Citizens Corner: Active citizenry during disasters

The flood disaster in the Eastern Cape has seen many charities and NGOs come together to assist with the humanitarian crisis that unfolded. The death toll is said to be sitting at 102 after another body was recovered earlier this week. The disaster has been declared a national disaster. So for today’s Citizen’s Corner we speak to those individuals who’ve contributed in helping some of the victims. Many have spent their own funds to buy blankets, cook food, use their own cars to assist those in need and even accommodate others. So to share their experiences and why they decided to get involved, we are joined by... Guest: Betusile Mcinga - Gospel artist and founder of Betusile Mcinga Foundation Guest: Ntombethemba Ndinisa-Ndesi - Chairperson of the OR Tambo Civil Society Forum Guest: Zintle Mbusi – Media personality in the Eastern Cape Guest: Bonga Jezile – From Men Factor Leader Civil Society