VOXPOP: Heartwarming Christmas gifts locals will never forget
From heartfelt surprises to simple acts of love, locals share the Christmas presents that meant the most and reminded them what the season is truly about.
The best Christmas presents warm the heart, are meaningful, and often come as the sweetest surprise – reminders that this season is all about love, care, and the joy of giving.
Ashleigh Schaap:The best present I have ever received is the joy of giving. As a child, my family and I went to orphanages where my dad, dressed as Santa, passed out gifts. Photo: Ashleigh Schaap
Lerato Mazibuko: As someone who loves cooking, I had been hinting to my husband for months about wanting a pressure cooker. On Christmas Day, he surprised me with a top-brand one. It wasn’t just a gift, it became my favourite tool for making delicious meals with ease. Photo: Lerato Mazibuko
Yvonne Francis: My best Christmas gift is an oil painting of the 'Big 5', hand-painted by my best friend Anine, who was undergoing chemo for cancer at the time. She sadly passed away two years later. Photo: Yvonne Francis
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Zamokuhle Ndawonde is a journalist who loves community-based stories. She covers stories within the community, ranging from good news to hard news and sport, using skills such as video editing and photography to engage people in different ways.
