Charlize Theron government KZN floods

Charlize Theron arrives at the 76th Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton on 6 January, 2019 – Photo: Dan MacMedan / NETWORK-Sipa USA

‘Not a cent to government’: Tweeps urge Charlize Theron on her fund raiser

South African tweeps have pleaded with Charlize Theron not to donate a cent from her cause for KZN flood-victims to the government.

Charlize Theron government KZN floods

Charlize Theron arrives at the 76th Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton on 6 January, 2019 – Photo: Dan MacMedan / NETWORK-Sipa USA

Tweeps have urged South African-born Hollywood actress, Charlize Theron not to give money donated to her cause for KZN flood-victims to the government. 

South Africans feel that the money should be given to global non-profit organisation Gift of the Givers instead, given their impeccable record when it comes to putting donated funds to good use.  

Theron started a fundraiser for KZN flood victims through her organisation, the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project (CTAOP). The star also shared details of the organisation the funds should be donated to.

‘DON’T GIVE IT TO SA GOVERNMENT’

Theron said they as CTAOP see the most critical role as supporting their KZN partners in whatever challenges they face.

“Right now organisations in KZN are reeling, trying to support their communities however they can, as affected families desperately need food, water, and shelter.

“To bring immediate support & resources to those in the region, CTAOP created an easy way for everyone to give. 100% of these funds will go directly to this effort – NO fees.”

Charlize Theron

South Africans feel that not even a cent of these funds should be given to the South African Government but instead to the Gift of the Givers. 

It has been feared that the R1 billion from the National Treasury set aside for floods-ravaged areas in KZN will be looted by comrades. 

“Thank you so much. I would like to ask that if you do donate funds, please do not do it to the corrupt government. They will literally turn that money into Italian fashion and German cars. @GiftoftheGivers has been doing amazing work. Give the money to them instead,” @OmrieCassiem tweeted.

“She’s literally put the details of the organisation people can donate to. Nothing was said about giving to government, there’s really no need for the comments telling people not to donate to government. They weren’t going to. People need help, don’t divert the focus,” @NgubaneSbo also tweeted.