NET NINE NINE STEPS IN TO ASSIST FLOOD VICTIMS IN VENDA!

When floodwaters tore through parts of Venda, Limpopo, they did more than destroy
homes – they uprooted lives, silenced laughter, and left many families in Mbaula Village,
Tshakhuma, Makhuvha, Tswinga Village, Chitawa and Duvhu-ledza and Mpandoni
Villages starting again with nothing but hope.

In response to the devastation caused by recent floods in the Vhembe District, Internet
Fibre Network Operator (FNO) Net Nine Nine has stepped in to donate an assortment of
relief items to affected communities, bringing much-needed support to families trying
to rebuild after tragedy.

The sections to benefit will be determined by Chief Azwindini, leading way to the
hardest hit residents by the flooding that claimed lives and washed away homes,
belongings, and livelihoods.

For many, the disaster arrived without warning, turning ordinary days into moments of
loss and survival.

The handover of the relief items will take place on Wednesday, 04 February 2026 at the
Royal House, 1044/5 Maniini Main Road, Thohoyandou West, a location chosen not only
for accessibility but for its significance as a place of community leadership and unity.

Speaking on the initiative, Net Nine Nine Regional Manager Portia Mbhiza said the
decision to intervene was driven by compassion and responsibility.

“We feel the need to contribute and help those victims who lost everything due to the
flooding. Beyond infrastructure and connectivity, we are dealing with people – families,
elders, and children who need support in their darkest hour,” she said.

Net Nine Nine, choosing to connect through humanity first, is currently laying fibre
cables across Venda as part of its expansion into the area and is preparing for the
official launch of its fibre network.

While the company is known for bringing high-speed internet connectivity, this
intervention reflects a deeper commitment to the communities it serves.

As Venda continues to heal from the aftermath of the floods, gestures like these offer
comfort, dignity, and reassurance that rebuilding is possible when communities and
partners stand together.