Dr Pat Soon-Shiong Shares #JerusalemaDanceChallenge, Says He Misses Home
- Dr Patrick Soon-Shiong, one of South Africa's greatest minds and a billionaire, took to Twitter this week to share that he's missing home
- The world-class surgeon shared a short clip of his favourite version of the #JerusalemaDanceChallenge
- Mzansi took to the comments section to warmly invite the doctor back home any time he likes
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World-renowned South African transplant surgeon Dr Patrick Soon-Shiong is definitely missing home. The sweet doctor, who's currently based in the US, took his personal Twitter account to share an iconic African #JerusalemaDanceChallenge clip with his followers.
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In the video, a group of bubbly UCT students take to the quintessentially African dance challenge with ease. The kids are definitely having a good time breaking it down on Table Mountain.
Dr Soon-Shiong captioned the post:
"This makes me homesick. Ikhaya lam! #JerusalemaDanceChallenge."
Soon-Shiong was born in Port Elizabeth to Chinese immigrant parents. The billionaire is a former student of Wits University and celebrated around the world for his innovation in medicine and bioscience.
Mzansi took to the comments section to share their thoughts on the inventor's heartfelt post:
@FabAcademic:
"We'd be delighted to have you back Dr Soon-Shiong."
@TroyeGaleta:
"Thank you Doctor for your contribution in assisting South Africa with the crisis. It is good to see you have never forgotten your home.#ubuntu."
@PaulaBr82843326:
"Love this Dr Patrick. How could you not love those moves and the feel-good factor. Thank you for sharing!"
@VietNLatinaCpl:
"Doesn’t matter how far or how long we have been away — the taste of the water will bring us home."
@BodyEnergy2:
"Beautiful music! When did you travel to SA last?"
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Meanwhile, Briefly News previously reported that Dr Patrick Soon-Shiong is one of the richest men in Los Angeles, but he has not forgotten where he comes from. The biotech billionaire was born in South Africa and he is now honouring his roots with an impressive contribution to the country's fight against the coronavirus.
According to The New York Times, Soon-Shiong has dedicated $210 million - which is about R3 billion - towards the production of Covid-19 vaccines in South Africa.
“Our goal and our commitment is to come back to South Africa and transfer this kind of technology,” he said, adding:
"Not only do we have the science, we have the human capital and the capacity and the desire."
Thuli Madonsela shared the article on Twitter and wrote:
"#GoodNews: Let’s hang in there. Vaccines are coming. In the meantime, let’s take collective action to prevent a #COVID19 #ThirdWave. It’s not a given that we must experience it."
Social media users applauded Soon-Shiong for donating the large sum of money to help curb the spread of the deadly virus.
Nic Spaull, @NicSpaull, wrote:
"Huge injection into South Africa’s vaccine production capabilities. Also reminded there are many pro-social South Africans (with lots of goodwill towards South Africa) living abroad. An untapped resource. Thanks Dr Soon-Shiong!"
Another social media user, @yakyak51, commented:
"What an AMAZING gesture of goodwill. We are mighty grateful, Dr Patrick Soon-Shiong."
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Source: Briefly News
