WATCH: Act of kindness by South African man helps beggar believe in hope
Updated | By Scenic Drive With Rian
A beggar was only asking for a R2 coin, but this South African man reminded us that caring for each other knows no boundaries.
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BI Phankathi, a motivational speaker and life coach, is going viral after helping a beggar with groceries for his family. The act of kindness gave the man's family hope, even though they are fighting their own battles.
While South Africa is going through a difficult time, Phakathi is reminding us that love knows no race, religion or sexuality and that we must help each other.
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Phakathi found the beggar on a corner in the east of Johannesburg and decided to help him with more than a R2 coin. He offered to buy him groceries.
The inspirational video went viral on Facebook.
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