Business veteran Solly Krok, has raised more than R2m for those who've been affected by Covid-19 by completing a 91km walk on Thursday.
His goal was to raise R108m to help support poor communities during these unprecedented times.
“What breaks my heart is that the poor were poor before Covid-19 and will remain poor after Covid-19,” said Krok told TimesLIVE. “I am determined to make a difference by raising funds from international and local organisations to help those who needSome of the funds will go into food parcels and support children and the elderly, said Krok.
Under his venture called Keep the Wolf from the Door, Krok partnered organisations Afrika Tikkun and Siyakhana to address poverty and hunger.“Maybe next week I'll go for another walk again and would like to nominate those younger than me to also join me and raise awareness and funds too,” he said. Those who wish to contribute can do so by sending their donations to Afrika Tikkun NPC using the FNB account number 62196064100 and “keep the wolf from the door” as a reference.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
91-year-old raises more than R2m for poor by walking laps in his Joburg suburbKrok was inspired to do the walk by British war veteran Tom Moore who raised more thank £4.8m (about R81m).
Read more »
91-year-old raises more than R2m for poor by walking laps in his Joburg suburbKrok was inspired to do the walk by British war veteran Tom Moore who raised more thank £4.8m (about R81m).
Read more »
WATCH: Concerns raised after 'black clouds of smoke' drift over south Durban suburbsConcerns have been raised about the health and safety of Wentworth residents after plumes of black smoke was seen billowing from the nearby refinery.
Read more »
Woman held for alleged murder after abducted 6-year-old girl's body found in KZN canefieldPolice have arrested a 42-year-old woman in connection with the kidnapping and murder of a 6-year-old girl who went missing on Sunday on the Glendale Road near Shayamoya.
Read more »
Palestinian family mourns autistic son killed by Israel policeThousands of mourners massed for Hallak's funeral while the social media hashtag PalestinianLivesMatter echoed the fury being seen at mass protests against police violence and racism in the United States.
Read more »
Man killed, 2-year-old injured in Cape Town shooting'It is a gang-related shooting,' ward councillor Angus McKenzie said.
Read more »