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South Africa: where help is needed now
South Africa: the HelpMap currently tracks 2 active events here, 0 of them critical. The main type is: Armed conflict. Published aid-kit requests tracked for South Africa: 6, of which 0 are open.
2 active events0 critical6 requests
Active events in South Africa
| Event | Main type | Level | Since | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armed conflict: South Africa19 violent events, 19 reported deaths in October 2026 | Armed conflict | Notable | Oct 31, 2026 | ACLED conflict data via OCHA HDX HAPI |
| South Africa: Floods - Jan 2026FL-2026-000011-ZAF | Flood | Notable | Jan 16, 2026 | ReliefWeb (UN OCHA) |
Aid kits likely needed estimate
HelpMap estimate from the type and severity of the events — not a published request.
HelpMap does not estimate a kit need for South Africa at the moment.
Published aid-kit requests for South Africa
| ID | Kit and place | Requested by | Quantity | Published | Deadline | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RN-1277 | First aid kitLogistics – Ndabeni Store, 25 Oude Molen Road, Ndabeni, Cape Town, South AfricaRFQ – 200 First Aid Kits (Depot Reg 3, soft bag) – [buyer withheld]Items requestedFirst aid kit, Depot Reg 3, soft bag | Government · RFQ | 200 | — | Nov 10, 2026 | Closed | Source |
| RN-1067 | First aid kitEastern Cape (Cape Coastal Cluster), East London office, South AfricaSupply and delivery of First Aid kit and consumable 'as and when required' basis for a period of 3 years in the Eastern Cape - Cape Coastal ClusterItems requestedFirst aid kits and consumables (per 'First Aid Box Contents' document, not read) | Other · Tender | — | Sep 2026 | Oct 5, 2026 | Closed | Source |
| RN-1000 | First aid kitLimpopo (Vhembe District), South AfricaRequest For Appointment of Service Provider To Supply First Aid Kits | Government · RFQ | — | Aug 2026 | Sep 8, 2026 | Closed | Source |
| RN-894 | First aid kitKwaZulu-Natal, South AfricaSupply and Deliver of Fire Extinguishers Mount, First Aid Kit and Brush Cutters | Government · RFQ | — | Jun 2026 | Jun 26, 2026 | Closed | Source |
| RN-868 | First aid kitKwaZulu-Natal, South AfricaSupply, Delivery & Offload First Aid Kits RefillsItems requestedFirst aid kit refills | Government · RFQ | — | Jun 2026 | Jun 12, 2026 | Closed | Source |
| RN-858 | First aid kitJessievale Plantation (Mpumalanga, inferred), South AfricaRequest for quotation supply and delivery first aid kit replenishment Jessievale PlantationItems requestedFirst aid kit replenishment items incl. wound cleaner/antiseptic, etc. | Other · RFQ | — | Jun 2026 | Jun 10, 2026 | Closed | Source |
Questions and answers
- What is the humanitarian situation in South Africa right now?
- South Africa: the HelpMap currently tracks 2 active events here, 0 of them critical. The main type is: Armed conflict. Published aid-kit requests tracked for South Africa: 6, of which 0 are open.
- Which aid kits are needed in South Africa?
- HelpMap does not estimate a kit need for South Africa at the moment.
- Are there open tenders or requests for aid kits in South Africa?
- RescueCatalog tracks 6 published aid-kit requests for South Africa, 0 of them open. Kit types requested: First aid kit.
- Where does this data come from?
- From public sources such as ACLED conflict data via OCHA HDX HAPI and ReliefWeb (UN OCHA). The events are refreshed every 15 minutes; the likely kit needs and the help-pressure score are RescueCatalog estimates.
- How can an organisation get aid kits for South Africa?
- Send your kit list or specification. RescueCatalog builds the kits to your specification and quotes for the volume and destination you need.
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