The community centre has been home to about 300 people left homeless by the flooding in KwaZulu-Natal province, which killed at least 430 people, displaced thousands and caused damage estimated at US$685 million.

Ruslan has found happiness with his new family, whom he vows to look after until the end.

Ruslan has found a new family after years of living on the streets.

Many homeless people in the capital city do not make enough to keep a roof over their heads.

Ruslan was released from the army's military reserve force after contracting pneumonia, and now spends his days trying to scrape together enough to get off the streets.

Living rough means that many are dependent on charity for any form of celebration they might have.

While distributing warm packed food to the poor and homeless is seen as an act of charity during the fasting month, much of it ends up in the garbage bin.

Some say it is a weight off their shoulders to have been vaccinated against Covid-19 while others seem confused about the situation.

Over 70% of homeless people in the state had received a first jab as of Aug 20.

Even with help, supplies run out and the number of people who need help continues increasing.

While the state is going all out to vaccinate as many as possible, those like Mohd Firuz Abu Bakar are unsure of how to enrol.

For many on the streets, there is no such thing as 'stay home, stay safe'.