By Katlego Sekhu
A lot of South Africans are feeling burdened with the high demands of the cost of living today.
Even with the little that you have, you may find yourself more fortunate in certain areas of your life than others.
They say charity begins at home – Some people find it easier to give back to strangers in the context of church and various communities but fail to give back to their own people.
“How are you giving back to your immediate community? Do you feel that you are in a position to give back?” Was the question posed by Thomas and Skhumba to Kaya 959’s listeners.
Thomas says his reasons for giving back are selfish.
“I’m selfish about giving back because it’s about me. It’s about how it makes me feel when I give back. Themba Bavuma has his foundation and he builds cricket facilities in the townships. He even gives school books and I love how the kids’ faces light up when there’s a gift in front of them.
“Remember when we got that phone? I gave mine to one of my colleagues. I enjoyed watching his face light up,” he shares.
Skhumba says he prefers not to give back at home because of politics. “It’s always politics when you try and give back at home. Why does he think I really need a donation from him? You don’t just buy groceries and take them to your cousins. But I do buy groceries for strangers in the middle of the year.”
A listener shares: “I gave away my car – which I’m still paying off – to my younger brother and his wife after they lost theirs in a car accident.
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