Christmas - A Time Of Joy For Families, But Loneliness For Some

Christmas is traditionally a day for families to get together but for many who dont have family or have strained relationships, it can be a very lonely time.

South African DJ and music producer Ashley Raphala, popularly known as Dj Shimza, believes that giving gifts to children brings hope and joy to the little ones.

Shimza hosted an annual Christmas party for over 30 orphanages, benefiting more than 1 500 children across Ekurhuleni, Gauteng.

The event has been running for over a decade now, where children are treated to breakfast and lunch, gifts, and loads of fun activities. Shimza says Christmas is a time for giving and having fun.

Weve been working with carers from all around the area in Tembisa and as far as Auckland Park, and some of these kids came as toddlers and now theyre going to school and its always amazing to see them smile on Christmas day and I feel like I always have to come back to my community and show them that we still care for them were just here to have fun.