Listeners to Algoa FM donated R 815 592 in sums of money ranging from between R50 and a R100 000, in response to an appeal made by Algoa Cares Rescue to support survivors of the devastating fires which recently blazed through the Garden Route and parts of the Kouga District.

In addition, scores of blankets, clothing and food parcels were also donated. In Port Elizabeth the food parcels, clothing and blankets were donated at the South End Fire Station, which acts as a relief centre during times of disaster, according to Dohné Damons PR and CSI Manager at Algoa FM.

This relief centre managed the distribution of all collected donations to the affected areas. In the Garden Route, the Eden Lions created a collection centre for all donations collected in Port Elizabeth and along the Garden Route. These donations were packaged and distributed to the areas affected in Knysna and along the Garden Route.

The cash donations were split between the Kouga Municipality and the Knysna Municipality Fire Relief Funds, after a portion of the donation was used to assist the learners of three schools in the Garden Route.

Steppingstones Pre-primary has been refunded after the school purchased uniforms for its learners who were affected by the fire.

Learners from Chris Nissan Primary School and Percy Mdala High School, who were unable to source funding to purchase school uniforms, have received funding thanks to the generous donations made by those who responded to the call to action by Algoa Cares Rescue, according to Damons.

“The school and the entire community would like to express its gratitude for the donation made” says N.J. Myo, principal of Chris Nissen Primary School. “Your donation has left a positive impact on the learners.”

“The reach of our call to action through Algoa Cares Rescue exceeded our expectations,” says Dave Tiltmann, Managing Director of Algoa FM.

“We received a national response from listeners who made selfless donations in aid of those affected by the fires and we can’t thank everyone enough.” 

Rising Sun Daycare in Duncan Village has been selected as the beneficiary for this year’s Algoa Cares Charity Golf Day in East London.

The children of Duncan Village are often left home alone and unattended while their parent’s are either at work or searching for work.

Witnessing the children playing in a nearby dump, Nozie Mswi took the initiative to start a daycare facility.

Rising Sun Daycare first opened its doors to children between the ages of 1-5 years old in January 2013.

“The daycare that is attended by at least 35 to 40 children, receives no financial assistance from either the public or the private sector,” says Taralyn Mclean, who volunteers her PR services to the home.

“Parents pay a small fee and that money is used to give each child breakfast and lunch,” says Nozie Mswi, the owner of Rising Sun Daycare.

“Some of the parents can’t always pay, but their children are always welcome and we make do with what we have.”

“After visiting Rising Sun Daycare, we realised that there is a real need for assistance and we could not have found a more deserving beneficiary,” says Dohné Damons, PR and CSI Manager at Algoa FM.

This year’s Algoa Cares Charity Golf Day, East London is themed, Music through the Ages.

The day of fun and golf will happen on the 8th of September.

“We encourage all sponsors to theme their designated areas accordingly,” says Ndileka Geysman, Marketing Executive at Algoa FM.

“We’re looking for a music hall of fame, a rock n roll theme and even the suaveness of a 90’s boy band. So be creative!”

For more information, contact Ndileka Geysman at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (043) 707 7801