“Your Kindness Is Spreading”: BI Phakathi and Generous Man Help Hungry Kids, SA Moved
- A powerful video captured a popular humanitarian and another man helping four young boys begging for food at a petrol station
- The emotional clip, shared on Facebook, touched social media users and inspired many to praise the men for their generosity
- Social media users were moved by the kindness of both men, with many saying the world would be a better place with more people like them
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A powerful video showing two South African men buying food for young, hungry boys moved social media users.
The clip, filmed and shared on Facebook by BI Phakathi, was met with an outpouring of emotion and praise for humanity.
The video begins at a filling station, where young boys are standing next to a double cab at the pump, talking to the driver. One of the boys is approached by philanthropist BI Phakathi, and asked if there's something he needs, and he humbly asks for a cold drink. Without hesitation, he agrees and takes the boy inside the shop. Once inside, he playfully bumps into the man driving the bakkie, who is also in the shop with others.
The two men's act of Ubuntu
Seeing the situation, the kind man tells the boy to take whatever they wants. The gentleman who offered to help then asked the young boy who had requested a cold drink if he was sure that was what he wanted, after seeing that he was holding a flavoured water and a few packets of chips. In a beautiful display of gratitude, the boy smiles broadly and agrees. BI Phakathi thanks the other man for his kindness and tells the children to go visit him in his car once they are done.
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SA shows the two men love
The comments section was filled with reactions from social media users who were deeply moved. Many thanked the two strangers, saying that the world would be a better place with more people like them. Some were impressed by the kids' respectful nature, with many wishing they would get more permanent help. Others were impressed by the boys' respectful manner and praised their parents.
User @Dumaine Van Rooyen said:
"Imagine being that tender age and having to do that daily."
User @Danny Lessing shared:
"Despite what the world is going through, there are some people who are loving, kind and giving."
User @Tk Irene Sebeko added:
"Uncle, so respectful. His parents taught him well."
User @Melanie Ann Gordon commented:
"This absolutely broke my heart. Children begging for food. This made me hug mine extra tight. Children shouldn't have to beg for food. Thank you for being their angels."
User @Cheryllee McColl said:
"Your kindness is spreading."
User @Ishmael Chitemerere commented:
"So touching. Thank you, Mr Phakhati."
Watch the Facebook video below:
3 Briefly News articles about acts of kindness
- A wealthy businessman pulled up in a helicopter to gift rural kids with stacks of cash and warm generosity, earning much praise online.
- A final-year student bought groceries and toiletries to give to 10 homeless people she saw on the streets of Johannesburg.
- A kind-hearted businessman celebrated his 40th birthday by mentoring five young men whom he flew from different parts of the country, and later treated them to a shopping spree.
Source: Briefly News
