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The event was held at an open space near Khayelitsha Mall in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mbonombini is a local non-profit organisation specialises in promoting wellness in the area.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Its founder, Belinda Mentile, described the event as showing&nbsp;love. \u201cAs we are still celebrating the love month, and we thought of homeless people in Khayelitsha,\u201d she said. \u201cWe thought of dedicating this day to them. We are here to wash their feet, face, hands and hair, and then we give them haircuts \u2013 just to make them feel good.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mentile added that lack of space often meant showering the whole body wasn\u2019t an option for homeless people, and now they had a chance. She said&nbsp;Mbonombini&nbsp;also tried to educate them about the importance of hygiene. Some of them were so relieved after they had washed their hair, Mentile added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAfterwards we prepared meals for them after they\u2019d done all these things. 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