{"id":295326,"date":"2026-05-22T14:45:24","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T12:45:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/komani-karoo\/?p=295326"},"modified":"2026-05-25T09:19:29","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T07:19:29","slug":"afri-save-rallies-again-as-flooding-devastates-communities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/komani-karoo\/afri-save-rallies-again-as-flooding-devastates-communities\/","title":{"rendered":"Afri-Save rallies again as flooding devastates communities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

After a disastrous week of bad weather and flooding, Afri-Save Cash & Carry\u2019s CEO, Munir Jeeva, once again answered the call. Mobilising a team of volunteers and gathering vital resources, he took to the townships around Kariega to distribute food and supplies to those affected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, back at Afri-Save Cash and Carry, the doors remained open to all; offering free soup, free coffee, and a chance to charge devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOur community has always stood by us and it is both our privilege and our duty to assist in any way we can, when the opportunity arises,\u201d said Jeeva.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking to UD Express<\/em>, Jeeva said that after hearing about the latest flooding, his immediate reaction was the same as it was on previous occasions; a deep sense of responsibility and urgency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt drives me to get personally involved, not out of obligation, but because our business operates on a strict ethos of giving back more to the province than we take in. We are an essential community pillar, and when our people are hurting, we show up.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He added that this time, the relief effort came together quickly because it was an extension of what they already do daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe have established internal teams and logistical networks that allow us to mobilise resources, like food, supplies, and volunteers, very rapidly,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Opening our doors to offer free soup, coffee, and device charging was crucial in providing an immediate, practical safe space for affected residents.<\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

He added that it is about restoring dignity while providing comfort when people have lost everything.
Jeeva confirmed that this initiative is not the first time the organisation has stepped in to assist the flood-affected residents of the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOur commitment to the Eastern Cape is not sporadic; it is woven into the daily fabric of our lives and business operations,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis deep-rooted philosophy stems from a clear understanding that our company\u2019s growth is inextricably linked to the prosperity and well-being of the communities we serve.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jeeva shared that for over 15 years, they have championed widespread, life-changing initiatives, which include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n