Gift of the Givers

Humanitarian organisation Gift of the Givers, known for helping anyone in distress, has been dealt a heavy blow after its offices in Cape Town were burgled ...

“With this now, it could have been their own mother or grandmother coming to register for assistance, but now all that information is gone. People who were affected by fires are also registered on there,” Sablay said. “The laptop that was stolen: if we could just have that back. “Upstairs, we are yet to see what was taken. “We can confirm a laptop, PC, TV and clothing were stolen. “Some awards and frames that were given to Gift of the Givers were also stolen,” Sablay told IOL.

'It's a total mess at the moment,' said Gift of the Givers' Western Cape project manager, Ali Sablay after a break-in at its Cape Town office.

This was a setback for communities who needed aid from the organisation, as “that will be a bit delayed now”. Gift of the Givers was still trying to establish whether personal protective equipment and medication for diseases such as high blood pressure were among the stolen items. However, Sablay said there were elements within communities who could have been responsible for the break-in while their families benefited from services provided by Gift of the Givers. “It could have been your mother, your grandmother’s name on that laptop,” said Sablay. The Gift of the Givers’ Cape Town office was broken into early on Monday morning. Information has to be recaptured and people have to come again,” said Sablay.

Criminals made off with a laptop, TV, office chairs and relief packs for the Western Cape fire victims as they ransacked the offices of the Gift of the ...

“Know that this will only galvanise the support we South Africans have for your organisation!” he posted. “How can one be this evil and heartless?” “Many non-governmental organisations don’t want to work in the Cape Flats [and surrounding areas] because they say communities don’t assist them.

The Cape Town offices of humanitarian organisation Gift of the Givers were burgled and trashed, with a few items stolen on Monday.

So sorry to read of this Gift of the Givers! Love to know how many schools were broken into and Vandalized during the school holidays. “Remember, if criminals can steal pipes that’s feeding oxygen and life support to patients in the ICU ward in a hospital. This is simply a test in our journey to stay the course and continue to make a difference to those in need, despite the enemy’s effort to slow us down! “Our teams have been hard at work preparing back to school packs. “We can confirm a laptop, PC, TV and clothing were stolen.

They made off with a laptop, office chairs, a desk, TVs and aid packages for the victims of the Western Cape fire. “These people not only stole from the Gift of ...

Our team had prepared packages for the victims of the fire in the Western Cape, which unfortunately were also stolen. “Many non-governmental organizations do not want to work in the Cape Flats [and surrounding areas] because they say communities don’t help them. You can cancel at any time and if you cancel within 14 days you will not be charged. That is a pity for the underprivileged population of the Western Cape. For 14 free days you have access to a world of in-depth analysis, investigative journalism, top opinions and numerous features. These people not only stole from the Gift of the Givers, they also stole from the community because all that information needs to be recaptured.

Ray White chats to Dr Imtiaz Sooliman, founder of Gift of the Givers on the burglary of their Cape Town warehouse.

We just need to extend this to the whole country.Dr Imtiaz Sooliman, Founder - Gift of the Givers And they've all been caught.Dr Imtiaz Sooliman, Founder - Gift of the Givers And last night, they caught the kingpin.Dr Imtiaz Sooliman, Founder - Gift of the Givers Fortunately, the neighbours gave us footage and we saw seven cars enter the premises. I've seen people hungry and dying of starvation in different parts of the country, but there's always discipline. Werner Geldenhuys, Senior Technician weighs in.](https://www.702.co.za/articles/463699/are-there-regulations-on-the-use-of-noisy-generators) [Read More](https://www.702.co.za/articles/463699/are-there-regulations-on-the-use-of-noisy-generators) We know we have a good network in the community. It's the ones who have that want more.Dr Imtiaz Sooliman, Founder - Gift of the Givers Community members started sending information so rapidly that within an hour, the police took in ten suspects and managed to recover some of the stuff. Gift of the Givers founder Dr Imtiaz Sooliman said he's been overwhelmed by the outpouring of support across the country. They've come to the rescue of the country in the most of hopeless of situations and so when Gift of the Givers was faced with a calamity, South Africans returned the favour. Gift of the Givers thankful for public support after burglary

A joint operation by police in Cape Town and members attached to the City of Cape Town law enforcement agencies led to the arrest of 10 suspects after a ...

