There’s nothing like sharing a little love. The heritage of compassion in the community was showcased after 1 000 boerewors rolls were made for the displaced.
On Heritage Day, hundreds of displaced people lined up to receive their free boerie roll. This initiative was created by Parkhurst resident and TV personality Mynie Steffens. In a previous Gazette article called Help share boerie rolls [Week ending 20 September] Steffans spoke about her inspiration to share some #BraaiLove.
“I think all South Africans deserve braaivleis on Heritage Day and what better way than handing out free boerie rolls,” said Steffens.
After a co-worker showed her the horrific footage of the recent Joburg CBD attacks, she decided to do her bit to make a difference. “After feeling mad, helpless and frustrated, I decided to channel those emotions into something positive. I realised I can’t change the government, but I can braai! I love to braai and nothing unites people more than sharing food together.”
She called on the community to donate funds or produce to help cater for the displaced around the Greenside area near Pirates Club. The contribution from members and surrounds was heartwarming. Donations poured in from all over South Africa and the world, as far as Amsterdam.
Rembrandt Slaghuis in Linden kindly donated braai equipment to help braai the boerewors rolls and Alister Wood from Mediterranean Delicacies Products provided yummy sauces and relish to make those rolls taste even better.
Volunteers started the fires early to feed over 1 000 hungry tummies. Various shelters collected boerewors rolls to share with the less fortunate residents. A volunteer from Kindness Like Confetti, Megan Von Maltitz collected over 100 rolls for residents and staff at Jordon House to enjoy.
Displaced people and residents alike had a fun afternoon lazing on picnic blankets with some tunes in the background.
Steffens was almost moved to tears when she spoke about how amazing the day had turned out. “We had one homeless man who just started helping us. He didn’t eat a single thing the whole day until he made sure everyone had a roll to eat. It has been an awesome experience and I would like to thank everyone who helped me reach my 1000 boerie roll goal.”
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