The Siyakhathala Family Soup Kitchen began by serving Christmas lunch to the residents of Joe Slovo. When Covid-19 hit and the government instituted the first lockdown in March 2020, Suleimaan Soeker, the main donor of the kitchen, saw the need to continue serving food to residents. The kitchen has been central to families since the recent fire to get their meals for the day, which means demand has become high, says manager Athi Memani (pictured).