker]

The @IFRC & @RedcrossSa convened partners last evening under the theme “Investing in Africa’s Resilience Today.”
https://t.co/8KvC7sQDMY

#GlobalClimateResilience #InvestingInResilience

[Cherotich @fkcherotich]

What a week!!! and the momentum is real. @IFRCAfrica & @RedcrossSa engaged dimplomats, DFIs & private sector on “Investing in Africa’s Resilience Today! Climate resilience is a business & investment priority, not just humanitarian. Energy high. Appetite growing. Opportunity huge.

[Mail & Guardian @mailandguardian]

Sponsored: “At the heart of this mandate are our volunteers and members. Our volunteers carry the Red Cross emblem into communities with courage, discipline and compassion. Our members preserve the democratic life, local ownership and accountability of the Society. Together, they give SARCS its legitimacy: a National Society that is not parachuted into communities, but built from within them.” - Mothibedi Panyane, President of The South African Red Cross Society speaking during the launch of the Global Climate Resilience Platform.

#GlobalClimateResilience #InvestingInResilience @ifrc @IFRCAfrica @RedCrossSa

[Mail & Guardian @mailandguardian]

Sponsored: The launch of the Global Climate Resilience Platform is currently underway in Johannesburg. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and The South African Red Cross Society (SARCS), in partnership with the Mail & Guardian, have brought together leaders, investors and changemakers to drive real partnerships for resilience.

#GlobalClimateResilience #InvestingInResilience @ifrc @IFRCAfrica @RedCrossSa

[IFRC Africa @IFRCAfrica]

The IFRC and @RedcrossSa today convened diplomatic partners and key stakeholders for a Diplomatic Breakfast in Pretoria, South Africa, under the Global Climate Resilience Platform.

This engagement aims to advance collaboration, investment and collective action for climate resilience across Southern Africa.

As climate-related disasters continue to intensify — stronger partnerships between humanitarian actors, governments and the private sector are critical to strengthening preparedness, protecting vulnerable communities and building long-term resilience.

#GlobalClimateResilience #InvestingInResilience

[IFRC @ifrc]

“Trust has become our greatest ally. Working with communities is essential to stop the transmission of Ebola.”

Speaking to @BBCWorld, @IFRC’s Catherine Kamatu highlights the Red Cross response on the ground in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as Ebola cases continue to surge.

The @IFRC has launched an emergency appeal to support @croix_rouge_rdc in providing life-saving assistance.

[Mercy Laker @MercyLaker]

We are pleased to be joined this morning in Pretoria by @NenaStoijkovic, IFRC Under Secretary General for Humanitarian Diplomacy and Digitalization, for the Diplomatic Breakfast on the Global Climate Resilience Platform.

[Mail & Guardian @mailandguardian]

Sponsored: Only 3 days left until the official launch of the Global Climate Resilience Platform. Hosted by the South African Red Cross Society and the IFRC, in partnership with the Mail & Guardian, this event will spotlight bold ideas and collaborative solutions under the theme Investing in Africa’s Resilience.

🗓️ Date: 28 May 2026

#GlobalClimateResilience #InvestingInResilience @ifrc @IFRCAfrica @RedCrossSa

[IFRC Africa @IFRCAfrica]

This week, Red Cross National Society leaders from across Southern Africa are meeting in Maputo for the Southern Africa Partnership of Red Cross Societies.

The opening brought together Red Cross National Society leadership, Movement partners, Government representatives and members of the diplomatic community in #Mozambique, reflecting the importance of collective action in addressing the region’s humanitarian challenges.

As humanitarian needs continue to grow across the region, #SAPRCS remains key to strengthening preparedness, response, localisation and support to communities facing increasingly complex challenges.