The festive season is often a joyous time for some as they look forward to spending time with their loved ones. It is also a time when inequalities are laid bare. The SABC has been bringing you stories of children going hungry in the Eastern Cape, and the desperate pleas for help. This year the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund presented its report focusing on the plight of children. Dr Linda Ncube-Nkomo is the CEO of the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund and Bongiwe Zwane.