“You're a Hard Working Dad and Husband”: Woman Shares True Spirit of Ubuntu, Helps Madala Buy Essentials
- A Mzansi woman showed a beautiful act of Ubuntu upon a recent visit to the grocery store when she bought an elderly man essentials that he could not afford
- Lucinda Lu Engelbrecht shared details of her experience on the #ImStaying Facebook group and said curiosity about the man got the better of her
- The madala was in disbelief at the kind and generous gesture, which will ensure his family has a blessed Christmas
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Lucinda Lu Engelbrecht is a beautiful reminder of the spirit of Ubuntu that still exists in Mzansi. The woman shared her experience of helping an elderly man by paying for his much-needed groceries after realising that he was short of change to buy a bag of maize meal for his family.
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The sweet post was shared on the #ImStaying Facebook group.
In her post, Lucinda shared that it was curiosity that sparked her interaction with the madala, whom she could tell does hard physical labour for work.
“I asked the gentleman what he would like to buy, and his reply was "a big bag of maize meal for my family but I am R10 short". So I said he must grab a bag and come stand with me, I will pay for it. He was amazed and unsure but I reassured him it’s not a joke. So he got the bag.
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"While standing in the queue I asked if he doesn't want something with the maize meal, thinking of meat or something. He went and got a pack of sugar. I asked him why sugar, he said because it will last longer. So I said then you need tea or coffee. Go grab a bag. He came back with tea,” Lucinda said.
She details how the old man asked if he could exchange the tea and sugar for Cremora, to which Lucinda said he could add it to the groceries.
The man asked her why she was helping him and her reply was that she wanted him to have a good Christmas.
“I could see you're a hard working dad and husband, it was only a pleasure,” said Lucinda.
The man beamed with gratitude at the thoughtful gesture.
With Christmas just in a few days, the good Samaritan advises Mzansi to brighten someone’s day if they are ever in the position to do so.
Users reacted to the post with hundredsof likes.
Shandukani Lukhwareni said:
“May God bless you.”
Zulfah Oshiro Wagner commented:
“Some very hard working people out there. Yet they can’t afford a meal for their families. Makes you wonder why our crime is out of control. Sometimes it’s just pure desperation at the end of the day. Thank you for caring, we have some amazing honest hard working dads who give their all to their families.”
Ria Calitz said:
“It's heartbreaking to realise how many people will struggle to keep body and soul together during this festive season let alone giving even a small gift. Today when I go to the shops, I will keep my eyes open for someone in need.”
BI Phakathi blesses woman rummaging through trash in emotional video
In more acts of kindness, Briefly News previously reported on South African philanthropist BI Phakathi, who shared an emotional video on his Instagram doing what he does best - help those in need.
In the video, he is seen approaching a homeless woman at what seems like a dumpsite. The lady shares that is looking for scraps to sell and make some cash.
Phakathi then buys her food before offering the frail woman money, which she joyfully accepts. The woman shares she will now be able to get her ID and access her SASSA grant.
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