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Johannesburg - "I stole freedom for my people," was the reply Sebastiaan Hofmeyr (3 at the time) got when he asked former President Nelson Mandela why he went to jail if he did not steal anything
Sebastiaan, now 9, his brother, Benjamin, 7, and their mother, actress Natasha Sutherland, did their bit for Mandela by stealing 67 minutes of their day to help out in a children's home in a dilapidated building in Hillbrow, Johannesburg on Saturday.
They, along with other volunteers, arrived with bags full of fruit and sweets at the Malaika children's home, where 35 children are being cared for.
Most of these children have lost both parents, but there are also some whose parents simply do not have the means to care for them.
According to Mr Sebichwu Juma, one of the caretakers, the institution is under serious financial strain and it is days like these that are big highlights for the children.
'Chain reaction'
Sutherland heard about the establishment on a social media network, her and her sons immediately decided that this was the place where they will lend a hand this year.
She also extended an open invitation to all on Twitter and Facebook to join them.
"The good things Mandela did started a chain reaction, helping others will hopefully have the same reaction," said Sutherland.
It is not the first time the Hofmeyr boys are involved in community work.
Their father, Steve Hofmeyr, has also taken them to help out at orphanages. "Two years ago we helped paint a house in Soweto," said Sutherland.
"I just love doing this kind of thing," said Sutherland while she helped a two year old with colouring.
To make a contribution to the orphanage click here or phone Sebichwu at 0837508228.
Sebastiaan, now 9, his brother, Benjamin, 7, and their mother, actress Natasha Sutherland, did their bit for Mandela by stealing 67 minutes of their day to help out in a children's home in a dilapidated building in Hillbrow, Johannesburg on Saturday.
They, along with other volunteers, arrived with bags full of fruit and sweets at the Malaika children's home, where 35 children are being cared for.
Most of these children have lost both parents, but there are also some whose parents simply do not have the means to care for them.
According to Mr Sebichwu Juma, one of the caretakers, the institution is under serious financial strain and it is days like these that are big highlights for the children.
'Chain reaction'
Sutherland heard about the establishment on a social media network, her and her sons immediately decided that this was the place where they will lend a hand this year.
She also extended an open invitation to all on Twitter and Facebook to join them.
"The good things Mandela did started a chain reaction, helping others will hopefully have the same reaction," said Sutherland.
It is not the first time the Hofmeyr boys are involved in community work.
Their father, Steve Hofmeyr, has also taken them to help out at orphanages. "Two years ago we helped paint a house in Soweto," said Sutherland.
"I just love doing this kind of thing," said Sutherland while she helped a two year old with colouring.
To make a contribution to the orphanage click here or phone Sebichwu at 0837508228.
