BI Phakathi Blesses Man Wearing Cans: “I Do This to Earn a Living and Promote Mzansi Recycling”

BI Phakathi Blesses Man Wearing Cans: “I Do This to Earn a Living and Promote Mzansi Recycling”

  • BI Phakathi was curious about a man he met on the street and asked him about his questionable fashion choices
  • The good Samaritan did not hold back and, after hearing his story, gave the hard-working man, Jimmy, a large amount of money to encourage his good work
  • Social media did not expect that Jimmy would have such smart ideas and praised his enthusiastic innovation, and also BI Phakathi for his kindness

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Facebook's popular humanitarian, BI Phakathi, approached a man dressed in cooldrink cans and curiously asked him why he was done up in such interesting attire.

BI Phakathi helps man wearing cans to promote recycling
BI Phakathi helped a man wearing cans who shared an encouraging message about recycling. Image: BI Phakathi/Facebook
Source: Facebook

Jimmy told BI Phakathi that he was trying to earn a living and is promoting recycling in Mzansi. He told BI that he exchanges the cans at a nearby scrapyard in exchange for money. In a week, Jimmy makes about R150. With that, the Zimbabwean man explained to BI that he also has to cover his rent.

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In an educational statement, Jimmy said that he chooses to earn a living that way instead of giving his life to crime.

He said to the BI:

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"I do this to earn a living and to promote Mzansi recycling."

True to his nature, the generous humanitarian handed Jimmy a stack of cash and asked him to see how much it was. Jimmy counted R2 000, and BI then gave him an additional R300 and said:

"I just want to support you. That is my gift for you, my friend."

And then both praised God and asked Him for more blessings upon one another.

BI's Facebook followers were touched by Jimmy's story and many left messages saying that they were surprised that a man wearing cans had such clever ideas.

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Erin Gurung commented:

"He seems one way in the eyes of people, but, such a talented guy is teaching us not to litter and giving ideas to create beautiful art by collecting cans. Anyone can make money out of those empty cans... Superb."

Sharila Oudhram reacted:

"I wish that there were more people like him. How clean this world will be. Hats off to you Jimmy ❤️"

Norma Cruse-Matthews said:

"Respect to both men doing good in the world."

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The homeless man revealed that he was 73 years old and had worked hard all his life and had lost everything. BI felt sorry for him and gave him some words of encouragement. He didn't stop there and ended up giving the old man around R1 000 in cash. The man was shocked by BI's kindness and could not believe his good fortune.

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Mihlali Vellem Mihlali Vellem is a holder of a Boston Media House Diploma (2019) and NOSA certificate (2021). She’s been a Briefly News’ Human Interest writer and has written about the different sides of South Africans’ life, including viral and success stories. Before Briefly, Mihlali had worked for Highbury Media, INFUSEmedia (2022), and Daily dispatch (2017). She is passionate about communication industry strategies and brand-building activities.