The “Meal of Reconciliation” which is held annually during this time of the year also brings together different denominations and religious groups, and enhances the festive spirit of people to give back to communities in need.
Elijah Mdluyi is a Mozambican citizen, who came to South African for greener pastures few years ago found himself homeless and unable to return home. Mdluyi says the meal came at the right time. “This is my fifth book that I have released and I decided that all the profits from the sale of the book will go to Denis Hurley Centre because of the good work they do. I was able to raise R32 000 in December which I contributed to the centre. They are doing a good work for the homeless, and I wanted to contribute to the organisations that help the needy,” explains Moodley.