Secret Sound winner shares prize money with colleague

Secret Sound winner shares prize money with colleague

On Friday, Hennie van Staden won the R50,000 Secret Sound. He shared his prize money with his colleague to pay off his student debt.

Secret Sound Winner Hennie van Staden
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On Friday, Hennie van Staden won the R50,000 Secret Sound. 

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After weeks, Van Staden guessed the correct sound that was the singer-songwriter, Ed Sheeran, saying "ever" in an interview with Martin Bester. 

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Van Staden shared on Tuesday that he shared his prize money with his colleague that needs to pay off his student debt. 

"I know what it feels like to have nothing. My colleague is currently studying and needs to pay it off."

Martin Bester praised Van Staden for his kind heart.  

Listen to the special moment below. 

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