“All credit is due to the community who called Gift of the Givers office lines and remained anonymous. We appreciate all the love.” Those who contacted the South African Police Service and gave us the addresses where to find the stolen goods. “A case was reported at Lansdowne SAPS. “We can confirm a laptop, PC, TV and clothing were stolen. “The laptop that was stolen: if we could just have that back.

The organisation's office was burgled and trashed over the weekend, with the thieves stealing electronic devices, food, and clothing parcels.

We could see seven guys came into the office and all of them have been caught." The organisation's office was burgled and trashed over the weekend, with the thieves making off with a TV, laptop, food, and clothing parcels. The organisation's office was burgled and trashed over the weekend, with the thieves stealing electronic devices, food, and clothing parcels.

In the case of the burglary at the Gift of the Givers' offices in Athlone, 10 people were arrested in a joint operation involving the City of Cape Town law ...

Those who contacted the South African Police Service and gave us the addresses where to find the stolen goods. Sablay said, “All credit is due to the community who called Gift of the Givers office lines and remained anonymous. “A case was reported at Lansdowne SAPS.

'The robbers took appliances and donations meant for people in distress.' Ten people have been arrested in connection with a robbery at humanitarian ...

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Ten suspects have been arrested and some stolen items recovered, after the offices of relief organisation Gift of the Givers (GOTG) was ransacked.

“The laptop that was stolen downstairs, that is for people that come register for a wheelchair, people that come register for help for food, school children that need school uniforms, all that information is on the laptop… “We can confirm that all the items at the police station were 100% GOTG items so more arrests are imminent. schools who need help in terms of toilets, feeding schemes, soup kitchens, everything is on there. Some of the items of sentimental value stolen included awards from schools in acknowledgement of the phenomenal work done by the organisation, as well as a one of a kind massive print with the GOTG logo on it. Sablay positively identified some of the items at the Lansdowne Police Station, stolen from their offices. “The police are not going to divulge any further details until they get to the mastermind behind this or the syndicate behind it, but I can confirm that a number of arrests have been made and some of the items have been recovered.”

Ten suspects have been arrested over the ransacking of the Gift of the Givers' Cape Town office and most of the stolen goods have been recovered.

Police thanked the community for their assistance in nabbing the suspects. "On Tuesday morning a family brought their son to us who was arrested for buying the stolen goods. We know that the country fully supports the work we do. "We don't think that criminals are targeting the organisation because of the work we do. Criminals largely know that the community supports us in a big way. "We want to assure those who are still awaiting assistance from the Gift of the Givers that this break-in will not affect them.

Criminals broke into the Athlone office on the Cape Flats on Monday, and stole a number of items meant for people in need.RobberyGift of the Givers project ...

Last month, Gift of the Givers came to the aid of the families of the victims killed and those who were injured in the Boksburg gas tanker explosion. “A case was reported at Lansdowne SAPS. Gift of the Givers have bene phenomenal in their efforts to assist those in need.

“When we saw this, we couldn't just let it slide,” said a relative of a man accused of buying stolen property that belonged to Gift of the Givers. The relative ...

“Police managed to arrest 10 people and apparently last night, they managed to arrest the kingpin,” said Sooliman. Ten suspects (males and females) aged between 20 and 40 were arrested for possession of suspected stolen property and detained at Philippi SAPS for further investigation,” said Captain Frederick van Wyk from the Western Cape police media centre. He confirmed several items such as a kettle, microwave, and some personal protective equipment were stolen, adding to the prior previous list of stolen goods including a laptop, televisions and clothing meant for fire victims. The relative spoke to journalists on Tuesday 10 January in Cape Town, as his family returned the stolen items to the humanitarian organisation. We’re ashamed,’ said a relative of one of the arrested believed to be in possession of stolen property belonging to the NGO, following a burglary during rolling blackouts at its offices. By Monday afternoon in Belgravia, the man said his seven-year-old nephew had noticed items in the house and alerted his grandmother who then called other family members.

