Black Coffee foundation provides R500 000 relief aid to Mthatha flood victims in Eastern Cape.
Hundreds of families in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, have received urgent help from the Black Coffee Foundation after recent floods left many people without homes, food, or basic supplies.
The foundation, started by world-renowned DJ and producer Black Coffee, whose real name is Nkosinathi Innocent Maphumulo, has taken serious action to help those in need.
The relief work started on 11 June, with help from several partners and generous donors.
Leading the campaign is Lungie Maphumulo, CEO of the Black Coffee Foundation. She said:”This is more than just a relief effort. It’s a call to action for all of us to step up and support our communities in times of crisis.”
She said that the Eastern Cape is especially close to their hearts, and the foundation is thankful to all the partners and individuals who helped raise over R500 000 in aid.
“Giving back isn’t just something we do, it’s who we are,” she said.
Together with organisations such as Feed the Nation, Hollywoodbets Foundation, Nando’s, Sompire, BidAir Cargo, and NGL Logistics Group, the Black Coffee Foundation delivered food parcels, warm clothing, hygiene packs, and other essentials to families affected by the disaster.
But the support doesn’t stop there. The foundation has promised to stay involved long after the emergency ends.
“As a foundation, we believe that real impact comes through sustained action,” said Lungie.
“This initiative is not a once-off campaign; it’s part of our wider mission to continue showing up where it matters most.”
“We understand the long road ahead for many families in Mthatha, and we intend to walk that road with them,” she said.
Each partner played a key role. Feed the Nation helped with food security, Hollywoodbets Foundation offered quick community grants, Nando’s provided cooked meals, and Sompire showed up on the ground to help. BidAir Cargo and NGL Logistics Group made sure the deliveries arrived safely and on time.
With winter settling in and climate-related disasters becoming more common, the Black Coffee Foundation is urging more people and organisations to get involved.
“Every act of giving makes a difference, and every life touched is a testament to what we can achieve together,” said Lungie.
The foundation’s work in Mthatha is just the beginning of a bigger mission, to rebuild lives and help communities recover with dignity.
