“What a Lovely Story”: Security Guard Praised for Changing Tyre for Stranded Motorists in KZN

A Magma Security guard won hearts across South Africa after stopping to help two stranded motorists with a flat tyre near the Cato Ridge offramp in KwaZulu-Natal on 23 May 2026. The women had no idea help was already on its way.

A Facebook post by Nicci Goodwin shared the story, and it quickly spread across the country.

The two women were heading home after attending a wedding in Bisley when they noticed the flat tyre on their Ford Ranger. They pulled over near the Cato Ridge offramp, not knowing what to do next. The guard had been travelling in the opposite direction when he spotted them.

A stranger who turned around

He turned his Magma Security vehicle around and drove back to find them. By then, they had slowly made their way to a Shell garage about 200 metres away. He pulled up behind them and got straight to work changing the tyre. The women were shaken, and he completely put them at ease.

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When Goodwin offered him money, he turned it down without hesitation. He told them that Cato Ridge was his patrol area and that keeping people safe was simply his job. They managed to thank him with a meal from the takeaway at the garage, since he wouldn’t accept cash.

His name was never shared, but his actions spoke loudly enough. South Africans flooded the comments section with praise for the guard and for Magma Security.

Nicci Goodwin speaks to Briefly News

Nicci Goodwin told Briefly News that she was incredibly anxious when the tyre first went flat in such a vulnerable spot.

"I was instantly nervous. The moment I realized we had a flat tyre, I knew I wasn’t going to be able to change the wheel on a large 4x4 by myself. It was just me and my female colleague in the vehicle, and suddenly the situation felt very overwhelming."

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Goodwin, who later identified the guard as Nkosikhona Dlangalala, added that his selfless gesture is something she will never forget.

"In a moment of uncertainty and vulnerability, you showed us kindness, compassion, and humanity without hesitation. What may have seemed like a simple act to you made an immeasurable difference to me and my son."

See the Facebook post here:

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Source: Briefly News