NOMCEBO ZIKODE CONTRIBUTES TIME AND MONEY TO MOP-UP THE KWAZULU NATAL ACTIVITIES

 by Emihle Phumile

It's been all hands on deck since the terrible floods in Kwazulu-Natal. South Africans have rallied around the province, with some offering time, food, money, and clothing, after more than 400 lives were lost and hundreds were displaced. Floods have also prompted efforts to gather donations for people who have lost loved ones as well as their houses. Nomcebo Zikode, a singer and entrepreneur, is one among them. She tells Drum that the floods were a national calamity that impacted thousands of families, and she can only image the devastation and massive and irreversible damage that has been done to families as a result of individuals being relocated and left destitute.

"Because this crisis impacts us all, I am in a unique position to help with whatever resources or financial commitment I have, as well as with my time and the use of my platform and networks to aid others." "It is for this reason that I have founded my foundation," she explains. She goes on to say that everyone in the country is connected and that everyone should take advantage of it. " Each stage of life has its own set of obstacles and benefits, making it impossible to overlook the fact that we cannot exist without one another. If individuals in KwaZulu-Natal are affected, and I reject my natural desire to help, who will aid me one day if I continue to act selfishly?

"I am a product of a KwaZulu-Natal background and family; we, too, have been aided by many; I am a product of the people who, because of their support, have given me the privilege of being able to bring the music that they support to life." Without the people's backing, I am nothing. I am obligated to assist when it falls to me to be of assistance." Nomcebo, who recently launched her fashion business and perfume line, tells drum that she hopes that the money would go to people who have been severely struck by the floods and are left with nothing. "It's great that the government and other sectors are stepping up to help; yet, I can't sit on the sidelines and do nothing if I have the resources to do so."

I owe it to myself to carry what I can and show up for others who need help "Nomcebo sasy sasy sasy sasy sasy s She claims that the last two years have put people's abilities to respond to calamities to the test, with the pandemic wreaking havoc on the entertainment industry. It has been demonstrated that more has to be done to prosecute individuals who are corrupt and solely concerned in their personal gain, she claims. "We must build means to monitor and oversee that our programs reach our people using all state resources, public managed entities, and enforcement agencies. This is an opportunity for us to take a critical look at what public servants are doing with state resources and to ask the tough questions in order to restore order and productivity, says Nomcebo.