The Moti Cares Tsakani community outreach marked the Foundation’s continued mission to bring warmth and dignity to vulnerable communities this past weekend. During a heartfelt handover in the Brakpan township, the team distributed 2,700 blankets, 2,300 loaves of bread, and 700 sweet packs to families facing the full force of Gauteng’s winter.
A National Goal of 20,000 Blankets
This forms part of the Foundation’s significant national initiative, which aims to donate 20,000 blankets to vulnerable communities across South Africa by the end of August. With the most critical months of the season underway, the Foundation has already passed the halfway mark, having brought comfort and aid to nearly 15,000 beneficiaries so far.
Moti Cares Tsakani: A Partnership of Presence and Community
This recent Moti Cares Tsakani handover was about more than just blankets and bread; in fact, it was about presence, community, and partnership. From this weekend’s donations, Moti Cares specifically set aside and sent 210 blankets to support flood victims in the Eastern Cape, where many families are still recovering from the devastation caused by the heavy rains earlier this year.
After several days of intense flooding in the region, the flooding consequently left hundreds of people displaced, without adequate shelter, clothing, or access to basic supplies.
Moti Cares stepped in after a call for aid from leaders on the ground, responding swiftly to help restore warmth and dignity to those hardest hit by the crisis. To that end, faith-based leaders from the Anglican Church and the Southern Council of Churches were present to assist with the distribution and coordinate the logistics of getting aid to affected families.
A Lifeline for Flood Victims
“We’ve been trying to assist those impacted by the devastating floods in the Eastern Cape. We reached out to Moti Cares to help because so many people are displaced without food and without blankets. We’re grateful that Moti Cares responded so generously. Without a doubt, this donation is going to make a real difference.”
— Cleopatra Ntshingila, member of the Anglican Church and Southern Council of Churches.
Extending a Helping Hand Across Gauteng
In addition to the main handover, Moti Cares also extended its outreach this weekend to the Impilo child centre, a home for vulnerable children and infants, with a special delivery of blankets to help keep them warm through winter.
The Foundation’s efforts have already brought relief to community members in Katlehong, Langlaagte, Newclare, Westbury, Soweto, and Turffontein, as the campaign continues to expand its reach across Gauteng and beyond.
The Philosophy Behind Moti Cares Tsakani: ‘You Are Valued’
“We can’t control the weather, but we can change how it feels for someone who has nothing to keep them warm. It’s amazing the difference a simple blanket and a fresh loaf of bread can make to those who are struggling to make ends meet. This winter drive is our way of standing shoulder to shoulder with people to say: you are valued, you are worthy, and your struggle is not invisible.”
— Zunaid Moti, founder of Moti Cares.
Zunaid Moti established Moti Cares as a philanthropic initiative focused on creating lasting, real-world impact through humanitarian efforts.
While the Foundation supports a wide range of causes throughout the year, including education and crisis response, the annual Winter Blanket Drive has become one of its most meaningful and far-reaching interventions in South Africa, bringing hope and relief during the country’s coldest months.
Public nominations, community insights, and trusted local partners drive each activation, ensuring the campaign is not only impactful but, in truth, deeply rooted in care and local relevance.
As the season continues, Moti Cares remains committed to leaving no one behind, planning more handovers every weekend until the end of August.
For more information about Moti Cares Foundation, visit their website www.moticares.co.za
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