Imtiaz Sooliman is a South African medical doctor and the founder and chair of the Gift of the Givers Foundation, an organisation that has, in the 30 years ...

He took care of us and never neglected us; he took us out according to what he could afford; he was good to his family, he was good to people; he didn’t get angry; he didn’t drink. I have to admit that I — on the other hand — have been very neglectful of my children because of the responsibilities I have taken on. And of course, they see what I do, and they all want to be with me when that is ever possible. One brother and his wife lived in one small house; another brother and his wife in another of the houses, and so on. He would do that with all my siblings, and he did it with all his brothers and sisters. At the tennis club, I would see the same warmth and generosity of spirit in him that I noticed on a daily basis in the shop. I remember him saying that if the child of someone in your community was doing something wrong, then you should quietly and sensitively tell the parent: “I’m sorry to have to let you know that you need to be aware that your child … It was in tennis that I felt closest to my father. He played some cricket as a youngster and was also a very competitive soccer player; the soccer was a bit before I was old enough to watch. In the general-dealer shop which he ran — and which I helped in from when I was about 10 — most of his customers were black Africans, a great number of them poor. My father would treat each and every one of his customers with the same love and the same enthusiasm, and the same care. I’m going to start with what I learnt from my father in his position as a businessman.

Dr Imtiaz Sooliman, founder of Gift of the Givers, does not believe that South Africa is collapsing, despite its current political, economic and ...

We shouldn’t judge an entire community or the entire nation because of the actions of a few individuals. We need to keep in mind that [it’s individuals that cause the problems]. People then mentioned that they were concerned about the pets that were suffering due to the fires. They were able to accommodate us for the sake of the people. Our people’s skills need to be updated and we must bring the experience back. It was incredible to see how South Africans could adapt mentally and respond to the challenge. In a matter of hours, we are ready to respond to a crisis. The South African containerised mobile hospital is equal to any of the best hospitals in Europe. The reason I say this is due to the spirit of our people. When I left Turkey, I knew I needed to help with the civil war in Bosnia. It was a product of African technology and African engineering. Some were getting ready to leave the country, because they were expecting violence and bloodshed.

Gift of the Givers founder Dr Imtiaz Sooliman said a TV set, laptop, food and clothing parcels were among the items that were stolen from their offices.

“People started sending messages ... “In this kind of situation you are dependent on community support. “We found some of the clothes we had prepared to distribute for flat fires in the Western Cape were missing, and for the medical room we found that some of the PPEs (personal protective equipment) were also missing.”

Gift of the Givers founder Dr Imtiaz Sooliman has thanked the community for their support following the arrest of 10 suspects in connection with a burglary ...

“People started sending messages … Subsequently, Gift of the Givers took to its social media platforms, saying: “We are in awe of the support, messages of goodwill and prayers we received after our office in Cape Town was burgled.” “We found some of the clothes we had prepared to distribute for flat fires in the Western Cape were missing, and for the medical room we found that some of the PPEs (personal protective equipment) were also missing,” he explained yesterday, saying that staff arrived at the office on Monday to find the front door open.

GOTG founder Dr Imtiaz Sooliman met the family of the 38-year-old man who had purchased some of the stolen goods, taken from its two-storey Penlyn Estate ...

A family member of the arrested man said: “On Monday, my nephew saw the boxes of clothing and he alerted my mother. A lot of boxes of clothing have been returned, some awards and certificates have been found, that is also at the police station and some PPE as well.” The TV has been found in Grassy Park police station, we have to go pick it up there.

This follows the burglary of the organisation's office in Athlone on Monday, where criminals stole electronics and donations.

We can just go to the warehouses, and if needs be, we can move goods from other parts of the country. We can fly things down. This follows the burglary of the organisation's office in Athlone on Monday.