(Ed by C) Heroes of the day – a photo story

Rhodes students patiently wait for the fire to finally consume the wood. Picture: Ntombovuyo Ngaphu

Event’s facilitator, Gordon Cooper of the Phoenix Foundation folds his pants as he prepares to demonstrate to the students how to walk on coal without getting burnt. Picture: Ntombovuyo Ngaphu

The red colour of the coal shows that it is indeed very hot. Picture: Ntombovuyo Ngaphu

Journalism students take pictures of the fire while the fire walk is yet to begin. Picture: Ntombovuyo Ngaphu

Other residences contributed by selling hot dogs and other goodies. Picture: Ntombovuyo Ngaphu

Former Rosa Parks House environmental representative, Ms Tiisetso Morobi has come to support the fire walk. Picture: Ntombovuyo Ngaphu

Students braaing hot dogs to sell for R20 each. Picture: Ntombovuyo Ngaphu

Boots off, feet out, the road ahead is very hot. Picture: Ntombovuyo Ngaphu

The stack of grass on which the coal is going to be placed is situated between the fire and the black bowl of water. Picture: Ntombovuyo Ngaphu