In early June 2024, a devastating tornado struck Tongaat, a town on KwaZulu-Natal’s North Coast. The twister caused widespread destruction to homes, schools, and infrastructure, tragically claiming several lives. Many families were left without shelter.
Responding to the disaster, Ramakrishna Centre South Africa swiftly launched relief efforts in the affected areas.
The Durban Centre, Chatsworth Sub-Centre, and Etete Satsang Group joined forces to deliver aid in Tongaat. The following items were distributed:
| S.No | Names of Items | Quantity | Unit |
| 1 | Rice | 181 | kg |
| 2 | Maize Meal | 50 | kg |
| 3 | Wheat Flour | 10 | kg |
| 4 | Pulses | 82 | kg |
| 5 | Salt | 1 | kg |
| 6 | Cooking Oil | 60 | Ltrs |
| 7 | Jam | 97 | Cans |
| 8 | Tinned Food | 609 | Cans |
| 9 | Tea Bags | 12950 | Nos |
| 10 | Milk | 94 | Ltrs |
| 11 | Sugar | 73 | kg |
| 12 | Porridge | 145 | kg |
| 13 | Instant Noodles | 188 | Nos |
| 14 | Pasta | 51.5 | kg |
| 15 | Bath Soap | 40 | Bars |
| 16 | Detergents | 2.2 | Ltrs |
| 17 | Toothpaste | 17 | tubes |
| 18 | Candles | 30 | Nos |
| 19 | Bottled Water | 322 | Nos |
| 20 | Toilet Roll | 48 | Nos |
| 21 | Baby Diapers | 4 | Packs |
| 22 | Blankets & Bedding | 110 | Nos |
| 23 | Assorted clothes and shoes for men, women and children | 54 | boxes & bags |
Relief operations are ongoing to support the community during this challenging time.
