A visionary for unity and mankind

VICK Panday, founder of the New Ahobilam Temple of Protection, was a visionary whose dream stretched beyond bricks and mortar, said his cousin, Viresh Panday.

- MONISHKA GOVENDER

"Vick was unique in many ways. He was all for the community and unity. One of his dreams was to create a spiritual centre incorporating a mosque, a church, a synagogue and a temple - just to bring people together," said Panday.

He said at the heart of that vision was service.

Panday said under Vick's guidance, the Food For Love Africa community kitchen was established.

"Collectively, over the last five years, more than 42 million meals have been served. Disaster relief and providing free water to communities were his passion."