Primedia Broadcasting's 947 and 702 have teamed up with Pick n Pay to offer support to families devastated by the recent Bree Street explosion.
JOHANNESBURG - Families left destitute after a gas explosion in the Johannesburg CBD have received a much-needed lifeline.
"As a responsible corporate citizen, it is our duty to support our communities in times of need. We are grateful to Pick n Pay and their Feed the Nation Foundation for their speedy response and commitment to making a difference. Together, we hope to bring some comfort to the affected families and help them rebuild their lives."
"I am unable to confirm how many families the explosion harmed, but I can say that it affected thousands of people. With such an initiative by Primedia and Pick n Pay, as the city, we would love for it to be a county-wide programme. Many families were hit by COVID-19 and were still adjusting to the reality [before] this, which is a double blow for the families".
The company's corporate social investment division, Primedia Cares, moved quickly to prevent the affected families and residents from food insecurity.
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