Toekies Kitchen
Family and friends of Hangberg’s Ghaironesa “Aunty Toekie” Clarke, founder of Toekie’s Kitchen, who passed away on Thursday, September 4, say they are keeping her legacy alive by continuing to feed the less fortunate in the community. Her family thanks local businesses at the Hout Bay harbour and a Chapman’s Peak restaurant for their support during her decades of catering to the community. Pictured are her husband, Uncle Sharkey, and the late Aunty Toekie.
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Meals will continue to be served twice a week to families in Hangberg as relatives and friends of the late Ghaironesa “Aunty Toekie” Clarke commit to carrying forward the work she started through Toekie’s Kitchen.
Aunty Toekie, who died on Thursday, September 4, was known for decades of feeding the less fortunate in her community.
A statement sent to Sentinel News by her family read: "We honor the extraordinary life of Aunty Toekie, who leaves a profound void but also a powerful legacy. Through her soup kitchen in Hout Bay, built from her own pension and the generosity of sponsors, she fed not only bodies but also spirits - living by her belief that “feeding is healing.”
Her boundless compassion meant others were always served before herself, embodying true dignity, kindness, and selflessness. Aunty Toekie became more than a community figure; she was a beacon of hope and love, inspiring generations with her tireless devotion.
Today, her children and the community she uplifted carry her legacy forward, ensuring her spirit continues to nourish, heal, and inspire. Aunty Toekie’s life is a testament to the transformative power of service - and her memory will forever remind us of the strength found in empathy, generosity, and community."