Tasleem Gierdien26 February 2025 | 10:16

How to help provide relief to Cape Town firefighters battling blazes across the Cape

Checkers Sixty60 is supporting firefighters through their 'Support the Firefighters' campaign, allowing customers' orders to be delivered directly to the firefighters.

How to help provide relief to Cape Town firefighters battling blazes across the Cape

A Cape Town Fire Fighters, Battles The Blaze / Picture Thomas Holderewn

A fire which started in the Newlands area of Cape Town on Sunday (23 February) morning flared up again late Tuesday (25 February) afternoon.

Winds caused the fire to spread over the top of the 'saddle' between Devil's Peak and Newlands.

At midnight on Tuesday it had reached Tafelberg Road in the City Bowl.

The Table Mountain National Park (TMNP) is urging the public to stay away to allow firefighters to work without obstruction as they tackle the blazes.

Checkers Sixty60 is supporting firefighters through their 'Support the Firefighters' campaign, allowing customers' orders to be delivered directly to the firefighters.

How you can help:

Customers can follow these steps to contribute:

  1. Change delivery address on the app: Update your Checkers Sixty60 delivery address to the Volunteer Wildfire Services Newlands Fire Base located at 1 Union Ave, Newlands, Cape Town. The fire base operates until 5pm, so orders should be placed accordingly.
  2. Shop for essentials: Select any items from Checkers Sixty60’s ‘Support the Firefighters’ mission. These products have been chosen to meet the immediate needs of the firefighters, ensuring they have the necessary supplies to continue their vital work.
  3. Checkout to donate: Once you’ve made your selection, proceed to checkout. Your delivery will be directed to the fire base, where it will be distributed to the volunteers.
As an added incentive, Checkers Sixty60 is offering to refund the R35 delivery fee within 24 hours for every order placed at the VWS Newlands Fire Base.

You can also help by placing an order with Piccolo Posticino on Uber Eats...

How you can help: 

  1. Head onto the UberEats app and search Piccolo Posticino.
  2. Make sure your delivery option is on the “collection“ option. This ensures that the pizzas will stay at the store for them to collect later on this evening.
  3. Margarita Pizza’s are available for R100 and you may order as many as you are willing and able to.
  4. In the “notes" section of the order, please specify “Newlands firefighters" - this ensures that the store adds the order to the cause for collection later. 

Additional general ways to assist:

You can assist Table Mountain National Park by staying away from closed trails and reporting fires. 
Stay away from closed trails 
  • Avoid hiking on closed trails, even if you think it's safe.
  • Allow firefighting teams to work without obstruction.
Report fires
  • Call the emergency number at 086 110 6417 to report any fires. 
  • Contact the TMNP Fire Management Department at 021 689 7438/9. 
Be aware of fire hazards 
  • Don't light fires.
  • Don't throw cigarette butts or matches in dry, grassy areas.
  • Stay hydrated and wear light, breathable clothing.
  • Avoid outdoor activities during peak heat.

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