“Man, This Is Great to See”: Roadside Vendor Cries As She Receives a Tip
- A viral Instagram video shows the altruistic BI Phakathi buying mangoes from a roadside vendor and giving her a generous tip
- Known for his anonymous acts of kindness, BI Phakhathi keeps his face hidden, allowing his generosity to take the spotlight
- The philanthropist's latest video quickly went viral, with social media flooded with comments praising his compassion and how small acts of kindness go a long way
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A heartfelt act of kindness
It's not every day that a simple exchange turns into a heartfelt moment. Well-known content creator BI Phakathi has done it again, posting a viral video on 18 September 2025 that left followers in tears and touched hearts across social media.
In the Instagram video, @biphakathi walks up to a roadside vendor for a simple purchase, where he sees a woman selling mangoes. What began as an act of kindness turned into a life-changing moment for her. After buying her mangoes, he surprisingly handed her a generous R2 000 tip. She was left speechless and overwhelmed with a deep sense of gratitude. She later offered a heartfelt prayer for him.
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BI Phakathi: The mystery behind the charity
BI Phakathi is a popular South African content creator and is known for spreading kindness and positivity through his unique approach. What sets him apart is that he never shows his face in videos. Instead, he focuses on the acts of generosity he performs, keeping the spotlight on the people he helps.
By sharing these simple acts, BI Phakathi inspires his followers to make a difference in their own communities. His videos show how small gestures of kindness can have a huge impact and encourage others to be kind and spread goodwill.
This video quickly went viral, flooding social media with comments of admiration and praise for BI Phakathi's compassion. BI's video is more than just content; it's a powerful reminder that simple generosity can have a great impact, not only on the person receiving it but also on those who witness it.
malefu978
"God bless you, my father, and also help us, Jehovah."
rtzmarshall commented:
"May God be with you in all your endeavors @biphakathi"
mchoski wrote:
blessings over you babe, Phakadze🙌"
reelsplugtz said:
"Seeing someone happy makes me happier ❤️"
leandra_welgemoed_123's commented:
"Sir, you are an inspiration to us."
brian.khumz wrote:
"I'm not an emotional chap, but you always get me🫶🏼🥲🫡"
reigngraebrickrestoration said:
"Beautiful!!! Bless you!!"
_08.brandan
"God bless you."
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