In a real case of strange coincidence and with the Soweto derby between Kaizer Chiefs and their fellow Soweto neighbours and rivals Orlando Pirates on the horizon, Amakhosi defender Jimmy Tau journeyed to Orlando in Soweto on Monday afternoon.

Instead of being greeted by jeers The Amakhosi defender was given a rousing reception at the Orlando Children’s home during his visit there on Monday. The Chiefs player made the short journey from The Kaizer Chiefs Village in Naturena to Soweto, after training on Monday to make a donation to the home.

Tau donated a healthy sum of Maize Meal to the home which was set up back in 1940 to take care of abandoned, abused and orphaned kids in the Soweto area, has grown into a sanctuary of for many kids. In recent times the home has accepted orphaned children from around South Africa and a number of neighbouring countries as well, recent contributors to help with the up keep home of the home have included former South African president Nelson Mandela’s children fund.

Jimmy Tau who participates in a number of social activities in his home town of Kimberley in the Northern Cape, said of his donation to the Orlando Children’s home “I feel that time and again it is important for me to help give back to various lesser privileged persons than myself. Overtime I have been involved in various projects in Kimberley and will in the future be working with the Orlando Children’s home on various projects”.

Martha Lakaje a social worker at the home was grateful to Jimmy for his kind contribution adding “we are thankful to Jimmy for taking time out to make this donation to us. The food will most definitely come in handy and it is always good to have celebrity come and visit us as it really lifts the kids spirits”.

With his new found popularity in Orlando Jimmy will be hoping that he has a few more voices praying for him to repeat his heroics, from last seasons Soweto Derby when Chiefs triumphed home and away against Orlando Pirates.