“This Is Ubuntu”: Kind Man Celebrates 40th Birthday by Giving Back to Disadvantaged Boys, SA Moved

• A local businessman and NPO founder chose not to celebrate himself when he turned 40, instead giving back to five young men from disadvantaged backgrounds, massively
• His wholesome video was shared on TikTok, where he showed a day that started with mentoring and finished with relaxation while enjoying a good laugh
• Social media users flooded his comment section, singing his praises, with many saying the world needed more people like him

Some people celebrate milestones by hosting lavish parties or buying themselves huge gifts, but others make them about giving back.

A man, TikTok user @malcolm_fkn_wentzel, decided to spend an entire day spoiling five boys from less fortunate homes, showing them kindness and life values, warming the hearts of many social media users.

The man celebrates his birthday by giving back

In the video, the NPO founder explains his plan, adding that he wanted to celebrate his milestone meaningfully. The clip moves to show five boys speaking about how great it was to be selected. They all share details about their homes, all coming from disadvantaged backgrounds, in different parts of SA.

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The clip moves to show them having interesting conversations inside his home before they all get in his car to his business premises, where he shows them a few things, before heading to the boardroom for a mentorship programme. They later head to the grocery store, where each of them is asked to pick a random person to pay for their groceries, spreading generosity in real life.

The charitable man wasn't done yet; he took the boys shopping at G-STAR, leaving them beaming with smiles. The group went to a restaurant for lunch and ended the day with a chilled boat cruise experience, just soaking it all in.

Watch the TikTok video below:

Mzansi loves the generous man

Social media users flooded the comment section, expressing how touched they were by the meaningful celebration. Many said @malcolm_fkn_wentzel was the kind of man needed in every community to shape young boys into good, responsible men.

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Some highlighted how the experience was more than just gifts, but more about values. Others said the clip gave them goosebumps and hope for the future.

User @TheGorillakaziMrsG said:

"When will Malcom be recognized for his excellence in humanity? This guy is blessed beyond measure but gives back to everyone without racially profiling. A true definition of Ubuntu 🙏"

User @DimakatsoMachaba added:

"Why am I crying now🥰🥰🥰? May your pockets never run dry, sir."

User @Carmen 🇿🇦 shared:

"When you live your life with gratitude & mindfulness, this is what happens. Malcolm, you are amazing and inspirational ❤️what you did was more than amazing. You touched these boys. You are a blessing❤️🙏🤗"

User @Fhatuwani added:

"Malcolm and DJ Karri are true examples of Ubuntu in South Africa.This is the job that was supposed to be done by Ramaphosa and his team."

User @juska shared:

"This is Ubuntu."

User @anthony#2744 said:

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"If we had a lot of Malcolms in South Africa, this country would have been far."

3 Briefly News articles about giving back

• A young student gifted a homeless man living on the streets with socks and a fleece blanket to cover him from the winter chills, but social media users advised her not to take videos next time.
• A local student used her last money to buy a KFC meal for a homeless woman who told her she had not eaten in two days.
• A third-year student bought groceries and toiletries for 10 homeless people, driving around to find them and giving each one their bag, inspiring many online.

Source: Briefly News